Supercharing my S2000?

xrapidx

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Should I?

My main concern is the engine, it has a 118,000km on it, so it isn't exactly new anymore.

I've been offered a Vortech supercharger for around half price with about 3,000km on it. Its a direct bolt on, so not to much issue with installing.

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/product.php?p=120

Power is taken from around 240bhp to 358bhp. A nice increase for a bolt on. :cool:
 
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alf101 said:
You finish that Advanced driving course yet?
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Yeh.... failed the road test cause I broke the speed limit.. :mad:

3rd day (on the track) was the best, got to belt around at close on 220km/h... skid around corners.... etc.

I was also the only person that didn't hit a single cone, and also the only person that went at the cones at a speed of 120km/h... most guys started hitting them at 80km/h.... the guy closest to me in a 350z topped at at 100km/h... so quite happy with how the car performed.

I know want to move on to a performance driving course.

Really recommend an advanced driving course to anyone, its fun, you learn a lot. worth every cent.
 
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xrapidx said:
Yeh.... failed the road test cause I broke the speed limit.. :mad:

3rd day (on the track) was the best, got to belt around at close on 220km/h... skid around corners.... etc.

I was also the only person that didn't hit a single cone, and also the only person that went at the cones at a speed of 120km/h... most guys started hitting them at 80km/h.... the guy closest to me in a 350z topped at at 100km/h... so quite happy with how the car performed.

I know want to move on to a performance driving course.

Really recommend an advanced driving course to anyone, its fun, you learn a lot. worth every cent.
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Doesn't sound like you need a charger, maybe a speed limiter...

Save your money and do a pilot licence.
 
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alf101 said:
Doesn't sound like you need a charger, maybe a speed limiter...

Save your money and do a pilot licence.
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Oh - forgot about that - a friend and I were talking about doing one together - still need to see if thats going to happen :p
 
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xrapidx said:
Really recommend an advanced driving course to anyone, its fun, you learn a lot. worth every cent.
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Is this the one in Kilarney Gardens? Do you have to bring your own car?
If you've got a link that would be great please!
 
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Hell, I'd do it :)

Just as long as you're aware of the extra heat and more regular oil services. Damn, wish I had one!
 
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Wanna get a Jackson Racing supercharger kit for my Prelude one day.....when i actually have some money :(
 
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xrapidx said:
I've been offered a Vortech supercharger for around half price with about 3,000km on it. Its a direct bolt on, so not to much issue with installing.
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AFAIK there is no easy and quick/hassle free way to install a supercharger? :confused:
 
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Slootvreter said:
AFAIK there is no easy and quick/hassle free way to install a supercharger? :confused:
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I won't be doing it myself - but a lot of guys on the international S2000 forums do it themselves... apparently its not to difficult.
 
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xrapidx said:
I won't be doing it myself - but a lot of guys on the international S2000 forums do it themselves... apparently its not to difficult.
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I think you being too naive. When it comes to the FI game, you need to do alot of homework, you will easily burn your fingers if you go into this with blind folds on. BUT i would highly recommend doing it if you doing it RIGHT. Vortech FTW !
 
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CaTcH21 said:
I think you being too naive. When it comes to the FI game, you need to do alot of homework, you will easily burn your fingers if you go into this with blind folds on. BUT i would highly recommend doing it if you doing it RIGHT. Vortech FTW !
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I've been planning on a supercharger for over a year... except not on this S2000... how much more time do you think I need? :p
 
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Do it!!

If it gets you into the 4second bracket its worth it!!
 
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