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(from Bulletproof
Automotive Press Release) LOS ANGELES, October 29, 2007
Bulletproof Automotive, LLC unveils their Honda S2000 GT, the
companys flagship complete tuned street legal car. Bulletproof
Automotive, recognized as the leading importer of high end Japanese
tuning products and consultant to many leading companies in the
aftermarket, conceptualized, designed and built the car using
original parts as well as parts sourced from the Japanese tuning
elite.
Ben Schaffer, President
of Bulletproof Automotive and chief designer of the S2000 GT
elaborates:
Since its inception in 1999, Ive been a fan of the Honda S2000s
purity and driving performance. Over those years through Bulletproof
Automotive Ive consulted with thousands of S2000 clients to help
build their dream car. With this project I allowed myself to build
my own dream car and as a result I hope to inspire others as their
cars have inspired me. From the onset of the project I set out to
keep the car street legal because I intend for it to be full
functioning and well balanced in every aspect. Despite the intention
to drive the car weekly, I also wanted to push the envelope to the
extreme edge with regards to performance and overall quality design.
As I set out on this project earlier this year, I was inspired by
what the Honda S2000 CR does and does not do. I hope to leave the
world with a representation of what the tuner market can do with a
legal tuned S2000 so that people can enjoy comparing and contrasting
the aftermarkets capability to Hondas tuner car offering, the
S2000 CR. I hope people enjoy both the creativity of our S2000s
design and also the performance that results from it.
The Bulletproof S2000
GTs objective is to be aggressive but timeless, strongly stating
its performance capabilities but still with manners and subtlety
often overlooked in the tuner industry. Bulletproof aimed to achieve
this by selecting some of the best products that they distribute out
of Japan and then modifying, remixing and adding Bulletproofs own
original parts, ultimately finishing it all off uniquely and with
great attention to detail.
For example, the Top
Secret carbon fiber vented hood is an iconic piece for the S2000,
but rather than leave the entire hood carbon, Bulletproof kept the
flaunting of the exotic carbon fiber subtle and left only small
accents of carbon fiber alongside the vents for true tuning
connoisseurs to appreciate. The same treatment goes for the JGTC NSX
inspired side mirrors which flaunt a little carbon fiber accent and
also were mounted in a subtle but custom location.
The bodywork is one of
the first things noticed about the Bulletproof Automotive S2000 GT.
Starting as loose fenders and bumpers from multiple high end
widebody kits out of Japan (Tracy Sports and Powerhouse Amuse),
nearly every panel was remixed in a unique way. The end result is
a combination of two different Japanese widebodies and many original
parts (side skirts and rear bumper are of original design) that
despite the multiple sources and design inspirations, come together
in a cohesive package that Ben from Bulletproof envisioned.
Symmetry of both visual
and functional aspects is kept in mind as the body was fully
re-worked. The new body dimensions are equally widened at 4 front
and 4 rear. Also equally matched are fully functional front and
rear under diffusers which reduce lift and help with high speed
stability, the rear diffuser being produced by Top Secret in carbon
fiber. Other symmetry details in design are the use of three
vertical fins under the front fenders to match the three vents in
the hood, as well as a twin canard look front and rear, the front by
using the front diffuser edge and the front canards matched to the
rear by using the rear bumpers canards and rear diffusers Kevlar
vortex generators.
The hardtop is also a
Bulletproof Automotive original remix, starting as an authentic
Spoon coupe hardtop and then modified using the Bulletproof original
designed side windows.
The paint and graphics
on the car are also the best Japan has to offer. The gold is an
ultra exclusive Top Secret gold paint. The graphics are custom made
by Japans legendary graphic designer and celebrity Manabu Mana-P
Suzuki of Option and D1GP fame.
The car utilizes two
sets of wheels. For the street, it runs Top Secret Gold limited TE37
wheels in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 size with Toyo Proxes T1R tires. For
the track (and as shown in photos) the car runs Ings+1 TS-06 wheels
produced by RAYS Japan in 18x10.5 size front and rear with Toyo R1R
tires in 265/35/18 size. Both sets of wheels tightly hug massive 6
piston Js Racing brakes which are produced by Endless of Japan.
