J's Racing 400whp S2000 Track Review - How Fast Can It Lap Sonoma?

Could this be the fastest car I've ever lapped at Sonoma?
2008 Honda S2000 Mod List:
J's Type-GT Aero Kit
J's GT Spec Brake Duct Kit
J's GT Spec Canard Pair
J's GT Spec Fender Fence
Charge Speed Front Hood
Voltex Type 7.5 GT Swan Neck Wing - Chassis Mounted
K1 Laboratory Ducktail Spoiler
Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
Aerocatch Hood Latches / Mounting Plate
GT Motoring Tow Hook
M RACING Type 4 Aero Mirrors
AIM MXS Dash Display
AIM Solo 2 DL
AIM Smartycam HD 2.1
NASA/SCCA compliant roll cage w/ NASCAR driver's door bars
NRG Quick Release
Sparco 350mm Steering Wheel
Fire Bottle Safety System FE86 Fire Suppression System
STATUS CF Alcantara Seats
Nagisa Seat Rail - Driver
Buddyclub Seat Rail - Passenger
Sabelt Black 3" Belts
CF Center Console/Cluster
CR Shift knob
ScienceofSpeed Stage 2 Supercharger
ScienceofSpeed Big Bore Throttle Body
NGK Iridium
AEM Infinity Engine Management System
Single AEM inline UEGO wideband
Injector Dynamics 1050X
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator (pre-set, do not adjust)
AEM Engine Oil Temperature Sensor/Oil Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pressure Sensor
Walbro 450 LPH fuel pump
ScienceofSpeed return fuel system
Radium R10A Radium Fuel Cell
Radium FCST
Radium Fuel Level Sender
Fuel Safe single point 2.5" probe dry break fuel filler
ScienceofSpeed Sport Plus Clutch Kit
Competition Clutch forged ultra lightweight flywheel
API clutch slave cylinder
Toda Oil Pan
Koyorad Oil Cooler
CSF Dual Pass Radiator
Custom Catch Can
Custom 3" exhaust system with 3" resonator and 3" mufflers, no cat
Advan GT & A052
JRZ RS PRO with 16kg Springs
Wisefab Front and Rear Suspension Drop Knuckle Kit
Puddymod Stage 2 Diff with OS Giken LSD 4.1 Gear
Origin Fabrication Upper Controll Mounting Point Gusset Kit
Splin Mota Rear Subframe Gussets
Spoon Rigid Collar Kit
Mugen Diff Mounts
Karcept Front/Rear Sway Bar
Stoptech Trophy Big Brake System (calipers: ST40 front, ST22 rear)
Carbotech XP10 front (for ST40), XP8 rear (for ST22)
APR Extend Wheel Studs
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[@Datsun510zen]

Granted, you know the S2k like a brother, but I'm inpressed that even with the first time behind the wheel of this beast, and a few mistakes, you were able to reel in the pack, and hold the lead for a lap. As always, it's fun to watch your skills grow Fenton, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@nicholas1116]

This video singlehandedly reignited my want for an s2000. There is just something about the sound of a high revving boosted f22c and lightning quick mechanical shifts that draws me to the s2000 heavily!

[@gigi9467]

Why? U like the look? U want a fast car?

[@universalrebel503]

Try releasing the steering wheel for a second to let it reset itself before grabbing it gently with your fingertips before corners while you're still pointing the car straight just before you enter a braking zone in order to not have the steering rack loaded up before braking & cornering...really helps you build confidence seein how much time you actually have before going through all the motions involved in slowing down to corner plus you get to feel the car in a nuetral state with out being loaded up before cornering

[@wassimdhaouahira7907]

Definitely needs a lot of fine tuning both suspension and ecu. Thanks as always Zygrene!

[@bane2]

The car needs a bit of sorting out but all the important ingredients are there. I'm with you when it comes to the S2K shifter - love the feel but it's way too easy to mis-shift it. This is where I feel a longer shift lever (with slightly longer throw) can help as you can clearly see and feel what gear you're in.

[@nycyabber7103]

This is something people don't talk about a lot. The S2k is SO easy to misshift, although the gear box does feel great. I use a really short shifter with a J's racing shift knob and it takes a lot of force to shift, and it's also hard to tell what gear you're in based on just looking, but it really helps with accidentally misshifting because you really have to shift with intention.

