ForeverCar's 2006 AP2 S2000 Journal (with Introduction)
11-07-2022, 07:50 PM
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Well, I called @Ptuning and spoke to Tom today. Problem solved! Tom answered all my questions and provided great guidance on this journey.
My 2006 that started this thread will stay naturally aspirated. Now I need to find a suitable car for a Ptuning turbo build!
My 2006 that started this thread will stay naturally aspirated. Now I need to find a suitable car for a Ptuning turbo build!
11-13-2022, 03:31 PM
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I think there’s a chance that my 2006 will be back up and running with a stock engine this week. Woohoo!
With oil everywhere, I also made an appointment with a great detail shop that will clean everything.
With oil everywhere, I also made an appointment with a great detail shop that will clean everything.
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teckert (11-14-2022)
11-24-2022, 09:00 AM
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My S2000 journey so far hasn’t been as smooth as I had hoped for. I definitely love how they drive and probably need to calibrate my own expectations of these aging cars.
The 1-owner low miles 2004 have arrived. I planned on enjoying the car over the long weekend. Unfortunately, that was cut short. Once everything is warmed, I started driving it harder as that’s how I enjoy them. Clutch started slipping when shifting quickly at redline.
The car also has an aftermarket alarm and I strongly dislike them. My bad for not paying more attention. I am hoping it wasn’t a hacked up install and it can be removed cleanly as I would want the car in as original a condition as possible.
Other than that, it’s a fantastic example and I plan on getting it to the best shape possible and enjoy driving it when other cars are down.
The 1-owner low miles 2004 have arrived. I planned on enjoying the car over the long weekend. Unfortunately, that was cut short. Once everything is warmed, I started driving it harder as that’s how I enjoy them. Clutch started slipping when shifting quickly at redline.
The car also has an aftermarket alarm and I strongly dislike them. My bad for not paying more attention. I am hoping it wasn’t a hacked up install and it can be removed cleanly as I would want the car in as original a condition as possible.
Other than that, it’s a fantastic example and I plan on getting it to the best shape possible and enjoy driving it when other cars are down.
11-28-2022, 07:34 PM
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My 2006 is back up and running with a new short block from Honda! Close to $20k later, I get to enjoy the car. While there are some additional items to sort, I plan on enjoying it for a bit first.
I was incorrect about my 2004. The clutch isn’t slipping per se. I didn’t realize how much the clutch delay valve affects things. I was shifting too quickly and the clutch hadn’t fully engaged. Luckily, I don’t think I damaged the clutch. As soon as I get the clutch delay valve removed, it should be all good!
I thought I had secured S2000 #3. To my surprise, someone was willing to over pay more than I do and swooped in last minute to win the auction. On well, the hunt for #3 continues…
I was incorrect about my 2004. The clutch isn’t slipping per se. I didn’t realize how much the clutch delay valve affects things. I was shifting too quickly and the clutch hadn’t fully engaged. Luckily, I don’t think I damaged the clutch. As soon as I get the clutch delay valve removed, it should be all good!
I thought I had secured S2000 #3. To my surprise, someone was willing to over pay more than I do and swooped in last minute to win the auction. On well, the hunt for #3 continues…
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teckert (11-29-2022)
12-01-2022, 06:37 AM
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Thanks, @RAizzle.
There should be some fun and some specials cars incoming. Happy to share more as they show up.
At the moment, I am obsessing over finding S2000 #3. The oddball in me wants another in the same exterior color. However, I have found a couple of potential cars in different colors.
There should be some fun and some specials cars incoming. Happy to share more as they show up.
At the moment, I am obsessing over finding S2000 #3.
The oddball in me wants another in the same exterior color. However, I have found a couple of potential cars in different colors.
12-01-2022, 07:00 AM
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Why do you want so many s2000?