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Old 04-03-2019, 11:02 AM
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Default Suspension work in Orange County

Purchased new in 2004. 150k miles. Engine runs strong and not consuming oil. Didn't drive car much in last 2 years. Started daily driving again and I'm noticing rough ride. Wondering if maybe I need to refresh suspension. Idealy I would like it to drive/handle as new stock.

Would like to replaced worn suspension parts with oem parts, don't want after market parts.

Can you guys suggest suspension parts that would most likely need to be replaced after 150k miles?

Any recommendations for shops that know how to work on S2000 cars in Orange County CA?

Thanks
Old 04-03-2019, 11:13 AM
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Suggest finding a shop first..
Old 04-03-2019, 02:18 PM
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Congratulation on the new car!

Give us a call!
Old 04-03-2019, 04:11 PM
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A shop can tell you what you need.

However, for that "as new" feeling, you'll probably want to go through bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and dampers at the very least.

The steering rack preload setting should be checked and set.

Unfortunately, some bushings/ball joints are not available from Honda.

Its nice to hear that you'd like to stick with OEM chassis parts. There are virtually no aftermarket parts that are as good as an genuine, dealer sourced part.

You may need to open your horizons to searching parts from Spoon or Mugen for parts that are unavailable from Honda, if you want something that's of similar/same quality as Honda genuine.

Hardrace is an aftermarket company that seems to make really nice chassis parts (bushings, joints, etc). Again...they are aftermarket...so no guanrantees on fitment or durability. But most peoples' experience is good.
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Thanks for the info B,

I'm all about stock when it comes to sports cars. It has always been my understanding that there is not much more performance you can extract from this car. Thought about FI but I don't want to lose reliability.

I need to find a shop in OC or maybe LA that I can really trust to make good recommendations and do quality work.

Anybody have any other shop sugestions?
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West End Alignment in Gardena. Darin and Chris do great work and know their way around suspension components. I had my coilovers and subframe collars installed by them. Darin provided recommendations and answered any questions I had.
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Hit up Alan Lee @mazdaspeed00 he has a shop in OC.
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Hey thanks for the look out. Can't PM yet, does mazdaspeed have a # or email to reach out?


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Hit up Alan Lee @mazdaspeed00 he has a shop in OC.
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Hey, congrats on the longevity of your s2k.

Did you have sucess with a particular shop in OC or LA? feel free to email me dtekrad@gmail.com

I have some things I would like checked out soon as well.

-JR


Originally Posted by Kyle2004
Purchased new in 2004. 150k miles. Engine runs strong and not consuming oil. Didn't drive car much in last 2 years. Started daily driving again and I'm noticing rough ride. Wondering if maybe I need to refresh suspension. Idealy I would like it to drive/handle as new stock.

Would like to replaced worn suspension parts with oem parts, don't want after market parts.

Can you guys suggest suspension parts that would most likely need to be replaced after 150k miles?

Any recommendations for shops that know how to work on S2000 cars in Orange County CA?

Thanks
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