First post (First questions)

ivgonzalez · 06-01-2007, 07:49 PM

I just got my first S2000, been eyeballing them for a while...

2000, with 12k, clean and nice!

What do you use to protect and keep your top clean and protected from the elements? Also is it fabric or vinyl?

Also, my rear window (plastic) is all "scratched" up is there anything I can do to polish or clear it up so I can see better?

Lastly, I took it to the Honda dealer and had then inspect everything, including all the fluids and their conditions. Everything checked out fine. I also, had them check for any recalls and there were three, the parts were not in stock so they had to order and will replace these item when they are in.

Is there anything I should pay particular attention too?

Thanks,

IV the Nob!

Java Junky · 06-01-2007, 08:16 PM

Congrats on your new ride IV, wear it in good health.
In the "payin' attention department:First n' foremost keep a short leash on yourself until you n' your new ride have had some miles (quite a few) pass under your butt. Pilotin' Stewie certainly ain't like drivin' your everyday normal transportation n' that requires some gettin' used to. When cornerin' hard there's a tendency to have the back end play loose if there's anything that might upset your attitude durin' said corner. Jus' so ya know that it's there.
N' then there's the stupid "Stewie grin" that comes on you without you realizin' it. It'll have friends n' neighbors lookin' at'cha suspiciously.
As for the top, everybody's got their favorite, n' as long as you treat it with somethin', you're doin' better than not treatin' it at all. I've personally tried ArmorAll n' 309, well 30 somethin' anyway. 'Never can get that right. 'Found 'em both about the same. Also found RaggTopp which is now my first choice.
As for the plastic rear window: there're a number of plastic polishes out there that will eliminate most, if not all of the fogging. The yellowin's another matter. The plastic is breakin' down into it's chemical components as it ages. 'Similar to metal work-hardenin'. Meguires r' Mothers will remove the fogginess for a while, but to keep it clear once it starts hazin' you're gonna godda stay on top of it.
So, again: best of luck with it IV.
Be well.
Java

S2000dude · 06-02-2007, 06:12 PM

Welcome IV. Nice to have you aborad.

Enjoy the S, It's a superb car.

s2kx2 · 06-03-2007, 06:29 AM

What were the three recalls for your 2000 S?

ivgonzalez · 06-03-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2kx2

What were the three recalls for your 2000 S?

2000 Honda S2000 Recalls, Problems, & 2000 Honda S2000 Recall Details

ivgonzalez · 06-03-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Congrats on your new ride IV...
...Java

Thanks for everything!

iv

Scooterboy · 06-03-2007, 05:37 PM

Where you from?

ivgonzalez · 06-03-2007, 07:45 PM

Sugarland, TX.

Just south of Houston.

kgf3076 · 06-04-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivgonzalez

Sugarland, TX.

Just south of Houston.

Not to take anything away from S2000.com, but check S2000 Club of America. There are a lot of S2k's in your area.

ivgonzalez · 06-04-2007, 01:00 PM

Thanks kgf3076, I will check it out...

Btw, can some one explain to me what "Stewie" means and where the term came from?

Also, since we are using ArmorAll type products on the soft top, I would say it is safe to assume then that the top is Vinyl, right?

Thanks in advance!

S2000dude · 06-04-2007, 01:45 PM

Yo, Java, answer this one please for our friend the meaning of Stewie.

IV, Java Junkie is our resident guru and all wise person!!! He'll know.

As far as the convert top question ...yes, it is vinyl

Another good product is Aerospace 303. Perfect for all vinyl products.

Ragg Top or 303 are your preferred vinyl treatments.

kgf3076 · 06-04-2007, 01:48 PM

I'm not JJ but the answer is simple....S Two...put them together Stew add the ie and there you are...tres simple..

Java Junky · 06-04-2007, 08:32 PM

kg's explanation's accurate n' like 'e said: simple. The way it fits I figure it was inevitable.
(Actually I'd originally been callin' it Gladys, but it wasn't really goin' over that well)
Be well.
Java

ivgonzalez · 06-05-2007, 05:30 AM

thanks guys...

kgf3076 · 06-05-2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

(Actually I'd originally been callin' it Gladys, but it wasn't really goin' over that well)

Personally, I've been using Elsie but now that I have a Garmin Nuvi with the pushy female, I'm going with Elsa (as in Elsa, She-wolf of the SS)

06-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	First post, First questions, First S2000! I just got my first S2000, been eyeballing them for a while... 2000, with 12k, clean and nice! What do you use to protect and keep your top clean and protected from the elements? Also is it fabric or vinyl? Also, my rear window (plastic) is all "scratched" up is there anything I can do to polish or clear it up so I can see better? Lastly, I took it to the Honda dealer and had then inspect everything, including all the fluids and their conditions. Everything checked out fine. I also, had them check for any recalls and there were three, the parts were not in stock so they had to order and will replace these item when they are in. Is there anything I should pay particular attention too? Thanks, IV the Nob!

06-01-2007, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	Congrats on your new ride IV, wear it in good health. In the "payin' attention department:First n' foremost keep a short leash on yourself until you n' your new ride have had some miles (quite a few) pass under your butt. Pilotin' Stewie certainly ain't like drivin' your everyday normal transportation n' that requires some gettin' used to. When cornerin' hard there's a tendency to have the back end play loose if there's anything that might upset your attitude durin' said corner. Jus' so ya know that it's there. N' then there's the stupid "Stewie grin" that comes on you without you realizin' it. It'll have friends n' neighbors lookin' at'cha suspiciously. As for the top, everybody's got their favorite, n' as long as you treat it with somethin', you're doin' better than not treatin' it at all. I've personally tried ArmorAll n' 309, well 30 somethin' anyway. 'Never can get that right. 'Found 'em both about the same. Also found RaggTopp which is now my first choice. As for the plastic rear window: there're a number of plastic polishes out there that will eliminate most, if not all of the fogging. The yellowin's another matter. The plastic is breakin' down into it's chemical components as it ages. 'Similar to metal work-hardenin'. Meguires r' Mothers will remove the fogginess for a while, but to keep it clear once it starts hazin' you're gonna godda stay on top of it. So, again: best of luck with it IV. 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.

06-02-2007, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 224	Welcome IV. Nice to have you aborad. Enjoy the S, It's a superb car. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

06-04-2007, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 224	Yo, Java, answer this one please for our friend the meaning of Stewie. IV, Java Junkie is our resident guru and all wise person!!! He'll know. As far as the convert top question ...yes, it is vinyl Another good product is Aerospace 303. Perfect for all vinyl products. Ragg Top or 303 are your preferred vinyl treatments. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

06-04-2007, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,915	I'm not JJ but the answer is simple....S Two...put them together Stew add the ie and there you are...tres simple.. __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

06-03-2007, 06:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 680	What were the three recalls for your 2000 S?

06-03-2007, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scooterboy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	Where you from?

06-03-2007, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	Sugarland, TX. Just south of Houston.

06-04-2007, 01:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	Thanks kgf3076, I will check it out... Btw, can some one explain to me what "Stewie" means and where the term came from? Also, since we are using ArmorAll type products on the soft top, I would say it is safe to assume then that the top is Vinyl, right? Thanks in advance!

06-04-2007, 08:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	kg's explanation's accurate n' like 'e said: simple. The way it fits I figure it was inevitable. (Actually I'd originally been callin' it Gladys, but it wasn't really goin' over that well) 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.

06-05-2007, 05:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	thanks guys...

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