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Old 04-01-17, 02:59 PM
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Default Which to modify? S2000 vs ISf

Need some help....

I currently have 3 vehicles in my rotation: 2011 ISf, 2003 S2000, and a 1994 Land Cruiser.

I use the ISf for daily duty...the S2000 for weekend and occasional auto cross...and the Land Cruiser for bad weather/gun club trips.

All vehicles are stock...but the mod bug is starting to bite (thinking an aftermarket exhaust...either for the S2000 or ISf). I can't decide which to begin modifying. A little concerned about "chopping up" clean examples of both. Is that irrational?

What do you guys think?

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Easy. Your s2000 lol
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Easy. Your s2000 lol
Yep, the f20c makes huge power with forced induction. Huuuugge.
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I thought the S2000 were getting collectible especially stock correct me if I am wrong cheers.
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Originally Posted by isfvss
I thought the S2000 were getting collectible especially stock correct me if I am wrong cheers.
Depends on mileage and condition but they are up there in value.
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I say the S2000 as well. What else is done to it? I doubt you'll just stop at an exhaust
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S2K, especially if you use it for track days. Suspension, wheels, tires, etc. will all make it even more fun than it already is.

Just keep the stock parts so when you sell it, you can maximize the value!
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Mod the land cruiser. Long suspension, 35inch grapplers and a winch and you'll be able to go anywhere.
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Mod the S2k!
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Keep em stock, save your money. They will hold value better.
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Why not both? I would do it only if the mods are easily reversible.
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Depends on how much money you've got and what you want to achieve track car off road or just nicer road car your the only one that can figure that out good luck.
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Originally Posted by isfvss
Depends on how much money you've got and what you want to achieve track car off road or just nicer road car your the only one that can figure that out good luck.
From the guy who has a mostly stock Supra - hardtop 6 speed - this is wisdom!
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I have both and I'd say mod the F. The S is just a fun car to drive and it's my daily/track car. But the F takes to mods much nicer. Also knowing tons of people who've boosted the S or who did the first K swapped S2K and blowing tons of stuff up I'd say stock motor ftw. My original motor went 260k miles before developing an annoying misfire. If anything the S2K just needs a decent suspension and exhaust but I'd do bolt ons on the F.
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s2k no doubt. its on my bucket list of cars to own. i chose the 350z over it a long time ago and would love to get into one. i just know its another money pitt if i do.

reason i say s2k is because its slow stock. the ISF is actually pretty quick as is.


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