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UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
Hey guys i'm Andrew and i'm from Northern Ireland. I've been lurking in the back ground for a while but I've finally gone and got myself an S2K. It was a deal I couldn't pass up
Bought this car which was located on the Irish boarder. She is a year 2000 AP1 with only 69K miles
Has been sitting on a mans drive way since 2009 and hadn't moved since. Its has a few extra mods to it which include a Mugen exhaust and Mugen exhuast manifold.
Had a little trouble getting it onto a trailer to get it home.
Hopefully get her back in on the road once i've sorted out the wheels and brakes.
Nice to meet you all. I'm looking into becoming a member
She's gonna need new tires after sitting all this time. I'd find some AP2 ("face lift") wheels rather than fool with the 16" wheels and tires on the car. Save the existing wheels for when the car gets to "collector" status when unaltered car values will far exceed modified cars.
Complete service is called for. At least the engine, gearbox, and differential oils. Plus replace the brake and clutch fluids and the coolant. Stock brakes work very well but I expect the discs are rusted baddy.
Resist the urge to modify it (other than wheels and tires) for now. Are the side emblems on the car? I can see the red Civic badges on the front and back.
She's gonna need new tires after sitting all this time. I'd find some AP2 ("face lift") wheels rather than fool with the 16" wheels and tires on the car. Save the existing wheels for when the car gets to "collector" status when unaltered car values will far exceed modified cars.
Complete service is called for. At least the engine, gearbox, and differential oils. Plus replace the brake and clutch fluids and the coolant. Stock brakes work very well but I expect the discs are rusted baddy.
Resist the urge to modify it (other than wheels and tires) for now. Are the side emblems on the car? I can see the red Civic badges on the front and back.
-- Chuck
Thanks for the advise. I'll be carrying out a complete service on it. I've got most of the fluids ready to go into it.
The car wasn't covered but I checked over the car completely and haven't found any major rust which has amazed me onl a very small spot on one of the sills about the size of 5p
The car has a date with a dual action polisher tomorrow due to becoming a shade of grey and not black. Hopefully this will bring back the shine. New tyres and brake discs are required. Discs are shot and are solid rust. It appears in overall good condition for its age. The interior is the best part though.
Looks like it'll require a new soft hood at some point due to a few rips in it, luckily it has the hard top as well.
11-27-2016, 12:35 PM
My first S2000 Project.
