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05-14-2012, 01:14 PM
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05-14-2012, 04:26 PM
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Thanks everyone!
It's as they say, like father, like son. Here are two pics of my dads S2K that he got in 2010. A 2006 Laguna 100% stock with OEM hardtop.
It's as they say, like father, like son. Here are two pics of my dads S2K that he got in 2010. A 2006 Laguna 100% stock with OEM hardtop.
05-14-2012, 07:15 PM
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Bumper Plugs arrived today!
Ordered from Hardtopguy and wasn't too happy with it taking three days just to ship and the price was pretty high for the shipping. Once they got to the house, I was happy.
Went over to the car to put them on and ran into an issue. The place where the bolt is supposed to go was at a downward angle. I was unable to install the right nostril.
Then I tried the left, but it turns out the left is straight up missing them.
Any ideas of what would be best? I'm thinking some double sided tape to hold then in place.
While I'm at it, here is a picture of my car cover.
Carcovers.com
Ultimate Shield Car Cover for the S2000
Came with storage bag and cable and lock set.
3 microfiber dusting cloths
And free UPS shipping with tracking.
This has been a great cover other than it bending my antenna no matter how hard I try to not put tension in it. Thinking about covering antenna with a box or something.
Also, not proud of this but here is the engine bay with the intake top off. Yes, it would appear a new filter would be a good idea; I just bought a K&N and it'll be in the mail tomorrow.
Well, that's all for now. Any suggestions for the bumper would help me out.
Also, other than my 1985 Toyota Camry that I had a stereo (3200watts, three 12" subs, two amps) in High School, working on this S2000 is the first time I have ever worked on a car other than oil change and brake pads/rotors on my other car (2000 Volvo s80)
This is hopefully to show that a rookie can make a car look great without completely screwing up.
Thanks
Triguy
Ordered from Hardtopguy and wasn't too happy with it taking three days just to ship and the price was pretty high for the shipping. Once they got to the house, I was happy.
Went over to the car to put them on and ran into an issue. The place where the bolt is supposed to go was at a downward angle. I was unable to install the right nostril.
Then I tried the left, but it turns out the left is straight up missing them.
Any ideas of what would be best? I'm thinking some double sided tape to hold then in place.
While I'm at it, here is a picture of my car cover.
Carcovers.com
Ultimate Shield Car Cover for the S2000
Came with storage bag and cable and lock set.
3 microfiber dusting cloths
And free UPS shipping with tracking.
This has been a great cover other than it bending my antenna no matter how hard I try to not put tension in it. Thinking about covering antenna with a box or something.
Also, not proud of this but here is the engine bay with the intake top off. Yes, it would appear a new filter would be a good idea; I just bought a K&N and it'll be in the mail tomorrow.
Well, that's all for now. Any suggestions for the bumper would help me out.
Also, other than my 1985 Toyota Camry that I had a stereo (3200watts, three 12" subs, two amps) in High School, working on this S2000 is the first time I have ever worked on a car other than oil change and brake pads/rotors on my other car (2000 Volvo s80)
This is hopefully to show that a rookie can make a car look great without completely screwing up.
Thanks
Triguy
05-15-2012, 06:56 PM
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Some updates: Bumper Plugs And Clay Bar
Let's start with the bumper plugs:
I just decide to glue the plugs on. I looked online and the other option was to take the bumper off and install the bolt holes. This would allow me to take the plugs on and off. I just dabbed the top and bottom of the plug and stuck it on. I had some issues with not using enough glue on the right one and tried to add more. Some residue is showing but I'm sure it'll come off over time.
Finished results!
Next part: Clay Bar
Let me first start by saying, I have never been shown how to detail a car. Everything I know, I learned online and will be doing for the first time on this site. The cars paint looks good but it feels grippy so I decided Clay Bar would be a great option. I just went to Autozone awhile back and got a Mothers kit.
It started tonight with just doing the trunk,
Steps:
1) clean area with water
2) spray with Showtime Instant Detailer
3) move clay bar across surface until you don't notice a grab.
4) wipe area clean with microfiber cloth
The trunk felt so amazing, so then I started in the rear bumper and eventually worked my way around the car.
Before
After
Before
After
Then after all of this, I decided to get some windex out and clean the windows in the car and then cleaned the carpets.
Next up:
K&N air filter just shipped
Polish, Sealant, Microfiber pads and cloths just shipped
Star Specs are en route: 225-45r17 and 255-40r17
Stay tuned and thanks for checking this out!
Triguy
Let's start with the bumper plugs:
I just decide to glue the plugs on. I looked online and the other option was to take the bumper off and install the bolt holes. This would allow me to take the plugs on and off. I just dabbed the top and bottom of the plug and stuck it on. I had some issues with not using enough glue on the right one and tried to add more. Some residue is showing but I'm sure it'll come off over time.
Finished results!
Next part: Clay Bar
Let me first start by saying, I have never been shown how to detail a car. Everything I know, I learned online and will be doing for the first time on this site. The cars paint looks good but it feels grippy so I decided Clay Bar would be a great option. I just went to Autozone awhile back and got a Mothers kit.
It started tonight with just doing the trunk,
Steps:
1) clean area with water
2) spray with Showtime Instant Detailer
3) move clay bar across surface until you don't notice a grab.
4) wipe area clean with microfiber cloth
The trunk felt so amazing, so then I started in the rear bumper and eventually worked my way around the car.
Before
After
Before
After
Then after all of this, I decided to get some windex out and clean the windows in the car and then cleaned the carpets.
Next up:
K&N air filter just shipped
Polish, Sealant, Microfiber pads and cloths just shipped
Star Specs are en route: 225-45r17 and 255-40r17
Stay tuned and thanks for checking this out!
Triguy
05-17-2012, 07:26 PM
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Latest:
Tires just arrived in town and will get them on the car in the next week.
Polish - pads - cloths just arrived
And decals arrived for brake calipers. However the looked a little funny...
What I thought I ordered
What I got in the mail...
I have contacted the seller with the expectation of the correct S2000 decals (btw, I want black so he at least got that right) or my money back.
Keep you posted!
Tires just arrived in town and will get them on the car in the next week.
Polish - pads - cloths just arrived
And decals arrived for brake calipers. However the looked a little funny...
What I thought I ordered
What I got in the mail...
I have contacted the seller with the expectation of the correct S2000 decals (btw, I want black so he at least got that right) or my money back.
Keep you posted!