Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
I have always wanted an ASM S-Special but could never get my hands on it. When Ballade said they were making a replica I couldn't resist buying it. Special shoutout to Alex for helping make this back to back comparison possible.
For context, I'm believe I am banned for exposing Ballade's lightweight battery as a relabeled Alibaba battery (I was never told why I was banned).
00:00 Intro
01:00 Unboxing Damaged Exhaust
02:45 Comparison to authentic ASM S-Special
03:36 Back to Back Sound Test
05:35 In Cabin Sound Thoughts
06:23 Fitment Issues
07:46 Summary
tl;dr:
1. Ballade did not package these exhausts well (cheaped out on packaging, abusing USPS boxes).
2. Ballade claims this will fit on 06+ (it won't without modifications). Fitment on 00-05 is fantastic.
3. Otherwise, very solid replica.
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I have always wanted an ASM S-Special but could never get my hands on it. When Ballade said they were making a replica I couldn't resist buying it. Special shoutout to Alex for helping make this back to back comparison possible.
For context, I'm believe I am banned for exposing Ballade's lightweight battery as a relabeled Alibaba battery (I was never told why I was banned).
00:00 Intro
01:00 Unboxing Damaged Exhaust
02:45 Comparison to authentic ASM S-Special
03:36 Back to Back Sound Test
05:35 In Cabin Sound Thoughts
06:23 Fitment Issues
07:46 Summary
tl;dr:
1. Ballade did not package these exhausts well (cheaped out on packaging, abusing USPS boxes).
2. Ballade claims this will fit on 06+ (it won't without modifications). Fitment on 00-05 is fantastic.
3. Otherwise, very solid replica.
Follow me on Instagram for more Honda S2000 content: instagram.com/diyguystv
