Supercharged J's Racing S2000 Review - Driving the Touge Monster!

NOT your average S2000 review.
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 XP 10 front (for ST40), XP8 rear (for ST22)
APR Extend Wheel Studs
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[@IS300Spartan]

This really puts into perspective what the Hot Version guys were dealing with when they were pushing for lap times in these monsters.

[@Unicornpirate]

And the J's Racing S2K wasn't supercharged. It had a built stroked NA motor. I can only imagine what this is like with more torque.

[@BearMOTORing]

Totally. They would send it too, even a few crashes.

[@N3rdburgring]

At least those cars are actually set up for those roads, this thing is a full on road course car

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

I always question if the ball oem shift knob is best. I’ve seen so many well built s2000 with ball shift knob oem , even though there are thousands of dollars worth of parts on the entire car.

[@thedoctormma9433]

They are legitimate race car drivers who started out in that exact togue environment. Best of both worlds when it comes to driving.

[@NeonOctopusArms]

over the shoulder camera placement is legendary

[@876yuugt]

Now we are talking. An S2K with real deal rigidity. Good lord 🔥 Also? This is one of the best places on the planet to catch real driver's car reviews. TY!

[@Alanvictoryoung]

Incredible build! I’m too old to be that hardcore but in my youth I loved it

[@thedoctormma9433]

Nah man go for it. Fuck it bro.

[@B_M_A]

People sleep on s2000's - until you drive one nobody can understand how wild of a chassis they are. Grip monsters, steering on rails.

[@ImPlankinq]

Seriously. Chassis dynamic and communication to the driver, makes it such an experience everytime

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

If only they could drift.

[@thedoctormma9433]

One day I'm going to drop a fully built J37A in one I promise.

[@ing8404]

They definitely need power mods. It has the nimble handling, but it feels lazy compared to the old Altezza R200z, or even the GT86/BRZ (even untuned ones). I think 280-320bhp would be the perfect amount of power for an S2K.

[@rolandotillit2867]

That's an insane car, I'd love to see it rip around Sonoma, or Laguna.

[@DairyKing404]

I'm sure this car would easily be a sub-1:35 around Laguna. How close can it get to 1:30 is the question. I'd love to watch that lap, but we'll probably never get to see it because of how loud it is. 😂

[@Zygrene]

Sonoma track review of this car will be up tomorrow!

[@alanarzate93]

An s2000 will never fail to put a smile on my face

[@BearMOTORing]

That beast must be insane on the track. I recently rode in an NA AP1 with all the handling mods, good tires, and that was crazy fast. Take that to 400 whp I would imagine tracking that would be like going to the gym ha ha. That thing looks like it could easily go sub 1:50 at Buttonwillow. Nice video, keep 'em coming.

[@samueldowney2806]

That is utterly awesome. What a machine! I love it so much, but I know that would be too extreme for a softie like me to enjoy on the road. Massive respect to the owner/builder. Wow.

[@Kevin-xz4jq]

It was exhausting just watching it be driven. Cant imagine driving it.

[@dreamdrivedrift]

I need noise cancelling headphones for my noise cancelling headphones when watching this 😂 crazy build. I love it!

[@kjwong4730]

Used to watch Js racing sk2 destroy the competition on hot version back in the day. This thing isn’t a car, it’s a freaking machine

[@pab3783]

Proper track car but who wants to drive that on the road? It looks fantastic to drive. All consuming.

[@KoryoJK]

@Zygrene - You sir are a workhorse! Content almost every day! Have you done a 992 S review or test driven one? Looks like you're in the west coast. If you were closer, I'd let you test drive mine which has some tasteful mods that I think you'd like.

[@Zygrene]

I've never driven any 992 model. I'm in Northern California but that's very generous of you!

[@thanosd6885]

I was a fan of the n1 concept s2000, the C-west and c-ken.. back in those days..

[@johnmitchell2269]

16k is too firm for the road. 8k front, 10k rear would be the sweet spot imo. Unreal S2K though. Just savage. I've always felt these high revving engines benefit more from a centrifugal type supercharger (pro charger) than a roots or twin screw. Any plans to supercharge your S2K? Having a supercharged AP1 S2K with the F22C engine, and then a NSX on ITB's would be a dream.

