Check this out----

http://www.shop.com/op/~Car_Seat_Cushion_J...7526?sourceid=3

 

Thanks to everyone who has replied! Kudos to those who suggested lowering the tire PSI. I lowered the tire pressure to about 30psi all around and the ride is definitely softer. The seats are still not as comfortable as the ones in my GS300 though. But this is a sports car and that's that.

After much thinking, I don't think I will do anything to the suspension because it's not worth thousands of dollars in the end, for I will only put about 3,000 miles on the car yearly at most. I will most likely sell the car in 3 years after enjoying it. As I've said, I'm not a racer of any kind, but I love driving this little car. It's such a fun and wonderful car to enjoy. Though I'm not a racer, like some of you, but I bet I've jumped out of a plane more than all of you combined.

Anyhow, thanks and kudos to all who responded with suggestions. The car feels softer after lowering the tire pressure. The only thing I will do is to buy something that increases seat support, especially the lower back (lumbar).

Enjoy your cars, as I know I will mine. It's such a wonderful car! I never knew I was into cars until now, as my life used to revolve around weapons instead. But this car has changed my view.

 

You might want to be careful with the lower tire pressures though...the outsides of your tires will wear faster than the middle. But don't over inflate either...otherwise, you'll get the opposite effect.

 

It's okay. I don't drive that much anyway, but I'd rather change tires than having a very stiff ride. My guess is that I will go through one set of tires in 3 years of ownership. Thanks for your advice though!

 

Lt. Colonel:

If you are running your tires at a lower psi, just check them often for abnormal wear at the edges. If you don't see it, you are OK. With my car, for example, the replacement tires I bought when the OEM tires wore out were always driven at 32 psi. After about 16K miles, I started gettting this "moaning" road noise" from the rear end of the car. I had regularly checked the outside of my tread, and it looked rather like new on all four tires. Then, I looked CLOSELY at my rear tires. Yes, the outside of the tread looked new -- but the inside tread was worn down close to the belts! As the fronts were still like new, I bought just the two rears new. But this time, I'm running 27 psi in the rears -- and keeping a close watch on them too. So far, so good.

My sedan is a Mercedes, and recommended tire pressures for it are 28 front and 30 rear. So there is nothing magical about 32 psi.

Actually, I find my s2k rides better than other sports cars I've owned, such as an RX7 and a Miata. But next time you buy, if you want a sports car that rides smoother than an s2k (and has more room too) you might check out a Mercedes SLK. It comes with a choice of engines from about 220 hp to about 360 hp. It's a bit pricier, but it's probably the smoothest riding sports car around now.

Thanks,
Richard

 

well Col..

I never could figure out why anyone would want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane..

it's good to know someone with more life experience enjoying the "S"..

USAF Ret. speaking..

cheers

 

I have seen a thread where someone was selling inflatable lumbar supports made from blood pressure cuffs. Also the Miata crowd raves about a product available at miatamania.com. It reportedly fits the S2000.

Change tires -- the OEM RE-050's are very hard riding. Try a Michelin Pilot Sport 2. Good luck.

 

Not sure where you're located, but if you're doing winter driving make sure you have winter tires. The OEM tires, besides becoming bricks in the winter, are dangerously low on grip and are useless on snow.

 

You can buy the blood-pressure cuff/lumbar supports at s2kaccessories.com. All of $30.

 

Plus, since you are admittedly not young man anymore, you can check your blood pressure after a spirited drive.