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03-18-2010, 02:46 PM
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I bought one that did require modification (identical to the one shown in the diy) . It took less than 2min with a grinder and a file. I know this doesnt answer your question, just saying the mods are very minimal.
03-18-2010, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Lahey,Mar 18 2010, 02:46 PM
I bought one that did require modification (identical to the one shown in the diy) . It took less than 2min with a grinder and a file. I know this doesnt answer your question, just saying the mods are very minimal.
want to sell it since you're not likely to need it again?
03-19-2010, 08:49 AM
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Well I just picked it up at KMS Tools in Coquitlam, I've seen them at various Lordco stores as well. It was around $20, I think I'll keep it. You never know when it may come in handay again, and you can never have too many tools.
03-20-2010, 06:50 PM
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[QUOTE=Mr. Lahey,Mar 17 2010, 07:52 AM]I just called Honda in duncan and the parts guy told me they sent the retainers back to honda yesterday as part of hondas obsolesence program??
03-22-2010, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RobTheGob,Mar 20 2010, 06:50 PM
The supply chain for parts on the S2000 is insane. Are other Honda models as bad? I don't know - this is the first Honda I've owned.
I need another cotter (or two) to finish my replacement - they are back-ordered until June! It's crazy...
I decided to leave one of my non-recessed retainers in place and re-assembled the car. I'll change the remaining AP1 retainer once the part arrives... What a PITA.
I need another cotter (or two) to finish my replacement - they are back-ordered until June! It's crazy...
I decided to leave one of my non-recessed retainers in place and re-assembled the car. I'll change the remaining AP1 retainer once the part arrives... What a PITA.
The dealership said the part was DISCONTINUED and unavailable in all of North America!! The S2000 was still in production at that point, and even then, Toyota used to carry parts for my 1986 MR2 15 years after the model was discontinued. So what's with Honda?
They eventually went out of their way to order it from Honda Japan for me, at their expense. Which is great. But it's strange that this happened to begin with.
03-24-2010, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RabidRat,Mar 22 2010, 07:25 PM
The dealership said the part was DISCONTINUED and unavailable in all of North America!! The S2000 was still in production at that point, and even then, Toyota used to carry parts for my 1986 MR2 15 years after the model was discontinued. So what's with Honda?
It makes me worried about getting parts in a few years. It would be interesting to see if the part you needed could be sourced directly from the states.
03-29-2010, 12:16 PM
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I just recived my shipping notification and tracking No. from USPS. It looks like HTG is going to pull through this time. A little later than quoted but I don't mind in the least looking at the weather for the next couple weeks.
03-29-2010, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RobTheGob,Mar 24 2010, 06:21 PM
That's pretty typical of what I've experienced in my 9-10 months of Honda ownership so far...
It makes me worried about getting parts in a few years. It would be interesting to see if the part you needed could be sourced directly from the states.
It makes me worried about getting parts in a few years. It would be interesting to see if the part you needed could be sourced directly from the states.
I was looking for A-piller,
Middlegate Honda quoted $80
s2ki guys were selling for $20 for mint one
Majestic Honda is selling for $21
guess where I bought it from..
04-06-2010, 10:21 AM
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Just an update for those of you wondering. Jeff at HardTopGuy delivered as he promised. I recived my order this moring, and all parts are accounted for. I couldn't have be happier in my dealings with him.
04-06-2010, 10:42 AM
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