Honda S2000 Revs Up 2020 CTEK ‘Builders Challenge’
Gerbie Reyes’ widebody 2001 Honda S2000 build an exciting and inspired entry for 2020 Builders Challenge powered by CTEK for SEMA360.
Because 2020 has been a raging dumpster fire in a sharknado, the world has had to cancel and adapt…well, everything. SEMA, the big daddy of all auto shows, recently announced that their annual show was cancelled. But the show must go on, and it will in the upcoming virtual SEMA360. Taking place online November 2 -6, one major highlight is the “2020 Builders Challenge powered by CTEK.” Obviously we were drawn to the Honda S2000 build, a marvel that is sure to get a lot of attention.
Gerbie “Ger” Reyes’ 2001 Honda S2000 will be competing five other builders in the virtual 2020 Builders Challenge. This beauty is a powerhouse.
The one-of-a-kind S2000 is a rowdy, raucous car that always get noticed.
“It has a rumble and a sound about it. People know me from a mile away,” said Reyes. “It’s boosted with a crazy supercharger, and people can hear the whistling. It almost sounds like a fighter jet.”
From its early days, it has come a long way, baby.
“I picked it up in early 2014 in North Dakota … in the middle of winter. It was pretty much just a used car, and it was totally frozen,” Reyes recalls. But he had a Honda S2000. And he had an idea.
“I didn’t want to build something just for myself. I wanted to build something that could reach out to the community and give them the inspiration to do what’s right in life. Even though the car was used, there were a lot of potentials,” he says.
“It’s got a Bluetooth sound system, air ride suspension, everything. There’s just such a nice feeling in this car. The seats, with their racing harnesses, hug you tight, and there are lots of custom gadgets and gizmos,” he said.
Over the years Reyes has entered his evolving build in various car shows. His big break was on the horizon–whether he was ready or not.
“In 2016, even though my build wasn’t finished, my friends encouraged me to enter this magazine builder contest,” said Reyes. He won the contest and with it the opportunity to display his build at that year’s SEMA Show.
Even though he displayed his 2001 Honda S2000 at SEMA in 2016, Reyes said, “You’re never finished with a build. There’s always something else you can do or change.”
“Since the 2016 SEMA, I’ve built upon the car. It has a totally new sound system, and the entire interior’s been gutted,” he said. Reyes installed new Recaro racing seats with customized paint to match the car.
“From the outside, you’re just drawn to it. It’s inspired by fighter jets, and, as you get closer, there’s even more detail to it. I get a lot of stares, big eyes, and jaws dropping when people see the car,” he says.
“A lot of people say it’s one of the cleanest S2000 builds they’ve ever seen. When you see the car in person, there aren’t any blemishes. The quality is there, and the details are important, and I think that’s what people appreciate,” he said.
Good luck to Reyes on his sweet ride.
You can vote on your favorite build and check out the other rides at 2020 Builders Challenge online. CTEK will choose one lucky voter, drawn at random, to receive a special CTEK prize.
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