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UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
Thanks for that, really appreciate it.
I have to speak to my dealer just to confirm exactly what parts are needed before I order, but can't do that until tomorrow as it's a bank holiday.
I have done some googling to see whether there is an alternative US supplier. I note what appear to be US-specific part numbers appearing on different websites. They are:
Rear drop link (or "sway bar link" as the Americans call them) - L1030-150365
Expensive bolts too! You would of thought they didnt rust at that price
I've been giving some thought to buying a plating kit so I can buy replacement bolts from the US and then coat them before installing them in the bushings. I could also coat the drop link threads.
Question: Which is the best but inexpensive plating solution?
bloody awkward place to hacksaw (within the box section, in order to release wishbone with remainder of bolt still stuck within bush) reciprocal saw is the way forward
I would strongly advise anyone with a new(ish) S to center punch the position of the adjustable bolts, remove them, clean them up with wet+dry then carefully grease the bolt and the bushing to exclude further corrosion.
Then take advantage of Chris at Centergravity to have the alignment correctly set.
This alignment alone has transformed my car.
I'm glad I did this to mine before the corrosion was advanced enough to stop their removal.
This is the rear bolt from my car that you could not remove from yours.
04-09-2007, 10:59 PM
