The AP1 S2000.
Certainly one of life’s finer automobiles…with it’s sleek and slender, yet extremely aggressive lines, what could one not love about this car? With the AP1′s high-revving attitude, it’s truly a driver’s car. One would imagine the S2000 doesn’t really need any additions, as it’s pretty well balanced from the factory, but Derek will tell you a different story.
Derek decided he needed more power and opted for the C/T supercharger, AEM standalone ECU, and many other bolt-ons netting him a solid 363 rwhp. The interior holds a single Bride seat, a Cusco roll bar, and the familiar Takada green 5-point harness system holding the driver down snug.
The car has an attractive stance, thanks to the ARK DT-P coilovers and a set of Work Meister S1 in 18×8.5″ (F) and 18×9.5″ (R). The aftermarket front bumper adds aggression while hiding the heat exchanger for the Air-to-Water intercooler setup.
With plans which include ditching the blower setup for a turbocharged system, expect Derek’s car to put down well over 400whp in the near future. Rule #1, never underestimate the 4-cylinder!
-All words and photos by Justin Mondschein.
