Does one Progressive Spring Set for AP1 fit every S2000?

Yes. Spoon registers the Progressive Spring Set for AP1 for every AP1 from 1999 and every AP2 through 2009, and Go Tuning sells it for US model years 2000 to 2009. That includes the 2004 and 2005 US cars with the larger engine, since the springs relate to the chassis rather than the motor.

Can I keep the factory dampers?

Yes. Spoon designed these springs to pair with the stock dampers or with a fixed-rate damper kit. On a high-mileage car, fresh factory dampers are a worthwhile companion purchase, because worn units will not control the higher rates as well as Spoon intended.

How much stiffer are they than stock?

The front rate rises from 3.91 to 4.7 kgf/mm, about 20 percent, and the rear from 5.20 to 6.9 kgf/mm, about 33 percent. Spoon still rates the ride as similar to a standard S2000, because the drop is modest and the rates are matched to the factory damping.

How low does the S2000 sit?

Spoon quotes a drop of about 25 mm. That clears the factory gap above the tires without the slammed look of a coilover car, and it keeps enough travel for a road car on uneven surfaces. Actual height varies with the age of the factory springs being replaced.

Do I need an alignment after fitting?

Yes. Lowering an S2000 changes toe and camber at both axles, and the car is sensitive to rear toe in particular. A four-wheel alignment to a road setting after the springs settle keeps tire wear even and preserves the straight-line stability Spoon targets.

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Spoon Sports Progressive Spring Set for AP1 / AP2 Honda S2000

The Spoon Sports Progressive Spring Set for AP1 / AP2 Honda S2000 is written for owners who like how the roadster rides and want it lower and flatter without committing to coilovers. Spoon raised the front rate from 3.91 to 4.7 kgf/mm and the rear from 5.20 to 6.9 kgf/mm, roughly a fifth stiffer at the nose and a third stiffer at the tail, and the set drops the car by about 25 mm. Spoon tuned the springs to run on the factory dampers or a fixed-rate damper kit and says ride comfort stays at the level of a standard car. The payoff Spoon points to is grip and confidence on broken, twisting roads, where the S2000 can feel nervous on worn stock suspension. One set covers every AP1 and AP2 Spoon registers, from the first 1999 cars through the 2009 run-out. An owner already on adjustable coilovers has no use for it; an owner restoring a clean car with fresh factory dampers is exactly who it suits.

Features

Front rate raised from 3.91 to 4.7 kgf/mm
Rear rate raised from 5.20 to 6.9 kgf/mm
Lowers the S2000 by about 25 mm
Tuned for factory dampers or fixed-rate damper kits
Ride comfort kept at the level of the standard car, per Spoon

Specifications

Front spring rate: 4.7 kgf/mm
Factory front rate: 3.91 kgf/mm
Rear spring rate: 6.9 kgf/mm
Factory rear rate: 5.20 kgf/mm
Ride height change: about 25 mm lower
Listed weight: 9.8 kg
Box size: 39 x 37 x 21 cm

Applications

Honda S2000: AP1 | 1999-2005 | 2.0L F20C
Honda S2000: AP2 | 2005-2009 | 2.2L F22C

Notes

The Progressive Spring Set for AP1 / AP2 is sold as one set of front and rear springs
Dampers, top mounts and bump stops are not included
A four-wheel alignment after fitting is recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Does one Progressive Spring Set for AP1 fit every S2000? Yes. Spoon registers the Progressive Spring Set for AP1 for every AP1 from 1999 and every AP2 through 2009, and Go Tuning sells it for US model years 2000 to 2009. That includes the 2004 and 2005 US cars with the larger engine, since the springs relate to the chassis rather than the motor.
Can I keep the factory dampers? Yes. Spoon designed these springs to pair with the stock dampers or with a fixed-rate damper kit. On a high-mileage car, fresh factory dampers are a worthwhile companion purchase, because worn units will not control the higher rates as well as Spoon intended.
How much stiffer are they than stock? The front rate rises from 3.91 to 4.7 kgf/mm, about 20 percent, and the rear from 5.20 to 6.9 kgf/mm, about 33 percent. Spoon still rates the ride as similar to a standard S2000, because the drop is modest and the rates are matched to the factory damping.
How low does the S2000 sit? Spoon quotes a drop of about 25 mm. That clears the factory gap above the tires without the slammed look of a coilover car, and it keeps enough travel for a road car on uneven surfaces. Actual height varies with the age of the factory springs being replaced.
Do I need an alignment after fitting? Yes. Lowering an S2000 changes toe and camber at both axles, and the car is sensitive to rear toe in particular. A four-wheel alignment to a road setting after the springs settle keeps tire wear even and preserves the straight-line stability Spoon targets.

About Spoon Sports

Spoon Sports was founded in 1988 in Suginami, Tokyo, by Tatsuru Ichishima, a former Honda race car tester and driver, with backing from Honda and Mugen. The company has raced Hondas from its first season, when Ichishima’s own Civic became the first Civic to enter the Japan Touring Car Championship, and its Type One workshop, opened in 2001, services and tunes the cars its parts are developed on. Spoon builds engine, drivetrain, exhaust, chassis and aero parts for Honda models and proves them on circuits and in endurance racing, including the 25 Hours of Thunderhill.

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