[@dreamdrivedrift]

This car is vibes. It just wants more and more!

[@ericb1054]

Feels weird seeing/hearing an S2K only rev to like 7800. Like it’s neutered almost, but I get why. Nice driving that beast for not much seat time! Hell of a car once he gets it tightened up 👍🏾

[@BETTALIFE101]

Yes it can rev up higher. But why? It won’t make any more power on top. No point of stressing the motor.

[@johnzhu5735]

Nice driving Zygrene, your friend his HANS device seem to be installed all wrong and can cause a serious injury in an accident

[@rcktmn]

Awesome car. I'm trying to decide between an S2000 and Supra for my next car. Looking forward to your Supra video you talked about at the end

[@Zygrene]

Supra video this Thursday!

[@rcktmn]

@@Zygrene Nice!

[@cbbkrayz]

Owner/passenger wasn't strapped in... Lol

[@Render23976]

This looks so fun. Really great car/build.

[@gabethomas8123]

This channel is about driving. That is good.

[@JFlogerzi]

What a monster of a track car! Alot of $$$ in that thing.

[@876yuugt]

I need another S2000. Also? I would never drive someone else's car like that. Im glad you do and have a YT channel. Another 🔥 video.

[@ModularMuscle]

@1:52 Mustang?

[@yayitsjepoy]

just discovered this channel, nice footage of your driving skills! =)

[@Sayu2x]

that thing is a beast

[@justing888]

Such a sick build. I'm surprised to see its only 400whp on e85 when S made 433 whp same SOS kit on 93 pump gas much be pulley size. I also had a redline of 8200-8300

[@DC5Brandon]

I think a dyno is needed before claiming horsepower numbers. I always overestimate the power of my mods and tune before I get the actual dyno results.

[@IS300Spartan]

Love the Halloween special with monsters chasing you 😂

[@Zygrene]

Completely unintentional lol

[@Ak1-ru4fx]

It has turn signals to announce when it is going to pass you on the track LOL

[@darrelstickler]

Does well in Carousel. Tough to stay hard on gas.

[@bige7186]

I don’t think that s2000 was making full power it sounded like belt slip the entire time, with 400hp that thing should have taken out every car there including that mclaren.

[@dabjabar]

Fun video! What’s that rattling sound when off throttle, or is it just wind that you hear when not on throttle?

[@Zygrene]

I believe it's the BOV

[@itsjussjerry]

I bet those IATs were through the roof. A2W setups generally don’t do well with prolonged periods of heavy driving.

[@TheKeafun]

Also I did toe out at the front (you'll reallgy feel the front turning and its amplified with front neg camber and its really an eeven more amazing feel very very sharp!) to enhance turn in and it does make the car turn easier also even can accelerate earlier too. Really curious as to see what his suspension setup is.

[@danvuquoc]

Looks like that Stoptech kit needed some anti knockback springs.

[@sbfd3s]

I'd think it needs more spring rate with 295s. even with 255s on 17x10 i feel like i could use more than 16k square

[@rwright135]

Consistency is only good for not going slower or faster, you gotta do something different to go faster. Be consistent with getting behind the wheel regularly or exercising… On track you should be trying new things to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Save consistency for your schedule or when you’re the fastest person on the track LoL love the videos tho!

[@TheKeafun]

Sorry but did he have the Roll Centre adjusters? is this the different one than the other s2k you drove on the track? amazing build and drive.. the RCA really puts the handling to the next level.

[@RacingS2000]

What’s the alignment for this setup? The wisefab is a bit quicker for the steering ratio

[@jorgito1330]

Makes me want to boost mine for the street, I had bought a sos kit but returned it due to some financial situation

[@2j_beast]

Dang talking about hot lapping a car around a course and especially with A052 that usually fall off after 3rd lap. This is something I do on my sim rig. Lmao

[@kinchu007]

get proper brake pads. also with Wisefab it takes time to dial in the front steering feel. nice video

[@grippgoat]

Those loose harness and sideways HNR. 😮

[@Summer-ee1bx]

Hey bro, really need some advice from you😆I'm also running awe touring on my GR86 and I'm not sure if I'm able to attend the 90db track day on Laguna, wondering have you ever attend a 90db event? Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

[@umaireg6]

You have to check for belt slip on supercharged s2000s. Gator makes a belt for superchargers

[@joshuacooper5191]

I agree, that s2000 isn’t making 400 whp. I have a 04 s2000 with SOS stage 2 supercharger and make around 350 whp. A friend of mine has the manual A90 Supra and of course we played around on track and highway pulls to see how it fairs. And the A90 doesn’t pull or walk from me. Could be possible that car needs a better tune.

