WHEELS, EXHAUST, OIL CHANGE, AND FRONT LIP
While we covered quite a bit on suspension bits, We added a few more treats since the last article, including an OEM S2000 CR front lip and a set of Volk Racing TE37 SL, 17×9.5, +45 offset in Titanium Gunmetal, wrapped with Falken 615K+ in 255/40/17 square.
We also added an AMUSE EURO S full titanium single exhaust. While it only features a 60mm pipe diameter, we opted for more weight savings, weighing in at 12.8 lbs vs the stock 50 lbs exhaust with incredible exhaust notes.
Due to the AP2 exhaust tunnel being altered from the AP1, the exhaust pushes up against the tunnel causing vibrations. To fix this, I used an extended exhaust hanger to force a gap between the Helmholtz resonator and the tunnel. I also wrapped the Helmholtz resonator with some Kevlar exhaust wrap to help reduce heat transfer.
S2000 OIL CHANGE – ENEOS 5W-30 FULL SYNTHETIC
Evasive Motorsports also changed the oil with the ENEOS 5W-30 Full Synthetic oil. ENEOS features 100% synthetic base oil, providing superior thermal and oxidation breakdown resistance, allowing for better flow at cold temperatures and reduced wear on engine components at startup. ENEOS also features a special additive that provides cleaner pistons for improved MPG and protects engine components with less friction, reducing engine sludge.
SHAVING AND ROLLING S2000 FENDERS
With the more aggressive wheel and tire combo, we had to shave and roll our fenders to ensure our tires don’t pull the fenders during compression mid-turn. We turned to MRSEXYS2K for his amazing craft.
Since the original rear bumper mounting tab gets shaved off, we relocated the tab with a self-tapping screw.
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ZOMG there’s no split pin on the ball joint/castle nut on the AFTER picture!!!>!ONE1BBQ
Thanks for the catch! We’ve updated the image with the cotter pin.
A car’s suspension is a system: when you change part of it, other parts are also affected. Often, lowering a car looks cool and might improve some aspects of handling, but it affects other things like roll steer, control arm angles, bump steer, etc. We did a lot of similar adjustments to the two S197 project cars here at MotoIQ: bump steer correction, control arm angle adjustment, differential/drifeshaft pinion angle, roll steer, etc.