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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Just got my 2005 S2000 with 14k miles on it. Love everything about the car and plan to drive it every day. My mom has a 2001 S2000 that really made it obvious I needed this car.... I am also looking for any modifications that will not void the warranty. Thanks in advance!

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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and welcome.....
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Mods that will not void warranty......... HARDTOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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Have to day I really like the hard top. Any difference in handling with it on? (stiffer frame)
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Hardtop gives better aerodynamics at higher speeds. Not much extra stiffness though.

If you have an extended warranty or if the car is CPO, there is literally nothing you can do that doesn't run the risk of voiding the warranty. Extended warranty and CPO are much more restrictive than the 3yr/36k mile manufacturer's warranty.

Tires you can get away with...check out the Bridgestone RE-01R and the Dunlop Durezza Star Specs. Consider 225 front and 255 rear for improved handling.

You might be able to get away with doing a CR suspension swap since the parts will look all stock. Vastly improved handling. Get CR shocks, springs, swaybars (front & rear) plus swaybar bushings.

Take the money you would spend on car mods and mod the driver. Hit up some autoxes and take some performance driving schools.
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Welcome to the site, hope you visit often.
By the way, you got a great color.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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My car was 'Honda Certified' so they tossed in the 100k bumper to bumper warranty on purchase. The only thing I know for sure right now is that I can change my own oil.....if I keep the receipts.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Feb 19 2009, 08:10 AM
Take the money you would spend on car mods and mod the driver. Hit up some autoxes and take some performance driving schools.
So true. People go for the mods to make a car faster, but learning to drive will make everycar you touch faster!

Welcome to the boards, nice color
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Looks nice, what color is the interior?

Nice low, low miles!
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Nice color and MY too! Enjoy your new ride. Careful with those mods, if you have the ESP, they will look for any reason to deny a claim (many discussions on that).
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