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S2000RY · 03-11-2007, 03:15 PM

Hi Guys & Girls

I am a new member on the site so a brief description of my S2k.
2000W UK Spec car, Reg No. S200 ORY, Silverstone with Red Leather. One previous owner who never used it in the wet or during the winter. He was also an instructor for the Institute of Advanced Motorists here in the UK so the car was driven well and never in too much anger. I purchased the car last September and have driven it in the wet and through the winter. However only on my 2 days off a week. With the roof down at any opportunity.

I bought the car to replace my '93K Honda CRX VTi which had only covered 26000 miles. But today my S2k finally tripped over to 18000 miles. Not bad for a 7 year old car and yes it looks almost as good as new, the wheels were replaced under warranty around 24 months ago and are unmarked. When I get around to it I'll take some pic's and post them on the site.

My wife (who claims it is her car?) and I live in sunny (wet) Cornwall in the UK, and today we took a run down to St Ives in the far west along the
A30, quite interesting at one point with a three car train lead by, remember this is the UK, a Camero then a 911 then me. I can't possibly let you know what speed we were touching but it was all very safe, restrained and gentlemanly and a complete blast.

I look forward to the summer when my neck won't get as cold.

Regards

Java Junky · 03-11-2007, 05:36 PM

Howdy RY, n' welcome aboard.
Evidently our weather's r' comin' aroun' side-by-side as we're starting to experience some sunshine n' warmer temperatures too.
As you mentioned your neck bein' cold, may I offer somethin' that I learned from a lodda years of ridin' bikes through the winter (no more. Now I bask in the luxury of an open cockpit with a top that I can throw up really quickly if it gets unbearable): I believe it's somethin' like 85% of heat lost from a normally "cold-weather" dressed body is from the neck n' head.
A scarf (we've all been lookin' for an excuse to have a short one blowin' in the wind) n' a good hat make a big difference.
Chances are that you're already aware of that, but it never hurts, right?
We share a love of droppin' the top at every opportunity. That, n' the corners r' what it's all about.
Be well.
Java

gomarlins3 · 03-11-2007, 06:42 PM

Welcome to the site.

spa01s2k · 03-11-2007, 07:42 PM

Welcome to the site!

03-11-2007, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
S2000RY Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	Sunshine Blast Hi Guys & Girls I am a new member on the site so a brief description of my S2k. 2000W UK Spec car, Reg No. S200 ORY, Silverstone with Red Leather. One previous owner who never used it in the wet or during the winter. He was also an instructor for the Institute of Advanced Motorists here in the UK so the car was driven well and never in too much anger. I purchased the car last September and have driven it in the wet and through the winter. However only on my 2 days off a week. With the roof down at any opportunity. I bought the car to replace my '93K Honda CRX VTi which had only covered 26000 miles. But today my S2k finally tripped over to 18000 miles. Not bad for a 7 year old car and yes it looks almost as good as new, the wheels were replaced under warranty around 24 months ago and are unmarked. When I get around to it I'll take some pic's and post them on the site. My wife (who claims it is her car?) and I live in sunny (wet) Cornwall in the UK, and today we took a run down to St Ives in the far west along the A30, quite interesting at one point with a three car train lead by, remember this is the UK, a Camero then a 911 then me. I can't possibly let you know what speed we were touching but it was all very safe, restrained and gentlemanly and a complete blast. I look forward to the summer when my neck won't get as cold. Regards

03-11-2007, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Howdy RY, n' welcome aboard. Evidently our weather's r' comin' aroun' side-by-side as we're starting to experience some sunshine n' warmer temperatures too. As you mentioned your neck bein' cold, may I offer somethin' that I learned from a lodda years of ridin' bikes through the winter (no more. Now I bask in the luxury of an open cockpit with a top that I can throw up really quickly if it gets unbearable): I believe it's somethin' like 85% of heat lost from a normally "cold-weather" dressed body is from the neck n' head. A scarf (we've all been lookin' for an excuse to have a short one blowin' in the wind) n' a good hat make a big difference. Chances are that you're already aware of that, but it never hurts, right? We share a love of droppin' the top at every opportunity. That, n' the corners r' what it's all about. 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.

03-11-2007, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	Welcome to the site. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-11-2007, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Welcome to the site! __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

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