Basically what the title says.
I'm looking for OEM or aftermarket

I need to replace 2 rear shock absorbers and 2 front differential mounts.

These seem to be discontinued parts. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Year model is 2008

thank to anyone who can help me.



-ElectricMatthew

 

Differential mounts: you can go with the Hasport diff mounts with the softer compound. I have the 62A hardened rubber which is the street compound. They will increase NVH and some people don't like that. You can also try rebuilding yours. Someone on here did it and it seemed to work just fine. I prefer the Hasports. No issues in 6 years running them.

For the shocks, just go with coilovers at this point. You can either by used OEM Showa damers, which will most likely be blown out or tired so you're gambling on their status, or you can just get coilovers. The CLOSEST you can get to OEM IMO is either the Bilsteins or HKS Hipermax for ride comfort, and they're the cheapest relative to the other options. Alternatively, you can get Öhlins which will transform the car. No matter what, you're replacing all four corners at that point. I wouldn't buy used struts personally. Do not buy Konis or Teins.

Edit: Formula S has OEM diff mounts. https://formula-s.net/products/genui...tial-mount-set

Edit 2: SOS has them too but they're more expensive. https://www.scienceofspeed.com/compl...n-507-kit.html

 

Thank you so much for all the information MaintenanceObsessed!!
I'll check out those links.
Thanks again for your time.

-ElectricMatthew

 

You can find OEM shocks and then don't have to mess with adjustable coilovers. It took me a couple of months to find OEM shocks for my 2009 with them coming from the US, Japan, and UAE.

 

I get the apprehension with adjustable coilovers as they can seem daunting to someone who has never used them, but upgrading to a modern suspension over a strut technology that is 30 years old makes the upgrade worth it. The hardest part is setting the height and even that isn't that difficult as much as it is trial and error. Set it to OEM right height if you want or go lower. Either will work and neither will effect the stroke length. Once that's set, it's done. Then turn the knobs all the way down for a comfortable cruise or adjust them to the default setting for someone who doesn't want to mess with them. The difference in comfort and rebound speed is night and day.

I'd rather that than hunting online for months to find new ones. Until Honda starts producing them again in a few years (because my guess is that program won't get off the ground until 2028), going with quality coilovers is such a huge upgrade. I don't know anyone that bought good coilovers and was disappointed with them. I know people who have completely stock S2000s, who have had the cars since new, with their only upgrade being Öhlins and they sing its praises.

 

I would recommend to try the Japanese import stores. I have personally use impex to buy s2k items but there is blackhawk japan as well.

 

I just replaced diff mounts as well as motor and trans mounts recently ordered thru blackhawk japan I opted for spoon mounts they shipped super fast no issues about 427$ for diff mounts Shipped with duty . easy install no noticeable increase of noise or vibration . also they have on their website

SPOON DAMPER KIT[FIX TYPE] COILOVER SUSPENSION KIT FOR HONDA S2000 AP1 AP2 F20C F22C 51600-AP1-000 for 1200$

if you wanted a OEM + SHOWA MADE solution that is it . only thing you need to swap springs but their are a lot of options for different shock set ups options out there
but this is a cost effective way to get OEM shocks made by SHOWA honestly @ 300$ EACH ITS A BARGAN

 

how much was shipping from blackhawk japan for you?