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Ken1997TL

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LMAO...holy shit, I need to find this picture of my 2 70 pound dogs on their dog bed in the passenger seat. Was awesome...all the chicks on the drive down were honking and smiling and waving...then I realized they probably thought I was gay

MarbleGT

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Jordan, your pictures are absolutely insane on Flickr. I aspire to be close to as good as you one day.

There they are!

MarbleGT

They look right at home.

...and thanks!

Rockstar21

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the former, and the present..

the S is nowhere near complete as my AV6 was... but it'll get there... have some other stuff taking precedence right now.
also, don't have my Nikon anymore as you can see lol

rockstar143

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Your accord was really nice, man. Also, love that the S is short enough to fit on that entire wall.

Rockstar21

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random:

anyone else's dipstick periodically pop loose? it seems like the last couple of times I've pulled it, (and I made sure to mentally check it was pushed in before closing the hood) it has popped out just enough to wiggle around.

easiest way to say it, is its popping up beyond the o-ring near the top of the puller handle.

rockstar143

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replace the o-ring?
maybe your vtec is too strong?

MarbleGT

That Accord

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I love the digital tach.

hell, the digital everything.

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LOL, thanks...I go back to the TL and think, dammmnn it's hard to read a moving needle, why couldn't they just give me digital!?!

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TylerT

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Easy fix? Twist the dipstick 180° and it'll lock firmly into place.

My S2000 mechanic at Infinite Motion says it's a common issue and that's the easiest fix.

Or replace the O-ring, your choice

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I like how it looks when you overrev in the S2000 and how it spans the entire gauge cluster. VERY easy to tell even when you're looking down the road.

I don't mind needles, except when they're in a weird position.

Evo X gauges make it seem like you're going a lot slower until you actually look down.



BRZ gauges have the same issue... with the digital MPH I don't even look at the speedo.

pmptx

Could be crankcase pressure. Pull your PCV and see if it is clean. If blocked/clogged the dipstick is the path of least resistance.

The 180 trick is a good one or a safety wire.

GL

Rockstar21

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The 180 trick def did the trick for now.

im a little but hurt that it scratched a little of my wrinkle red finish on the valve cover (it was literally faultless before) but at least you cant see it when the stick is put back in place.

the more I read last night, the more I realized its a common issue. im gonna get some new O-rings when I have time and put everything back in place as normal.

also, the PCV was in good shape.

rockstar143

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and acurazine forum comes to the rescue again. I love this place.

SamDoe1

I came from the E46 BMW world so I'm pretty well versed in the expensive NA gains. Thanks for the advice though! I doubt I'd be doing anything along the lines of diff changes or the sort. It would be a stretch to get me to supercharge it too, I just want to keep it as stock as possible.

New 5.0 Mustang can probably take the S2k on a race track. It's just as fast as an M3 on the track. The 2015 Mustang is actually the other car on the short list for next year's purchase. I'm really looking forward to driving one. If I don't like it (unlikely), the 2014 is on the short list as I loved that car. 420hp is intoxicating with that V8 rumble.

The 1999-2004 SVT Cobras all had independent rear suspension and the 2003/2004 models had nearly 400hp. Those cars are fantastic but look pretty dull.

^ This.

The Coyote 5.0 is so mod friendly it's ridiculous. Spending $1k in mods will add more than 100whp to the car no problem. Even simple things like an intake will add 25-30whp. Only downside is needing to buy rear tires in bulk.

My only reservation about the S2k is if I buy one and regret not getting the Mustang, not sure if I'd have the same regret the other way around. The downside to the Mustang is that it would be double the cost at least.

Joneill44

How many of you guys are over 6' tall? Any issues with sight?

TylerT

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Mustang / S2000 - apples to oranges really.

A Mustang would make a superior daily driver - more power & torque, much more comfortable, taller gearing, better stereo, etc.

But there's no doubt that a 5.0 Mustang will never feel the same as an S2000 - being nearly 600 pounds lighter, the steering feel and overall responsiveness of the car is what makes it special.

Having driven both, I would just rather own both

rockstar143

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^^^me too!
I'm 6'1" and I sometimes I have to look under or over the top of the window if I'm first in line at a light so that I can see the light.

Mustang is fantastic!

Ken1997TL

Traffic lights are sometimes blocked by the top of the windshield. I have to duck or tilt my head to the side. Otherwise, visibility is perfect

JS + XES

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I love this.

Yep. They are different.

I love both A LOT.

Would love to own a Mustang some day, but I would look so weird in it.

A skinny Asian in 5.0?

rockstar143

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Thanks, man!

Ken, we literally had the exact same issue with height and windshield. LMAO

Joneill44

Im close to 6'3 so hopefully that is the only issue. I guess the only way to find out is to drive one

Ken1997TL

Yeah, I'm a bit tall in the torso. I might get lower seat rails someday.

rockstar143

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ME TOO!
For my height, I have short legs.

Joniell, you'll have no issues...I think that being a little taller will be less of a problem than someone being a bit "wider". The seats aren't built for big love handles.

TLDude876

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I'm 6'2 and I remember a year ago when I was first interested in getting a s2000 I sat in one and got out immediately because I felt as if I did not fit. About 6 months later a buddy of mine got one and I drove it. I was sold and the fact that I couldn't find another car that was suitable for my needs, a week later I had one in my garage. As mentioned above, the stop light is an issue sometimes but that's a small price to pay for pure awesomeness

rockstar143

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^^
I drove 3 hours one way to test drive mine...almost didn't buy it. Felt cramped and tight and harsh.

Now, i love it. I get in the TL and i'm like...why all this wasted space, I have REACH to rest my elbow on the door! Perception is everything

Rockstar21

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my friend is 6'4 in his and he looks like donkey kong on Mario kart.

he's also husky

SamDoe1

Neither car would be a daily haha. Can't possibly do that here in the tundra. You're right that the Mustang will never feel like an S2k but standing on the go pedal with 420hp wailing away in the engine bay is something that will put chills down your spine... Not to mention that you can drop $500 and add an extra 50+whp.

I'm 5'8" and Indian haha. I don't care what I look like, I love the car.

TommySalami

6'3 here. Couldn't see stop lights until I got an aftermarket bucket seat with super low seat rails. Best mod ever. Puts me at a normal driving position and the seat is super comfortable too (Sparco Sprint V on buddy club super low down rails). The seat also costs about the same as the backyard special rails for the stock seat

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I was a skinny Asian in a Camaro

The "Bumblebee" generation is way more popular among Asians, but you rarely saw an Asian in an F-Body. Who cares?

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I don't care...I wouldn't let ethnicity be a factor. Although all Cubans love Mustangs...but that's just a fact.



Tommy, good info, man...also been in touch with Brian. Cool dude...not sure I'm ready to pull the trigger but I appreciate the direction.

oonowindoo

I love the 5.0 and the new Camaro....

I just can't picture myself driving one... just can't

i blame area code 626

rockstar143

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I could picture the mustang...but not camaro.

kreapin

I'm 6.1 and my s2 was 3.5" from the ground so getting in and out was a bit of a challenge and inside is a bit cozy but all is forgiven within a few minutes, best shifter i have used (1st to 2nd takes a bit of practice in AP1's). Mustang is a completely different tool and although mustangs have come a long way in the handling department I'm not a fan of ford. Fix Or Repair Daily, Fixed Or Repaired Dodge, Found On Road Dead or in reverse Driver Returns On Foot