The Official Honda S2000 Thread
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I'm excited to see how this plays out
#8163
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What were those parts worth? 5k at most? That seller just ruined his entire business for 5k. Hope It was worth it for him.
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Well, he didn't *know* he was going to ruin his business when he saw the easy $$$$ grab.
But I have a feeling the feces has hit the rotary blades and he's starting to get that distinct taste in his mouth now...
But I have a feeling the feces has hit the rotary blades and he's starting to get that distinct taste in his mouth now...
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Also according to the company manager,
"this guy doesn't work for us"
sureeeeeee
QUICK SHRED THE PERSONNEL RECORDS!!!
"this guy doesn't work for us"
sureeeeeee
QUICK SHRED THE PERSONNEL RECORDS!!!
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But see wut had happen wuz...
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The review differences
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Google's Yelp page review is cached too. Yelp is down to 1.5ish too..
If that 'seller' was never working there, why did they do the transaction there.. something is shady.. I hope that lawyer that offered help in Jalopnik article reaches out to OP or vice versa..
If that 'seller' was never working there, why did they do the transaction there.. something is shady.. I hope that lawyer that offered help in Jalopnik article reaches out to OP or vice versa..
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Sweet! They're having a party with their sexy-receptionist next month.
That would be a cool time for a s2k rally at the restaurant next door or something!
That would be a cool time for a s2k rally at the restaurant next door or something!
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Apparently they got rid of their old fb page and made a new one..
also apparently their caps lock button is stuck on ON https://www.facebook.com/PARAGON-AUT...32229/?fref=nf
People that try to pull shady shit like this in this day and age of technology and widespread social media are shooting themselves in the foot
also apparently their caps lock button is stuck on ON https://www.facebook.com/PARAGON-AUT...32229/?fref=nf
People that try to pull shady shit like this in this day and age of technology and widespread social media are shooting themselves in the foot
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She looks like one of the twins from Krewella...
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Glad I followed Roland Bluntsz advice, the front sway bar alone was the perfect upgrade.
Steering is direct, front end is very planted and I experience little to no body roll (even on stock suspension) under heavy turn-in.
Can't wait to take it to the back roads this weekend!
Highly recommended.
Steering is direct, front end is very planted and I experience little to no body roll (even on stock suspension) under heavy turn-in.
Can't wait to take it to the back roads this weekend!
Highly recommended.
#8176
Glad I followed Roland Bluntsz advice, the front sway bar alone was the perfect upgrade.
Steering is direct, front end is very planted and I experience little to no body roll (even on stock suspension) under heavy turn-in.
Can't wait to take it to the back roads this weekend!
Highly recommended.
Steering is direct, front end is very planted and I experience little to no body roll (even on stock suspension) under heavy turn-in.
Can't wait to take it to the back roads this weekend!
Highly recommended.
#8178
E92
Anyone want to buy my Gendron front sway bar? I've had this thing sitting around for a while. I'd do $150+shipping (goes for $650 new), it just doesn't have endlinks since they were damaged
#8180
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Think of the top tower brace as being a passive system and the sway bar being an active system. You'll notice some amount of stability increase with the tower bar (as you stated) since it adds some structure to the two mounting points but you'll notice a huge increase in how planted the car is and reduction in body roll with the sway bar since it actively stiffens the suspension in the turn without having to go with stiffer springs.
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It's not too bad once you figure out how to wiggle the bar out from everything. I (personally) wouldn't swap the rear one out for a stiffer one as that would promote more oversteer and that's something the S doesn't really need. I did that on my E46 Xi and it helped immensely to fix the understeer issue.
On another note, what's everyone's thoughts on transmission fluid? Mine is due for a change soon that'll be done during the spring service. What do you guys recommend and run in yours? I've heard there are better options than Honda's MTF.
On another note, what's everyone's thoughts on transmission fluid? Mine is due for a change soon that'll be done during the spring service. What do you guys recommend and run in yours? I've heard there are better options than Honda's MTF.
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I have Honda MTF in mine. A lot of people use either Amsoil or GM Snychromesh with Friction Modifier. I'm not quite sure how thick the Amsoil or GMSM is compared to Honda MTF, but if it's a thicker fluid it will take longer to warm up, which could take a while since you're in the colder climate of MN. Hell, I'm in NJ and I feel like with the Honda MTF it still takes a little bit to warm up so shifts are smoother, so I'm not sure if I would switch to another fluid.
That said if thickness of fluid was the same, I'd probably try out the GMSM. I used to use a mixture of that and another fluid in my WRX trans and it worked nicely, but seemed to take time to warm up. Tyler (Penguin) just changed his fluid to GMSM and seems to really like it.
That said if thickness of fluid was the same, I'd probably try out the GMSM. I used to use a mixture of that and another fluid in my WRX trans and it worked nicely, but seemed to take time to warm up. Tyler (Penguin) just changed his fluid to GMSM and seems to really like it.
#8186
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Thanks guys. By GM synchromesh, do you mean literally from GM? As in I could walk into a Chevy dealership and get this stuff? Any idea on how much per quart for GMSM?
#8187
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I tried it but settled on the Honda MTF. The GMSM was smoother before the transmission warmed up, and in the cold, but the Honda MTF was better when warm and lasted longer as well.
All the Miata guys who are aware run Ford manual transmission fluid in our cars. Lots of brand swapping lol
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#8188
Honda MTF or Torco MTF is what I've used. Honda MTF tends to break down pretty fast on a track.
I don't do used oil ANALyses, but I did notice the change (in a bad way) in shifting feel after about 2 or 3 track days.
Without track days, the shifting feel is fine for 5-10k miles on Honda MTF.
Torco isn't as smooth when cold, but its great when warmed up...and it stays consistent for longer. I never wait more than one track season to change it. So...idk...8-10k miles?
I don't do used oil ANALyses, but I did notice the change (in a bad way) in shifting feel after about 2 or 3 track days.
Without track days, the shifting feel is fine for 5-10k miles on Honda MTF.
Torco isn't as smooth when cold, but its great when warmed up...and it stays consistent for longer. I never wait more than one track season to change it. So...idk...8-10k miles?
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Amazon.com: ACDelco 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid - 32 oz: Automotive
From my experience, I didn't like Honda MTF. I swapped it in and I immediately drained it after only 4 miles. Shifts are much smoother with the GM stuff. I just picked up some recently on amazon. I was going to try Amsoil but for around $10 I think I'll stick with a product that I know works. I change my fluid often anyway, way more than I should
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Installation was a breeze, took about 40 minutes in all - remove 1 plastic under tray, remove 4 x 14mm bolts holding the sway bar brackets, remove the 12mm nuts holding the end links and you're good to put in the new bar
The more I drive my car the more I like it.
The more I drive my car the more I like it.
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Damn. Maybe I'll go get my S2000 this week. I miss it EVER so much.
As long as it doesn't actually snow mid week and they don't put down 65 tonnes of salt per hectare.
I'm not sure why I'm using units of measure derived from South American farming....
As long as it doesn't actually snow mid week and they don't put down 65 tonnes of salt per hectare.
I'm not sure why I'm using units of measure derived from South American farming....
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rockstar143 (03-21-2016)
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Ahhh, there we go. Fully torqued at work
Seriously man, car looks handsome as fu. Every single angle the car flows so well and I'm sure it looks even better in person.
Seriously man, car looks handsome as fu. Every single angle the car flows so well and I'm sure it looks even better in person.
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We're supposed to get 3-6in this Wednesday. I was spoiled by the weather we had a few weeks ago with the 60F temps and sunshine.