Yes, another one of these threads!

I've recently bought my 2nd S2000, this time in a rare Monza Red Pearl - the car's come with Enkei RPF1's, but I'm not entirely keen on them, at the moment, I'm leaning towards Facelift V1s again like I had on my previous car.

Also, the previous owner has "upgraded" the bumpers and head/tail lights to make it look like a facelift, I'm again not keen on that, thinking of changing those back to stock as I've got the parts from my old car.

So suggestions for wheels please and whether I'm being stupid for wanting to have pre-facelift parts on a pre-facelift car.

 

I love my OEM look and "Originality" but in this case I think I'd just go with it as-is, I prefer the face-lift lights - but maybe change the number plate and bracket ?

 

Agree on the number plate, that bugs me, I'm awaiting DVLA to send me my retention certificate for my personalised plate (they wouldn't do it online as the previous car was a write off)

I suppose I need to get used to the car, first time I've got a car with pretty much everything I'd want to do already done to it

 

There's always things that will need doing, it'll just take time for you to find them
Are you going lower ride height again ?

 

Indeed, early days

It doesn't look it in that picture, but it is on coilovers and really low, speed humps are not my friend

 

Ride height & offsets look correct - can you not back the coilovers down a bit and see if that restores the ride? They're a decent, lightish wheel after all.

I prefer the cleaner look of the original lights, personally.

 

I prefer the facelift bumpers and lights although cutting the rear chassis would put me off, can the old rear light still be installed? V1 facelift wheels always look nice but if you could get gunmetal V3s i think they'd be awesome. Number plate holder looks like a Jap one fyi.

 

The styling was facelifted for a reason. Looks good on this car. Not OEM but can never be original again anyway.

There are reproduction "AP2V1" wheels sold in the North American market. Assuming they're Asian origin they should be available in the UK as well. Purchasers on the forum seem happy; many of those who haven't continue to think "cheap PRC stuff."

-- Chuck

 

Would those wheels look better with a bronze finish?

 

Me too, plus I'm finding it difficult not to compare to my old one


Not tried fitting the old tail lights - I'd definitely have to change the rear bumper then as well, as the fog light sits in the bumper V3's would be nice,


Will check that out, could always wait for an OEM set to come on sale on the forum

Not the biggest fan of bronze/gold look, the whole engine bay is styled with gold bits everywhere, which I'll be changing soon