my gf's s2000 is having a much more difficult time starting up than mine. it always starts up, but it seems to take a couple seconds longer; it's noticeable.

you guys think i should take a look at the starter or alternator for this problem? the car has 70k miles on it.

 

How old is the battery?

 

+1 For battery.

Starter cranks the engine over and is only capable with a good battery.

Alternator provides power to run the car and charge the battery.

 

I have had the same problem; my father has a meter so I checked the battery, it was fine I then went ahead and checked the alternator and it was also fine. Last time I turned off my car, and left the headlights on while I pumped gas 5min give or take and the battery was dead? Someone think it's time for a new battery?

 

i'll run it over to a autozone or something and have them run a battery test first, and report back.

 

check the gap on the spark plugs.

 

really? that would lead to a harder start up?

 

Lots of time a dying battery can show a nominal charge with no load, but when a load is applied it just can't put out the current anymore.

 

You and you GF have S2000s!

You're my HERO!

 

Oh, and +1 for battery.