S2000 NEWBIE: Talk about late to the party

S2000 NEWBIE: Talk about late to the party

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gadgetJunky72

Original Poster:

154 posts

175 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Hi Folks,

After owning numerous BMW convertibles, and being on the search for a Z4M, I bought a 2006 S2000 on a whim.

Why didn't i do this sooner? I love it!! in the sunshine I'm inclined to take it for a spin over my 997 Turbo as it brings a bigger smile to my face.

any must-do mods i should be thinking about?

haven't had a chance to take photos yet. picking it up in the morning.

KENZ

1,229 posts

192 months

Sunday 15th June 2014
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Agreed. That's why I have one ;-) well suited to our roads. It's just a fun car!

Janosh

1,735 posts

166 months

Sunday 15th June 2014
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Welcome thumbup

The only mod's that I would recommend would be to check the geometry (not really a modification!) and perhaps get the 'UK exhaust mod' done.

Loads of information here: http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/944056-exhaust-mod...

Lee UK

110 posts

256 months

Sunday 15th June 2014
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Don't send em to another forum that sacrilege!

Welcome to S2000 ownership.

Pics?
Of the S and the 997 wink

kpb

305 posts

174 months

Monday 16th June 2014
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Congrats. I did the same in January and love it.

I havent made any mods (the car came with konis fitted though) but have done a few bits of preventative maintenance, especially a clutch slave cylinder refresh - there are guides online - which made a big difference to shift quality and clutch weight. Perhaps yours doesnt need it but its worth bearing in mind.

pringle1988

242 posts

183 months

Monday 16th June 2014
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Got mine last June and still loving it. I use it as a daily and still hasnt become boring.
A lot of people seem to do the 'UK Exhaust Mod' im still unsure on this and have been torn for some time. Id like it a little louder without sounding like its farting down a tube which im worried might happen.
Also when mine was MOT'd it was noticed it was quite rusty. Ive now treated mine the best I could myself but its worth having a look underneath if its a keeper. Think im going to re treat before winter.

Chippo1

344 posts

122 months

Wednesday 18th June 2014
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S2Ki is the place to be , shed loads of information and advice over there. More advice and info in an evening there than you will get here in a month !

But Geo is important as are bushes and the adjustment bolts which were not greased in the factory, they rust and seize up solid .

Although with a car of that vintage post facelift , you shouldn't burn to much if any oil , ensure it's always full up to the specified level on the dipstick.

Check the boot for water ingress ,often a lake under the tools , usually roof drains or the air pressure release flap

Clean and check the rubber trims around the rear wheel arches ,common place for corrosion to start

Never ever call it an AP2 it's not ever in the UK unless it's been imported from the US , it's a post face lift AP1


Have you found the secret compartments ?

integrasi

39 posts

140 months

Thursday 19th June 2014
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Oh and when you need some mats for it... see the HUGE group buy in the traders section!

smile


londonman

32 posts

159 months

Sunday 22nd June 2014
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Chippo1 said:
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Have you found the secret compartments ?
What secret compartments? I'm all ears as storage is limited !

Lee UK

110 posts

256 months

Monday 23rd June 2014
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Late to the party then not joining in!

Lee UK

110 posts

256 months

Monday 23rd June 2014
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I do like how PH don't mind mentioning other forums tho, unlike the forum mentioned!

Chippo1

344 posts

122 months

Monday 23rd June 2014
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For me to know , and you to discover !

S2ki have the answers

PH is oft mentioned over there as are many others , it's not that partisan unlike Audi forums

billyboyes

2 posts

117 months

Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Hi
Im just about to look at a S2000. High mileage but full SH. Any advice of what I might be looking for on inspection and test drive

johnS2000

458 posts

171 months

xjay1337

15,966 posts

117 months

Wednesday 25th June 2014
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I really like S2000s, but the main thing stopping me from buying one is the lack of cruise control... but I read somewhere that one person had it retrofitted...

What's the deal-io.

johnS2000

458 posts

171 months

Wednesday 25th June 2014
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xjay1337 said:
I really like S2000s, but the main thing stopping me from buying one is the lack of cruise control... but I read somewhere that one person had it retrofitted...

What's the deal-io.
About £500 for the bits when I was looking!

billyboyes

2 posts

117 months

Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Thanks JohnS2000

Lee UK

110 posts

256 months

Wednesday 25th June 2014
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What to look for -

Apart from usual stuff on every car
Like oil, water, filters, brakes etc

Roof condition
Wheel arch rust
Rattle when warm (diesel like) - timing tensioner.
Has it had Geo setup

Many buyers want full honda history yet they don't continue it and some say DIY.

My current s2 doesn't have full honda history and is better than my previous one that did have and lower miles but I suppose it does give you an idea if you are travelling a long way to view.

Edited by Lee UK on Thursday 26th June 13:06

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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johnS2000 said:
xjay1337 said:
I really like S2000s, but the main thing stopping me from buying one is the lack of cruise control... but I read somewhere that one person had it retrofitted...

What's the deal-io.
About £500 for the bits when I was looking!
I think cruise can only be fitted to cars 2006+, as that's when they went from cable throttle to fly-by-wire.

fuchsiasteve

326 posts

205 months

Thursday 24th July 2014
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Biggest must is fitting an AEM long ram air intake. They sound incredible with this mod. Can't believe I waited 3 years to do!!

Normal driving isn't affected but once you floor the throttle you'll be grinning like a Cheshire Cat.

Funny you mentioned about the fun factor of this car vs a 911. I was told exactly the same from a 911 owner/friend that I wouldn't have as much fun in the 911.