As John Mendel Executive VP of American Honda Motor Co. put it "The Honda S2000 is a true performance vehicle that provides customers with an exciting experience behind the wheel... Because the S2000 is a car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, it can easily satisfy daily driving needs without sacrificing track-worthy performance." I must admit I can attest to this, while driving the stock vehicle you immediately feel the culmination of racing experience and technology beautifully fused together. While we're sure Honda is sad to see the S2000 go, there are prime examples like John's vehicle, that shine a light to carry on the roadster legacy for years to come. We think Honda would proud of the vehicle John has assembled, modified in all the right places to ensure added performance with little or no drawback. So until Honda releases the S3000, we bid the S roadster adieu. For more pics, checkout superstreetonline.com
Fast Facts
2006 Honda S2000
Owner John Nguyen
Hometown Houston, TX
Daily Grind Businessman
Under The Hood 2.2L DOHC naturally-aspirated F22C1; J's Racing Circuit 70RS Titanium exhaust system, Tsuchinoko carbon-fiber intake system, carbon-fiber cooling plate, oil cap, radiator cap, magnetic oil and differential plugs, SPL baffled oil pan, oil catch can, coolant overflow tank; ARC heatshield/battery cover, spark plug cover; Koyo radiator; Berk Technology header and test pipe; Hondata intake manifold gasket; Enduratech carbon-fiber hood dampers; Hamp oil filter; Samco radiator hoses; Mugen dress-up bolts; Spoon Sports reservoir covers
Drivetrain Spoon Sports organic clutch plate, flywheel and pressure plate
Brains Hondata ECU Flash (Toda Spec)
Stiff Stuff Cusco 4-Point roll cage with harness bar; Zeal Function S6 aluminum coilovers with swift springs (7kg/mm all around); J's Racing front and rear strut tower bars; Cusco Type II front lower 3-point tie bar
Rollers Silver 17X9 +35 Enkei RPF1 with 255/40/17 Bridgestone RE11 tires; Buddy Club extended lug nuts (track) Gold 17X9 +35 Volk CE28N with 255/40/17 Falken Azenis RT-615; J's Racing lug nuts (street/show); H&R extended wheel studs
Stoppers Spoon Sports monoblock brake calipers; DBA rotors 482SL front & rear; J's Racing Stainless Steel Brake Lines front & rear; Cobalt Racing brake pads XR3 front, GTS rear
Outside Flat-white custom paint; J's Racing Type S Aero Kit: front fenders, front bumper w/ type 1 lip, side skirts, rear bumper, Type S carbon-fiber hood, carbon 3D GT Wing Type I, carbon-fiber canards, replica decals - 4 layered vinyl, J's Racing/ASM rear over fenders; shaved trunk lid; GT Motoring front and rear tow hooks; Craftsquare carbon-fiber mirrors; Mugen hardtop; Ricks2k clear side markers; Go Pro camera with mount
Inside Takata 4pt harnesses; Recaro Pole Position bucket seats; Buddy Club seat rails; JPM elbow pad, center console, door panels e-brake handle and door handles (all in black alcantara and Leather); Go Tuning A pillars and door pillars (both in black alcantara w/red stitching); J's Racing Titanium Shift Knob; MOMO Tuner steering wheel -350mm; NRG Quick Release with Short hub; Muz floor mats and trunk mat; modifry glove box organizer
Props Curt & Tony @ TracktimePerformance.com , Jeff & Rick @ Ricks2k.com, Greg & Jae @ GTMotoring.com, Bryan, Laura, Laurie, & BerkTechnology.com, Damon @ AsaaRacing.com, Gillman Honda, John Eagle Honda, Costas @ Digitalremix.net, Robert @ Falken Tires, Greg @ Underground Graphics, Tommy & Aaron @ GoTuning.com, and my teammates @ TWCompetition.com
www berktechnology.com; digitalremix.net; falkentire.com; gtmotoring.com; jsracing.co.jp; mugen-power.com; ricks2k.com