I looked around and didn't see a thread with basic daily driving tips, etc. Things along the lines of how you incorporate advanced driving techniques into daily street driving, avoiding the idiots around you, little tricks that make life in the S2000 easier/more fun, etc.

One very basic thing I do that makes life nicer on hot days is anytime I park, I turn the steering wheel a half-turn so that the top of the wheel is facing down. When I get back in the car and the sun has been beating down on it, the top of the wheel isn't too hot to hold to drive. It's gotten to the point that I don't even think about it, I just do it, whether I'm parking outside or in a garage, day or night. Simple thing, but it helps.

I know you guys are a veritable plethora of information, so let's hear it!

 

Good one I read on here is if you have to park next to someone, park next to a four door, shorter doors are less likely to ding your car, and on their passenger side of course.

If your in traffic get in front of a car that is less than 5 years old and not beat up. If they hit you, then they are more likely to have insurance, something we shouldn't have to worry about, might be a Texas thing where there are some uninsured motorist.

If you want to become a great defensive driver, drive a motorcycle for a while.

I wear driving gloves, so this takes care of the hot shifter and wheel during the summer heat.

Go out now and check your spare tire pressure if you have one.

I've had Honda MTF shear down a grade after 8-10k miles, change it often to restore smooth shifting.

 

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*Best tip I can give another S2k driver is just always pay attention.

*Try to keep in mind that we have a lower than average sitting car. Therefore most other vehicles on the road have a tough time actually seeing you. - (I tend to drive with my lights on during the day).

*PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have an adequate amount of thread on your rear tires.

*Stay out of vtec in the rain.

*Don't park in shady areas

 

If you drink and drive, go 55...

 

My best driving tip is to ride a motorcycle for a year... the experience from that is great!! You learn defensive driving skills, makes you paranoid of everything moving on and near the road and also shows you how fast you are going when you look down at the speeding road and also the severity of a crash even at 30mph...

 

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I read this somewhere else but I'll repeat it since it worked so well for me.
To dry your car after washing, use your leaf blower.
It works great especially if you have a nice coat of protection on your car.
The car is virtually spotless when dried and nothing is touching your car.

 

the faster you go, the further away from the carnage you'll end up.