5 Simple Budget Friendly S2000 Mods
Got some extra money and time to blow? Why not spend it with the car you love, upgrading and improving it? Here's a handful of easy to accomplish mods that once you do you'll wonder why you suffered without for so long.
Make improvements, not excuses
German statesman Helmut Schmidt once said, "The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement." If you've some extra money and time to blow, why not spend it upgrading and improving the car you love? Here's a handful of easy to accomplish mods that once you do you'll wonder why you suffered without for so long.
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Roof latch fix
It seems this is an intermittent problem that may affect your car, but given the age, instead of waiting for it to happen, use this fix to prevent that rattle from even appearing. The complete DIY instructions can be found on the S2ki forum here. There’s also a Honda TSB out for fixing this problem, which can be seen here. The main fix, besides just greasing the latch with the recommended Shin-Etsu Grease, is stuffing in some EPT Sealer 3T tape which acts as a sound deadener. All this shouldn’t cost more than a few bucks (though a roll of EPT is $30 you only need a few inches) and take should take less than thirty minutes to do.
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Prothane Polyurethane Bushings
Prothane Polyurethane Bushings are an excellent way to tighten things up, without ruining the ride completely. These bushings are cost effective, will better connect drivers to the feel of the road and durable – if properly maintained. The stiffer design offers S2K drivers more road feel, as it lessens the suspension deflection over bumps and corners, and put more energy into the dampers where it can be controlled.
Those interested in pursuing this upgrade, be sure to use the proper tools to remove and install them, as a poor installation can give negative results. Also, not all aftermarket bushings are an upgrade, as Dead Serious mentions in his DIY and review, the OEM sway bar bushings look to be better than Prothane's. This is an easy weekend project, but you will need a hydraulic press.
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Hood Dampers
If you’ve ever had the experience of knocking a hood prop bar loose and experiencing the sensation of regret, anger and frustration that follows – then you can see how valuable this little mod can be. Installation is pretty simple too, provided you have a buddy to help you, or have 4 arms. Many aftermarket companies sell them, and performance doesn’t change much, though the longevity does. However, there are some pretty heavy price differences, with generic eBay kits averaging around $70, while name brands can reach up to $200 a set. For Might Car Mod fans, you can find the complete DIY video here.
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Ez Lip
The company calls this a splitter, but whether or not it actually provides aero benefits, it will keep your painted factory lower lip from hitting the curb first. Being frugal minded, I appreciate this mod, and do think it adds a little finishing touch to the look of the front of the car. The EZ Lip kit is very similar to the garage door strip mod, except is prepackaged, cut to size and ready to mount. It’s also only about 10 bucks more then the garage seal lip from Home Depot. There’s also the new EZ lip pro, which is for slammed cars and made to be a bit more durable then the original, although its about double the price.
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Engine Detailing and Dress Up
There's nothing like popping open your hood and looking at a crisp clean engine bay. Unfortunately, for those of us, with older cars, oil leaks, dirt and grime can easily become the norm, so get out the cleaning and detailing kit. With a few hours and the right chemicals and brushes, you can make the engine bay look like new again. Engine dress up doesn’t have to be extravagant either. Small things like custom oil caps and intake covers can really make an engine bay pop. Colored silicone hoses, are both an upgrade and fun aesthetic component. You can also relocated some simple components, like the battery and horn, to clean up the look.
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