Hi all,
Can anyone fill me in on the SOPs Honda follows for prepping S2000s for shipment to the USA? Or, if such information exists elsewhere, might someone be kind enough to direct me to that site?

Specifically, I'd like to know the kinds of protective coatings, films, coverings, etc, that are used. Also, how are the cars transported from Tochigi to the port of departure - what port is that? - how are cars stored aboard ship, etc. How long is the voyage? Is San Diego the Port of Entry for all USA-bound S2000s?

Any bit of information or firsthand experience you might have regarding the S2000's journey from end of assembly line to dealer showroom will be appreciated very much. BTW, if anyone is contemplating forming a group tour of the factory, please count me in!
Thanks, Charlie

 

i don't have the faintest clue, but i'm curious to know why you want to know...

 

Just curious, junkie... Friend & I took delivery of our new cars same week. He bought sapphire Boxter S. His came flawless, w/mirror finish. My Berlina S2K had minor case of the swirlies all over the car, worst on hood. Dealer blamed truck driver, or someone along the delivery chain who carelessly cleaned the car. Not a huge deal, they're gone now. But it just made me curious about the delivery process. I'm always interested in "behind the scenes" info, like what happens at Disneyland after they boot the last customer for the day; you know, how they make sausage... that kind of stuff.

 

There are two things you don't want to see being made ... laws and sausages.

 

I actually found the shipping slip in my car under the saet when i bought mine.....The port of entry was in Washington state...Then it took a train ride all the way to the east coast. I have to fing the slip....i have it just not sure where...i will then give ya more details

 

ok......i was unsure of my last post ....so i dug up the slip I have.

The washington state stuff was wrong this is what i got!

its called a vechicle inventory and processing system work order:

Product line: s2000
Model:s2000
Color: black
Location 19-1-219
M Load: 760814
Case Number: 173669
Manifest: Maple ace l-101
Due date 01/01/1900
Region:b
Destination: f05 Doremus auto ram
Dealer: 207553
Load: r10939
Status: group 2-fri

Portland, OR 04/18/2002 3:22 pm
sb:r-fri-044

I bought my car In New Jersey...Brand new.......On May 18, 2002....so what ever ya can make from this info!

 

the port of entry for my 2003 s2k was in baltimore, maryland...

 

Your paint job will not be as good as your friends. But like every other complaint on this board, I'll just say the usual: All together folks, " The S2000 was not meant for that, this car was meant for the twisties and the track."

You will receive this remark for basically any future complaint you may have with the car from this board, trust me on this one.

 

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There are two things you don't want to see being made ... laws and sausages.

 

Tho I wasn't expecting Porsche quality finish from Honda, I'm fairly impressed with my S's paint. I think my car's swirlies were the result of someone between the factory and the dealership being careless with a dustrag.

Thanks for the info, Bucwheat!