Honda S2000

[r0tor]

Those are SSR GTV-02

Mine are 18x9.5". Weight was maybe 19lbs - really don't remember exactly

[MrH]

Ah, those are nice.  Too big for my car though.

So I think I'm going to paint my calipers.  They're really rusty and look like garbage.  Do I go really subdued and just go with black, or do I go ricer red?

[CaminoRacer]

Black.

Save the red for Brembos

[68_427]

Ah, those are nice.  Too big for my car though.

So I think I'm going to paint my calipers.  They're really rusty and look like garbage.  Do I go really subdued and just go with black, or do I go ricer red?

Get em powder coated.  Will cost like $200

[CaminoRacer]

Get em powder coated.  Will cost like $200

+1

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I say red! YOLO!!! And all the guys on the Vette forums rave about this: https://www.g2usa.com/

[r0tor]

G2 holds up really well.  Duplicolor shit not so much

[MrH]

What about high temp rustoleum?

[Soup DeVille]

What about high temp rustoleum?

When did you buy a Cavalier?

[giant_mtb]

Whatever you use (I'd recommend nothing from the shelf at walmart), a good cleaning regimen will help immensely.  Especially if you go red.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Whatever you use (I'd recommend nothing from the shelf at walmart), a good cleaning regimen will help immensely.  Especially if you go red.

Yup! I think I'm going to order that a G2 kit (cheaper on Ebay) for the GS. Stay tuned........

[r0tor]

What about high temp rustoleum?

Go G2... You will thank yourself in a year

[MrH]

When did you buy a Cavalier?

Alright. Damn. Guess I'll get the G2 kit.

Just a matter of red or black.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Alright. Damn. Guess I'll get the G2 kit.

Just a matter of red or black.

I just ordered one in red.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391197983727?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Char]

Get a hardtop.

[MrH]

I could have bought a hardtop with the car.  No thanks.

So the Enkei TS10 wheels are out.  For 17"x9", they are flat face, not concave, and look like trash.

I think I'm going to go with 949 Racing 6ULs instead.  A conventional Miata wheel that they're making in S2000 sizes now   I could run 17x9 or 17x10 and make them fit.  Probably going to get them in the Beryllium color.

[MrH]

Also: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-honda-s2000-9/

  Mine isn't nearly in the same kind of condition, but that's crazy.

[Rich]

Don't use any harsh wheel sprays with the 949s. Just soapy water

[Cookie Monster]

Too bad you don't live close by. We could have test fit my x10 6uls.

[CALL_911]

Also: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-honda-s2000-9/

  Mine isn't nearly in the same kind of condition, but that's crazy.

That color combo is amazing. Good to see; my dad's 2004 has 45k on it without the front lip or anything like that. He got it for like 16.5 or something

[MrH]

Too bad you don't live close by. We could have test fit my x10 6uls.

You've got 10" 6ULs?  What color and offset?

That color combo is amazing. Good to see; my dad's 2004 has 45k on it without the front lip or anything like that. He got it for like 16.5 or something

That was a steal.  I spent just under $15k for mine and thought mine was a decent deal.

[68_427]

[MrH]

So I was torn between keeping the S2000 or trading it in and getting a 2016 Miata.  I test drove one and really liked it.  There were a few 2016s locally, but not exactly what I wanted in terms of color and options.  Also, they never quite bottomed out in price like I had hoped.  $5k off was pretty much what I could expect.  The delta to trade in the S2000 and get one of these ended up being $10k.  Just not worth it.

Throw in the transmission and soft top issues the 2016 miatas have, along with the HCCI engine mazda is coming out with and total lack of color choice, it's a no brainer.  Keeping the S2000 at least a few more years.  If the ND miata gets a facelift, the new HCCI engine, and Winning Blue as a color choice, I'll be the first in line.

With that in mind, it was time to get back to work on the S2000.  Finished the audio system install and balanced everything out.  Sounds pretty damn good if I say so myself.  It could use some tweeters higher up in the cabin, but this works well enough.  Next is finally installing the coilovers.

I've decided on wheels too.  949 Racing 6ULs.  Question:  Do I go with Titanium or Beryllium for the color?

[Rich]

Beryllium

[MrH]

Coolant Fluid Change-  $125.00

Valve Adjustment -  $325.00

Sythetic Blend oil change-  $53.00

Paying the dealer to do those.  I'm doing the timing chain tensioner replacement, new spark plugs, and rolling the fenders.  TurnIn Concepts is doing coilover install and alignment.

[Payman]

Coolant Fluid Change-  $125.00

Valve Adjustment -  $325.00

Sythetic Blend oil change-  $53.00

Paying the dealer to do those.  I'm doing the timing chain tensioner replacement, new spark plugs, and rolling the fenders.  TurnIn Concepts is doing coilover install and alignment.

  WTF are you doing to your S2000?

[CaminoRacer]

[FoMoJo]

Coolant Fluid Change-  $125.00

Valve Adjustment -  $325.00

Sythetic Blend oil change-  $53.00

Paying the dealer to do those.  I'm doing the timing chain tensioner replacement, new spark plugs, and rolling the fenders.  TurnIn Concepts is doing coilover install and alignment.

A well kept stock S2000 will only appreciate in value.  Customizing it will likely devalue it.

[68_427]

Replacing coilovers with stock suspension is a 2hr job for TIC if he ever wants to sell it.

[Payman]

Replacing coilovers with stock suspension is a 2hr job for TIC if he ever wants to sell it.

What about unrolling the fenders?