S2000 interior color opinions pls

[carzcraz]

I have decided that the plain black interior of my S2000 requires some "brightening up".

Unfortunately, I have having a difficult time deciding if I wanted to pursue a blue and black interior OR a red and black. The parts I will be replacing with the color will be the center console/pad as well as the door panels.

Based on the links below, which color combo do you prefer? Pls keep in mind that my seats, interior carpet, shift boot, steering wheel etc will remain black.

Your thoughts/opinions please

Red and black interior.... (pls scroll to the middle of the page)

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=215814&st=50

Blue and black interior (the blue will have the likeness of the last picture on the bottom of the page...with the Sparco seats)

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198354&st=25

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=449912

Also, if it makes any difference, the exterior of my car is Silverstone Metallic (grayish)

thanks in advance

:thumbsup:

[Whitetiger]

Blue and Black FTW

[carzcraz]

whoops I may have placed this in the wrong section. Can the mods pls relocate it if necessary?

thanks!!

[euro_racer]

i like red, i think it fits your exterior color better`:thumbsup:

[carzcraz]

Thanks for the quick input so far...keep them coming.

:thumbsup:

[Impreza]

I think pure black is pretty hot. I understand what you're going for though, I just think that a pure black interior with red/black interior panels looks kind of "goofy", unless you have other red accents.

[carzcraz]

yeah the only parts that will have the red or blue accents is part of the door panel and the top or sides of the center console (seen in the picture with the red and black interior)

[Impreza]

Well if you really are set on a color change, i would definetly get red! You can get the '02+ panels with tweeter mounts!

[trdcelica]

Red is the way to go :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:

[arian_ma]

I would stay all black but if you have to do Red and black.
No other color goes with black as well as red does IMO.

[carzcraz]

Thanks for all your opinions....

The more I look at the red and black vs. blue and black interiors, the more turned off I'm beginning to get lol.

This two tone look is beginning to remind me of the days (many years back) when painting your interior plastic trim was "catchy" and "cool"

I'm strongly favouring getting simple black door panels and center console cover with subtle blue or red stitching instead

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=400941

What do you all think


:D

[Impreza]

Maybe try a different material?

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=445932&st=0#entry9281790

[Proboscis]

red/black . I noticed that u have to pull the handle to lock the pass side door (from drivers), is that a defect?

[Impreza]

^ Hmm, I don't recall that happening in my car.

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by Impreza
Maybe try a different material?

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=445932&st=0#entry9281790

do you prefer the alcantara material? I was thinking either of that or the black CF pattern. I actually have the black CF pattern on my center console.

On a Silverstone Metallic (grayish) exterior, am I better off with red stitching, blue or silver?

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by Proboscis
red/black . I noticed that u have to pull the handle to lock the pass side door (from drivers), is that a defect?

Hmm.... I don't recall having to do that either.

:dunno:

[eur0]

i think what this looks like is tasteful, minus the steering wheel

[4doorj]

red and black!
thats what i have! its super sexy!!!

but even sexier is all red interior! it doesnt sound that great... but i like it alot!

[andyg16]

yea i agree with eur0 red/black like in that picture leave the stearing wheel all black that will look good its nice and clean and its not too much

[carzcraz]

Is the red and black combo preferred over something very much more subtle like all black with red stitching on the door panels, console cover and say shift boot?

...should also mention, I will keep my black seats for the timebeing.

Geez this is giving me a headache lol
:nut:

[Proboscis]

I drove one at work, fell in love with the s2000, I like how the front fenders and the long hood line looks. Always wanted to drive one since 2000. What is that window thing in the back? Red/Black is deadly

[toyboy88]

red + black FTW

[Impreza]

Originally posted by eur0
i think what this looks like is tasteful, minus the steering wheel
Very nice, but prolly more than carzcraz is willing to do! That is a lot of stuff to buy, lol.

[Proboscis]

i like the small steering wheel, works good without power steering. s2000 is fuckin hype

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by Impreza

Very nice, but prolly more than carzcraz is willing to do! That is a lot of stuff to buy, lol.

Haha yeah I can get the red door panels and center console no problem, but I'm not prepared to purchase a set of red seats at the moment ( I still have to finish my exterior)!

The red/black interior is very nice, but without the red seats I find that the look is rather weak. Here's a link to one below....(you have to imagine the red door panels but you get the idea)

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115613&st=0&#entry1538528

I think I'm begining to favour the more subtle look...red stitching lol!

[Impreza]

Red stitched alcantara!

[shadowz]

If it aint black its wack :D

[Lo)2enz0]

Originally posted by shadowz
If it aint black its wack :D

well put. i hate the interior in my 240 and its blue. trust me stick to black. 6month to a year you would have wished you bought black

[eur0]

Originally posted by shadowz
If it aint black its wack :D

Come on now, I think a white/grey interior would be sweet! hehe

The 'Type R' theme with red stitching would look rather slick too.

[HiSpec]

i believe red/black combo will look great. It'll be even better if you can accent it with different materials. Texture makes a big difference!!

[ashee]

I like the black and red, but imo the red dash looks a little tacky, stick with a black dash for sure.

[Proboscis]

red in the door panel accents, not the dash

[4doorj]

heres my red and black interior... but i have all red seats
http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/s2000/centerconsoledriver.JPG


from outside the red seats look sweeeet!
http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/s2000/spoon/weekend/weekenda.JPG

or u can try and find red black seats
http://www.timminshonda.com/timminshonda/images/Showroom/s2000/2005_S2000_Interior_2a.jpg

[carzcraz]

Willing to trade seats 4doorj :D

Anyway, I can get a really good deal on some OEM red door panels ($115USD shipped) in perfect condition.

