Finally bought my S2000
07-31-2006, 03:28 PM
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Finally bought my S2000
So yeah I picked this up on Monday. 2001 Berlina Black with red interior, 52000 miles, OEM lip and spoiler. It also had the front/rear honda emblems removed. Car is in flawless shape and 6k miles ago it was purchased with new tires (dunlop POS tires that get no traction whatsoever, so I will be burning through them quickly), new rotors/pads, and a new clutch.
Basically it was a complete upgrade from my previous car (motor swapped hatch with NO PS, AC, or power windows).
Basically it was a complete upgrade from my previous car (motor swapped hatch with NO PS, AC, or power windows).
07-31-2006, 04:17 PM
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Looks like she's had pretty good care so far. Congrats! 
You just think you like her now - wait untill after fall is over and you've had a chance to bond. It only gets better.
Be careful of the rear end dynamics if you're not familiar with rwd - especially in the wet.
You just think you like her now - wait untill after fall is over and you've had a chance to bond. It only gets better.
Be careful of the rear end dynamics if you're not familiar with rwd - especially in the wet.
07-31-2006, 04:32 PM
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i put 800 miles on it in 4 days - ive learned how to drive it. The back end does like to kick out though, but hey thats JDM hahaha. One thing is I am getting a noticable vibration (and a noticable sound outside) when i drop from 4k rpms to idle. It happens a LOT more and is a lot louder when the AC is on. Any ideas?
07-31-2006, 04:55 PM
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nah clutch was replaced already for that - my motor also gives off a similar vibration when I crank it up/turn it off. I was thinking motor mount??
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07-31-2006, 04:57 PM
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Congrats on the purchase!
Now you just need to hardwire that radar detector so you don't have that cord running through your car. I have the Escort Passport 8500 x50 and it was a breeze to install.
Now you just need to hardwire that radar detector so you don't have that cord running through your car. I have the Escort Passport 8500 x50 and it was a breeze to install.
07-31-2006, 05:23 PM
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OMG that is the perfect base for a project car. 
OEM lip, OEM spoiler, shaved front badge, great condition, and black/Red!!
YAY!!! I better read about this car in the Gallery throughout the next months of your progress.
OEM lip, OEM spoiler, shaved front badge, great condition, and black/Red!!
YAY!!! I better read about this car in the Gallery throughout the next months of your progress.