Cold Weather Starts

wolfmind · 12-09-2006, 10:34 AM

Hi: I was wondering if one of you experts on the S2000 could tell me if there is anything that I can do to improve S2000 cold weather starting. My average winter low here is 20 degrees F. I live in Rio Rancho NM and moved here from California in April. Ths is my first winter. it starts, but it is noticably harder than in the warm weather.

Also, I have one of those "Vortex Valves" that I purchased, but it seems not to do anything for my gas mileage...is it a a worthless piece of junk or am I just not using it correctly?

Thanks for your help

Rick

Scott · 12-11-2006, 05:55 PM

I live in Florida, so i can't help much other than to say, leave the car "On" for a few seconds before actually starting the car to get the fuel moving.

And if your car is a 2000-2001 (with the plastic rear window), don't mess with your top. Putting the top up and down in sub-50 degree weather is murder on the plastic for some reason.

Java Junky · 12-11-2006, 09:39 PM

Experts???? You pullin' ol' Java's leg ain'cha?
Buy it a ticket to sunny Florida r' keep it garaged.
'Sky's blue, water's wet, wimmen got secrets n' startin's jus' harder in serious cold.
N' I ain't ever seen any of those "wonder-gizmos" do anythin' but make your wallet a bit thinner.
Be well.
Java

Scott · 12-11-2006, 10:38 PM

Hey it gets coldish in Florida. Heck, it got down into the 30's last week....for about 3 hours.

12-09-2006, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolfmind Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8	Cold Weather Starts Hi: I was wondering if one of you experts on the S2000 could tell me if there is anything that I can do to improve S2000 cold weather starting. My average winter low here is 20 degrees F. I live in Rio Rancho NM and moved here from California in April. Ths is my first winter. it starts, but it is noticably harder than in the warm weather. Also, I have one of those "Vortex Valves" that I purchased, but it seems not to do anything for my gas mileage...is it a a worthless piece of junk or am I just not using it correctly? Thanks for your help Rick

12-11-2006, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	I live in Florida, so i can't help much other than to say, leave the car "On" for a few seconds before actually starting the car to get the fuel moving. And if your car is a 2000-2001 (with the plastic rear window), don't mess with your top. Putting the top up and down in sub-50 degree weather is murder on the plastic for some reason. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

12-11-2006, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Experts???? You pullin' ol' Java's leg ain'cha? Buy it a ticket to sunny Florida r' keep it garaged. 'Sky's blue, water's wet, wimmen got secrets n' startin's jus' harder in serious cold. N' I ain't ever seen any of those "wonder-gizmos" do anythin' but make your wallet a bit thinner. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-11-2006, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	Hey it gets coldish in Florida. Heck, it got down into the 30's last week....for about 3 hours. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

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