Hello, a long time enthusiast, finally get to pick up my very own s2k AP1 (2003) in a week and a half, after drooling about that car for a year after I found out about it.

I have a question regarding how I should "refresh" the car, if you know what I mean, like replacing all the fluids (maybe except windshield wiper fluid), but any other things I should do after purchase? and how often?

I remember seeing an FAQ page before, but I can't find it... can anyone help me?

 

you just found out about the s2000 over a year ago? wow

 

Congrats--I just picked up a 2002 about a week ago myself.

What I did so far:

1. Oil change (made car feel 10x better, literally) --> 10w30
2. Trans fluid change (same thing) --> Honda MTF
3. Diff fluid change --> Amsoil 75w110
4. Air intake filter replacement
5. Cabin air filter replacement

What I have planned (in order of importance for me):

1. Valve adjustment (!)
2. Brake fluid
3. Clutch fluid
4. Soft-top wear prevention "mods"
5. Clean engine bay
6. Grease stuff
7. Wash and wax

I'm sure I missed some things, so search around or wait for the others.

 

P.S. This is important: Pay attention to your oil level. Check it every time you fill-up on gas. Learn how much you burn (if any). Carry some with you.

 

This is what i did
Replace the horrible stock shift knob with the cooler stock cr shift knob.
Oil change
I realized my second gear was popping out so tranny fluid fixed that
Cabin filter. Huge plus. That thing was filthy
Air filter

I went ape wild and then got the stock lip and wing
And fixed the soft top straps with modifrys solution.
Floor mats

Enjoy the ride!

 

Horrible shift nob?

Maybe on 00 & 01's? My 2002 shift nob is awesome.

 

Opinions are a silly aren't they?

 

To each his own I guess. I like the stock shift knob as well. I actually reverted back to it after buying an afterment one.

 

Cabin filter is a must~ along with the fluid changes.

I actually find the stock shift knob a little awkward to shift with~ I've had the CR knob on my previous S2000 and the shift feeling becomes much better imo.

 

This might be the FAQ you are looking for:

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775...-a-used-s2000/

Good information about what to look over when buying used as well as what to do after it is bought.

Congrats and good luck!