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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 10:31 PM
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Good move, you could not have found one in better condition and it's that that adds the value. Keeping a good car nice is a lot cheaper than trying to bring a bad car back.
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RobinA3
Nice!! How does it drive compared to your old one?
I haven't really had a chance to drive it much, but, as above really. Getting used to the slower rack, and it rides extremely well. Feels a lot more stable on bumpy corners, and cornering generally.

Will get a better idea once the geo has been sorted out next weekend.
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 11:19 PM
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Are Honda covering any seized bolts / adjusters?
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Nice buy OverRevGoLo! Very nice she is too, black beauty.

I'll have to look up Dr mx5
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenmanS2000
Are Honda covering any seized bolts / adjusters?
I insisted they check them and confirm they were free. I have a piece of paper from them saying that they have been tested and lubricated.

Same for the calipers.
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 01:43 AM
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That was quick!

Must be an odd feeling to drive a newer version of the car you've had for so long.

Hope you enjoy this one as much as you have the other one!
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova
Before all the doom mongers come along:
  1. Yes, I am aware it's an MY09, so the engine could lunch itself at ANY MOMENT. I have 4 years' worth of Honda warranty.
  2. Yes, I am aware the tax is a couple of hundred quid a year more expensive
  3. Yes, I am aware it's DBW
  4. Yes, I am aware it has VSA which could fail at ANY MOMENT.
  5. Yes, I paid A LOT for it.
Are you aware it's an S2000? People might think it's an MX5. Just thought I'd clear that up with you

Congrats on the purchase though

Yeah, the rear end of >04 cars is a lot more 'stable' compared to those before it.
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 02:48 AM
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Hi LG,

Congratulations on lovely looking example.

When I bought my 09 I had the Honda dealer check the end float and provide written confirmation of result. Some of the 09 failures were attributed to thrust washers?
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 03:13 AM
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That is indeed immaculate!!

Enjoy your new refreshed toy Simon!!
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 03:16 AM
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Congrats mate, happy new car day....
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