It seems like I have owned it much longer, but it has only been a month and a few days since I brought home the Silverstone AP1 beauty tucked safely away in my garage. It has been a very busy one so far though, having put 2000 miles on the car as my daily driver and having combed internet forums, articles, and vendor websites. Being a Moderator in another large worldwide internet forum, I know the value of thoroughly searching to get answers to my questions before asking. Having done exactly that, I have the following follow-up questions that I would appreciate some help with.

#1 - Plastic rear window bubbles & creases: I have seen several posts touting a technique using nearly boiling water, pouring the water carefully and evenly on the window. One post even said that a Honda dealer actually recommended it. I am concerned that water that hot will have a detrimental effect on the rest of the top (sealant, stitching, etc.) or other parts of the car. Who has done it, what were your results, and would you use the same technique again?

#2

 

here's some info on the throttle cable--

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=557326

on your other questions---try the search function---there's tons of great info on the site--especially the top section of the "under the hood" forum--it lists a lot of DYI things and great info.
he "under the hood" forums and "mod" forums (the next two after the S2000 Talk) have good info---I just spent some time cruising thru past posts and learnd a lot
good luck and enjoy your new S2!!

 

I have a glass rear window so i not sure about the hot water thing. A popular thing to do is replace old tops with glass windowed ones. I suspect you probably have some small wear holes already.

I'm not a mechanic, but the under the hood section is the place to look for that.

Don't know about US wellmat vendors, I can't even reach back there though so I done need one. Suck it up and pay the shipping for the MHz stuff, its quality and worth it. You might be able to find one in the for sale section but I don't think so because its not very popular.

Aside from performance gains you get better throttle response with a cold air intake, better sound, and it's a good reason to spend money on your car for some ballet ass jdm parts.

 

[QUOTE=slotperfect,Jan 24 2008, 05:22 PM] #1 - Plastic rear window bubbles & creases: I have seen several posts touting a technique using nearly boiling water, pouring the water carefully and evenly on the window. One post even said that a Honda dealer actually recommended it. I am concerned that water that hot will have a detrimental effect on the rest of the top (sealant, stitching, etc.) or other parts of the car. Who has done it, what were your results, and would you use the same technique again?

#2

 

#4: if you get the routed-to-wheel-well style cai, you can get rid of heat-soak. however, you run the risk of hydrolock if you're not careful...and that would be much worse than heat-soak. also depending on which one, hp gains, cleaner/more spacious engine bay, and a more aggressive sound. with the box outta the way you can actually change your oil w/o jacking the car up.

 

Have someone sit in your car and hold the gad pedal all the way down (WITH THE CAR OFF), now look at your throttle body and see if it's possible to push open some more with your hands, if you can't, your throttle cable is fine

 

so so right lol

 

Thanks for that. I had been through that thread already and a couple of references, but was hoping for a pic of an AP1 setup with the proper adjustment.

Regarding searches: I have been devouring everything I can find in these forums using the search function for everything. These questions are the only ones I have left unanswered.

 

[QUOTE]A popular thing to do is replace old tops with glass windowed ones.

 

So, have you done it before?