[@jeanphilipbonin8033]

The hks supercharged looked faster and way more sorted. Was this the case @Zygrene ?

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Good driving despite not knowing the car that well! It seemed down on power for sure. My supercharged AP1 makes ~370 whp on pump gas and pulls significantly harder than this machine does so...I'd love to check it's tune out 😉 Heat soak can kill power easily especially if the tune pulls timing based on IAT (you want this as a safety measure).

[@justing888]

I was surprised at the numbers as well. I had a sos kit and made 433whp on 93 pump gas. Still a sick car though regardless and I think around 350ish is perfect for the chassis 400 is really pushing it

[@RolanTHUNDER]

@@justing888 Yeah. How much boost from your SOS kit for 433 wheel? Tuned on AEM or?

[@justing888]

​@@RolanTHUNDER14 or 15 lbs if I remember right(don't have the car anymore) and tuned with flashpro it was a 07

[@justing888]

​@@RolanTHUNDERI also upgraded my novi1220 to the 1200.

[@RolanTHUNDER]

@@justing888 Great boost! Unfortunately I'm getting max 10 pounds right now :( Altitude to blame mainly.

[@GinoAcuna-uk9mb]

No criticism but I think the steering wheel is to big , you need to listen to the engine revolution and squeeze a little more juice out of the gears and then fast shift and do not shift in a curve when you are climbing . maybe is a first time for you and I analyzing this tips. You have a good car just need some more listening and passionate and hit the gas to the limit. take care !.

[@cristianramirez7295]

I might know why it didnt show as is it didnt have 400whp in the first laps it dont got any gas in it!

[@TheBb6prelude]

Supra was tuned

[@skapooosh]

I’m not sure if I missed this but how is the steering feel after all the modifications?

[@Zygrene]

Better than stock but more numb than some other S2000's I've reviewed. Not sure if that's due to the ultra wide tire, wisefab kit, or something else.

[@skapooosh]

@@Zygrene very interesting !

[@PatrickXie]

maybe that 0.04 toe out on the front?@@Zygrene

[@KevinMO91]

Pretty bad "evidence" that the s2000 isnt 400whp if your basing it off a car that was underrated from the factory (most are making close to 400whp bone stock) that can make over 500whp with just a downpipe and tune on e50 mix........ zero chance they put all that aero on the car and aren't at bare minimal running a tune....

[@suryamp12]

Are you high?

[@gigi9467]

@@suryamp12lol or not smart

[@BETTALIFE101]

You clearly know nothing about Hondas or racing.

[@KevinMO91]

@BETTALIFE101 I have only owned and driven Hondas lol. I currently have a 22 M3 Comp, and with just jb4 which is a "piggyback" not even a tune was making over 600 with e40. I also have a 2000 s2000 with a kraftwerks supercharger tuned by Jeff Evans and an 08 Si with a comptech stage 2. So I know alittle about Hondas I've also owned k swapped crxs eg hatches, 18 type R, the list goes on. The supra are known to make more then advertised with some making right st 400whp stock....

[@BETTALIFE101]

@@KevinMO91 the s2000 from factor is about about 240-250 to the crank. If you actually drive and race time attack. Aero, suspension, and brakes are key to racing. Of course it’s simple to put on a blower to make a car hit peak horsepower. Peak horsepower means nothing when you want the power and in the middle😄

[@odoroussmegma2191]

💄🌶🍆

[@yamazaki9168]

oh, this was that beat-up s2k sos built

[@KuostA]

context>?

[@Mr.SlipperyX]

he needs a turbo kit

[@jemje2007]

Lot of money spent.

[@19GT3rs]

Nice car, great power, worst driver

[@Luca77ita]

👍🏻