Hello Everyone,
I just bought a AP1 2000 model with 10k miles.
I’m looking for a top notch mechanic that really knows how to take care of my car.
I live in Naperville (IL). Thank for your help

 

What do you need done?

Amd welcome.

I live in Saint Chuck.

 

Hi,
Since it has several years, even with low mileage, I’d like to do a general inspection, replacing oil and filters if necessary and taking care of everything needs to be adressed using the stock parts. I was looking some previous post and It seems RCN is a good place to go. Open to any recommendations
thanks

 

There's a strong upper midwest group in the area. Check the UMW forums. You may find that having someone local look it over is more beneficial than taking it to a shop.

I would offer my help, but I'm out of town for a while. If you can wait a couple of weeks, let me know via PM.

It seemed a few months ago that ALL the worthwhile shops were crazy busy. I am assuming its a bit more slow now.

I doubt you need any maintenance besides fluids and tires at 10K miles. Maybe fix small things like axle nut and spark plug torques.

 

thank you so much for these info.
priceless
I’ll keep you posted

 

I have a mechanic in Palatine that does everything I don't want to do. He is great and a fellow S2000 owner for 10 years.
PM me if you want his info.

 

thank you!

 

There are 20 years of information on how to maintain the S2000 on this forum including many expert photo essays and videos. Nothing is exotic, though, and the place to start is your owners manual which lists the required maintenance. Everything on the maintenance side is easy DIY with nothing more than a jack and stands needed for the bulk of it. I always recommend a clean slate of fluids including hydraulics. Only use the Honda OEM oil filter!

There's a group of folks that think the S2000 needs major engineering type changes "just 'cuz." They lower the car by one of several means and futz with the intake and exhaust. They fit pricey aftermarket wheels sometimes of strange colors. I'm guilty of intake and exhaust but have left the suspension and OE wheels alone. You're probably gonna need tires though and that can be a dilemma if you plan to fit larger wheels (the late cars have 17").

The very early cars handle far differently than your front wheel drive Civic and can easily put you in the cattails in the local park if you don't pay attention and learn the differences. Old tires will exacerbate the handling differences (note I didn't write "problems").

Enjoy and learn. The Service Manual is invaluable as is Harbor Freight for those tools needed once a year.

For some reason the mandatory photos of your car don't show on my PC.

 

Hello Chuck,
thanks for your note. Unfortunately there are a couple of things that prevent me to do by myself, embedded manual incompetence and lack of time. I really wish to spend some quality time to try and learn, but at the end I have to balance the risk to make disasters and the money I have to spend to fix them.
Back in 2001 when I lived in Italy (and this is explain my bad English), I had a S2K01, best car ever. I was one of the first 10 owners in Italy. The reason why I bought the current S2K00 is because of the good memories that I had with my silver/black with Mugen manifold and exhaust (I'll open a new topic to ask for some suggestion to purchase them). So my goal is to keep the car in a pristine condition, without changing any parts other then the 2 that I mentioned.

However I confess you that I would love to do the basic maintenance by myself, however I'd like to have somebody very good in performing a general inspection. Indeed the link you posted makes me super curious and motivates me to try something.

I was not aware of the pictures, my bad. The car is still at the dealer because I have to free some space in the garage and the car needs some cosmetic fix at one wheel. for sure I'll take the photo asap. Thanks for being patience

 

Take your time there are plenty of S2000s in your area. Participate in a group drive, check out the other cars (especially how their exhausts sound inside the car), and have fun. Illinois winter is coming...

-- Chuck