The suspension is also
ground breaking in design. It utilizes Top Secret Super Dampers (Aragosta
dampers re-valved and equipped with SWIFT springs) coupled with Top
Secrets Roberuta Cup Kit which allows in-car as well as remote
control (by key FOB) height control to raise and lower the car. This
is one of the only suspensions in the world that allows full racing
functionality along with immediate remote height control front and
rear. The suspension is finished off with many Js Racing suspension
parts including their bump steer kit, pillow ball tie rod and
control arm sets and camber joint brackets.
The engine utilizes a
CARB legal Vortech supercharger mated to a built F20C motor capable
of spinning past 9000 RPM, managed by an AEM EMS. The exhaust system
is fully built by Tracy Sports utilizing their header, high flow
catalytic converter and full titanium 70mm dual exhaust. For racing
duties, the engine is also equipped with a Tracy Sports baffled oil
pan and runs to a 4.44 final drive gear also by Tracy Sports.
Final specifications of
the engine and drivetrain are still being adjusted. At the time of
printing, Bulletproof is preparing an original carbon fiber
driveshaft for the car.
The interior is kept
functional and elegant. The standard air conditioning and cruise
control is retained. The factory seats are exchanged for reclining
units by Bride out of Japan, utilizing a Carbon Kevlar shell. The
passenger seat utilizes slightly smaller side bolsters for a more
comfortable and free ride. A Top Secret one touch quick release
steering boss is used with a Top Secret limited edition steering
wheel made in Italy. The shift knob connecting to a Cs short
shifter is capped off with an ARC burnt titanium unit. Even the rear
view mirror is a unique piece from Japan built using a carbon fiber
shell.
Although the car is in a perpetual state of tuning and adjustment,
the end result will be tested in competition at various future time
trial events. Although unlike many time attack cars, this one will
be driven to and from the track in comfort.
Bulletproof Automotive S2000 GT
Specification List
Aerodynamics/Exterior:
Bulletproof Remix Hardtop
Top Secret Carbon Bonnet
Top Secret Carbon R34 Rear Diffuser
Top Secret Vortex Generators
First Molding JGTC Carbon Mirrors
Bulletproof One-Off GT Squared Widebody (Amuse GT1 Front Bumper,
Front Diffuser, Front Canards, Front Fenders, Bulletproof Side
Skirts, Tracy Sports Rear Fenders BP Remix, Rear Bumper BP Remix,
Rear Canards BP Remix)
Top Secret Gold Paint
Top Secret/Speed Glass Front Windshield
MS-R Original Graphics
Engine:
F20C with Vortech Supercharger
Tracy Sports SPL Manifold
Tracy Sports/SARD Sports Catalyst
Tracy Sports Titanium 70mm Dual Exhaust System
AEM EMS
Bulletproof Automotive Carbon Driveshaft
Tracy Sports Drive Shaft Spacer Kit
Tracy Sports 4.44 Final Drive Gear
Tracy Sports Baffled Oil Pan
Js Racing SPL Oil Catch Tank
ORC Carbon Clutch
Cs Short Shift Kit
Tracy Sports Pillow Ball Differential Mount
Fusion Oil and RX-1
Suspension, Brakes and Wheels:
Toyo R1-R Tires
Track Rims: Ings+1/RAYS TS-06 Wheels 18x10.5, Top Secret Remix
Version
Street Rims: Top Secret Limited RAYS TE37 19x10.5
Js Racing/Endless 6 Piston Brake Kit
Top Secret Super Damper Coilover Kit 16k/14k
Top Secret Roberuta Height Adjustable Cup Kit: Front, Rear and
Remote Control
Js Racing Rear Control Arm Set, Pillow Ball
Js Racing Tie Rod End Set, Pillow Ball
Js Racing Camber Joint Bracket
Js Racing SPL Rear Roll Center Adjuster 12mm
Js Racing Side Inner Brace
Interior:
Bride Gias Carbon Kevlar Seats
Top Secret Steering Wheel
Top Secret One Touch Release Hub
ARC Titan Shift Knob
