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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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hey everybody, i just recently acquired this rhd s2000 type V from japan (Minor frontend damage). (please dont ask me how i got it). Anyways its here in SF, CA.

Current Plans:
-Ap2 bumpers, headlights/taillights
-JIC Magic Coilovers
-Work vs-xx wheels
-Full Color Change
-Oem DVD Navigation

pics of the car sitting in japan waiting to be exported:







pics of the car all stripped down and getting the engine bay painted





OEM Navigation, Engine, suspension and wheels installed









Modified by n1_ek at 12:41 AM 10/6/2007
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Why can't we ask you how you got it?

Nice build BTW
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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miss your old ek
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Ahem... can we say... ******* BALLER!!! that is sick as hell man
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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good stuff!
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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this car is gonna be dope!
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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looks pretty nice

What does the type VGS offer over your typical american s2000, or possibly over a typical Japanese s2000?
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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imola orange?

awesome car and i cant wait to see the rest of the buildup
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Wow, don't see those too often
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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RHD s2k, don't see this everyday.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Man this project looks sick! Good luck with the build.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonkeyPuzzle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks pretty nice

What does the type VGS offer over your typical american s2000, or possibly over a typical Japanese s2000?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Variable Gear ratio Steering Meaning at lower speeds there are fewer turns lock to lock to make turning tighter
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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looking good
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondizzle! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Variable Gear ratio Steering Meaning at lower speeds there are fewer turns lock to lock to make turning tighter </TD></TR></TABLE>

correct. at low low speeds. only have to turn the steering wheel half a turn to have the full wheel/tire turned. and the vgs has stock lsd and upgraded swaybars.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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subscribed!
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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dayum....
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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That is ******* sick. I would love to drive one around and autocross course to see what that would feel like.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Can't wait to see it finished! That's gonna be nice

The color looks familiar, local car here in Alabama:



Sorry for the blurry pic
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondizzle! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Variable Gear ratio Steering Meaning at lower speeds there are fewer turns lock to lock to make turning tighter </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow, is that really worth adding a rear emblem? But it's a dream car either way.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Not a big fan of those wheels.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wow, is that really worth adding a rear emblem? But it's a dream car either way.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ummmm absolutely... apparently you dont realize what that would mean when driving on a tight course.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brewer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The color looks familiar, local car here in Alabama:

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thats the first thing that came into my head. nice color choice
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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nice!
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Damn that's gonna be dope .. but why orange?
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