Every car in the HawkDown Gallery tells a story — not just of performance, but of purpose. This week we’re featuring a timeless example of Honda engineering and driver connection: Aiden’s AP1 S2000, a build that perfectly captures the clean, functional aesthetic we live for.
Driver Spotlight
Owner: @aiden.vansuchtelen
Car: 2001 Honda S2000 (AP1)
Suspension: Riaction 2-Way Coilovers, Eibach Front Sway Bar, and a ton of Spoon and J's Racing goodies
Wheels: 17x9.5 Volk TE37 (Mag Blue)
Tires: 255/40/17 Bridgestone RE-71RS
Interior: Recaro Pole Position, ASM Hub, and Dogfight Race Pro Steering Wheel
Shift Knob: HawkDown Teardrop (Billet Aluminum)
Extras: J's Racing 70RR, subtle dress-up details that keep things OEM+ and track-ready.
Built for Feel
What sets Aiden’s S2000 apart isn’t just the spec list — it’s the attention to balance.
The Riaction 2-Way coilovers keep the chassis composed on track days while maintaining road comfort, and the Mag Blue TE37s deliver both timeless JDM style and serious weight savings.
Inside, the HawkDown Teardrop shift knob brings that connected, mechanical feel that every S2000 deserves — weighted for precision, shaped for confidence, and finished to complement the car’s minimalist cockpit.
Driven with Purpose
This car embodies what HawkDown stands for: simplicity done right.
Every detail serves a function, from the coilovers to the RE-71RS tires gripping through apexes. It’s not over-styled — it’s purposeful. The kind of setup that makes every shift, every corner, and every drive feel intentional.
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