The Official Honda S2000 Thread
05-23-2014, 12:46 PM
#2801
also, anyone have an easier way to adjust the shock body on their coilovers than what I've been doing..
the control arms don't seem to want to compress down enough to allow more than 2-3 twist (raising). (even with both sides unbolted from the coilovers)
do I need to detach the upper control arm just to adjust the shock body more easily?
the control arms don't seem to want to compress down enough to allow more than 2-3 twist (raising). (even with both sides unbolted from the coilovers)
do I need to detach the upper control arm just to adjust the shock body more easily?
Are you certain you're doing it right? You should not have to do anything but take the wheels off to adjust the preload or ride height on your coils. Unless the BC is very different from the buddy club.
05-23-2014, 01:19 PM
#2802
Senior Moderator
I love the Mugen style top because it gives the S2000 a coupe-like look from the side. In fact, I would like that top better if the black plastic by the window, were itself a window. If someone did that at a reasonable price, I'd be all over it.
It's kinda too bad the real Mugen tops are so extremely expensive, though.....the Forbidden tops and all the other Mugen-types are, of course, knock-offs. Even so....I've mulled over just putting down the $1300 and buying one. They are indeed tried and true.
It's kinda too bad the real Mugen tops are so extremely expensive, though.....the Forbidden tops and all the other Mugen-types are, of course, knock-offs. Even so....I've mulled over just putting down the $1300 and buying one. They are indeed tried and true.
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05-23-2014, 01:23 PM
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The Forbidden tops are very high quality, I was impressed.
05-23-2014, 01:35 PM
#2804
The Dumb One
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Are you jacking the car from the side? Try lifting front and rear together...you compress the suspension from the other side if you only do one side. Also...are you eating your wheaties?
Are you certain you're doing it right? You should not have to do anything but take the wheels off to adjust the preload or ride height on your coils. Unless the BC is very different from the buddy club.
Are you certain you're doing it right? You should not have to do anything but take the wheels off to adjust the preload or ride height on your coils. Unless the BC is very different from the buddy club.
and I never touch the pre-loads.. I only raise/lower from the shock body.
you have to unbolt the shock body from the lower control arm to adjust it.. on any coilover system.
messing with pre-load will raise/lower the car, and its easier... but it makes the ride shitty.
05-23-2014, 01:48 PM
#2805
No sir, you're wrong...I don't have to do that to make height adjustments. Forget preload, I agree, you set it off the car, lock it in place and forget it...won't even mention what to lock/unlock to adjust that while on the car.
BUT...to raise and lower the car:
Loosen the locking collar on the bottom, turn the bigger top most locking ring to the left to lower into the body to lower the car. Turn the middle one to the right to raise the car by unscrewing some out of the lower body.
You CAN undo the bolt to the bottom to adjust the entire lower body by spinning up and down, but really, that is only when setting it up off the car. For minor final adjustments, you should not be unbolting it.
BUT...to raise and lower the car:
Loosen the locking collar on the bottom, turn the bigger top most locking ring to the left to lower into the body to lower the car. Turn the middle one to the right to raise the car by unscrewing some out of the lower body.
You CAN undo the bolt to the bottom to adjust the entire lower body by spinning up and down, but really, that is only when setting it up off the car. For minor final adjustments, you should not be unbolting it.
05-23-2014, 01:54 PM
#2807
05-23-2014, 02:13 PM
#2810
Chapter Leader (Houston)
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also, anyone have an easier way to adjust the shock body on their coilovers than what I've been doing..
the control arms don't seem to want to compress down enough to allow more than 2-3 twist (raising). (even with both sides unbolted from the coilovers)
do I need to detach the upper control arm just to adjust the shock body more easily?
the control arms don't seem to want to compress down enough to allow more than 2-3 twist (raising). (even with both sides unbolted from the coilovers)
do I need to detach the upper control arm just to adjust the shock body more easily?
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05-23-2014, 05:43 PM
#2812
I drive a Subata.
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Damn that thing has low mileage! Go get it!
05-23-2014, 05:55 PM
#2813
Senior Moderator
Do it. Seems a decent deal.
Or buy mine.
Or buy mine.
05-24-2014, 11:45 AM
#2818
The Dumb One
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he's talking about is how sketchy it feels twisting the entire shock body around the valve. It has serious back pressure.
It's clearly ok.. Just feels bad
Twisting the housing at the bottom however is just basically a nut and bolt system. But it doesn't matter now. It's at the height it needs to be.
It's clearly ok.. Just feels bad
Twisting the housing at the bottom however is just basically a nut and bolt system. But it doesn't matter now. It's at the height it needs to be.
05-24-2014, 02:14 PM
#2819
05-27-2014, 01:22 PM
#2820
Team Owner
05-27-2014, 01:34 PM
#2822
Team Owner
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05-27-2014, 01:39 PM
#2824
Team Owner
05-27-2014, 01:52 PM
#2825
Turd Polisher
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My shift knob should be arriving later this week 
Since I don't plan on hitting the track for awhile, I went ahead and ordered some Ventus V12s - 215/45/17 & 245/40/17s instead of RS3s - $600 out the door - I've heard nothing but good things about them and I should have them on by Friday
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Since I don't plan on hitting the track for awhile, I went ahead and ordered some Ventus V12s - 215/45/17 & 245/40/17s instead of RS3s - $600 out the door - I've heard nothing but good things about them and I should have them on by Friday
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05-27-2014, 02:06 PM
#2826
Senior Moderator
I had the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2s on my first CTS-V. They were 80% of the Michelin PS2s function with half the cost. I heartily +1 them. Not to mention, they were fabulous in the rain. Not as good as the PS2s, but close.
