S2000 owners thread. 9,000rpm of goodness in here.

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Surely out of the city = excellent country roads? I found my S2000 to be very comfy as a daily commuter. Wouldn’t be without heated seats now though!

It’s more the miles I put on it. Goes from being a fun car to having to drive every where all the time rather than having everything on my doorstep. I’ve been very very lucky that I’ve not lost money on cars and I’d rather not put 20k boring daily miles on the car in the next year or two, then sell it at a loss.

 

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Good points well made lads.

 

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Also, are Red badges tacky?

Kind of want one for the steering wheel as it would go well with the other red bits..

But also think they look nice on the outside, but feel that's going too far

I really like them and want some on the outside of mine.

 

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Master cylinder has gone on my clutch, taking the clutch with it. Honda specialist has recommended replacing it. I guess that’s the problem faulting a 20 year old car, no matter how reliable they are generally.

 

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How did the master cylinder failing take out the clutch? If it fails, you just can't actuate the clutch. I can't see how it would damage the clutch.
Or are you talking about the slave cylinder? If that fails in a certain way it can take out the clutch release fork I guess.

The clutch was only half engaging when I limped it in apparently. I’ll get more information when I have a proper chat with them once they price up what they are proposing.

 

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I’m sure it’s been asked a few times in this thread, but tyre wise, are the PS5’s for the 17” wheels the best day to day?

 

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I've got Contis. Really like them. Very confidence inspiring in the wet.

I’d go for continentals this time. PS4/s was great ps5 imo is not as good from people I’ve spoken to who have them.

I’m being a bit thick, which Conti’s specifically?

I thought the two top choices were Michelin Pilot Sports or Goodyear Eagle F1’s?

 

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You should all do your engine and trans mounts. Mine didn't look that bad but man, what a difference to low RPM vibration.

What’s the ball park cost of this?

 

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About £180 for the front mounts and £40 for the trans. It took me about 2 hours to do it. No special tools needed, just a couple of jacks and enough axle stands to get the car off the ground.

Nice, not bad at all considering the difference it’s made for you. I’ll look into it.