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Old 03-21-2012, 02:05 PM
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I don't feel like S2000 parts are parts are particularly expensive. Pretty cheap for a sports car actually, I don't think you're going to find much cheaper for a real sports car unless you buy a Miata.
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It gets even pricier when you go FI. It's worth it IMO. LOVE THIS GOD DAMN CAR TOO MUCH!
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thats why you buy used!!! dont buy new, there are used for sale tons and usually close to half price of their new cost.
buy K&N intake. legal too n cheap. buy PWJ if you are going for looks
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i'm not here to say everyone go buy made in china eBay parts.

i'm saying there is a Price you pay for quality you get in return. at $1000 a intake, i don't think there is much in return at all.

my first roadster was a na miata, than i bought a ap1 s2000, than my next 4 roadsters were all miata lol, recently i just bought my gf a ap2 s2000 and i'm hoping to do some minor tune up and fix couple small things. The s2000 is very refined car, but i think we are going to enjoy all of its glory in its stock form.
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Originally Posted by kaansahbaz
thats why you buy used!!! dont buy new, there are used for sale tons and usually close to half price of their new cost.
buy K&N intake. legal too n cheap. buy PWJ if you are going for looks
i haven't done a search on it yet but the k&n drop in or ram intake? her air box is pretty dirty.
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The best bang for your buck is a tune. I gained over 30whp and 30trq in the mid from a FP tune. Jeez made it feel like a completely different car. A good tuner will get you more trq in the 3-4k range. Driving is much more pleasant all around
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you get what you pay for and remember the resale value doesn't drop as much when you buy quality parts as long as you take care of it!!!!
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just think of it as quality parts you are getting. there are other brands and cheaper options available. also the for sale section is nice place to grab some good deals.
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^^ I agree with these guys.
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Originally Posted by rydelow
The best bang for your buck is a tune. I gained over 30whp and 30trq in the mid from a FP tune. Jeez made it feel like a completely different car. A good tuner will get you more trq in the 3-4k range. Driving is much more pleasant all around
what kind of dyno was used? and what mods?


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