Do you guys think I should pick them up and figure out what I want to do with them down the road...or scratch the whole two-tone thing and get my red stitching instead.

I have till the end of the day to decide to purchase those panels....

[Impreza]

Originally posted by carzcraz
Willing to trade seats 4doorj :D

Anyway, I can get a really good deal on some OEM red door panels ($115USD shipped) in perfect condition.

Do you guys think I should pick them up and figure out what I want to do with them down the road...or scratch the whole two-tone thing and get my red stitching instead.

I have till the end of the day to decide to purchase those panels....

Good deal!

[carzcraz]

I decided to pass up on the red and black theme and am going with the black alcantara w/ red stitching instead. Looking to upgrade my center console to the 04+ as well

:)

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by carzcraz
Thanks for all your opinions....

The more I look at the red and black vs. blue and black interiors, the more turned off I'm beginning to get lol.

This two tone look is beginning to remind me of the days (many years back) when painting your interior plastic trim was "catchy" and "cool"

I'm strongly favouring getting simple black door panels and center console cover with subtle blue or red stitching instead

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=400941

What do you all think


:D

IMO That's the ONLY way to go if you want to steer away from OEM AP2 interior.
Looks F'in pimp!

[carzcraz]

Thanks arian_ma.

Are you planning on doing the same to yours?

Did you get my pm re. getting a cheap OEM front lip painted from Ganley Honda?

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by carzcraz
I decided to pass up on the red and black theme and am going with the black alcantara w/ red stitching instead. Looking to upgrade my center console to the 04+ as well

:)

that's the best idea you have so far. Forget the ricer two-tones :thumbsdow

[carzcraz]

Thanks. Yeah I'm worried that I would get sick of the two-tone eventually and opted for something more subtle.

Can't wait to get started!!

[soupey]

the entire dash being red kinda looks cheap

if ur gona do the entire dash, then go with the blue/black, but if u can do what 4doorj posted, then that option EASILY outweighs what u put down.

[4doorj]

posting this up just for people curious in the all red
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU5MzQwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://a6.cpimg.com/image/C4/FE/18776516-38d0-02000180-.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/loool69/b50517dd.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTk0ODA1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

[carzcraz]

"Smiles" if you're reading this, pls check your pm re. the 04 Center Console you're selling!

Does anybody else know how to get ahold of this person?

:)

[trieu]

red stitching ftw.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by carzcraz
Thanks arian_ma.

Are you planning on doing the same to yours?

Did you get my pm re. getting a cheap OEM front lip painted from Ganley Honda?

Yeah I did, and thanks for that. I think I am going to stick with the J's Racing though, it really grew on me recently and I am planning to just repaint it after winter.
Thanks a lot though, keep us updated

[Proboscis]

What I love about the s2000 is that you can rest your right arm on the console and hit it into 6th. :bigpimp:

[xviper]

Carzcraz, I have the same Silverstone (except for black CF vented hood) as you do with black interior. Like you, I wanted a splash of "color" in the interior.
I have a set of these (but in RED for the inserts).
http://wetokole.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/S2000_L.jpg
I've had a set of all black ones for a while now. Warm in winter and (only) warm in summer. I love 'em. The new seat covers will go on before spring.
I've also got this coming:
http://www.ricks2k.com/products/images/steering/2a.jpg
And I have these:
http://www.prestigeautoaccessories.com/store/images/s2000_prestige_floormats_black_red_L.jpg

That's just enough RED for me.

[carzcraz]

Yup decided to drop the red interior and am going with something more subtle. I have in our spare room parts waiting to go on the car in a few months...

-OEM Lip
-AP2 Center Console
-AP2 Radio Door
-Craftsqure CF mirrors

Thanks again for all the comments/input everybody.

xviper....are those JPM custom seat covers you have? How is fitment of them?


:)

[xviper]

Originally posted by carzcraz
xviper....are those JPM custom seat covers you have? How is fitment of them?


:)
The seat are from "Wet Okole" (Hawaii). They're made of neoprene (wet dive suit material) and are very form fitting. Here's their website:
http://wetokole.net/page/WOH/PROD/HONDA/S2000
They're made in Hawaii, but they ship from California.

[Whitetiger]

:barf: that steering wheel looks fugly.


Originally posted by xviper
Carzcraz, I have the same Silverstone (except for black CF vented hood) as you do with black interior. Like you, I wanted a splash of "color" in the interior.
I have a set of these (but in RED for the inserts).
http://wetokole.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/S2000_L.jpg
I've had a set of all black ones for a while now. Warm in winter and (only) warm in summer. I love 'em. The new seat covers will go on before spring.
I've also got this coming:
http://www.ricks2k.com/products/images/steering/2a.jpg
And I have these:
http://www.prestigeautoaccessories.com/store/images/s2000_prestige_floormats_black_red_L.jpg

That's just enough RED for me.

[Impreza]

I want those mats!

Xviper, the Prairie Redliners miss you!

[xviper]

Originally posted by Impreza
I want those mats!

Xviper, the Prairie Redliners miss you!
Thanks, but you won't see me back there ever again. Too many people (sorta like "Whitetiger") who's momma's never taught 'em any manners. That's why I don't come here much, either.

[Impreza]

Originally posted by xviper

Thanks, but you won't see me back there ever again. Too many people (sorta like "Whitetiger") who's momma's never taught 'em any manners. That's why I don't come here much, either.

Honestly, I wholeheartedley agree with you. Most threads over there end up all the same, hence, I never post much. Good to see you post at least once in a while over here on beyond though. :)

[4doorj]

yeah... everyone on s2ki totally misses u on there...
there is still really good people on there...
i guess its just the few that must piss u off