Just bought an AP1. New to the forums
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Just bought an AP1. New to the forums
Hey everybody, I am a former euro tuner gone japanese =)
I'm only 20 and I've already had 2 BMWs and an Audi, and my last car (one of the bimmers) got destroyed by some crazy lady that hit it in a parking lot. A buddy of mine had an S2000 and I REALLY liked it. This was an opportunity to get into one, and I did just that.
Picked up a clean 2000 Grand Prix white with Tein RA coilovers, AP2 rear bumper, AP2 soft top, AP2 Tail lights, JDM head lights, Vision Corsa Race seats with Bride rails, and 18" Work VS-TX wheels. I'll try and get some pics up eventually.
The car handles absolutely amazing, and turns heads at the stop lights. Its a little more tail happy than my M3 was, but it kills it in the sharp corners!
I'm sure I'll have lots of fun in it and hope to learn a lot about these cars from this forum.
I'm only 20 and I've already had 2 BMWs and an Audi, and my last car (one of the bimmers) got destroyed by some crazy lady that hit it in a parking lot. A buddy of mine had an S2000 and I REALLY liked it. This was an opportunity to get into one, and I did just that.
Picked up a clean 2000 Grand Prix white with Tein RA coilovers, AP2 rear bumper, AP2 soft top, AP2 Tail lights, JDM head lights, Vision Corsa Race seats with Bride rails, and 18" Work VS-TX wheels. I'll try and get some pics up eventually.
The car handles absolutely amazing, and turns heads at the stop lights. Its a little more tail happy than my M3 was, but it kills it in the sharp corners!
I'm sure I'll have lots of fun in it and hope to learn a lot about these cars from this forum.
Pictures man! 
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From: Alhambra
Nice! I also have a 00. Just remember to check the oil very often and drive carefully. 
Here are some things that you might want to know about the early S2Ks:
1. They don't have the updated oil jet banjo bolts with 4 holes instead of 2. The new banjo bolts provide 30% extra oil flow.
2. Many AP1 retainers have cracked and could cause a valve to drop into the cylinder. Most of them are from previous owners mechanically over revving it though.
3. Make sure spark plugs are torqued to the updated recommended spec of 18 ft-lb
4. Some users have had various rear end noises from the spindle nuts not being torqued to the new recommended spec of 220 ft-lb
That's it on the top of my head. I don't mean to scare you, nor is a great way to welcome you, but I've been concerned about these issues myself, and I just want the best for new owners like you.
Happy driving
Here are some things that you might want to know about the early S2Ks:
1. They don't have the updated oil jet banjo bolts with 4 holes instead of 2. The new banjo bolts provide 30% extra oil flow.
2. Many AP1 retainers have cracked and could cause a valve to drop into the cylinder. Most of them are from previous owners mechanically over revving it though.
3. Make sure spark plugs are torqued to the updated recommended spec of 18 ft-lb
4. Some users have had various rear end noises from the spindle nuts not being torqued to the new recommended spec of 220 ft-lb
That's it on the top of my head. I don't mean to scare you, nor is a great way to welcome you, but I've been concerned about these issues myself, and I just want the best for new owners like you.
Happy driving
