Life Finally replaced my car... no more walking everywhere! - Page 2

Silock · 08-09-2010, 04:42 PM

Sold my old car to Metrolike. Been without one for a while now.

I bought it 2 weeks ago from an individual in Huntsville, AL, but it didn't arrive until today. Couldn't go without a car any longer, and just really couldn't find anything that really resonated with me for the right price. Couldn't get an E55 AMG with all the options that I wanted for a reasonable price. They were either ridiculously high mileage, frame damaged cars, or bare bones models without Navi and heated seats like I wanted. The ones with all the options and decent mileage were all really overpriced. Same with an M5.

So, I settled for an S2000. Not my first choice, but I dig it. It's a 2004, 59,488 miles. Paid $14k. It needs some paint work, but mechanically, it's great. Same with the interior.

I'll drive it like this for a while, and then when I replace the clutch, I'm going to throw on a supercharger.

When it was delivered this morning, I immediately regretted the purchase. It looked HORRIBLE. But, mainly it was just dirty. Upon closer inspection, it just needs a full detail with a clay bar and polish, which is scheduled for Sunday. They're going to pull the seats and steam the carpets for me, and buff up everything. Should look like a brand new car, for the most part.

I'm a little upset with the dealership that did the PPI. They said there was nothing wrong with the paint... but clearly, there is. There's a significant scratch on the front bumper that will HAVE to be repainted. There's also a significant door ding on the driver's side door. Also some minor door dings on the driver quarterpanel, but they can be taken out with paintless dent removal.

The hood has rock chips ALL OVER the place. It needs to be repainted. But, I think I'm going to slap on a CF hood, because it's about the same price.

All the other scratches should buff out.

On to the pics.

Here's where it needs some work: Bad touch-up job and a significant door ding.

Scratch that should definitely buff out.

I was shocked at how clean it was under the hood, given the state in which it arrived.

Silock · 08-09-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DumbHillbillies

looks like a chicks car, no offense

Most non-supercar convertibles do.

I don't give a shit, though. I'm already married and my wife loves it, so I have no one left to impress

Silock · 08-09-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Ah, that's good. I got to **** around with a Honda S2000 while I was waiting for my timing belt to get replaced at Lee's Summit Honda.

I'm not sure how it is with the S2000 motors, but if it has a belt instead of a chain start putting some money back to get it changed. Shit is expensive.

Yeah, belts are in good condition. I'm more worried about the clutch. I think it's probably got only about 10k miles left in it.

Silock · 08-09-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Really? Don't those things rev up to like 9k? And VTEC is over rated. turbocharge that mutha****a!

My RSX was modified pretty well.

This one is an AP2, only goes to 8k in exchange for more torque on the low end.

No turbo for me. Supercharger it is

BryanBusby · 08-09-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, belts are in good condition. I'm more worried about the clutch. I think it's probably got only about 10k miles left in it.

Honda recommends you change it at 80k, but I'd say around 100k. Just keep an eye on it because if the belt snaps, your engine is dead.

**CrazyPhuD** · 08-09-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

My RSX was modified pretty well.

This one is an AP2, only goes to 8k in exchange for more torque on the low end.

No turbo for me. Supercharger it is

8K meh....mine goes to 9k

....or well it is once we get it tuned.

Really think twice about the CF hood on the NFR, it looks pretty rice without alot of other mods, even then it's hard to do tastefully.

Also I'd be surprised if the clutch was going out...unless the last driver just couldn't drive stick. Mine lasted over 100K, when we pulled out the old one(to put in the carbon one) I asked my friend how bad it was because it wasn't holding great on the hill and he said it actually was in pretty good shape. But if you do replace the clutch be prepared for it to be really expensive. It's generally a PITA, mine was pretty easy but that's because the motor was out.

Yea turbo's generally not a great idea because the reliability is terrible. SC is ok but not really my thing. Relibilty is decent but if you up output things start to break more hard core.

Also bit about the clutch with the 04+ they put in a clutch delay valve. The reason to do this was to protect the rear end from people doing too many clutch dumps. This may also be the feel you don't like with the clutch grabbing. Dumping the clutch off the line is really not advised for the car. Things will break.

Also one thing I would recommend getting done is a valve check. A check for cracked retainers it's what you would see if someone overreved. Better to catch it before it becomes a problem. Also check for valve tightness some of the 04 have shown a tendency for the valve seats to wear and tighten up over time.

