Project Laguna
05-27-2012, 07:01 PM
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S2000 brake caliper decal install.
Started with washing down the calipers with warm soapy water and then drying them off.
Front
Rear
I know some people love the calipers painted and others don't, but I'm excited for how they turned out.
Next up is to burn up my old tires and to put my new tires on the car.
Started with washing down the calipers with warm soapy water and then drying them off.
Front
Rear
I know some people love the calipers painted and others don't, but I'm excited for how they turned out.
Next up is to burn up my old tires and to put my new tires on the car.
06-15-2012, 05:50 PM
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License plate arrived.
It's Westminster College in Salt Lake City. I have my B.S. and my MBA from there.
Next up is to get my spoiler painted the right color and polish my car.
It's Westminster College in Salt Lake City. I have my B.S. and my MBA from there.
Next up is to get my spoiler painted the right color and polish my car.
06-17-2012, 02:31 PM
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Not to sound rude but so far it seems you have just wasted money. Although these things are appealing to the eye, I myself even as a new s2k owner would 1. Never buy anything from eBay. And 2. Not waste time putting stickers and such on things like calipers. The paint was on but I feel like you could of picked up a shift knob or even started saving for a lip.
07-25-2012, 08:55 PM
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So I've got a couple things happening to the car:
1) Ordered an exhaust system: Amuse R1 Titan single. It just shipped today.
2) looking into the ASM bumper cause I saw a guy on the forum who has it painted Laguna Blue already and, but $1300 is too much for me right now.
3) looking into header upgrade, in the future, but for now I'll just deal with the exhaust.
4) looking into the OEM lip since I'm still able to order it directly from Honda. This can be done on eBay for $400 with shipping.
5) I finally detailed the car a little by cleaning the engine bay and helping my leather seats live again. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't take real good care so they are looking pretty dry.
I'll provide more updates on the seats once some more conditioner is applied.
Here are some pics on the "deep clean."
Got a new type of wheel cleaner and some good brushes.
Before:
Spray cleaner on wheels and begin scrubbing.
After:
Engine Bay: just wiped it down with a damp cloth.
Used the chair to do the wheels, best idea ever.
My favorite view: started using the two bucket system for washing cars. Growing up we never had nice cars so for us it was just about getting the dirt off instead of worrying about scratches.
My KCCO window sticker.
Some scratches
All gone:
This is what I used to clean:
Cut first until scratch is gone.
The polish and follow up with sealant.
I'm doing all the polishing by hand and I'll be doing the whole car. It's going to take awhile, but there's just something nice about doing it by hand.
Next post will either be the exhaust install or once I'm finished with the polish.
1) Ordered an exhaust system: Amuse R1 Titan single. It just shipped today.
2) looking into the ASM bumper cause I saw a guy on the forum who has it painted Laguna Blue already and, but $1300 is too much for me right now.
3) looking into header upgrade, in the future, but for now I'll just deal with the exhaust.
4) looking into the OEM lip since I'm still able to order it directly from Honda. This can be done on eBay for $400 with shipping.
5) I finally detailed the car a little by cleaning the engine bay and helping my leather seats live again. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't take real good care so they are looking pretty dry.
I'll provide more updates on the seats once some more conditioner is applied.
Here are some pics on the "deep clean."
Got a new type of wheel cleaner and some good brushes.
Before:
Spray cleaner on wheels and begin scrubbing.
After:
Engine Bay: just wiped it down with a damp cloth.
Used the chair to do the wheels, best idea ever.
My favorite view: started using the two bucket system for washing cars. Growing up we never had nice cars so for us it was just about getting the dirt off instead of worrying about scratches.
My KCCO window sticker.
Some scratches
All gone:
This is what I used to clean:
Cut first until scratch is gone.
The polish and follow up with sealant.
I'm doing all the polishing by hand and I'll be doing the whole car. It's going to take awhile, but there's just something nice about doing it by hand.
Next post will either be the exhaust install or once I'm finished with the polish.
08-23-2012, 02:46 PM
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UPDATE: Amuse Exhaust is on and I took the car to the track for the first time.
How the exhaust came (Amuse R1)
Car jacked up and ready to go.
Was a real pain getting one of the bolts off the old exhaust where it connects to the cat. After many applications of PB Blaster, and the use of an aluminum seat post from a bike, the principles of physics worked and I got the bolt lose. To get the exhaust off the rubber hangers I used a silicone spray that worked like a champ. Using the jack, I was able to lift the exhaust and then lower it down.
The new exhaust weighs just under 9lbs so I didn't need the jack to install it. I just got under the car and had it rest on top of me as I attached it to the hangers. I think the next addition for the exhaust will be a Berk HFC.
I did take video of the stock exhaust going up some canyon roads and will take video soon of the new exhaust so it will be a nice comparison.
I did my first small track event at Miller Motorsports Park in Toele, Utah.
That's all for now. Hardtop should be shipping soon from Forbidden USA.
Thanks for reading!
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How the exhaust came (Amuse R1)
Car jacked up and ready to go.
Was a real pain getting one of the bolts off the old exhaust where it connects to the cat. After many applications of PB Blaster, and the use of an aluminum seat post from a bike, the principles of physics worked and I got the bolt lose. To get the exhaust off the rubber hangers I used a silicone spray that worked like a champ. Using the jack, I was able to lift the exhaust and then lower it down.
The new exhaust weighs just under 9lbs so I didn't need the jack to install it. I just got under the car and had it rest on top of me as I attached it to the hangers. I think the next addition for the exhaust will be a Berk HFC.
I did take video of the stock exhaust going up some canyon roads and will take video soon of the new exhaust so it will be a nice comparison.
I did my first small track event at Miller Motorsports Park in Toele, Utah.
That's all for now. Hardtop should be shipping soon from Forbidden USA.
Thanks for reading!
B
I've also been debating about the same eBay spoiler painted, I'm wondering if the grand prix white would have the same issue. 
08-23-2012, 04:34 PM
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From what I've seen, GPW has been ok. I'm gonna get it painted soon to match the car.
I'll be investing more on an APR spoiler for the track.
Next project is brake ducts.
I'll be investing more on an APR spoiler for the track.
Next project is brake ducts.
