sebo

Hello All,
I am new to this forum and I just got a 2002 Honda s2000, so I am not too familiar with this car yet. After researching for endless hours, I thought that I will ask someone that knows more about S2000s.

After purchasing a car I have noticed that there is something missing around the number plate light, right above the license plate (Very hidden, so unless you kneel underneath, you won't see it). Am I missing a plastic/assembly/part or am I over paranoid? Please let me know.

MattyH

Looks like you have a JDM bumper which means that there should be a bracket on which to mount the plate for it to poke through the bumper. Otherwise it can just be stuck onto the plate recess directly.

sebo

Hello MattyH,
Thank you for the quick reply. I am not sure if the picture depicts the location, but it is the rear bumper. Let me look for it more and see if I can find it.

Thank you,


Sebo

sebo

MattyH, I was trying to find it but I can't, would you know of the parts name or a link? Please let me know.

rpg51

I have an 02. I can't make head or tails of the picture. What is the issue?

sebo

rpg51, thanks for the response. I am not sure if it is issue or not, which is the reason but I would like to clarify.
So, let me explain a little bit differently. In the rear bumper:


Above the License Plate(next to light), it looks like something is missing.. Is it or am I overthinking it? ... I live in Seattle area, where it rains a lot, just want to make sure to baby this car as much as I can, so it last me a long time



Thank you again for the reply and please let me know what are you thoughts. Could you take the picture of that area on your car and send it to me?

Hfreak

It is normal for the rear bumper to be cut out that way, all USDM versions are like that. The JDM rear cutout is much more open. Hope this helps.

sebo

Yes, it does. Should I be concerned of water getting in there? Please let me know.

silverstone_f22

It's definitely normal, I noticed it the first time I washed mine and thought it was weird too. I wouldnt be worried about water, it is going to get up in there regardless.

sebo

Thank you all that helps... Less stress now... back to driving....