[@Unicornpirate]

I don't think any SC kit for the S2000 comes in roots or twin screw.

[@Manvswild11]

I had 10k front and was too soft, 12k is much better for spirited driving, even with the dampening on full hard with ohlins I’d still bottom the front relatively easily with 10k, also the S2000 works better with either same spring rate front and rear or stiffer in the front depending on wheel/tyre sizes.

[@TheBb6prelude]

​@@Manvswild1110k is ridiculously soft

[@FCustureri]

​​@@Manvswild11I know most people say that same thing, stiffer front springs and sway bar on them with 255 square, but my car understeered WAY too much with original Ohlins 10k Front/8K rear and stock bars on 255x4. 10K all around and stiffer rear bar worked way better for me, may be just driver preference

[@mrdeeds72]

It definitely looks like the ride is faster and crazier than most of your other drives.

[@MyRealName]

Reminds me of Maou S2k, I like it.

[@Unicornpirate]

That's what he said at the end of the video. Weren't you paying attention?

[@TheBb6prelude]

​@@Unicornpirateyou weren't laying attention because that's an entirely different s2000 to the one he mentioned in the video

[@Unicornpirate]

@@TheBb6prelude No he mention the J's Racing S2K from Best Motoring. That's the Maou S2K that goes up against the Maou RX-7 FD3S. You need to pay attention more.

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@Unicornpirate Maou s2000 is the white one with the HKS super charger. Z mentioned the J's racing S2000. Two entirely different cars. I watched every hot version/best version video several times for years.

[@Unicornpirate]

@@TheBb6prelude J's S2K is also Maou. I have all the DVD's and watched them several times as well. The white one you are talking about is the Arvou S2K. Zygrene mentioned the bodykit on this car being the J's Racing and he is referencing the J's Demon King S2K.

[@TheBb6prelude]

This is the first car I've seen that Z is struggling with the Corning speed of a car. Even more than the tuned GTR and other fast cars.

[@Zygrene]

It was definitely a difficult beast to tame. Just wait for the track review publishing tomorrow!

[@Kevinpark46]

When are you reviewing an fl5r? I would love you to compare it to your type s on track and on a spirited road.

[@mrporsche4236]

This is why you should never ever ever turbo charge your car. Its supercharge or nothing

[@aoescool]

well s2k benefit greatly from sc becuase of the low end torque and it still operates like a s2k..

[@SturdivantRacing126]

Man, driving a caged car on the road is a...bold move. You basically just took a track car and drove it on the street. I guess it makes you appreciate what the Hot Version guys were doing, with properly setup street cars, designed for the street.

[@ClydeFog]

1:35 what a monster!! lol

[@umaireg6]

Boosted s2ks are too much fun

[@DC5Brandon]

I drive loud cars, but I couldn't help worrying about your hearing after this, especially with no helmet to dampen the noise. I hope you bring ear protection from now on 😬

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

I’m curious at this hardcore of a build, whether it’s better to stick to S2K or just go to Ariel atom

[@Unicornpirate]

Ariel Atom will be faster. Same hp as this but a lot lighter.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Atom> just because weight and cheaper consumables

[@aoescool]

atom.. but if you can get a s2k way under price you can supercharge and tune for way cheaper.. and have tons of fun.. but the atom is faster

[@Docinaplane]

Great car!! What is the estimated 0-60 time on this monster?

[@Darksilence130]

I think I saw this car at wekfest 2024 a month ago. Could be misremembering though

[@aimbot0x01]

The 魔王 replica!! 😮😮😮

[@matperez1168]

How much all the upgrades??? Plus labor

[@jemje2007]

AiM dash?😢

[@michaelnyden8056]

No side windows, you probably screwed your aero and lost more speed due to drag then the weight saved. Everything is are legit choices though and was done right on this car. Wisefab alone is like $8-10K for all the corners.

[@roadfordays]

Nearly all tracks require windows down

[@stevemartegani]

How were those Status seats?

[@Zygrene]

They held me in place great. Can't comment on comfort since it was a short drive.

[@Sayu2x]

Race car

[@devis592]

You shouldn't drive a turbo car the same way you drive a naturally aspirated car

[@seanwin]

Driving a caged race car on a steep canyon road without a helmet? 😮

[@MAXpaowers]

The Asian One-Take😂