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Old 01-15-2017, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostWKD
Drifting left when accel / right when deaccel, I'd wager is a low left rear tyre (or right, can't remember which way round actually) had it alot on my old S2000, and very slightly on my new one yesterday
Ahh, ok - I havent checked the pressures recently - but will do this tomorrow -

All the tyres are the same, I think OEM Bridgestones! Still with pretty good tread
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To give you an idea of the sensitivity of the S2000 to tyres, mine did the same thing (albeit only slightly) when my left rear tyre was a couple of mm more worn than my right. It doesn't take much difference in pressure, wear, or type of tyre to bring about this sort of behaviour on the S.
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Hi Everyone,

Still enjoying the S2, got it out in the sun the other day for a nice drive top down

I've booked ferry to visit family across the channel in April, (here's hoping the weather is fine) Does anyone have tips for the alarm on the S2? Previously owned a vectra and you could push a button in the cabin to turn off the motion sensoryness of the alarm to stop it going off when the ferry is rocking about but still physically lock the car......is there a similar button/technique that can be applied to the S2? or do I have to leave it unlocked?

TIA
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I believe the S only has microwave sensors, not accelerometers. So you should be fine. I don't think mine went off on the ferry.
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Originally Posted by Rob2124
Hi Everyone,

Still enjoying the S2, got it out in the sun the other day for a nice drive top down

I've booked ferry to visit family across the channel in April, (here's hoping the weather is fine) Does anyone have tips for the alarm on the S2? Previously owned a vectra and you could push a button in the cabin to turn off the motion sensoryness of the alarm to stop it going off when the ferry is rocking about but still physically lock the car......is there a similar button/technique that can be applied to the S2? or do I have to leave it unlocked?

TIA
Rocking won't set off the alarm, it's not motion sensitive. However if yours is a facelift with a Honda alarm if you press lock on the key fob to lock the car, then press it again that will disable the cabin sensors. Most car alarms will do this it's not about motion of the whole car, just inside say if you want to leave your dog in the car, or Granny so you can lock her in to stop her wandering off, but don't want her to attract attention.
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Originally Posted by Rob2124
Hello everyone,

Still loving the S2000, anyone local to Oxfordshire know a good place to get the geo sorted? The car drifts left when accelerating and right when you lift off. Suspect this is the issue.

Thanks In advance.
Had the same problem when 2 new Michelins were fitted. It transpired that one was produced in Spain and one was produced in France. Check the dot codes on the tyres to see if they are a matching pair. A new set produced at the same time and in the same region solved the problem.
Hopefully see you at an Oxford meet sometime as I am a regular!

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