S2KI Honda S2000 Forums
Importantly, they work!
Importantly, they work!
0 2025/06/10 00:55:29
Looks like straight from Honda.
Looks like straight from Honda.
0 2025/06/10 00:55:12
The shrink wrap is a must for an OEM touch.
The shrink wrap is a must for an OEM touch.
0 2025/06/10 00:54:57
Someone cut the wiring connecting the ballast to the harness. Each wire online was over $70. I decided to do some research, bought the connectors from AliExpress and learned out to wire.
Someone cut the wiring connecting the ballast to the harness. Each wire online was over $70. I decided to do some research, bought the connectors from AliExpress and learned out to wire.
0 2025/06/10 00:53:52
Fitting the cabin air filter back in is a pain.
Fitting the cabin air filter back in is a pain.
0 2025/06/10 00:52:08
0 2025/06/10 00:51:09
Fitting the cabin air filter was a pain even with the cowl off.
Fitting the cabin air filter was a pain even with the cowl off.
0 2025/06/10 00:50:39
...like new. What I like about the S2000 is that it's an honest sports car. Finding cheap ways to maintain the car is always a plus. Very different from my experiences with Porsche.
...like new. What I like about the S2000 is that it's an honest sports car. Finding cheap ways to maintain the car is always a plus. Very different from my experiences with Porsche.
0 2025/06/10 00:49:09
The foam around the cowl effectively disintegrated. $2.90 weather stripping foam tape from Amazon....
The foam around the cowl effectively disintegrated. $2.90 weather stripping foam tape from Amazon....
0 2025/06/10 00:48:03
After. Yellow is best S2000 color.
After. Yellow is best S2000 color.
0 2025/06/10 00:47:43
Took the wipers and cowl off to make valve cover removal easier. Good opportunity to clean the grime. Before...
Took the wipers and cowl off to make valve cover removal easier. Good opportunity to clean the grime. Before...
0 2025/06/10 00:47:04
Clutch fluid was BLACK. Thankfully, the slave wasn't leaking. Had to flush it a few times but it's now golden.
Clutch fluid was BLACK. Thankfully, the slave wasn't leaking. Had to flush it a few times but it's now golden.
0 2025/06/10 00:46:27
Another terrible idea is the rotor bolts! I had to drill out more of them because they were seized. The original Honda rotors were in good shape, pads were surprisingly thick. I ended up switching the rotors to painted Centrics due to rust.
Another terrible idea is the rotor bolts! I had to drill out more of them because they were seized. The original Honda rotors were in good shape, pads were surprisingly thick. I ended up switching the rotors to painted Centrics due to rust.
0 2025/06/10 00:44:59
When you buy a used car, you might find things as you dig deeper. The previous owner tapped the rear window defroster to power a rearview mirror (which fell off). I liked the idea of having auto-dimming and HomeLink so I kept it. Future plan to remove the rearview mirror button for a universal one (terrible design by Honda, never liked the mounting mechanism of the rearview mirror)
When you buy a used car, you might find things as you dig deeper. The previous owner tapped the rear window defroster to power a rearview mirror (which fell off). I liked the idea of having auto-dimming and HomeLink so I kept it. Future plan to remove the rearview mirror button for a universal one (terrible design by Honda, never liked the mounting mechanism of the rearview mirror)
0 2025/06/10 00:41:34
Cleaned and finished!
Cleaned and finished!
0 2025/06/10 00:40:19
The leather pieces are pre-cut with little to no foam in mind so I had to stretch and pray. A heat gun helped a lot. Clips were essential. I ordered yellow stitching to match the exterior.
The leather pieces are pre-cut with little to no foam in mind so I had to stretch and pray. A heat gun helped a lot. Clips were essential. I ordered yellow stitching to match the exterior.
0 2025/06/10 00:38:58
I bough some leather armrest covering from the Tuning Shop (Amazon and eBay). Came from England, supple leather. Figured I would cushion the arm rest so I can actually rest my arm on it. I used Super 77 adhesive spray and some foam from Joann's.
I bough some leather armrest covering from the Tuning Shop (Amazon and eBay). Came from England, supple leather. Figured I would cushion the arm rest so I can actually rest my arm on it. I used Super 77 adhesive spray and some foam from Joann's.
0 2025/06/10 00:36:08
Unfortunately, the wheel finished developed some kind of haze. I'm not sure if it was the degreaser I used, didn't clean with anything super acidic. In the future, will just stick with soap and water. The ceramic coating did bring out the bronze a bit more.
Unfortunately, the wheel finished developed some kind of haze. I'm not sure if it was the degreaser I used, didn't clean with anything super acidic. In the future, will just stick with soap and water. The ceramic coating did bring out the bronze a bit more.
0 2025/06/10 00:34:51
Took a day to wash and ceramic coat the wheels. Thankfully, some of the stickers were still on.
Took a day to wash and ceramic coat the wheels. Thankfully, some of the stickers were still on.
0 2025/06/10 00:33:50
Like I said, good enough!
Like I said, good enough!
0 2025/06/10 00:33:25
A few passes with the DA polisher
A few passes with the DA polisher
0 2025/06/10 00:32:55
Facebook is a blessing and a curse. Saw AP2 headlights WITH bulbs and ballasts for less than $700. Dirty and they had some crazing but good enough.
Facebook is a blessing and a curse. Saw AP2 headlights WITH bulbs and ballasts for less than $700. Dirty and they had some crazing but good enough.
