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Contact: David Call/text: 9four9 38 5 3392 Email: h22aaccord94 at yahoo
Overview:
Major life changes force sale. I started a training program 2.5 months ago, and had to reduce my hours at work significantly. Between a complete lack of free time and a need for money, I have to sell this S2000 that I love. I wish I could keep it but it's just not realistic.
Some carefully selected modifications and upgrades resulted in a really awesome S2000. This car is comfortable on the street, and also is a capable performer on the racetrack or your favorite road.
The engine is stock, however it does have a cat back exhaust. The chassis has a handful of carefully chosen, top quality upgrades.
The main focus here has been handling prowess and reliability. The S2000's creators did a fantastic job, and it was very important to me that I respect that and tread carefully so as not to screw it up. This setup offers substantially more stability, grip, and overall performance than the stock configuration. It came at a price though.
I’ve driven a lot of stuff, and the most fun i’ve ever had on four wheels has been in this car. I’ll get to the good stuff. If you want some more history of my relationship with this car, I’ve been working on a blog you can check out here:
1st owner serviced this car exclusively at the dealer. Records available.
2nd owner only had the car for <2000 miles and did one oil change with Mobil 1 and S2K specific Oil Filter
I have done the following:
I switched the car over to Redline 10w40 synthetic, as it has excellent HTHS properties, and a great additive package with nutrients that overachieving engines like this crave. The car has only seen Genuine Honda, S2K specific oil filters since day one.
Genuine Honda Clutch Master Cylinder
Genuine Honda Slave Master Cylinder
New aftermarket engine mounts
New diff fluid - Redline 75W110
New trans fluid - Redline MTL
Replaced original convertible top elastic straps with new Modifry elastic straps
Valve adjustment. Int. 0.009 All; Exh. 0.011 All
New Genuine Honda valve cover gasket set
New Genuine Honda spark plug tube seals
New Genuine Honda battery tie down bracket and fasteners
New NGK Laser Iridium stock spec, gaps verified
New Genuine Honda fender liner and wheel air deflector installed (passenger side). Original one had a crack and some broken fastener holes.
Parking brake adjusted.
Serpentine belt replaced (New Gates belt)
Modifications/Upgrades: ***ALL suspension/chassis mods are VERY fresh. All parts were purchased new through Heeltoe Automotive and were installed at 122,352 miles***
Suspension:
Tractive Coilover Damper Kit. Eibach ERS 700/600 lb (12.5k/10.7k) springs. Long rear stroke, lots of damping range, double digressive pistons. Single way adjustable with 20 positions, and each is unique. Monotube. Manufactured in Holland, top tier materials and manufacturing. Serviceable in USA.
These are amazing, true motorsports grade dampers, and worth every cent of the $3000 price. They were custom valved for this particular setup and my intended use, using the latest in simulation equipment and real world experience by the gurus at Inertia Laboratory. I had planned on Ohlins DFVs but these have considerably more rear stroke, they cost significantly less to service, the build quality is as good if not better, and the valving on the DFVs is a bit on the generic side. The ride is very smooth, and they soak up all the little surface imperfections, making for added grip and confidence in bumpy corners.
Corner Balance/Alignment from Chewerks (two thumbs up, Rob is great):
-2.9* front camber -2.8* rear camber 6.7* / 6.9* caster ~0 Toe Fr/Rr
Neuspeed 32mm front sway bar (with lateral locking rings to prevent shifting)
AP2 Base rear sway bar
J'S RACING S2 Front camber joint w/ roll center adjustment
J'S RACING Rear roll center adjuster 20mm
Spoon Front Compliance Bushing Set
Spoon Front LCA Bushing Set
Hardrace Front Bumpsteer Kit (spherical bearing outer tie rod, sphericals are booted)
Hardrace Rear Bumpsteer Kit (these spherical bearings are booted to keep the crud out)
Wheels/Tires:
949 Racing 6UL, 17x9 square, +55. After a minor front/rear fender roll, there is no rubbing unless you have the steering wheel at full lock. Load the suspension up in the turns or hit big bumps, still no rubbing!
Nitto NT05, 255/40/17.
949 lug nuts & valvestems
Chassis Reinforcement:
Ultra Racing Side Lower Braces. These run longitudinally under the car between the front and rear subframes, and make a very noticeable improvement in rigidity.