05-27-2014, 02:12 PM
#2828
Car came with V12's...absolutely love them. They're sticky and not loud...so far, good in the rain too. 
Honestly, with tint and the covercraft sun shade, my leather and shifter are never really too hot to grab when I get in the car.
Honestly, with tint and the covercraft sun shade, my leather and shifter are never really too hot to grab when I get in the car.
05-27-2014, 02:28 PM
#2829
Team Owner
i have had V12 on my G37, S2000 and now i have them on my 335.
great tires for the price.
one thing about V12 on s2000 you might notice when you get the tires new is you tend to notice the break in period on s2000 a lot more than other cars.
You might experience some instability at 60+mph for the first 1000 miles, only on S2000 though. I remember i had to pull over to check if the tires were flat once.
great tires for the price.
one thing about V12 on s2000 you might notice when you get the tires new is you tend to notice the break in period on s2000 a lot more than other cars.
You might experience some instability at 60+mph for the first 1000 miles, only on S2000 though. I remember i had to pull over to check if the tires were flat once.
05-28-2014, 02:45 PM
#2832
Turd Polisher
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I enjoyed it too - small complaints, but hey .. it's really not the end of the world.
As a weekend car, it's great - relatively low maintenance costs & huge performance per $$. Now in my case, using this car as a daily driver really isn't for everybody. Granted, most of people on the highway just want to get to point A to point B as efficiently or as safely as possible. Most drivers need - utility, creature comforts, high safety ratings, space, easy accessibility and good gas mileage - I feel this car lacks in every single one of those categories. But truth be told, when you're like me and make any excuse to get in the car and take a drive, there's really nothing more driver orientated and focused for the price.
I know this sounds cliche, but as a person who genuinely enjoys my commute to and from work, I knew this was the car for me when I set off for my very first time.
Damn 7am-4pm shifts, still have 3 hours til I get into that drivers seat.
As a weekend car, it's great - relatively low maintenance costs & huge performance per $$. Now in my case, using this car as a daily driver really isn't for everybody. Granted, most of people on the highway just want to get to point A to point B as efficiently or as safely as possible. Most drivers need - utility, creature comforts, high safety ratings, space, easy accessibility and good gas mileage - I feel this car lacks in every single one of those categories. But truth be told, when you're like me and make any excuse to get in the car and take a drive, there's really nothing more driver orientated and focused for the price.
I know this sounds cliche, but as a person who genuinely enjoys my commute to and from work, I knew this was the car for me when I set off for my very first time.
Damn 7am-4pm shifts, still have 3 hours til I get into that drivers seat.
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05-28-2014, 02:49 PM
#2833
Well, maybe if you moved to Florida...you'd be 11 minutes from quittin time, like me 
True that, man...I'm almost 3 weeks of not driving it while the fender gets fixed and MAN am I jonesing. I enjoy this car like no other...
True that, man...I'm almost 3 weeks of not driving it while the fender gets fixed and MAN am I jonesing. I enjoy this car like no other...
05-28-2014, 04:34 PM
#2834
Team Owner
i don't know what those ppl are bitchin about?
I DD both my s2000 for 6 years combined. Everyday, everywhere since it was my only car.
yah sometimes it is tiring and AC barely works in summer time and the car feels like it is slower than a corolla with AC on.
I DD both my s2000 for 6 years combined. Everyday, everywhere since it was my only car.
yah sometimes it is tiring and AC barely works in summer time and the car feels like it is slower than a corolla with AC on.
05-28-2014, 06:43 PM
#2836
Team Owner
It works but just wait until it gets 100+ then it is a different story.
It is so bad it somehow affects the way the car shifts, brakes and everything. Feels like the whole car is falling apart.
at 80, 90, the AC is cold and car feels normal. at 100+, you might as well turn off the AC and just enjoy the car. That is what i did in the 6 years of ownership.
out of all the cars i have driven, S2000 is worst when it comes to sensitivity. It is very sensitive to weight and temperature.
So in the summer time when you have the AC on with your GF = GG
But as bad it is in the summer,i would not have it any other way. I love the fact that Honda put all of their effort into driving pleasure and performance and said fuck all comfort related component.
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05-28-2014, 09:29 PM
#2837
Drifting
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http://hardtopguy.com/store/product....&cat=11&page=1
When I ordered them, he was showing "Limited Stock Available", but now it just lists the front and rear emblems with a dropdown option for the sides. Its pretty crazy how it darkens the car up.
These are much closer to the Heeltoe Black Chrome emblems for the TL.
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05-28-2014, 09:59 PM
#2838
Senior Moderator
Nice article, thanks for the link. As to the minor criticisms, I fixed the creature comforts. I have a BT connection for hands free, I have a working cupholder, and I soon will have someplace to hold my smartphone. That's about all I need in this car.
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05-28-2014, 10:03 PM
#2839
Team Owner
If you were single and have no kids and you can only keep 1 of your cars. would you take the V or the S?
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