daktruckie99

I bought my S2000 when I was 21. I drove it like an idiot for the first 1.5-2 years, just because I was young and that's what 21 year old men do. Now that I am 27 I drive 100% differently. I respectfully agree with the decision to make him wait until he is 25.

God speed.

-Mike

HarryWho

If I was 27 instead of 64, I would drive like I was 21. Just saying, better to be a young idiot than an old idiot.

Ha!rry

HarryWho

I will leave the date to which your son gets the S to your knowledgable judgement. I can't be to far away from you distance wise, so if there is anything I can do to help with the storage process or anything else, please let me know. It would be my pleasure.

Harry

kdiringer00nfr

I feel it really depends on who the person is, I have my s and am still in high school but I drive like a grandma, void some spirited winding roads. It's really just whether you feel he's ready. While the s is an easyer car to drive I wouldn't want to learn on it.

Triple-H

I hear what you are saying, and in many ways I agree, the twist to this situation though is Jim being around when his son turns 25...

I know for myself, if my Daddy had been able to complete the restoration on the '57 MGA, even if he was no longer able to drive it, it would have been a super cool father-son opportunity for me to drive the MGA while he was still alive, and he was in the passenger's seat. It's stuff like this that creates memories that transcend life itself.

I'm sure Jim will make the right decision, he has time to contemplate it. I think his son will have a good head on his shoulders knowing the S was his Dad's pride and joy, and will be of the mindset to do the right thing, even though his young genes may be wanting him to push the car and his driving ability.

Triple-H

Very nice gesture Harry, and I will jump on the same bandwagon, more than happy to help if there is something I can do

Riche

This is a very sad situation. I wish you were looking at a better future.
If you do decide to go wiht long term storage you can protect the engine internals by running a fogging mix through the fuel system. My neighbor uses this for storing fuel injected boat engines. This is very easy wiht boats because of the fuel pump location. Not so sure how you would do it in the car without putting the mix in the gas tank. Plus I am not sure if it would affect the engine managment sensors. Maybe someone on here will know. The basic mix: 2.5 gal gas + 2 quarts fogging mix + 1 pint 2 cycle oil + 4 oz stabilizer.
From personal experience storing my boat for over 5 years in an unheated garage. Fresh oil and filter, stabilizer in the tank. My engine is carbureted so I just pour 2 cycle oil slowly into the carb until I get smoke then choke it out with the oil. Done, even after sitting for 5 years the engine started right up. No internal engine issues even several years later. This is just my regular winter storage routine but it was fine for when I had no time to use the boat.