Longggg time lurker... finally an S2000 owner!
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Longggg time lurker... finally an S2000 owner!
I read a thread in General Gassing on Pistonheads which was talking about the Honda S2000 and having always fancied one, it got the cogs turning and some scanning of the classifieds thrown in for good measure too. 
I discovered that these cars were starting to rise in value from the level they were at the last time I checked, but was tempted enough to enquire about a few examples.. which ultimately led to me deciding that I wanted a Facelift model because I preferred the slightly sharper (in my opinion) styling changes and with some great use of man maths, I increased my budget to suit.
Anyway, that's a brief blurb about what got me here.. and here are the details of the car which I've bought:
Basic Details:
2005 UK Facelift Model
Silverstone Metallic
Black/Red Leather Interior
Headrest Speakers
OEM Front Lip
OEM Side Strakes
OEM Rear Spoiler
Modifications:
Megan Racing Toe Arms
Megan Racing Front & Rear Bumpsteer Kit
MY00 S2000 Anti-Roll Bars
Grooved Front Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads
OE Rear Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Rear Brake Pads
Kenwood iPod/Bluetooth Radio (still works through dashboard controls)
The car has also had the 'UK Exhaust Mod' carried out with 38mm pipe, there's a wee video of this at the end of the post. It adds a lovely note to the exhaust without sounding ridiculous or having any drone, plus it keeps the facelift OEM tail pipes which I really like and think suit the car perfectly.
Video:
There isn't a great deal that I'd like to change really, will probably go over it and clean it up and replace any wee bits that I come across. Apart from that learning to drive it a bit better would be good, the Golf R only really revs to ~6500rpm and my Transit goes to about 2500rpm before I change gear!
...where as this will go all the way to ~9000rpm, something I've not remotely experienced since my EK9/DC2 days!!
Cheers,
Grant
I discovered that these cars were starting to rise in value from the level they were at the last time I checked, but was tempted enough to enquire about a few examples.. which ultimately led to me deciding that I wanted a Facelift model because I preferred the slightly sharper (in my opinion) styling changes and with some great use of man maths, I increased my budget to suit.
Anyway, that's a brief blurb about what got me here.. and here are the details of the car which I've bought:
Basic Details:
2005 UK Facelift Model
Silverstone Metallic
Black/Red Leather Interior
Headrest Speakers
OEM Front Lip
OEM Side Strakes
OEM Rear Spoiler
Modifications:
Megan Racing Toe Arms
Megan Racing Front & Rear Bumpsteer Kit
MY00 S2000 Anti-Roll Bars
Grooved Front Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads
OE Rear Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Rear Brake Pads
Kenwood iPod/Bluetooth Radio (still works through dashboard controls)
The car has also had the 'UK Exhaust Mod' carried out with 38mm pipe, there's a wee video of this at the end of the post. It adds a lovely note to the exhaust without sounding ridiculous or having any drone, plus it keeps the facelift OEM tail pipes which I really like and think suit the car perfectly.
Video:
There isn't a great deal that I'd like to change really, will probably go over it and clean it up and replace any wee bits that I come across. Apart from that learning to drive it a bit better would be good, the Golf R only really revs to ~6500rpm and my Transit goes to about 2500rpm before I change gear!
...where as this will go all the way to ~9000rpm, something I've not remotely experienced since my EK9/DC2 days!! Cheers,
Grant
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I read a thread in General Gassing on Pistonheads which was talking about the Honda S2000 and having always fancied one, it got the cogs turning and some scanning of the classifieds thrown in for good measure too.
I discovered that these cars were starting to rise in value from the level they were at the last time I checked, but was tempted enough to enquire about a few examples.. which ultimately led to me deciding that I wanted a Facelift model because I preferred the slightly sharper (in my opinion) styling changes and with some great use of man maths, I increased my budget to suit.
Anyway, that's a brief blurb about what got me here.. and here are the details of the car which I've bought:
Basic Details:
2005 UK Facelift Model
Silverstone Metallic
Black/Red Leather Interior
Headrest Speakers
OEM Front Lip
OEM Side Strakes
OEM Rear Spoiler
Modifications:
Megan Racing Toe Arms
Megan Racing Front & Rear Bumpsteer Kit
MY00 S2000 Anti-Roll Bars
Grooved Front Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads
OE Rear Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Rear Brake Pads
Kenwood iPod/Bluetooth Radio (still works through dashboard controls)
The car has also had the 'UK Exhaust Mod' carried out with 38mm pipe, there's a wee video of this at the end of the post. It adds a lovely note to the exhaust without sounding ridiculous or having any drone, plus it keeps the facelift OEM tail pipes which I really like and think suit the car perfectly.
Video:
There isn't a great deal that I'd like to change really, will probably go over it and clean it up and replace any wee bits that I come across. Apart from that learning to drive it a bit better would be good, the Golf R only really revs to ~6500rpm and my Transit goes to about 2500rpm before I change gear! ...where as this will go all the way to ~9000rpm, something I've not remotely experienced since my EK9/DC2 days!!
Cheers,
Grant
I discovered that these cars were starting to rise in value from the level they were at the last time I checked, but was tempted enough to enquire about a few examples.. which ultimately led to me deciding that I wanted a Facelift model because I preferred the slightly sharper (in my opinion) styling changes and with some great use of man maths, I increased my budget to suit.
Anyway, that's a brief blurb about what got me here.. and here are the details of the car which I've bought:
Basic Details:
2005 UK Facelift Model
Silverstone Metallic
Black/Red Leather Interior
Headrest Speakers
OEM Front Lip
OEM Side Strakes
OEM Rear Spoiler
Modifications:
Megan Racing Toe Arms
Megan Racing Front & Rear Bumpsteer Kit
MY00 S2000 Anti-Roll Bars
Grooved Front Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads
OE Rear Brake Discs
Yellowstuff Rear Brake Pads
Kenwood iPod/Bluetooth Radio (still works through dashboard controls)
The car has also had the 'UK Exhaust Mod' carried out with 38mm pipe, there's a wee video of this at the end of the post. It adds a lovely note to the exhaust without sounding ridiculous or having any drone, plus it keeps the facelift OEM tail pipes which I really like and think suit the car perfectly.
Video:
There isn't a great deal that I'd like to change really, will probably go over it and clean it up and replace any wee bits that I come across. Apart from that learning to drive it a bit better would be good, the Golf R only really revs to ~6500rpm and my Transit goes to about 2500rpm before I change gear!
...where as this will go all the way to ~9000rpm, something I've not remotely experienced since my EK9/DC2 days!! Cheers,
Grant
Awesome ride man!!! I was just on a country drive with my wife and while driving was thinking... This would be a hundred times better if we were in Scotland driving through so much greenery and going to a whisky distillery!!! Everything is turing brown and dry in my area of California. Enjoy the car, and enjoy the drive a bit more for me!
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