Picked up my first S2K about a week ago. Just got around to detailing it and snapped a few pictures this afternoon. Let me know what you think. The car is close to bone stock, no plans to mod it much for the next 6 months, just enjoying the ride.































Anybody know if it's common for these cars to drop down to 5/600 rpms and then rise back up to 900-1000 idle when you pull it out of gear or rev it at a stop?




Modified by amthompson at 4:50 PM 7/25/2008

 

Nice car.. Better put a technical question in there somewhere man. Otherwise the [freak]in H-T ****'s will get you.

 

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Is there a better place i should post this?

 

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Personally I would of put it in either the introduction thread or the "clean S2K thread". Welcome to the family man... if you are any kind of car guy (looks like you are) you will thoroughly enjoy the S. Learn it, respect it, build it, race it.

 

ok you asked for what i think (everyone prepare yourself to get those "i hate graf-fiti" feelings again)

1. stock amber corner lenses w/ clear sidemarkers = poop
2. blue billet oil cap and red anodized fpr = 1997
3. apc re-works strut bar = ebay ftw
4. unnecessary a/f gauge = colorful rainbow while driving

other than that it's cute...you need to condition your leather seats and probably the soft top

and is that condensation on your ps headlight in the parking garage pic?

 

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1. stock amber corner lenses w/ clear sidemarkers = poop
2. blue billet oil cap and red anodized fpr = 1997
3. apc re-works strut bar = ebay ftw
4. unnecessary a/f gauge = colorful rainbow while driving

other than that it's cute...you need to condition your leather seats and probably the soft top

and is that condensation on your ps headlight in the parking garage pic?</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL say hello to 90%...

 

Just the kind of feedback I like.
1. Totally agree. Haven't figured out the deal yet with the amber and clear sidemarkers... I've seen both on pretty stock looking cars. Which color was OEM in the US and where can I get some amber ones?
2. / 3. / 4. Agreed as well on all of these. These are the only aftermarket things on the car when I bought it and they will be being removed shortly, haha.
The condensation was there when I bought the car. Both headlights have since been pulled out and taken apart, cleaned, and re-sealed.
The seats were conditioned today but the pictures don't show it much. I'll probably re-do them more thoroughly.

 

for you then....

the only other thing you should fix is your location

milwaukee ftw

 

haha. Glad to see we're on the same page. Which location don't you like. H-T says I'm in Illinois but I actually live in Florida right now.

 

i actually like chicago...i just hate the cubs (baseball fan)

marlins ftw today

 

Now you crossed the line.

 

ha

below me

 

whats the wire byt he kick panel doing there??? is it for the stupid a/f gauge?
please remove it and trace the wire to make sure the hack who had the car didn't soldered it to a ecu voltage supply line or something...

 

Yes, it's part of the wiring for the stupid gauge. And yes its being pulled out when I get some free time. on catching small details in pictures that I missed.

 

you seem like a good guy. Welcome!
Like I say to everyone else : treat it as you would yourself, if not better

 

Thanks man

 

go tampa bay rays nice car man you will enjoy it

 

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1. stock amber corner lenses w/ clear sidemarkers = poop
2. blue billet oil cap and red anodized fpr = 1997
3. apc re-works strut bar = ebay ftw
4. unnecessary a/f gauge = colorful rainbow while driving

other than that it's cute...you need to condition your leather seats and probably the soft top

and is that condensation on your ps headlight in the parking garage pic?</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is why I love you.

Wlecome to the S2000 fam, newcommer. You car should bring you lots of joy as long as you don't break it.

I'd do a differential service first thing.

 

Nice n stock

 

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Yes their is! The A/C Forum!

 

Thanks. No need to yell.

 

Nice, same color as mine, a year newer, and I have the red interior! BuMp for a fellow s2k owner!

 

Id definetly paint the stock wheels black before doing any other mods.

That way when your on the street everyone will recognize that you are a tuner.

 

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Yep, this is normal. The question comes up quite frequently over at the various s2000 websites. I'm also own an S2000 and experience the low-idle shudder often. I hear it has something to do with running a such a high compression ratio.