516S2K

Very clean, you can eat off that under body...

rpg51

Beautiful car. Enjoy. I'm glad it is in the hands of someone with your knowledge and resources. I was lucky and found an 02 ap1 with only 8500 sitting in the garage of an eldery widow this summer. I thought my undercarriage looked good. Holy cow that undercarriage on yours looks like it never left the dealer showroom floor.

Interesting comments about the ap2 changes and the parts you are swapping in. Maybe it helps explain my preference for ap1s.

Biff_Malibu

Those two changes make the lion's share of the difference in the "raw feeling" associated with the AP1. With the AP2, I think everyone can appreciate the better rear suspension geometry, and more torque.

Congratulations on the 8,500 miles AP1. If it wasn't for my need to have the "ultimate iteration", or rarity, I would have an AP1. 02/03 are my favorite year S2000s. Let's not forget the CR went back to AP1 steering ratio, and the stiffer suspension went back in the direction of the AP1, which had much stiffer suspension than the standard AP2 (although CR ended up having the stiffest).

rpg51

Me too. All my search strings are restricted to those two years

I've also been considering an older english sports car. I love those old cars - MGA, AH 3000, Triumph 4A, etc. etc. But, do I have the time and energy to keep them running well? Nope.

S2k to the rescue. It is the perfect fun car for me all things considered. I'm really happy with this car.

What I really want to be doing is getting my pilot's license and flying float planes around the arctic. But, at age 65 that ain't happening. My s2k is my, (much cheaper), alternative to that.

Here is a link to a youtube video of the flight in to a river in the Yukon I enjoyed this past season - heaven on earth!

Biff_Malibu

I think the S2000 is the right call for a fun, light, and most importantly reliable sports car. Flying seems super cool. Never had the motivation to actually go out and learn, but I could see myself wanting to at least try one day. Thank you for sharing.

A few pics of the car at it's long term storage location. Exterior got a little dusty, but it's in much better shape than when I first took possession.


IMG_0519 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

IMG_0520 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

IMG_0522 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

rpg51

Beautiful CR. Great find.

Biff_Malibu

The two CR's, with their older brother. Had to rent some parking at a local secured lot.


IMG_0108 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

IMG_0107 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

IMG_0106 by Joseph Konis, on Flickr

Gmedalion1

Where did you get the detailing job done at?

rpg51

I'd love to know what the dressing consisted of. I'd love to find someone around my location that has a lift and the ability to detail the under carriage like that. I suspect mine would look pretty similar to yours with a bit of effort. Hard to do at home without a lift.

Vanishing Point

I use this Boeing Aircraft developed product which protects all metal types from corrosion and adds a nice non oily sheen to bare or painted surfaces.

Automotive & Motorcycle Uses | Boeshield T-9®