Crazy Bimmer

Mostly budget. Rather have AP2..

neuronbob

Make me feel better about dailying mine while it's warm. My S just turned 29k miles today and it'll have another 1000 in the next few weeks.

oonowindoo

you wanna sell me urs?

neuronbob

ROFL!













.......well, for the right money.......

oonowindoo

i was just testing you and you failed.

neuronbob

I should have written in red text.

I've been offered in the offline world and I declined to sell.

Costco

One underrated thing about the Toyobaru twins is the factory-rolled fenders

I've always been paranoid about rolling fenders... Especially looks like ass when the edges that meets the bumpers aren't flush.

TylerT

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I was wary buying a higher mileage S2000 (just turned over 125k), but after a good inspection and having all preventative maintenance done .. car is pretty stout and shows no real signs of age.

Rockstar21

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Im not sure your car is broken in yet.

drive that puppy

rockstar143

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A mild roll, if done correctly is really not scary to do, it should be done if you plan to run some spacers or to run a more aggressive wheel, but when you get into aggressively rolling/pulling...that's when you run into trouble. Ask me how I know

Rockstar21

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Coilovers came in.

Now I need to find a guide so I can get the ride height good on the first try haha.

TylerT

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^ What kind of coilovers did you get?

I'm still scoping for a set of KWs ... no luck yet.

Rockstar21

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I bought BC.

why?

because I rode with a friend on Monday night with BC on his AP2... and that was a done deal for me. nothing short of impressed.

TLDude876

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Good choice. I went with them as well, no regrets.

JS + XES

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BC is fine for lowering. That's about it, yeah?

TommySalami

People who haven't driven on more expensive shocks like them. They're probably not bad. My cheap Konis certainly get the job done

rockstar143

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rock, not sure how close to buddy club the bc will be in terms of preload/spring length but...

I'm at correct preload at:
200mm front
175mm rear

and there's 5.75" of visible thread between middle perch and bottom lock perch on front and 2" on rear.

Also, highly recommend you spray down all the threads with some teflon dry lube.



here's my height, as reference
DSC_9749 by swimex37, on Flickr

TLDude876

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Rides much better than stock for sure. I have zero plans of taking my car to the track so I am more than happy with these. I have them on my TL as well.

Crazy Bimmer

Anything that needs changing on the S2k once it passes 100k miles?

Suspension components or anything?

Rockstar21

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Better than stock, I turned the dampers 8 clicks from soft and it cushions bumps better than before.

It turned out lower than I wanted for the first estimate but I'll bring it up .5" all around this weekend.

And like mentioned above. Not tracking my car. Just occasional spirited driving and that's what these are made for. Daily driven comfort.

Rockstar21

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And rock, got the anti-seize on there

rockstar143

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any pictures?

Rockstar21

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hahahah im kind of embarrassed it is stupid low... but sure let me upload a couple.

Rockstar21

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sad part is we didn't even max them out... I was told they should have a 2" max..

yea, well that estimate was a little off...

rockstar143

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Holy shiettt...

See, the Buddy Clubs are maxed for me and I'm barely tucking tire. The bottom little valve stem thingy is mm's from touching the rear lower control arm, only way for more is less preload...which no. The fronts for me can lay the tire on the inside of the fender. Too much.

You sure you go the preload set right?

dwb993

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Good God, thats low!

Crazy Bimmer---I've been looking for the same info. S2Ki.com has lots of good info, but its fairly disorganized. Check the "Just bought my car, now what?" thread for some good info on what to check/change with a used purchase.

Short list of things I found:
Check suspension subframe bolts for alignment/torque
Check/grease control arm bushing bolts (may be seized)
Lube clutch cable
Grease shifter assembly
Check elastic bands on the top. Replace with Modifry units. <--I had no idea how much farther my top would retract until I did this. I can now put my boot cover on with no issues in about 2 minutes!
Change/torque spark plugs

I'm sure I will find more as I keep searching through the site.

Rockstar21

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yea, preloads were set with little white tags to mark where they should be.

these just go retarded low.

and I mentioned raising half an inch... its gonna be more like 1" all around... and a little pinch more in the rear to get rid of the reverse rake it has.

rockstar143

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Good man...that's what I was thinking you should do too, bud.
Looks great though, paint looks cherry!

Dave, good info man...that guy posts that thread on EVERY new member thread ever. LOL.

dwb993

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Loving this car, J!

rockstar143

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Dave, what's not to love, man.

Look into the moddiction blue convex side mirrors and the spoon sports rearview mirror...all have that blue effect and also give you a broad view around your car when sitting at a light with top down.

If you didn't get it...do the modifry glove compartment separator, I also did the phone holder and side cup holder since my coffee was right in the way of the shifter. Also, Modifry sidemarker module...super easy to install and makes sidemarkers light up with parking light.

side on
DSC_8739 by swimex37, on Flickr

cup and phone
DSC_8759 by swimex37, on Flickr

DSC_8763 by swimex37, on Flickr

side & rearview mirrors
DSC_8842 by swimex37, on Flickr

TylerT

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That.
Is.
Low.



When do you plan on putting wheels on?

The difference in tire size & wheel weight alone will make you giddy about the handling of this car all over again.

TylerT

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What shift knob is that?

rockstar143

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Same as in my TL...love it, weighted and tall for that confidence inspiring leverage!
Black Chrome...I order from amazon

Rockstar21

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me likes.. brand? I need to make some small purchases to feed my need for modding... got cash just sitting ready to spend.

rockstar143

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My bad...forgot to mention.
Mishimoto.

TL too!
Untitled by swimex37, on Flickr

Rockstar21

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S-Noob question..

is there no rear or front jack point?

I have a low pro jack so its fine for getting under it... it would just be nice to lift it up in the center and throw some stands under it

rockstar143

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Yes, but good fukng luck getting to them that low...I already have to drive up on 2 x 4 to get the jack under the side jack points.

Front is deep in there, rear is under the differential.

JS + XES

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uh.. dude...

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

...coming from you, that's an expected response J&S.

rockstar143

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Also, I've had OEM, and different OEM and counter sunk weighted and counter sunk spun resin. EVERY time I get bored and try another shift, I put the Mishi back on the same day. No lie...the best feeling knob in my hand.