**CrazyPhuD** · 08-09-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Honda recommends you change it at 80k, but I'd say around 100k. Just keep an eye on it because if the belt snaps, your engine is dead.

huh? What are you talking about? If you're referring to timing belts, the s2k doesn't have one...it's a timing chain. It will last the life of the motor.

|Zach| · 08-09-2010, 06:24 PM

Nice. Hope it all works out!

Param · 08-09-2010, 06:32 PM

Very nice car! I would have personally gone with a cooper rag top in that price range (think they are more though), but that is a nice car!

MIAdragon · 08-09-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Param

Very nice car! I would have personally gone with a cooper rag top in that price range (think they are more though), but that is a nice car!

He's married, to a woman.......

teedubya · 08-09-2010, 07:22 PM

Nice Miata. Wait... has this joke already been said?

Silock · 08-09-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD

8K meh....mine goes to 9k

....or well it is once we get it tuned.

Really think twice about the CF hood on the NFR, it looks pretty rice without alot of other mods, even then it's hard to do tastefully.

Also I'd be surprised if the clutch was going out...unless the last driver just couldn't drive stick. Mine lasted over 100K, when we pulled out the old one(to put in the carbon one) I asked my friend how bad it was because it wasn't holding great on the hill and he said it actually was in pretty good shape. But if you do replace the clutch be prepared for it to be really expensive. It's generally a PITA, mine was pretty easy but that's because the motor was out.

Yea turbo's generally not a great idea because the reliability is terrible. SC is ok but not really my thing. Relibilty is decent but if you up output things start to break more hard core.

Also bit about the clutch with the 04+ they put in a clutch delay valve. The reason to do this was to protect the rear end from people doing too many clutch dumps. This may also be the feel you don't like with the clutch grabbing. Dumping the clutch off the line is really not advised for the car. Things will break.

Also one thing I would recommend getting done is a valve check. A check for cracked retainers it's what you would see if someone overreved. Better to catch it before it becomes a problem. Also check for valve tightness some of the 04 have shown a tendency for the valve seats to wear and tighten up over time.

Great Info, man. The reason I'm going to replace the clutch is because I'm planning on adding power adders of some kind, and I'll definitely need a new clutch for that. Plus, the flywheel is heavy as ****. I'm already in the next gear and the flywheel is just catching up. Annoying.

Clutch dumping is stupid. Never done that anyway. Causes too much wheel hop. Better 60 fts with a nice slip, anyway.

I'd rather have a CF hood than repaint it. Its simply a matter of budget, and a cf hood is cheaper.

BryanBusby · 08-09-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD

huh? What are you talking about? If you're referring to timing belts, the s2k doesn't have one...it's a timing chain. It will last the life of the motor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I'm not sure how it is with the S2000 motors

^

Simply Red · 08-09-2010, 10:06 PM

It's dope, chick's car, but dope.

Demonpenz · 08-09-2010, 10:08 PM

I had a fiero just like it in high school

08-09-2010, 04:42 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Finally replaced my car... no more walking everywhere! Sold my old car to Metrolike. Been without one for a while now. I bought it 2 weeks ago from an individual in Huntsville, AL, but it didn't arrive until today. Couldn't go without a car any longer, and just really couldn't find anything that really resonated with me for the right price. Couldn't get an E55 AMG with all the options that I wanted for a reasonable price. They were either ridiculously high mileage, frame damaged cars, or bare bones models without Navi and heated seats like I wanted. The ones with all the options and decent mileage were all really overpriced. Same with an M5. So, I settled for an S2000. Not my first choice, but I dig it. It's a 2004, 59,488 miles. Paid $14k. It needs some paint work, but mechanically, it's great. Same with the interior. I'll drive it like this for a while, and then when I replace the clutch, I'm going to throw on a supercharger. When it was delivered this morning, I immediately regretted the purchase. It looked HORRIBLE. But, mainly it was just dirty. Upon closer inspection, it just needs a full detail with a clay bar and polish, which is scheduled for Sunday. They're going to pull the seats and steam the carpets for me, and buff up everything. Should look like a brand new car, for the most part. I'm a little upset with the dealership that did the PPI. They said there was nothing wrong with the paint... but clearly, there is. There's a significant scratch on the front bumper that will HAVE to be repainted. There's also a significant door ding on the driver's side door. Also some minor door dings on the driver quarterpanel, but they can be taken out with paintless dent removal. The hood has rock chips ALL OVER the place. It needs to be repainted. But, I think I'm going to slap on a CF hood, because it's about the same price. All the other scratches should buff out. On to the pics. Here's where it needs some work: Bad touch-up job and a significant door ding. Scratch that should definitely buff out. I was shocked at how clean it was under the hood, given the state in which it arrived.
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