bluepurple

Have you checked everything on your car is OK before dropping a load of money on expensive coilovers?

I also daily a Mk8 Civic and that is bone shaking on any uneven surfaces, the S2000 in comparison is very compliant.

Tyres have already been mentioned, how about bushes and alignment?

Soggybottomboy

I had a similar experience with crashing suspension on my 05 S running Bridgestone Re 050 tyres. I assumed as they were the tyres Honda Specified for the car that was how it was.
When Bridgestone ceased production of Re 050 I decided to try the newly announced Michelin PilotSport 4. Night and day difference plus the grip in the wet is far superior. Still on the original suspension and 76k. I would add a geo would be a good idea too.

piemanpilley

hmmm looking at reviews of the Bridgestone RE050A comments are that the very stiff sidewall does detract from the ride quality. Problem is there's probably about 5-10k left in my current tyres.

Priced up a new set of GoodYear Eagle F1 asymmetric at £400 fitted, tempting...

Nottm_S2

depending on age you could sell the used tyres i guess

or do a trackday

ohlins is a big investment, you ought to get a px ride in one with them fitted first imho

R5HKK

The ride in my car at 12 years old and around 100k was horrific. Got some bilstein b12, made a massive difference. Lots of people recommend ohlins in the forum if money is not a concern.

bluepurple

I have Eagle F1 Asy fitted to my S2000 and they are meant to have a softer side wall. Just bare in mind people have reported these are too soft. I understand the result is the side wall folding back onto itself when at the limit.

I guess it comes down to what you want from the car.

noodels

Glad I went Yokohama AD08R,worth every $

piemanpilley

slightly off topic but I noticed when researching tyres that the AD08R has been replaced with the AD08RS. The difference seems to be a new eco-friendly compound.

I found some stock of the front tyres in the R but rear tyre size was only the RS version.

noodels

many listings on egay for 245.40.17s

noodels

Hold on, think I have RS