**October 2009 Ride Of The Month Winner: Mr S2k w/ Interview**

**Cown3d** · 11-18-2009 01:11 PM

October 2009 Ride Of The Month Winner: Mr S2k w/ Interview

ROTM - Vehicle Modification list

•Year/Make/Model:
-2003 Honda S2000

•Engine Modifications:
-Greddy 70mm Single Ti-C
-Invidia 70mm Testpipe
-EBS Intake w/ K&N filter

•Interior Modifications:
-C/R shift knob

•Body Modifications/paint:
-Shine ASM style bumper
-GTm Carbon Duckbill
-Shaved Trunk
-Shaved Antenna
-Shaved Emblems
-C/R Clear side markers
-OEM Hardtop
-Rolled and Flared Fenders
-Complete Color Change to Grand Prix White

•Audio/Video (I.C.E):
-A symphony of a f20 screaming at 9k RPM

•Suspension/Brakes:
-Buddy Club N+ Coilovers
-Power Slot Rotors
-Hawk pads

•Wheels/Tires:
-Enkei RPF1s 17x9 +45 f&r
-Falken 512's 225/45 & 255/40

•Miscellaneous Modifications:
-OH VTEC Plug Cover
-Changed Horn
-Strut Bar

ROTM - Interview Questions:

•Name/Age:
-Aaron Mabe, 21

•Birthplace/Hometown:
-Winston Salem

•Occupation/Employer:
Full time student/ Parks Chevrolet Bodyshop

•When did you first start tuning/modifying cars?
-I first started on my 92 Accord 4 door EX (my first car), I put a set of ICW wheels on it and made a grill to replace the factory one. I had two 12in Dual subs in a lighted box. I still kinda wish i had that car, stock of course though

•Why did you choose this particular car to build, and what was the first mod you did to it?
-Well i really always wanted a S2000 and i finally got the chance to buy one, and my first mod was a OEM style ebay front lip.

•How long have you been building this car up to this point?
-3 1/2 years

• What is your favorite modification to the car?
-Shine ASM style bumper or the hardtop

•What was your main goal for building this car the way you did?
-I really didnt have a goal in mind as i modified it, i just wanted to make it perform and look good.

•Do you have any track time, dyno statistics, ¼ mile time, ect? Give us the scoop!
-I made 194 whp on National Speed's dyno, and I've ran my car at Farmington a long time ago but i cant remember what i ran

•If you could have any girl pose for your car, who would it be?
-Tila Nguyen

•What are your future plans for the car?
-I'd like to go turbo and eventually build the car for a high HP turbo setup

•If there’s one thing you could’ve done differently while modifying your car, what would it be?
-Bought a white car to begin with

•Who, in the automotive industry, do you idolize/admire most?
-The guys at InlinePro

•What is your favorite car-related movie?
-Gone in 60 Seconds

•Do you have any crazy, funny, sad, or outrageous story pertaining to this car or the build of the car?
-I just hit a deer last night (11/14), I was on I-40 near Hickory. I was in a group of cars going to a meet, I was the second car to hit it and now need a new front bumper luckily that is the only thing it messed up.

•What do you think is the most distasteful thing someone could do to their car (modification-wise)?
-Non-functional body parts, ex. Big wings on FWD cars, fake hood scoops, poorly fitting bodykits

•Aside from tuning cars, what are some of your other hobbies?
-Photography, Paintball, R/C, working on everyones else's cars

•Do you have any shout-outs? Clubs, shops, affiliates?
-My dad, my friends, Parks bodyshop

The ImportsNC ROTM staff would like to personally thank you for participating in this month’s ROTM competition and for doing the interview with us. It is indeed a great honor to be recognized by your peers for having an outstandingly built car. We really do appreciate the dedication you have put into your car and for representing ImportsNC and North Carolina in showing others what we are capable of.

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