u/Edwardft86

Hello guys!

I owned an AP1 for about 5 years before it unfortunately got taken out by a grandma who ran a red light and T-boned me. Losing that car sucked because anyone who has owned an S2000 knows they become more than just a car after a while.

Not long after, I found this AP2 in pristine condition and picked it up right away. Previous owner was a Honda master technician, and it definitely shows in how the car was maintained and put together.

I’ve owned it for about a year now and slowly tailored it to exactly how I wanted it. I’ve had plenty of chances to move on to newer and faster cars, but every time I get back into the S2000, it reminds me why I keep coming back. The steering feel, shifter, chassis balance, and the way the car communicates with you are just special. Newer cars may be faster, but very few feel this connected.

At this point I honestly think I’m stuck with S2000s for life.

Current setup:

Performance
Comptech Icebox Intake
Revel Medallion Exhaust
Berk 70mm HFC
Billman GenX HD TCT
GPFAB Engine Bay Covers
GPFAB Front Strut Bar w/ Serpentine Belt Cover
SOS Engine Hatch Struts
Mishimoto Radiator, Fans, Shroud
Morimoto 4500K 35W HID Headlights
Hondata FlashPro — 222whp / 163.57 tq

Suspension / Wheels / Brakes
Advan RG4 17x9.5 +50
Extended Studs with Muteki SR48 Lug Nuts
BFGoodrich Sport Comp A/S2 255/40 square setup
LHT Performance Brake Master Cylinder Brace
StopTech SS Brake Lines
PowerStop Extreme Performance Drilled & Slotted Rotors
OEM Honda S2000 CR Brake Pads F/R
Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers 11k/10k Swift Springs
Eibach 1” Sway Bars Front & Rear
Spoon Rigid Collars with new OEM subframe bolts
Megan Racing Rear Toe Arms
The Driveshaft Shop 500HP Axles
SOS Braided Clutch Line

Interior
Full JL Audio system with 10” sub
Modifry DCI, cupholder, phone holder, top straps
SOS NSX Type S Shift Knob
Renegade Motorsports Brass Shifter Bushing
Rebuilt Shift Cage
SWEIDIT Nappa leather wrapped steering wheel
Recaro SR7 reclinable seat with PCI SR-specific bottom mount and slider

Feel free to ask any questions or leave suggestions. Always open to learning more from other S2000 owners.

I have a 2006 AP2 S2000 and my stock seat finally started showing its age. On top of that, the previous owner was a pretty big dude (around 6’2” and 230+ lbs), so the stock bolstering was completely worn out and dead.

After researching for a long time, I decided to go with a Recaro SR7 reclinable seat paired with the PCI Racing SR-specific slider and mount setup. I was honestly nervous about this combo since there really weren’t that many reviews or install experiences online.

In my previous AP1, I had a Recaro Pole Position with Recaro Japan rails. It was amazing for spirited driving, but I absolutely hated getting in and out of the car because the bolsters were so aggressive. Since I daily drive my AP2, I wanted something with lower bolstering that would still hold me in place while being comfortable and practical.

The installation actually wasn’t too bad — just tedious and required a lot of adjustments. The instructions from PCI Racing are honestly not the greatest, but after studying the diagrams and watching a couple YouTube videos, I figured everything out myself.

At first, I sat a little higher than the stock seat because the cushioning is still brand new and firm. After driving around for a while though, I kind of “sunk into” the seat and now it feels much more natural and comfortable.

The outer bolster does touch the transmission tunnel slightly, but it does not interfere with moving the slider back and forth at all.

For reference, I’m 5’7”, around 150-155 lbs, with a 29 waist. I can pretty much fit in any seat, but I’m extremely picky about cushioning and comfort. To me, this seat feels similar to the first-gen FRS/GT86 seats mixed with an FK8/FL5 Civic Type R seat.

Overall, I’m really happy with my choice. Feel free to ask me any questions about the setup.