Engineering Explained: S2000
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Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Eastern Ontario
Anyone on here that is a long time 3+ year owner that actively lurks these forums has nothing new to learn from this guy.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
His broadcasts will also inform the non S2K owners of the high level of engineering and craftsmanship that was put forward into the development of the S2K.
I will watch pretty much anything that is related to my car, if I don't agree or if I don't like the content then I just watch the next upload I find.
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Ontario Canada
Originally Posted by Bullwings' timestamp='1474150357' post='24064139
Anyone on here that is a long time 3+ year owner that actively lurks these forums has nothing new to learn from this guy.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
His broadcasts will also inform the non S2K owners of the high level of engineering and craftsmanship that was put forward into the development of the S2K.
I will watch pretty much anything that is related to my car, if I don't agree or if I don't like the content then I just watch the next upload I find.
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Joined: Jan 2016
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Originally Posted by Hfreak' timestamp='1474153477' post='24064151
[quote name='Bullwings' timestamp='1474150357' post='24064139']
Anyone on here that is a long time 3+ year owner that actively lurks these forums has nothing new to learn from this guy.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
Anyone on here that is a long time 3+ year owner that actively lurks these forums has nothing new to learn from this guy.
However; if you're a complete noob to the s2k, know nothing about it, and just starting to shop around for one, this guy is a good "cliff notes" version of not having to sit around for hours sifting through forum information.
His broadcasts will also inform the non S2K owners of the high level of engineering and craftsmanship that was put forward into the development of the S2K.
I will watch pretty much anything that is related to my car, if I don't agree or if I don't like the content then I just watch the next upload I find.
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I agree, I watch pretty much anything S2K, but honestly his videos are good for the community it's another person excited about owning this great car. Much better then illiterate fools trolling the Internet and hating on people...
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Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Eastern Ontario
Originally Posted by rpg51' timestamp='1474146243' post='24064124
For the first time in my life i am actually keeping fresh oil in my car and i have to say the oil is so clean it is almost impossible to read the dip stick!
Lately I've been running Red Line oil, it comes out of the bottle dark which makes spotting the oil level very easy. Some oils are lighter and have less colour than others which makes it harder to view on the dipstick. I recall Billman250 suggesting to rough up the dipstick and bit to help make it easier to read.
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Ontario Canada
Originally Posted by zeroptzero' timestamp='1474149849' post='24064136
[quote name='rpg51' timestamp='1474146243' post='24064124']
For the first time in my life i am actually keeping fresh oil in my car and i have to say the oil is so clean it is almost impossible to read the dip stick!
For the first time in my life i am actually keeping fresh oil in my car and i have to say the oil is so clean it is almost impossible to read the dip stick!
Lately I've been running Red Line oil, it comes out of the bottle dark which makes spotting the oil level very easy. Some oils are lighter and have less colour than others which makes it harder to view on the dipstick. I recall Billman250 suggesting to rough up the dipstick and bit to help make it easier to read.
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I did not know that actually, good tip pal !
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Vermont
Just saw this post as I was thinking about coloring the dip stick some how so the oil shows up better. I'll give this a try.
I've had that issue in the past, with aging eyes it makes it worse, and I've been known to use a small magnifying glass to help see the oil level, I also would put the dipstick on a blue paper shop towel to help spot the upper oil level.
Lately I've been running Red Line oil, it comes out of the bottle dark which makes spotting the oil level very easy. Some oils are lighter and have less colour than others which makes it harder to view on the dipstick. I recall Billman250 suggesting to rough up the dipstick and bit to help make it easier to read.
Just torch the tip of the dipstick to make it blue, but you already know that trick.
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I did not know that actually, good tip pal !
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Originally Posted by Hfreak' timestamp='1474158124' post='24064181
[quote name='zeroptzero' timestamp='1474149849' post='24064136']
[quote name='rpg51' timestamp='1474146243' post='24064124']
For the first time in my life i am actually keeping fresh oil in my car and i have to say the oil is so clean it is almost impossible to read the dip stick!
[quote name='rpg51' timestamp='1474146243' post='24064124']
For the first time in my life i am actually keeping fresh oil in my car and i have to say the oil is so clean it is almost impossible to read the dip stick!
Lately I've been running Red Line oil, it comes out of the bottle dark which makes spotting the oil level very easy. Some oils are lighter and have less colour than others which makes it harder to view on the dipstick. I recall Billman250 suggesting to rough up the dipstick and bit to help make it easier to read.
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I did not know that actually, good tip pal !
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 530
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From: WPB FL
Sorry, this video explains very little behind the engineering on the S2000. Bit of info on the cylinders and how they are reinforced but that's about all. Any one of us could make an equally factual video about basic S2000 info like how many HP it has and that torque kicks in around 7,500 rpms.
As an engineer myself I was disappointed by the misleading video title.
As an engineer myself I was disappointed by the misleading video title.
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7,643
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From: Irvine
Sorry, this video explains very little behind the engineering on the S2000. Bit of info on the cylinders and how they are reinforced but that's about all. Any one of us could make an equally factual video about basic S2000 info like how many HP it has and that torque kicks in around 7,500 rpms.
As an engineer myself I was disappointed by the misleading video title.
As an engineer myself I was disappointed by the misleading video title.
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,894
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From: Fremont, CA
Engineering Explained does do a lot of highly focused engineering videos, take a look at the rest of the videos on his channel. I think the videos that hes putting up on the S2000 are more of announcement videos...he has a HUGE following and it is a big deal when he purchases a new car. Not sure why people are so critical of this video.
I'm sure he will put up some lower level content soon. If anything, having Engineering Explained own an S2000 only benefits our community(on or off s2ki) and the legacy of the S2000.
I'm sure he will put up some lower level content soon. If anything, having Engineering Explained own an S2000 only benefits our community(on or off s2ki) and the legacy of the S2000.