0 2025/06/10 00:31:48
The build continued into the holidays. Amazing friend gifted me a matching keychain. Hood opens too and you can see the F-series engine.
The build continued into the holidays. Amazing friend gifted me a matching keychain. Hood opens too and you can see the F-series engine.
0 2025/06/10 00:30:18
All apart, cleaned, and ready for new leather.
All apart, cleaned, and ready for new leather.
0 2025/06/10 00:29:47
Decided to get an AP2 center console. Was relatively cheaper compared to others but seller didn't mention it was filthy and had some broken tabs. Leather also was hard as rock.
Decided to get an AP2 center console. Was relatively cheaper compared to others but seller didn't mention it was filthy and had some broken tabs. Leather also was hard as rock.
0 2025/06/10 00:28:07
Went to work under the hood. Fluid change, filter change, valve adjustment, new gaskets, new spark plugs. Low miles but since I'm in there might as well.
Went to work under the hood. Fluid change, filter change, valve adjustment, new gaskets, new spark plugs. Low miles but since I'm in there might as well.
0 2025/06/10 00:26:44
Testfitting the CEN28's. Bronze and yellow is so good.
Testfitting the CEN28's. Bronze and yellow is so good.
0 2025/06/10 00:25:27
Original Ap1 rims with Rick's center caps.
Original Ap1 rims with Rick's center caps.
0 2025/06/10 00:24:46
I drove halfway across the state to get these Volks CE28N. Saw them listed for an okay price, these were apparently fitted on a JDM S2000 that was imported. Pretty clean, minor wear. Original bronze. Sticker date codes are 2006 which would make them period correct for my S2000. Staggered setup that did not require fender rolling. What's more interesting is that the hub was bored out to S2000 sizing so I didn't need hubcentric rings. The center caps are probably aftermarket.
I drove halfway across the state to get these Volks CE28N. Saw them listed for an okay price, these were apparently fitted on a JDM S2000 that was imported. Pretty clean, minor wear. Original bronze. Sticker date codes are 2006 which would make them period correct for my S2000. Staggered setup that did not require fender rolling. What's more interesting is that the hub was bored out to S2000 sizing so I didn't need hubcentric rings. The center caps are probably aftermarket.
0 2025/06/10 00:21:52
Promptly reached out to the legend Billman to get a new TCT.
Promptly reached out to the legend Billman to get a new TCT.
0 2025/06/10 00:21:20
Decided to update the radio door. Taking our the pins on the door was a huge pain.
Decided to update the radio door. Taking our the pins on the door was a huge pain.
0 2025/06/10 00:20:41
This is a reminder to check your cabin air filter. Likely 23+ years old.
This is a reminder to check your cabin air filter. Likely 23+ years old.
0 2025/06/10 00:19:41
Most of the car and original everything. Tires looked to be original. I was relieved I survived the drive back on these Bridgestones.
Most of the car and original everything. Tires looked to be original. I was relieved I survived the drive back on these Bridgestones.
0 2025/06/10 00:16:13
Car had 26K miles. Not immaculate by any means. Driving about 1,000 miles per year for this car isn't great but I was happy to see another S2000 in the garage so I got to work.
Car had 26K miles. Not immaculate by any means. Driving about 1,000 miles per year for this car isn't great but I was happy to see another S2000 in the garage so I got to work.
0 2025/06/10 00:14:12
Around the fall, I was browsing Facebook again and saw an ad for a 2001 Spa Yellow. It was listed really high, I think mid $30's. I passed on the ad but saw it still up a few weeks later. I ended up taking a look at it with low expectations. Met the original (!) owner and ended up negotiating a price that satisfied both of us. Brought it home and started the fun.
Around the fall, I was browsing Facebook again and saw an ad for a 2001 Spa Yellow. It was listed really high, I think mid $30's. I passed on the ad but saw it still up a few weeks later. I ended up taking a look at it with low expectations. Met the original (!) owner and ended up negotiating a price that satisfied both of us. Brought it home and started the fun.
0 2025/06/10 00:10:00
Found an ad on Facebook with a clean SSM listed for $15,000 but ended up being a scam. You got to be careful out there.
Found an ad on Facebook with a clean SSM listed for $15,000 but ended up being a scam. You got to be careful out there.
0 2025/06/10 00:07:29
Bought a lot of S2000 memorabilia to satisfy the itch.
Bought a lot of S2000 memorabilia to satisfy the itch.
0 2025/06/10 00:05:46
Found this 2007 RYP with around 43K miles. Was a good deal until I saw it in person. Apparently was owned by an old guy who bumped into a lot of things and it showed. Unfortunately I had to pass but driving it motivated me more.
Found this 2007 RYP with around 43K miles. Was a good deal until I saw it in person. Apparently was owned by an old guy who bumped into a lot of things and it showed. Unfortunately I had to pass but driving it motivated me more.
0 2025/06/10 00:03:43
I enjoyed my ND Miata for the time being. Closest to a modern S2000. Shift feel was good, lots of creature comforts. Small and light.
I enjoyed my ND Miata for the time being. Closest to a modern S2000. Shift feel was good, lots of creature comforts. Small and light.
0 2025/06/10 00:02:01
Found this 2007 RYP with 46K miles. Troubled history. Apparently driven by an old man who bumped into a lot of things.
Found this 2007 RYP with 46K miles. Troubled history. Apparently driven by an old man who bumped into a lot of things.
0 2025/06/09 23:58:37