The Official Honda S2000 Thread
05-07-2014, 08:16 PM
#2641
Honda+Blue=My garage
05-08-2014, 10:46 AM
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05-08-2014, 11:10 AM
#2644
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Got the car back yesterday afternoon.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
05-08-2014, 03:30 PM
#2645
E92
Got the car back yesterday afternoon.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
05-08-2014, 05:50 PM
#2646
I drive a Subata.
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Got the car back yesterday afternoon.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
2 things to note:
1: Engine is silky smooth- on cold starts & when the oil temperature finally peaks, vibration is cut down quite a bit and feels great
2: While the plugs were out, they did a compression test and it came back with flying colors (230 - 235 across all cylinders) - fresh oil, plugs and valve adjustment brought my numbers up a bit since my purchase 4 months ago.
Aside from purchasing new rear tires, I'm on the hunt for some Buddy Club N+ ... these F&F Type 2s are feeling a bit aged.
Any particular reason for buddy club? Those seem like what people get when they just want to lower the car and don't care about how it really handles. I'd recommend at a minimum the KW v3 or Bilstein pss9, though if you're tracking the car you'd probably want something more like kw clubsports
F&F and Buddy club are all pretty.. well.. low quality.
Save up and go for something a little better.
05-09-2014, 10:00 AM
#2647
Turd Polisher
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Thanks for the suggestion fellas! I think the Bilstein PSS9 will be a worthy replacement.
KW V3s are running around $2500 - $2700 new
KW V3s are running around $2500 - $2700 new
05-09-2014, 11:51 AM
#2648
Team Owner
Do not get buddyclub coilovers.
I had it on my 05 and removed it after 2 weeks.
It was so stiff to the point that your head will hit the roof when there is a tiny bumps on the freeway, literally.
and the spring had no travel at all, which means you will not be able to drive up to any kind of entrance ramp without getting stuck.
if you track often, i would recommend buddyclub Spec 3 single. It is ugly and ridiculously loud. but it is probably one of the very few exhaust that actually give you some power vs. - power
It is as straight as it gets and the whole entire pipe only weights like 8 or 9 lbs if i recall correctly. The weight is comparable with most of the Titinum exhaust, but it only cost around $400 brand new.
It sounds nice but your ear will bleed if you drive it on the street, but you can't find a better performing exhaust for the track tho.
I had it on my 05 and removed it after 2 weeks.
It was so stiff to the point that your head will hit the roof when there is a tiny bumps on the freeway, literally.
and the spring had no travel at all, which means you will not be able to drive up to any kind of entrance ramp without getting stuck.
if you track often, i would recommend buddyclub Spec 3 single. It is ugly and ridiculously loud. but it is probably one of the very few exhaust that actually give you some power vs. - power
It is as straight as it gets and the whole entire pipe only weights like 8 or 9 lbs if i recall correctly. The weight is comparable with most of the Titinum exhaust, but it only cost around $400 brand new.
It sounds nice but your ear will bleed if you drive it on the street, but you can't find a better performing exhaust for the track tho.
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05-11-2014, 07:51 AM
#2650
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I think I figured out my noise problem after much research and a little thinking. It's probably rear wheel bearings. Have a appointment at the S2000 specialist at my local dealer for that issue and to have the axle nut checked for proper torque. There was a TSB from Honda on loose axle nuts from the factory, and I'll ask about it. I'm going to get the yearly oil change and an alignment while I'm at it. I'd try replacing the bearings myself, but that looks a little time consuming, and I'd likely need a press to get it done right.
Besides, the dealership's owner and at least one service manager have an S2000 as well, and they keep one guy on staff who has worked on S2000s for many years, so I am willing to pay a little for appropriate expertise.
If it is bearings, I suspect I did them in after my last set of wheels, the Rotas from lots earlier in this thread, as I left the hubs exposed due to fitment. Or it could be age. The car is 12 years old next month, after all.
Besides, the dealership's owner and at least one service manager have an S2000 as well, and they keep one guy on staff who has worked on S2000s for many years, so I am willing to pay a little for appropriate expertise.
If it is bearings, I suspect I did them in after my last set of wheels, the Rotas from lots earlier in this thread, as I left the hubs exposed due to fitment. Or it could be age. The car is 12 years old next month, after all.
05-11-2014, 08:38 AM
#2651
I spent quite a bit of time doing research and seat time in any s2 before I purchased my coilovers. I agree with some of the posts above except I understand saving $2000 for just coilovers can be difficult. The bilsteins are excellent DD coilovers but for more aggressive or some track use look into fortune auto 500 with swift springs. Both the bilsteins and fortune auto use digressive struts, excellent high speed control and ride quality. That's just my opinion from my own experience
05-11-2014, 10:09 AM
#2652
The Dumb One
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How is it that normally a place like tire rack that is known for giving you "conservative" options when you search using your car, says that 17x9 rear and 17x8 front both with +45 will fit.
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
05-11-2014, 11:30 AM
#2653
How is it that normally a place like tire rack that is known for giving you "conservative" options when you search using your car, says that 17x9 rear and 17x8 front both with +45 will fit.
