Honda S2000

[Rich]

I can understand wanting USB/bluetooth, but the subs and amp seem like overkill.  New speakers and headunit would seem great for the times you're not just listening to the engine (and if you're driving so little I'd hope you're enjoying the sound of that engine).

[12,000 RPM]

Yeah, that's probably about right in terms of mileage.  Maybe even 70/30 4runner/s2k.

The 4Runner has a pretty decent sound system though already.  The stock one isn't bad.  Totally sufficient for day to day use.  The s2000 has an awful headunit with no way to connect my phone and two blown out paper speakers.  It's not even usable right now.

OK, that makes sense. I think I would stop at the sub though. 50-100W RMS to each front channel with some decent coaxials and a little door sealing will do wonders. I ran an amped 4 ch setup with no sub in one of my Accords and it sounded awesome. Didn't get low like a sub but it got the job done.

[AutobahnSHO]

Why do you even need a stereo when you could put in some sweet JDM gauges?

[AutobahnSHO]

They make some super-slimline amp/woofer combos, I was trying to find something for Miata back in the day.

[BimmerM3]

Yeah, sub seems like overkill when space is already at a premium in the car. But I guess if you're not DDing it...

All this chat about systems is making me miss the setup I had back in my Accord.

[CaminoRacer]

They make some super-slimline amp/woofer combos, I was trying to find something for Miata back in the day.

They're pretty compromised AFAIK.

[12,000 RPM]

I am seeing some under/behind the seat subwoofer setups. Obviously they won't have nausea inducing thump but they can help.

[MrH]

OK, that makes sense. I think I would stop at the sub though. 50-100W RMS to each front channel with some decent coaxials and a little door sealing will do wonders. I ran an amped 4 ch setup with no sub in one of my Accords and it sounded awesome. Didn't get low like a sub but it got the job done.

Yeah, I'm thinking headunit, 4 channel amp, and speakers first.  See if I want to do a sub+amp combo after the fact.  That's probably the best idea.

[CaminoRacer]

What speaker sizes can you fit? 6.5" round?

[MrH]

What speaker sizes can you fit? 6.5" round?

Yep.  Doors are really shallow too.  I need to research more on how people put speakers behind the seats too.  Some just cut.  Some fit them behind a vent (the cleaner solution).

[Rich]

You have a vent behind the seats?

[BimmerM3]

You have a vent behind the seats?

Not like an AC vent, I don't think. I'm not sure what's back there though.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

On the flip side.

I'm going to pull all the shit out of my 300zx(double din am/fm 6 disc changer, bose amps, 4 speakers) and run an ultralight setup.

I haven't messed with it yet, but I'm thinking I can run a pair of door speakers to a ultra small class d amp(size of a phone) and the input would be a bluetooth receiver with a line level control on it.

Should be super light, probably save me 20+ pounds.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Example:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_71986_Clarion-XC1410.html

2 pounds.....race car.

[AutobahnSHO]

BTW if you can do it right, the door speakers can have a decent amount bass just by shaping the enclosure behind them. (how much air moves or doesn't)  Stock stereos nowadays have way more bass than those of long ago.

[MrH]

Extended purple lug nuts ordered! #stancelyfe

[FoMoJo]

Extended purple lug nuts ordered! #stancelyfe

Will that make it go faster?

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Extended purple lug nuts ordered! #stancelyfe

Ughhh......

[MrH]

No, I did buy some new lugs though.  Just some normal, short black ones.  I had mismatching lugs on the BRZ because one got a piece of something in it and damaged a few threads.

I found the wheel lock too luckily.  I'm heading to the BMV soon to get everything registered and titled.  Once the new lugs come in, I'll try fitting these wheels and tires and see how it fits.

Driver seat has a few small scratches in the leather.  Got a repair kit to fix it up a bit, then I'll condition both seats with some Leather Milk.  Also ordered license plate LED bulbs and interior bulbs just to freshen it up a bit.  I've got a couple of light scratches I need to address too.

New top is also ordered

[FlatBlackCaddy]

So skimming your update thread I came away with 2 things,

Lugnuts and LED's........

[Eye of the Tiger]

So skimming your update thread I came away with 2 things,

Lugnuts and LED's........

Those were my plans for Summit before the engine asplode.

[MrH]

So skimming your update thread I came away with 2 things,

Lugnuts and LED's........

Well, brake pads, a new soft top, and the tax bill for it. Those are the expensive things so far.

[Soup DeVille]

Those were my plans for Summit before the engine asplode.

You had time to make plans?

[MrH]

Soft top comes in tomorrow.   think I can get it done in one day?

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Soft top comes in tomorrow.   think I can get it done in one day?

Sounds like a big job!

[Payman]

Soft top comes in tomorrow.   think I can get it done in one day?

Dunno about the S2000, but the NA Miata top can be replaced in 20 minutes.

[MrH]

I've heard anywhere from 6 hours to 10 hours.  The guy I bought the car from said it will take me a few days, but in talking with him and helping him take the hardtop off, I move a lot faster than he does.

I'm betting 10 hours in total.  Probably too lazy to complete in one day, but I'm going to try.

[Payman]

I've heard anywhere from 6 hours to 10 hours.  The guy I bought the car from said it will take me a few days, but in talking with him and helping him take the hardtop off, I move a lot faster than he does.

I'm betting 10 hours in total.  Probably too lazy to complete in one day, but I'm going to try.

Wow, there must be some significant dismantling of parts to change the top on the S2000.

[MrH]

Seats, all the plastic behind the seats, roll bars, everything has to come out pretty much.  Then you've got to drill out rivets and everything.  It's pretty ugly.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Dunno about the S2000, but the NA Miata top can be replaced in 20 minutes.

That's really not a fair comparison. I'm sure Mazda's engineers are much better than Honda's.