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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Default 2500 miles road trip(ap1)

Planning on doing a road trip and I was wondering what should I get for my s2000 before that roadtrip.
Like how should I prep her to make sure she got all she needs?...
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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Check fluids(coolant, windshield, brake, oil), check spark, brake pads.

Clean her, in and out. Get some good music, comfortable clothes, camera.

Take lots of photos and update as you go along. Have fun!

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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Just drive. 2,500 miles is 2,500 miles as long as you take care of your car it will make it fine... Good luck!
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by S2kmybabe
Planning on doing a road trip and I was wondering what should I get for my s2000 before that roadtrip.
Like how should I prep her to make sure she got all she needs?...
Check the fluids as someone else stated, especially the oil level and oil condition before you start driving. Check brake pads and tire pressure. Purchase two quarts of oil and store it in the trunk just in case you VTEC and burn a bit of oil in the ap1. Use painters tape to protect the front bumper and fenders behind the wheels from rocks. Bring jumper cables, a spare tire and some basic tools you may need in case you get a flat. Bring some good music, a camera, and a phone charger.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by daileyboy81
Just drive. 2,500 miles is 2,500 miles as long as you take care of your car it will make it fine... Good luck!
Great tip.
as long as you take care of your car it will make it fine
this is what he is trying to do at the moment.
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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A good coat of wax, especially on the front bumper and behind the wheels and the rocker panel.

It will save you so much time when trying to get road debris and bugs off.

Have fun
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Also..change the cabin filter and change/clean the air filter.Many ppl overlook this.

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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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At minimum I'd say a new set of Motons and a v-mount turbo set up...otherwise you run the risk of blowing the engine before you hit the halfway point

If you've always kept up with maintenance you should be fine.
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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I drove my AP1 cross country a few years ago. Below is the link to the trip.

Make sure you set your tire air pressure, take some extra oil, sunscreen, and water.

Where are you driving from and to?


https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/880...rive-in-the-s/
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by redlineracing
Also..change the cabin filter and change/clean the air filter.Many ppl overlook this.

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Cabin filter?
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