With the effective power and handling mods performed at this stage, Leung could have turned hot laps to his heart's desire and kept the S2000 in full sleeper mode, but his vision was always that of a three-pronged attack. The array of styling parts is a veritable who's who of JDM body tuning. ASM, a line of performance products from Autobacs ASM Yokohama, was sourced for its front bumper (complete with carbon canards), carbon splitter and rear fender flare treatment. A Top Secret rear diffuser and vortex generator is teamed with an Asuka carbon-fiber trunk, iNGS+1 Z-Power carbon wing and GT Motoring exhaust cap. Other custom touches include the Varis GT-spec front fenders, Craft Square side view mirrors and a J's Racing carbon-fiber hood.
In the cockpit, the hits keep coming with a Bride Gias and XAX II seat (wrapped with special Bride leather), an AEM serial gauge array, Defi D-series boost readout and a Personal 330mm steering wheel mounted on a Works Bell quick-release adapter.
Maximizing the driving experience in a car that will see a lot of track time takes an acute sense of balance, which Leung has accomplished. The blown F20C has an aggressive powerband with a healthy peak of 385hp and a suspension with sufficient agility and adjustability to take full advantage. He's also gone the extra mile and addressed aesthetics in a tasteful manner. "I love how the car handles, on both mountain roads as well as the track, and the lines of the car look so sexy," says Leung. "The S2000 will be my ongoing project, so I will be updating some things soon." We say stick with Plan A and drive it until the wheels fall off.
2001 Honda S2000
Engine
Engine Code: F20C
Type: 1997cc, in-line four, aluminum block and head, VTEC
Internal Modifications: Stock
External Modifications: Vortech supercharger kit, ASP 11psi boost pulley, TODA Racing exhaust header, Fujitsubo Legalis exhaust, TODA Racing Anti G-Force oil pan, Carbing oil catch can, ARC cooling plate
Engine Management Modifications: RC Engineering 685cc/min fuel injectors, 255lph Walbro fuel pump, AEM EMS, AEM UEGO wideband controller, engine tuning by Shawn Church of Church Automotive
Drivetrain
Layout: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications: ACT Competition clutch, TODA Racing Ultra Light 8lb flywheel, Comptech reinforced rear differential housing, 4.56:1 final drive
Suspension
Front: KW Variant 3 coilovers, 28mm ST Suspension anti-roll bar, Fortune Suspension Tuning X-brace, Fortune Suspension Tuning anti-bumpsteer kit
Rear: KW Variant 3 coilovers, 27mm ST Suspension anti-roll bar, Fortune Suspension rear tie bar, Fortune Suspension Tuning anti-bumpsteer kit
Brakes
Front: Stoptech four-piston fixed brake calipers, 328mm 2-piece floating rotors, stainless steel brake lines, BHP XPS Pads
Rear: Stoptech slotted rotors, stainless steel brake lines, Axxis ULT pads
External
Wheels: Work Meister S1, 18x8.0(F), 18x9.5(R)
Tires: Toyo Proxes T1R, 225/40/18(F), 255/35/18(R)
Body: ASM front bumper, ASM CF canards, ASM CF under spoiler, ASM rear fender flares, J's Racing CF hood, Varis GT front fenders, INGS+1 Z-Power CF wing, Asuka CF trunk, Top Secret CF diffuser/CF vortex generator
Interior: Bride Low Max Gias, Bride XAX II, Defi boost gauge, AEM serial gauge, Personal steering wheel, Works Bell quick release