Satu’s S2K

Wednesday 17 September, 2014 | By Ken

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Satu’s S2K

Fresh off the pages of USDM FREAX Magazine Volume 11, Satu Basanow’s S2000 is once again taking in the spotlight with our latest Feature on SNTRL. For Satu and his S2K, which he affectionately nicknamed, Eleanor, it’s been a journey of sorts.  Two years in the making, his prior build for the Honda came in the form of carbon parts and 3-piece wheels, but a few months ago, Satu decided to give Eleanor a serious makeover. Always in competition with himself, he wanted to push the limits for what he could do as a car enthusiast and a hands-on builder. Satu wanted to take his S2000 to another level, and to do so, he knew he would have to go against the grain to reach the next plateau. While some “purist” denounce the route taken with Eleanor, the purpose Satu set out to accomplish was to build a car that was beautiful through-and-through with proper execution, still capable of daily driven activities and a car that would make him happy.

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With his first-born on the way, he was given the blessing by his wife to follow his dream build before his baby’s arrival. For Satu, this makeover would become a project that would include a right-hand drive conversion, a plate shave/engine tuck, body work, new custom interior, Airtekk air suspension and a rebuild of his Work Bersaglio wheels to full custom spec.  In a span of two-and-a-half months, he went right to work. From the moment, he first cut into the firewall, he knew there was no looking back. It was time to make his dreams a reality.

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At our summer event, VERSUS Showdown, which we hosted in conjunction with our friends at True Driving, Eleanor took home the USDM FREAX Choice Award which earned him a special Feature  in the magazine. The attention to detail of this fine ride is a testament to Satu’s passion as a car enthusiast who lives the life he loves. Not just did he complete the project with which he had carefully planned, but he did it out of a rented garage and within the time frame necessary. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype associated with car culture, but we appreciate people who approach a build with the intent of satisfying one’s own personal goals while holding standards to the highest level.

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2000 Honda S2000  |  Body Color: grand prix white  |  Nickname: Eleanor

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Exterior:
Carbon fiber parts (hood, hardtop, duckbill trunk, trunk front panel,rear under diffuser, FD3 RX7 side diffusers, APR mirrors)  |  Custom rolled & stretched front and rear fenders  |  color-matched sidestrakes  |  shaved emblems  |  shine Spec S front bumper

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Interior:

RHD custom interior black w/white perforated diamond pattern (door cards/elbow rest/shift boot/seats)  |  Downstar spike shifter  |  JL audio c5 component speaker system  |  custom painted bezels to match wheels  |  Avenue performance white painted wood wheel w/NRG short hub and carbon fiber quick release  |  St800 smart system keyless digital push start

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Engine/Engine Bay:
F20c engine  |  wire tucked/brakeline & abs tucked  |  plated & shaved bay  |  custom Hennessy coolant overflow bottle  |  Comptech carbon fiber cold air intake

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Suspension:

Airtekk airride struts with damper control and airlift autopilot v2 management  |  SPC upper adjustable ball joints for camber all around

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Brakes:

Upgraded cross drilled & slotted rotors with ceramic brakes  |  Color matched brake calipers

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Wheels: 

(Front) Work Bersaglio
 – 18×11 Offset: 19

  |  Wheels (Rear) Work Bersaglio
 – 18×12
 offset: 19

  |  Lug Nuts: closed end racing type

  |  Autogrip tires 
- 205/40/18 Front and 225/40/18 Rear

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Special Thanks:

Fred Vuong (vis racing)  |  Shine Auto project  |  Shane Fisher  |  Rich Leonard (Auto Deluxe)  |  “Money Mike” Mahler  |  Kenny Cano (Los Goonies)  |  Antonello Panda  |  Perfect Metal Finishing  |  Kid Fruhmann  |  Ramiro Gonzalez  |  Sticker Chick Graphics  |  Eat Sleep Race  |  Samuel auto body  |  STS Tire and Auto  |  Auto Image & Security  |  Mario (Airtekk engineering)

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Words by: Kenny Bascon

Photography by: Kenny Bascon Photography  |  Pravan Photography

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About the author

Co-founder, Managing Director, Photographer, and editor for SNTRL. To many in the Tri-State, Kenny aka "MAD JDM" needs no introduction. Always out there, always ready, always down.


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