Here's the UK forum's tech faq. It is a joint effort by many of the UK owners and covers a lot of the questions which are asked on a regular basis, plus a number of very important technical issues which you will probably be unaware of (especially since most of the UK Honda dealers are also unaware of them )

If you are considering buying an S2000 (or you have just become a new owner) I recommend that you read through these FAQs, as you are bound to learn something new and important - I know I did, when I compiled them



Running in your new S2000!


The running in period for the S2000 is 1000km before the use of VTEC. This means 650 miles before you rev over 6000rpm. It is then recommended that you go up by 1000rpm for every 100 miles. Running in, isn't just the engine so it's important to vary rpms as much as possible and change gears as often as possible. You're bedding in the whole drivetrain/brakes/engine.
Oil usage can be quite high while the engine is running in, so check the oil with every tank of fuel.


Honda Recommended Owner Maintenance

The following is taken from the owners manual


With every tank of fuel

Check engine oil level

 

Pardon my ignorance, but what difference does the removal of the air box cover make performance-wise, is it noticeable? (apart from the inferred increase in noise?) Wouldn't it allow more foreign objects into the engine?

 

Removal of the airbox lid gives a lot more noise, accompanied by a slight loss in performance. It's a trade off that a lot of people willingly make. The air intake on the S is badly located over the radiator, and suffers from heat soak problems due to build up of engine heat under the bonnet, particularly when the car is stationary in traffic. Removing the airbox lid just allows a greater volume of the hot air to enter the filter.

As for stones and other objects getting into the filter box with the lid off, I can't take the risk very seriously when you consider the path such an object would have to follow to get into the box.

The sound is awesome with the lid off, but a little rough and agricultural for my tastes. Give it a shot... see what you think!

 

Hi Neil

How about adding a paragraph about not using the spare saver on the rear because of LSD damage, and only using a flatbed if broken down ?

CTR

 

Neil

Dog Biscuit PM'd me - he is doing something about Tyre pressures for the FAQ Will be worth adding

 

Good idea. There is now a Punctures, Breakdowns and Towing section.

 

How about these:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=108435

 

or these in the Library - lots of FAQ's in there

https://www.s2ki.com/article/archive/4/

 

There is also the product reviews section which is quite new. Looks like it could be great when people start really using it

https://www.s2ki.com/reviews/index.php

 

All done AE

Anyone know anything about VIN stamping?