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Old 11-05-2008, 04:18 PM
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Ok. I have a couple questions about my S2000.

1. It has an Air/Fuel ratio gauge installed already (I didn't install it). I do not know how to read it. It doesn't have numbers, but its a round gauge and it goes from lean to stoic to rich. But it has 3 light lighting up on it. One Right at the end of Lean, One Right at the beginning of Stoic, and one at the very end of Rich. I have no clue how to read it.

2. What are the pro's and con's of lowering? If I have 18" wheels on, will they have a negative effect on lowering an inch or two?

3. If my car is running too lean, how can I fix that and how much would it be? I think it's an ECU tune that fixes it, but I'm not sure.
Old 11-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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Post a pic of the gauge, it'll be easier for us to tell you how to read it.

Lowering your car properly will help with handling and also it looks pretty sweet.

If your car was running too lean you would most likely have a MIL on, what makes you think it is running lean?

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Old 11-05-2008, 04:42 PM
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Nothing makes me thing it is running lean, I just want to make sure it isn't, but this gauge doesn't help me if I don't know how to read it.

I can't take a picture of it, it's too dark, but it looks just like this.

Lol @ my paint skills, by the way.

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if the lights are only on in those spots then its broken/installed wrong.
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Well. They move around a bit, but that is where they usually are (they blink). It would be strange if it was installed wrong, it was done by Honda Heaven.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og3ui...eature=related

thats how it should be.

that gauge won't be too accurate though.
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Well, what should I do then? Is there somewhere I can get tested how I am running? I just don't want to do any damage to my car.

It's mostly stock with I/E.
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As i said before, if your check engine light is not on, you have nothing to worry about.

Your car is fuel injected, this isnt an old V8 with a carb on it
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Alright.

I just worry....

I love my car and I'm afraid it'll leave me for someone else! LOL.

But really, I do love my car.

Ok, about lowering. What would you recommend? 1 inch? 2?

Also, should I go with Tein? And lastly, what is the price on installation on those? I am no mechanic and I surely don't want to mess anything up.
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personally i have skunk2 springs and koni adjustable shocks.

they ride so well and the drop looks great.

where are you located?


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