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
). +45 is minimum offset for 9" rear with 245 tire
05-11-2014, 02:00 PM
#2655
E92
How is it that normally a place like tire rack that is known for giving you "conservative" options when you search using your car, says that 17x9 rear and 17x8 front both with +45 will fit.
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
But I'm hearing lots of different answers. Saying I need +55 to make those sizes fit without rolling fenders.
I wouldn't think tire rack would sell you wheels that would crush your fenders after the first big bump in the road?
05-12-2014, 11:32 AM
#2657
Honda+Blue=My garage
Rears are fine no issue. My fronts with the TRM C3 9" +63 clear fine, but I run track camber -3.2 and am lowered on AST4150.
Just get a bit more offset and you will be fine.
05-12-2014, 01:38 PM
#2658
05-12-2014, 08:13 PM
#2660
What took me so long to find this thread...
and
other RS!
Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
I'm also still somewhat baffled at the offsets on this car. I have 15/20mm spacers on the ap2v2 wheels...and had 10/20mm spacers on the te37's 7.5" 225/40/18 +48 all around and had to play with height a lot. Ended up pulling fender
getting that fixed now.
DSC_9390 by swimex37, on Flickr
and
other RS! Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
I'm also still somewhat baffled at the offsets on this car. I have 15/20mm spacers on the ap2v2 wheels...and had 10/20mm spacers on the te37's 7.5" 225/40/18 +48 all around and had to play with height a lot. Ended up pulling fender
getting that fixed now. DSC_9390 by swimex37, on Flickr
05-12-2014, 09:23 PM
#2661
E92
Do you like the style of the PF01ss? They were designed to fit this car just right and I like mine better than the rpf1.
05-13-2014, 01:39 PM
#2662
Team Owner
What took me so long to find this thread...
and other RS!
Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
I'm also still somewhat baffled at the offsets on this car. I have 15/20mm spacers on the ap2v2 wheels...and had 10/20mm spacers on the te37's 7.5" 225/40/18 +48 all around and had to play with height a lot. Ended up pulling fender getting that fixed now.
DSC_9390 by swimex37, on Flickr
and
other RS! Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
I'm also still somewhat baffled at the offsets on this car. I have 15/20mm spacers on the ap2v2 wheels...and had 10/20mm spacers on the te37's 7.5" 225/40/18 +48 all around and had to play with height a lot. Ended up pulling fender
getting that fixed now. DSC_9390 by swimex37, on Flickr
05-13-2014, 02:07 PM
#2663
Hey, I was always against a silver car!
I think they're boring but something about it, looked like it was molten silver and the wheels matched so well. I will say, hides the dirt and swirls pretty effin well too!
Here's what it looked like with the TE. They were a bit too big and a bit too narrow, I liked the overally look, but the car drives so much better on the oem 17's.
DSC_9963 by swimex37, on FlickrThis is my favorite shot of the car
DSC_9077 by swimex37, on Flickr
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05-13-2014, 04:14 PM
#2664
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Oh great, the picture whore is back 
Car is looking great man!
Car is looking great man!
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05-13-2014, 04:30 PM
#2665
Team Owner
OEM 17s with some spacers look better than most of the aftermarket wheels on s2k.
Except for BBS LM.
Except for BBS LM.
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05-13-2014, 04:31 PM
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05-14-2014, 05:45 AM
#2668
What took me so long to find this thread...
and other RS!
Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
and
other RS! Thoroughly enjoying this car. Those that say the N+ buddy club are harsh, you sure you had the preload set correctly? I find them to be very comfortable for daily driving. I mean, the ride is somewhat harsh due to the sporty nature of the car but sitting pretty much maxed rear height and rebound set to almost soft, I'm quite happy with the handling characteristics and the "give" over bumps in the road.
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05-14-2014, 10:26 AM
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05-14-2014, 10:48 AM
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05-14-2014, 01:17 PM
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Hmmm...I'm not sure I'm doing it just yet, but I'll certainly let you know when I decide to.
and we can't BOTH be the dumb one!
Yeah, my daily is a black TL. That's why I specifically did NOT go black on another car.
and we can't BOTH be the dumb one!
Yeah, my daily is a black TL. That's why I specifically did NOT go black on another car.
05-14-2014, 04:52 PM
#2679
Yeah, with black, you keep it waxed and it looks good enough for the most part because you focus more on the reflection than the dirt on the surface IMO.
Rock, they are 18 x 7.5 +48 all around on 225/40. I had 10/20MM F/R Spacers in addition...
Rock, they are 18 x 7.5 +48 all around on 225/40. I had 10/20MM F/R Spacers in addition...
05-14-2014, 07:09 PM
#2680
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I love my silver S2000. I've been driving it all week in the rain, and it still looks clean from 20 feet.
My first TL was black. OMG that was hard to care for. My second TL was silver. Bliss!
Now I've got my blue Beastwagon. The blue really pops but it's as hard to care for as black.
My first TL was black. OMG that was hard to care for. My second TL was silver. Bliss!
Now I've got my blue Beastwagon. The blue really pops but it's as hard to care for as black.
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