I was thinking of getting Wet Okoles to put on for track days. That way I don't have to get dirt and brake dust on my work clothes during the week.

I also have a pair of AP1 seats lying around the house that I might try and swap in the CR...

 

Clean with Tuff Stuff cleaner and then protect with Scotch Guard fabric protector. Try not to rub the stitching when ingressing and egressing. You can always get a upholsterer to restitch them with matching color thread.

 

MY 08 with 18.7k on the clock.

please let there be someone out there with more miles then me.

 

hey guys, let me post his question for you:

Aside from the interior (Seats, door panels, etc) do you think it's feasible to convert a normal s2000 to CR spec?

Obviously you need the front spoiler, rear wing. What other items will I need for an authentic swap?

Suspension will be KWV3's so I don't plan on using the stock exhaust or suspension from the CR anyways.

rick

 

you probably won't like this answer but I'm guessing the cost difference betwen trading up to an 08 CR would not cost a whole lot more than performing an authentic swap. Plus you would end up with a new car.

You would need:
Steering rack
Suspension bushings
sway bars
rear brace
short shifter
front lip
rear wing
hard top

oh, and a silly flashing green light on your dash.

I'm probably forgetting some stuff.

 

Wheels. I forgot wheels.

 

16.2k miles....I'm close Every mile has been worth the fun and joy

 

Add to this:

Exhaust

Strip out the soft top mecahnicals and swapping rear interior trim to accomodate the hard top and VERY expensive tonneu cover

All 4 dampers

Tool kit to replace your spare

Rear chassis bar MAY require welding in 2 brackets on the wheel wells and replacing your roll hoops because the other mount points or welded on those tubes.

Body emblems

Tires

Steering rack stiffener as well as the rack itself

Interior would REALLY get expensive but wouldn't improve performance much, except the seats which really hold you inplace much better than the AP1 seats. Not sure about bolting them in though.

 

I actually posed this question to Phil at Detailers Domain (he is one of the sponsors for s2ki). I'll have to dig up the thread or PM (forget which), but it outlines steps to take to maintain the seats. I'm worried about the fabric as well. I think these seats will be more durable in terms of showing wear than the stock ap1/ap2 seats. The bolsters on both of them showed those ugly cracks regardless of how much lexol was applied to them.

 

Cleaning instructions per the Alcantara Mfg.

I will follow up with my contact at the Mfg to see if this list has been updated or products added.

Maintenance instructions:

Ordinary maintenance:

In order to preserve the beauty of Alcantara ® it is recommended that regular cleaning is carried out. Don’t rub too vigorously, and we don’t recommend using steam machines.

Daily cleaning:
It is sufficient to dust Alcantara ® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.

Weekly cleaning:

After having dusted Alcantara ® , run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. Avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the fabric.

Yearly cleaning:

If the upholstery is removable, it is recommended that you wash it in a washing-machine, following the instructions below (general washing instructions).
If the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean Alcantara ®, by using specific products listed below for each stain type.

If such products are not available, please follow these instructions: dust the
fabric with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara ® fabric, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). Once dried, in order to restore the fabric, brush it delicately with a
soft bristle brush.

General washing instructions:

If it is necessary to fully wash the furniture’s removable upholstery due to extensive staining, follow the washing instructions below carefully:
In case of removable upholstery, Alcantara ® can be safely machine washed with water at about 30° C and a mild detergent; do not spin-dry. If there are Velcro fastenings along the edges of the upholstery, they must be protected with counter-Velcro before washing in order not to damage the upholstery.

Once the upholstery is washed, let it dry in the open air and brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush. Alcantara ® is not to be bleached with chlorine. If necessary, Alcantara ® can be ironed, making sure that a white cloth is put between the iron and the product. The base of the iron must not reach a temperature higher than 110°C.

In case of dry cleaning, trichloroethylene must not be used and direct contact with steam machines must be avoided. The use of the “spray extraction machine” is allowed only at low temperature. For the cleaning of non-removable upholstery follow the instructions given in the section “yearly cleaning”.

General instructions for stains removal:

In the case of localised stains, and when the specific products for the cleaning of Alcantara ® are not available, (a list of such products is available on the web-site www.alcantara.com), the upholstery can be cleaned as follows:

• Act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the centre in order to avoid the stain spreading;
• never pour a cleaning product directly onto Alcantara ® ;
• before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery: if it’s thick (yogurt, jam, etc.) use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non printed absorbent paper or a sponge;
• avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into fabric;
• use a white cloth or a well wrung sponge for the removal of the stains;
• if you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each wipe.

For the specific treatment of the different types of stains and the relative materials that should be used, follow the instructions below.

Water-soluble stains:
It is recommended that you use the specific products for Alcantara ® cleaning, (a list of which is available on www.alcantara.com); if the products listed are not available, it is recommended, depending on the type of stain, that you should use water, lemon juice, or pure ethyl alcohol (from liquors) and follow the instructions below:

Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup, ketchup:
Use lukewarm water, rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Blood, egg, excrement, urine:
Use cold water; avoid warm water because it makes these substances coagulate, rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Liquors, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, coke and tea:
Use lukewarm water; if the colour mark remains, treat it with lemon juice and then rinse it well.

Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry with cream or chocolate, ice-cream, mustard: Use lukewarm water; rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce, coffee with sugar:
Use lemon juice and then wipe with lukewarm water; rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Stains not soluble in water

It is recommended that you should use the specific products for Alcantara ® cleaning, (a list of which is available on www.alcantara.com); if the products listed are not available, it is recommended, depending on the type of stain, that you should use water, or lemon juice or pure ethyl alcohol (from liquors) and
follow the instructions below.

Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye-shadow, perfume, shoe polish, oil and grease in general, grass stains and felt tips in general (including the indelible kind): Rub with ethyl alcohol, then with water and rinse.

For grass stains and felt tips, which are quite difficult to remove, especially on light colours, it is necessary to act as soon as possible in order to prevent them from becoming too “dry”.

Chewing-gum and wax:
put a plastic bag full of ice on the stain; when the material becomes hard remove the pieces and then treat with ethyl alcohol.

Resistant stains:
Repeat the above described treatments as often as necessary. Even the stains that are not soluble in water often require to be treated afterwards with water.

Old stains of unknown origin

First of all treat with lukewarm water, then rinse by dabbing them with clean water. If you see that the stain begins to dissolve in the water, repeat the treatment as often as necessary; let it dry and, if necessary, treat with ethyl alcohol.