My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Been meaning to put one of these threads together for a while, Its nice to have a timeline to look back on so here we go.


Rewind to January 2011.

Decided that the time finally had come to sell my EF that I had loved dearly for years. It was getting to the point of not really being street-able anymore and with my new job came more $, I decided to put it up for sale.

Couple pics:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...ijr/photo5.jpg
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http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...rijr/Wheel.jpg


After being for sale for a for a short while, the car was quickly sold to a local friend who has continued its build.

With the EF being gone, the garage was empty and so was the place in my <3 for my Honda, It was time for find a replacement.

I knew I wanted a white s2000, and if possible, w/ an OEM hardtop, not the easiest find but I was determined.




After a few months of hawking the classifieds on s2ki I came across this little gem a cool 1500 miles away from me in Tampa Bay, Florida.


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...2kht3large.jpg
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http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...rior4large.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...rior3large.jpg


Within an hour of the posting I had contacted the seller who informed me that someone local was looking to get it that weekend, I expressed my extreme interest, and offered a down payment. The gentleman I made the purchase from was a class act guy, gave each of us the opportunity to make one offer on the car(as to prevent a bidding war) My offer was higher, and I had tickets purchased that night.




Fast forward 3 weeks, I arrive at Tampa airport, get picked up by the seller and head off to the bank to settle things.

Bank transaction complete and I began my 1500 mile trip back to NY as an owner of my very first s2000

Stopped to visit a few buddy's along the way to break up the trip a bit


First pic in my ownership:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/645a2ae9.jpg

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After 2 days of driving, finally got it home:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/17e5d09e.jpg


Car had a few little things done here and there but nothing major major which was a plus for me.

Previous owner installed:
OEM GPW Hardtop, purchased/painted/installed all @ Honda
AP2V1 Wheels
Tint all the way around
Qube Engineering LED cluster (<3 this)
Science of Speed hood dampers
Alpine deck w/ modifry DCI harness.

Other than that, vehicle was 100% stock w/ 65k




Drove the car for about a week, needs more low.

Purchased Koni Yellows+Eibach Pro kit:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...937f274f-1.jpg

Lowered about 1.75-2" all around much better.


Found a deal on a used PRM intake so I scooped that up to spice the engine bay/throttle response up a bit.


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...rrarijr/82.jpg
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Soon needed rear tires, ordered up some tires and took the wheels to paint in the mean time.



Had a buddy shoot the barrels/faces w/ GPW paint and local shop IHATESTICKERS cut up some vinyl H's for my center caps ( I HATE the look of blank centercaps)



http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a..._4480605_n.jpg

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Onto July 2011, Birthday came around and the girl hooked it up with PWJDM rotors, Hawk ceramics, science of speed stainless lines and ATE fluid.
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Wasn't super pleased with the quality of the coating on the rotors at first, probably still would not buy them again but after 3 months it has actually held up better than I had originally thought.







Couple random pics from the season so far at this point:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a..._5445283_n.jpg
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http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1649.jpg




Fast forward to a few weeks back, saw a set of T1R duals for a great price locally.

Scooped em up and boy was this exhaust in good shape:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/d9de4535.jpg
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My boy hit it up with the polishing wheel prior to install:


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/6d4fee2a.jpg


Both cans restored to mirror finish and installed, I absolutely LOVE this exhaust, has a very great tone and NO drone.



This brings us up to current day, somewhere in-between all of that I picked up an OEM AP1 lip and a few other little interior goodies.


Here are a few of the most recent shots I have of the car and how it sits today.




http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...SC_0060joe.jpg

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...6baa6f97_b.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1439.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...06874ce8_b.jpg


Car will be put away soon, future plans include

Boost
New wheels
Coilovers to replace the Koni setup


As with everything these will come as soon as time, and most importantly money allows.


Let me know what you guys think.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

So clean! Nice S2k :thumbup:

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

If I was going to build an s2k that's how I'd do it! Can't wait to see future updates.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

very clean. love white on white

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

I like the painters tape. Did the same thing when i picked up my GTR. Drove it from TX to IA.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Great start! This build looks very promising, make sure to update as you add to the car.

When you are ready to get rid of those wheels, shoot me a PM. I have an 06 lbp and I have a feeling those wheels would look awesome on the car, especially since they are white.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Sick. Have always wanted an S2K!

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Very clean and you already have a hardtop. Jealous.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Went out with a buddy from a local forum and grabbed some shots.
Im pleased with the results

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a..._5305-full.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a..._5322-full.jpg
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Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

The first picture is my favorite.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

awesome pics and very nice mods...the all white looks GREAT

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

As in the EF one?

I miss it.....sometimes.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

At least you got the chance to sell it.

Your car is very clean. I hope to buy a hardtop for my next mod. I just love how the car looks with it.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

For sure man, It feels like I own 2 cars. I will say one thing if you are used to riding top down, Its a snug fit in there with the top on.


Rear visibility is about 1000X better than the soft top up however.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Welcome to the GPW fam.
I did a very similar thing August 23, 2011.
Flew to Philly from Cali. Drove back. Twice as may miles though :)
Bought a 2003 GPW/Black and Tan. Hardtop is a replica.
Currently have an EF, and an EG.
Selling the EF (same color). Gonna roll EG Si as my Daily.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

This is the money shot right here!

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

That is my favorite color combo on any of them. If I ever get another, it'll be that color combo for sure!

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Very nice and tasteful!

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

looks very good but i bet its a bitch to keep those wheels clean

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

im sorry if i missed it. but what kinda rims were on the civic

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Thanks man ,took a while for me to find one in as good of shape and as low mileage as this one but they exist, after owning this combo I wouldn't be able to have it any other way I <3 the tan.

The entire car is a bitch as a whole, but I've gotten used too cleaning it 2-3x a week, I keep the wheels waxed, the hawk ceramics are actually pretty easy on the dust so that helps a bit.


Those were Rota Circuit 10's that I painted that purple

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Very clean! Do you have any pictures of the Qube Engineering cluster lit up?

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Beautiful ride ... Keep up the great work.

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Love your car. Im a big fan of the peanut butter interior. GPW FTW!!!!!!

Re: My 03 GPW S2000 Build
 

Thanks man, I don't know that I could ever have a stock cluster after owning the Qube, the quality is just unreal. I don't have many good pics but will take some in the next day or so, here's what I could find for now

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/a...rior3large.jpg
Thanks man, more to come after the winter months

Gotta love the PB, although I do like the red as a 2nd choice, do you have full red..dash and all?