unclefester

I presume have checked relays / earth strap to bodywork and also starter / alternator wiring - they can come loose. Equally, could be shit HP alarm ....

nomadicS2k

Thanks UF - the earth strap looks ok - there is no information in the S2000 Manual for the relays in the Interior fuse box - which ones would I check and how?

Will check out the wiring a little later on.

I think it's the alarm!

nomadicS2k

Relays are good - they are clicking away.
Spoke to H&P and they told me how to bypass the starter part of the alarm- this didn't work either, so the alarm is fine and it looks like it is the starter motor.
Interesting that it just died...It's booked into the local garage to get sorted!

unclefester

Probably not retracting because either wiring loose / worn solenoid or starter gears are all full of clutch dust.

nomadicS2k

New Honda Starter Motor on the way - 2 day lead time £338 (!) Found a Borg and Beck one for £144 - warrantied for 2yrs /24k miles - went Honda in the end. I am finding it is worth sticking with Honda parts as much as possible!

nomadicS2k

It's alive! I am a little lighter on the wallet - sounds very different too when starting. Now just got to get on and drive it!

nomadicS2k

Few little extras bought from Modifry. And a Civic Type R gear knob.

Next up some brake ducting and time to get reaquainted with the car on track. Considering the Mimms Rockingham day in jily? Anyone else going?

nomadicS2k

Modify organiser - genius!

And DIY mesh grilles!

nomadicS2k

I am happy-ish with the vents, better than the ABS honeycomb one's I did. Not bad for £22!
Bought some 5x3mm metal mesh with rubber edging - 9.5mm x 6mm

Still got to get around to finishing off the heated seats..

And still got to get the OEM lip from ebay fitted and painted - although quite a poor fit...

Got some 2mm perspex for the mesh in the headrests - this is too thick really, so have ordered some 1mm perspex.

nomadicS2k

Still got some idling issues - did a run last week on the smoking hot Wednesday, looks like I had some heat soak on the AEM CAI and the kangarooing returned too.

On another note - brake ducting kit ordered - 51mm duct hose and flanges to go on the back of the faux vents and onto the brake shields.

How many have changes their engine mounts? I suspect mine do need replacing @ 17yrs and 115k. While I am not sure they are passed it - I am slowly trying to get everything back up to how it should be or better.