What’s up what’s up, just picked up this 2000 s2k, not my daily, just something fun to drive on those nice days, don’t plan on any track, just keeping er between the mustard and the mayo.

It’s all stock as far as I know other than a cold air, just want to know what you guys think and the essentials to have for mods and maintenance

thanks

 

Every single fluid. every. single. one. replace them.
Use a real Honda PCX-004 oil filter. (I mean, why in the hell is there a mopar filter attached to a honda engine. Someone enlighten me).
Valve adjustment. Replace the spark plugs.
Rear axle nut retorque.
Clutch interlock bypass.
Alignment.
Real tires (those current tires are passable for daily driver duty- If its just a weekend toy, use 200 UTQG tires- Bridgestone RE71R. That is- without a doubt- the very best modification you can make. Power means nothing unless you can have grip. My weekend toy s2000 tires last maybe one year. Yup, pricy mod, but makes the car boat loads of fun- I have honda Flashpro ('06) and STR valved Koni's with massive front bar for modifications otherwise.

good luck!
darcy

 

Welcome!

Essential mods?
- None, the car is actually damn near perfect from factory.

However, you are in a desperate need of some OEM headlights. Both for looks and functionality.

 

I'm a big fan of the OEM setup (or close to it) but you have to work with what you have. Should be a fun car with some attention.

Car isn't close to "stock." Wheels, fender flares, hood, etc. etc. Car should be serviceable and fun now though.

√ Every single fluid. every. single. one. replace them. This includes the hydraulics and coolant.
√ Use a real Honda PCX-004 oil filter. (I mean, why in the hell is there a mopar filter attached to a honda engine. Someone enlighten me).
√ Valve adjustment. Replace the spark plugs.
√ Rear axle nut retorque.
Clutch interlock bypass.
√ Alignment.
√ Real tires (those current tires are passable for daily driver duty- If its just a weekend toy, use 200 UTQG tires- Bridgestone RE71R. That is- without a doubt- the very best modification you can make.

> Headlights can maybe wait as can the hood. You're stuck with the fender flares and, I'm guessing pulled front fenders.
> The S2000 uses a specific (and unique) oil filter needed to seat correctly and withstand the oil pressure. Any Honda dealer has them.
> My eyes ain't good enough to spot the tires on the car. Stock car has a staggered wheel setup with wider tires on the rear.

-- Chuck

 

And make sure you use the revised specs for torquing those recommended new spark plugs. You want to use 21 lb/ft. Original service manual spec proved to be too low. Plugs would loosen, causing lean condition that would break tip off plug which would then destroy cylinder wall.

Torque 'em down correctly.

Also, that Honda oil filter, its not like a normal filter that you just hand tighten. It has a torque spec. You can also use the markings on the side of the filter to help you tighten it an additional 7/8's of a turn after it first makes contact.

If this is not done, filter can back out and spray oil onto exhaust, causing a fire. Or at the very least cause low oil pressure which will destroy engine.

Torque it down correctly.

 

This

 

Everything seems covered here, maybe few more things but only thing I can think of right now is to upgrade TCT to Billman or similar as the OEM is known to fail.

 

Upgrade TCT to Billman or similar as the OEM is known to will fail. No substitutes.

-- Chuck

 

I mean the motor may be stock but there isn't much stock about the body. Were the over fenders actually installed correctly? Meaning the quarter panels were cut? Are the front fenders OEM? Are they rolled? Do all the maintenance stuff people mentioned above and then start working on making things like the front bumper line up and fit correctly.