[willimo]

Since it’s my build, let me lead with a few words in my defense. The idea behind this model was what if Honda went in next the logical direction with the S2000, and made it a fastback like the S600 before it? Therefore the body modifications are purposefully simple. However, this lead to the greatest drawback to the modification.

The biggest problem I see with it is there is entirely too much room between the beltline and the bottom edge of the car. Too much uninterrupted room. It’s really strange because I only added about 2 ¾” to the bottom edge of the car. Next, and as a direct result of the extended bodywork, the wheels are entirely too big. I would have been better off with some 17” rims to retain that factory stock look. I do sort of like how the wheels fill the arches, and I think the white rims look good against the red, but it isn’t something you would expect from a Honda factory. I was on the fence about the splitter since I first saw it on the Honda SSM concept car. It certainly adds something to the front end, but the area below the headlamps looks unfinished. If I extended the front opening further out, perhaps even by just adding a shallower angle to the corners, I think I could have broken up the monotony there. I like the fastback very much. I can only find a couple things wrong with it: the panel and window are flat, and the drip lines on the roof do not extend to the trunk. These two things are, however, limited by my modeling skill. Better luck next time. I like the rear bumper. I think it looks enough like a functional splitter to say that it does indeed represent one in miniature. I never really liked the way the Honda exhausts hung below the bumper, they seemed sort of standoffish, so I incorporated them into the lower edge. That way the bodywork includes the exhaust, and keeps the car tidy and complete looking. My favorite part is the rear spoiler, which matches the curvature of the 3rd brake perfectly, and adds enough visual interest to the rear to avoid boring the people this car smokes on the street. The color is an aggressive color typical of what the factory would use, and the interior colors go with it perfectly in my opinion. This car I think captures the spirit of the S2000, doesn’t betray its lines (too much) and gives it an exciting new look without making too much of a departure from the original. It is far from perfect, but I like it well, and would like it even if I hadn’t been the builder.

Edit: I know I've come down pretty harshly on people in the past and critiqued others' customizations. This will be ya'll's chance to rip on me. I am encouraging any and all feedback even if you want to rip me a new one 'cause I made a damn ugly model. I am really curious to see what ya'll will say regarding both technical and style aspects. Thanks for lookin', folks!