i was just wondering how much trys does it take for your s2k to start?
im in colorado and it gets a bit below freezing.

first try the engine only feels like 2 cylinders are fireing and it shakes like crazy. (
then dies)then second, it starts and goes to 2k rpm and dies
third time the rpm stay at 2k and warms up.

i was just wondering if this was normal?!?!!?!?

 

Mine does it once before it will start up and run. Started doing it after I installed my giles tuned emanage ultimate. I originally thought that had to do with it but I've read that quite a bit of s owners experience this issue

 

what oil are you using?

 

ah dont think thats normal...
it shouldn't dies like that.
It gets down to the 30s here and it starts right up every time.

 

mobile one synthetic 10w 30
last oil change 700 miles ago

 

D: what could it be?

but it always turns on and runs like a champ on the third try.

 

Mobile 1 full synthetic 10/30 here also changed about 1000 miles ago

 

if it's below freezing Honda (and Exxon/Mobil TSTL) strongly recommends that you switch to 5w-40

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=358505

you might want to try and give it A TINY bit of throttle the first time you try and start the car. Otherwise, it might be electrical.

 

try leaving the key on the #2 position for a few seconds longer before starting the car. that would give the fuel pump time to prime.

 

Could your battery be dieing? Is it struggling to turn over?