Ultra Racing Rear Subframe Brace, Lower, 4 Point. (use in conjunction with factory brace)
Ultra Racing Rear Subframe Brace, Upper, 2 Point
Ultra Racing Middle Brace, 2 Point (driveshaft tunnel; replaces factory brace)
Alutec Front Shock Tower Brace
Braking:
-Fastline Performance stainless braided brake line kit
-Honed Developments Front Brake Cooling Air Guides
-Hawk Street/Race pads (currently equipped- lots of stop, lots of bite, moderate dust, little bit of noise. These are basically DTC 30s, but with chamfered edges and shims for noise abatement)
-Hawk HPS 5.0 pads (included in sale - less dust and silent, will tolerate a lot of heat for a street pad, good stopping power)
Engine/Cooling:
-Koyo Hyper V Core Radiator
-Samco Inlet Tube, black
-APEXi GT Spec cat back system. Good for 30lbs of weight savings. It is quiet and won’t get you in trouble, but the tone is SO GOOD. Smooth, clean and sorta ferocious at WOT.
Options/Extras:
The original stereo is in place, but it was overhauled and upgraded by specialist Phantom Audio. They worked their magic on it, which retains a factory look with far better sound quality and more power.
This car has the optional, dealer installed S-Pod headrest speakers. They really help. The stereo in this car is awesome as far as convertibles go.
Grom Audio USB/I Pod interface
The car will also include a custom fit Covercraft Noah cover.
This was a 2nd car for all 3 owners, and lived mostly in the garage.
Tail lights are crystal clear and very nice.
Head lights are beginning to yellow slightly at edges. Still look good though.
A few scratches and rock chips here and there. The paint certainly has its imperfections, but the clear coat is solid throughout and the car gleams like a diamond.
The top is original. It has been reinforced in key areas to prevent holes/tears. There is a pinhole on the driver's side, approximately 1/16" in diameter.
The windshield has a small crack in the passenger side lower corner. Because it is small in size, not propagating, and this is the original Honda glass, I chose to leave it alone.
Small amount of surface rust on the underbody, rear. Cosmetic only! Last weekend, I spent 10 minutes with a wire wheel and was able to remove a lot of it quite easily. Again, this is *surface rust* only, there is no rust-through whatsoever!
Interior Condition:
The dash is very clean and in great shape.
All buttons work as they should.
A/C blows very cold. Heater blows very hot.
There is a small section of carpet with a blemish on it, just in front of the passenger seat, on the left side next to the transmission tunnel. It is rather tough to see it unless you are close, or looking for it.
Wow. Selling it already. Awesome car. I sold my Evo and started looking for an S2K w your advice. I would take it in a heartbeat but I've got some other priorities that just came up. GLWS!
Dude! Good to see you here.
Pretty bummed, I love this car. Was going to sell the Evo, but really need the back seat and the trunk and the Evo is still pretty fun.
All,
First bump in a few months. We moved on 8/20 and I started school 8/21. Between school, work, and getting setup it's been hectic. Things are stabilizing and I wanted to give this another shot. I'm now advertising the car in a variety of places including s2ki.
I've dropped my ask by $1200. I've got some financial obligations on the horizon and storing the car is also becoming a bit of a headache.
Also, made a few updates to the ad:
1) Small crack in the lower right corner of the windshield. I left it alone because it was there long before I bought the car and it's not growing in size. This is the original windshield and I did not want to mess with it since the crack is small and not propagating.
2) Noted: Small amount of surface rust on the underbody, rear. Cosmetic only! Last weekend, I spent 10 minutes with a wire wheel and was able to remove a lot of it quite easily. Again, this is *surface rust* only, there is no rust-through, rotted metal, or structural concern whatsoever. Here are some pics to help alleviate any concerns.
Last edited by ApexHunter; 11-06-2017 at 03:02 PM.
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Excellent for sale ad for a beautiful S2000. I love what you've done. That bumper cap looks awesome! Good luck with your sale, although I don't think you'll need it.
-Jason
07-16-2017, 03:17 PM
SoCal: 2003 Honda S2000, Silver, Good History, Well Sorted. $14.7k
The car has only seen Genuine Honda, S2K specific oil filters since day one.
