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Just bought a 2000 S2k, what do I need to do?

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Old 04-10-2014, 09:21 AM
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Should I add the lizard skins to the top frame? Or is that 05-09?

I already ordered the straps, because the roof was not closing right, great info!
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is the car is older then 5 years and never had brakes done, get new pads front and rear!
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Originally Posted by Apex1.0
So the car is pretty much new but I dont want to overlook anything. Is there some areas I need to look at? Here is what I see;

Tires are like new
Brakes are like new
Coolant has been done
Has new air filter
Needs oil change
I think it has the clutch buzz but I am not sure. If it does, will it do damage?
Should I change tranny fluid?
Rear Axle fluid?
The brake fluid and clutch fluid look dirty??

The top looks new, does anything need to be lubed??

Is there anything else I am missing?

Thanks for the info...
Wash+wax
Change the oil
I probably wouldn't change the Diff/Trans fluid, still has plenty of life. But you could change the fluids to have a "baseline"
Clutch fluid could be flushed, that fluid gets dirty very quick!
Brake fluid is probably Okay...? Brake pads still probably have 90% life on them. 19k miles is nothing.
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Replace the tires. With 19k miles and the car being 14+ years old, I doubt the tires have ever been replaced.
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The tires were replaced because of cracking. Unfortunetly the owner put all seasons on it.

I am concerned about wearing out the top. Other than replace the bands, keep it clean and treated, what else can I do to protect it?
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Check the frame for burrs. Watch out for the areas where the top tends to rip.
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