[Synapz]

Picked it up on 10/31. I love this car.
Installed Tein High Tech lowering springs. Ride feels like stock, just a little bit stiffer.
Also have the armrest installed.

David from EvoGarage decides to test what kind of brakes will fit. To our surprise, DC5-S brakes will fit perfectly! But I decided to put on EP3-R calipers, just because they say Type-R on them :3

Stock brakes, 10.2" rotors, with Tein High Tech springs.

EP3-R calipers, Ferodo DS2500 pads, 11.8" slotted rotors. I also put Project Mu B-Force brake pads for the rear.

Stock wheels still work with no fitment issues. Perfect.

Some interior shots.

And wrapped the tailgate with CF Vinyl.

Thank you Kevin from EvoGarage for the pictures.

More to come, thanks for looking.

 

[kronzonly]

Nice shots. It looks good! Nice rotors and calipers.

 

[Jakecrxsi]

How much of a drop with the Tein High Tech lowering springs? l'm thinking Eibach 1" both ends. Have them install on my S2000 rides like stock.

 

[Synapz]

Tein USA page says -0.8inch for the front, -0.9inch for the rear.

Front spring rate, 2.2kgf/mm
Rear spring rate, 4kgf/mm

Im really happy with these springs.

 

[borcth]

woah..killer pictures bro!

Can we get a side shot to show off the drop?

 

[Synapz]

Here is the side shot. Thanks for all the compliments so far! I didn't take the pictures!

 

[borcth]

my bad, i didnt see the last pic. Looks great. I like that drop..hmm.. Thats about the height im looking for. How much were the springs? A link to where you got them would be cool of you too!

 

[Synapz]

I just added the side shot picture, you didn't miss it

MSRP for the springs are $170 US.

Any TEIN distributor can get you the springs, but I got mine from Evo Garage.

 

[Daisy]

David from EvoGarage decides to test what kind of brakes will fit. To our surprise, DC5-S brakes will fit perfectly! But I decided to put on EP3-R calipers, just because they say Type-R on them :3

EP3-R calipers, Ferodo DS2500 pads, 11.8" slotted rotors. I also put Project Mu B-Force brake pads for the rear.

You just changed the calipers and rotors? Or is there more to change?

 

[gomarlins3]

Nice.

 

[northbridge]

looks good with the drop.

thanks for trying those brakes - good to know we have more options.

 

[Synapz]

You just changed the calipers and rotors? Or is there more to change?

just calipers and rotors, and removed the stock dust shield, that was it.

 

[Synapz]

looks good with the drop.

thanks for trying those brakes - good to know we have more options.

I know, this opens up a lot of options for 4-pot calipers for the track, IE. Spoon :blush:

 

[Elfen]

These ARE excellent photos. Thanks for sharing. It looks like you have the splash guards on the front but not the rear? am i right? Is there a reason???

 

[Daisy]

just calipers and rotors, and removed the stock dust shield, that was it.

Thanks for the info. Can get the EP3 brake (front) for 240€.....:thumbsup:

 

[Synapz]

These ARE excellent photos. Thanks for sharing. It looks like you have the splash guards on the front but not the rear? am i right? Is there a reason???

No reason. It came with front guards but not rears. I will be getting a kit later down the road and might as well keep the fronts on to make the car less dirty

 

[Synapz]

Thanks for the info. Can get the EP3 brake (front) for 240€.....:thumbsup:

No problem. Its a cost-effective way to get more stopping power. And what a difference it made.

 

[cr-z hybrid]

so.... this sounds like its possible to get spoon dc5 type-s/ep3 type-r calipers and its a direct bolt-on? what year are the cars? :think: Spoon 4-pot Mono-Block Caliper (EF, EG, EK, EP3, DA, DC2, DC5, AP1): Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST

 

[zeropointzero]

how did you attache the calipers? since you went with larger rotors, i assume you had to change out the caliper mounting brace?

how much, if i may ask?

 

[Synapz]

how did you attache the calipers? since you went with larger rotors, i assume you had to change out the caliper mounting brace?

how much, if i may ask?

As I said from my previous posts. The calipers and rotors were a direct bolt on, you don't need to change the knuckles.

How much? You need to source it yourself, dc5-s front brakes shouldn't be hard to find.