Hey guys... anyone have a mechanic/shop in the MD or NOVA area they recommend? I usually take my M3 to RRT, but want was wondering if there are any s2k mechanics you guys recommend. I want to get the engine checked out - to start with, standard compression/leak down test, and may need to move onto valve job/retainers replaced... worst case, I may be looking at head rebuild and/or new engine...

Anyone have the AP1 head rebuilt? I think I read a couple people getting it done for about $800 w/ all OEM parts

 

i'm shocked that you still have them. Those seats are ridiculously clean. Nicer than what was in my car when I first got it, and you know how little that car was driven.

 

Ben at Daisy Import Auto care replaced my retainers years ago. I don't know anyone that will rebuild a head that cheap, I think getting my retainers replaced cost close to that much.

 

You can buy a compression testing tool from Sears, that's easy to check.

 

Check out this example using the video's GPS data.

http://kiwibird.heroku.com/stories/h...s-data-overaly

They used a ContourGPS + Dashware for easy on screen data overlay. The GPS samples at 4hz for impressive accuracy. Not as good as a 10 or 20hz of a true data logger, but for HPDE guys that aren't supposed to the running timing equipment (or want to shell out a $700-1000) this could bridge the gap.

 

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Check out this example using the video's GPS data.

That's a sweet, inexpensive setup. I wish they would have had the Contour with GPS when I bought mine.

 

yeah tru, i'm probably going to do the compression test myself, but i don't have a air compressor for the leakdown... i guess leakdown can be done by any competent mechanic, but i'm just worried that i might've damaged the engine so i'm looking for some DC/NoVA/MD area S2K mechanics in case i need to do some major engine work or even have the head inspected

 

what did you do?

 

Money Shot downshift?

Here's the compression and leak down how-to in case you haven't seen it: http://robrobinette.com/S2000Compression.htm

 

Any of you track guys have or know someone with a t1r 70EM single exhaust? I've been looking for one and would gladly pay good money for it if it's in great shape.