Once we sorted that out, the trans popped off and we could remove the glazed and heavily worn clutch disc. And with the engine, trans and front subframe now on a dolly, we could finally get down to the business of removing the worn out OE clutch and AP1 trans and replacing them with a fresher AP2 trans and some shiny new goodies from SPEC.Īs you’ll see in the video at the bottom of the story, we had a hell of a time separating the trans from the engine, but only because we were dumbasses and didn’t realize the shift fork needed to be removed first. It took a couple of days, but eventually the chassis was completely naked from beneath. But before we could get to that, we had to drop the engine, trans and front and rear subframes, which meant removing the suspension, disconnecting the brakes, and unplugging all the wiring and plumbing. We also ordered up all the parts we’d need for this massive overhaul, including a SPEC Stage 2+ clutch and lightweight aluminum flywheel.
So we picked up second-hand subframes in good condition for $200 along with a low mileage AP2 transmission for $900, which we wanted for its stronger carbon fiber synchros (our AP1 gearbox was grinding on upshifts). We knew it was going to be a big job to replace the clutch and all the suspension mounting points, plus both subframes needed to go since the front was damaged in the accident that started its journey to becoming the worst S2000 in the world and the rear had severely seized camber bolts. So stoked, in fact, that we may even have a second video and story for you this week, if this head cold doesn’t completely kick my ass and Pete’s able to work his video editing magic.Īs you’ll recall if you’ve been following the build so far, we lopped 7-seconds off the 11.2-seconds we’d need to find to achieve our goal by installing Eibach coilovers, Gram Light wheels wrapped in Hankook Ventus RS-3 tires, and Stoptech rotors, pads and brake lines, but we couldn’t ignore the slipping clutch or clunking ball joints and bushings any longer. Spring has finally sprung around here, though, and we’re stoked to be back to work on the old girl and working towards that sub 1-minute 2o-second lap time (at Toronto Motorsports Park) target we’ve set for the build. Imagine picking up a wrench that’s colder than ice and laying on frozen concrete while fighting with rusted and seized bolts on our rat bag AP1. Winter was insanely cold and long here this year, and our shop space isn’t heated, so it made any kind of wrenching pretty much impossible. It’s been way too long since our last Project ASS2000 update, presented by Turn14 Distribution.
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