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07-13-2005 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by edbochung,Jul 13 2005, 10:20 AM
I already bought some of the stuff he uses from properautocare.com as well as wheel wax from them:
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Eimann Fabrik Black Opal BL-32 1 14.95
Dressing: 32 oz. Spray
Connolly Hide Care HF-01 1 17.95
303 Aerospace Protectant: 303-16 1 10.75
16 oz. Spray
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Eimann Fabrik Black Opal BL-32 1 14.95
Dressing: 32 oz. Spray
Connolly Hide Care HF-01 1 17.95
303 Aerospace Protectant: 303-16 1 10.75
16 oz. Spray
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07-13-2005 | 08:31 AM
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From: Crack house in Norton, MA
Originally Posted by g-s2k,Jul 13 2005, 10:17 AM
Perfect example of why Honda made the changes... to PLEASE the US (North America) Market.
Of course there will be problems with first year models. No manufacturer doesn't.
Of course there will be problems with first year models. No manufacturer doesn't.
07-13-2005 | 01:04 PM
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From: Milford, MA
Originally Posted by g-s2k,Jul 13 2005, 11:23 AM
I'll also suggest using SportsCarCare.com
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07-13-2005 | 02:35 PM
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From: Manchvegas, NH
Originally Posted by Bass,Jul 13 2005, 10:13 AM
PLEASE.... 
00<01<02<03<04=05
How honda wanted it to be - I guess except for the spark plugs backing out, banjo bolts, #4 Cylinder problems, holes in the top (Check right behind the driver's door and see if there are holes in the top) clouded rear plastic windows, faded tail lights, etc etc
I hope Honda wanted it better than that
for it's 50th anniverery car
00<01<02<03<04=05
How honda wanted it to be - I guess except for the spark plugs backing out, banjo bolts, #4 Cylinder problems, holes in the top (Check right behind the driver's door and see if there are holes in the top) clouded rear plastic windows, faded tail lights, etc etc
I hope Honda wanted it better than that
for it's 50th anniverery carI have also never had a TSB done to anything on my car.
1) I have never had a spark plug loosen ( but there is always a chance)
2) The banjo bolts are a myth ,you are still limited to the amount of oil the banjo area can flow not the bolt.
3) #4 cylinder problem is more likely due to abuse and lack of oil than a problem. Must make sure you check your oil this is not your family Volvo.
4)Just checked still no holes in my top ( I don't wash the top with soap,just water .Soap tends to dry it out. I have also never treated my top with anything. petroleum based product tend to dry things out also so beware.)
5) Only a lazy owner has a clouded up window ( I use window polish and can wait a full year before I have to do it again)
6) tail lights look just as good as day one
So Thomas ................I mean Steve your point is ...............
Can you name owners in New England that have had these problems to the amount of owners that haven't then tell me the percentage rate of failures.
Stop trying to scare the newbies Steve
07-13-2005 | 05:30 PM
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From: Pembroke, NH
If you read the S2000 book you can see exactly what they intended. The original S had 5 cylinders and all kinds of stuff 
The drivetrain was all new for the S. The F20C was the basis for all the new engines that came after. I would consider the earlier years more 'pure' in terms of handling and later years more 'tuned' in terms of power but that is only to be expected for a totally new drivetrain. I would class the earlier years as an enthusiasts car and the latter years as a drivers car. All of them are great
The drivetrain was all new for the S. The F20C was the basis for all the new engines that came after. I would consider the earlier years more 'pure' in terms of handling and later years more 'tuned' in terms of power but that is only to be expected for a totally new drivetrain. I would class the earlier years as an enthusiasts car and the latter years as a drivers car. All of them are great
07-14-2005 | 05:55 AM
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From: Franklin MA
Rowland had the #4 problem
a ton of folks on the baord had the spark plugs back out -
Scott all kidding aside - you raise a valid point - not many on the board had problems BUT i beleive that is because we read and share infomation regarding the S - i wonder how many did have problems because they did not know..
a ton of folks on the baord had the spark plugs back out -
Scott all kidding aside - you raise a valid point - not many on the board had problems BUT i beleive that is because we read and share infomation regarding the S - i wonder how many did have problems because they did not know..
07-14-2005 | 05:57 AM
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From: Franklin MA
my 01 top had holes - glenn has holes in the exact same place - a few other 00 / 01s have holes - i saw one yesterday in a parking lot that had holes in the exact same place (just behind the driver's window)