Hello everyone

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 12-05-2007, 08:57 AM

My name's Julius

I just bought a new S2000 CR (apex blue) about 5 days ago. I noticed when i kept searching for info on google this website kept coming up, as well as the honda acura forums. So i figured it would be smart to register.

JEC2008S2K · 12-05-2007, 09:29 AM

welcome to the site. Is your apex blue s2000 a CR model? I just bought my "stewie" a month or two ago. It's a CR in the same color. Just in case you haven't read the manual, don't forget to keep the RPMs below 5,500 for the first 600 miles. I even dream of driving my car now because it's so much fun. Unfortunately, I'm making the conversion from gravel to concrete for my driveway so "blue car" is resting in the garage until all the concrete is poured and cured.

Java Junky · 12-05-2007, 09:44 AM

Aaay Julius, pull a keg up to the potbellied n' set a spell n' welcome to the best S2000 site on the boards.
Best'a luck with your new, blue ride. Wear it in good health.
Java

s2k 4 me · 12-05-2007, 09:47 AM

Welcome! Enjoy the site and the car

DJJSR · 12-05-2007, 02:35 PM

Oooooooo...........Bloooooooooouuuuuue

Good choice!!!!!

Welcome aboard

appleade280 · 12-05-2007, 03:10 PM

nice have fun with it!!

jagg · 12-05-2007, 03:55 PM

Welcome aboard Julius, congrats.

another cr......that makes two thats blue. I hope you 'n JEC keep us posted.

jagg

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 12-05-2007, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Aaay Julius, pull a keg up to the potbellied n' set a spell n' welcome to the best S2000 site on the boards.
Best'a luck with your new, blue ride. Wear it in good health.
Java

Aye i read the manual. Its hurting me inside to be getting passed by civics cuz i'm breakin in the engine still. Oooo just they wait!

BTW heres some pics i took cuz the insurance company wanted me to take some.

DJJSR · 12-05-2007, 06:14 PM

Very nice. Is that the stock gearshift knob?

gomarlins3 · 12-05-2007, 08:17 PM

Welcome to the site and the car. Enjoy the drive.

Scooter · 12-05-2007, 10:22 PM

Nice choice, and nice pics, thanks! I haven't seen a CR live yet, looks very cool. I know it hurts to wait for that 600 mile mark but good for you for doing it!

Dr. Jimbo · 12-05-2007, 10:30 PM

What's your take on the front plate deal on such a nice ride? I did some velcro on the front plate for when I'm cruisin' or haulin'.. I take it off when I need and vice versa. Details on the 10 o'clock news. Now back to you Java...
But seriously, if you want, I will explain later.
Time for sleeeeeeeep.
Jiiimmmbbbbboooooo

kgf3076 · 12-06-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Is that the stock gearshift knob?

that's the stock gear shift knob....

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 12-06-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

What's your take on the front plate deal on such a nice ride? I did some velcro on the front plate for when I'm cruisin' or haulin'.. I take it off when I need and vice versa. Details on the 10 o'clock news. Now back to you Java...
But seriously, if you want, I will explain later.
Time for sleeeeeeeep.
Jiiimmmbbbbboooooo

Unfortunately for me California state law requires me to have my front plates. I'm assuming mainly because of the many red light cameras we have

Dr. Jimbo · 12-06-2007, 12:29 PM

I'm in Cali too. In Santa Barbara, we don't have any of those pesky red light cameras (yet). If I get pulled over for no front plate, I'll take my fixit ticket to the station and get it signed off (after I've velcroed my plate back on). I've put the black plastic screws in the plate screw holes and cut off the backs. It looks like it's permanently installed unless you go and yank on it. I put the hook side of the velcro on the horizontal fins of the grille and the loop on the back of the plate. It fits perfectly in stewie's mouth. You can hardly notice the black velcro on the grille. I did have to use heavy duty glue cuz the velcro did start to peel off after a while. Does block some airflow to the grille so it's probably best to take the plate off if you're driving hard or it's hot outside. I've never had any problems, never went over 3 bars on the temp gauge. Would be nice to compare the difference with an actual temp gauge with readings in degrees.
Jimbo

H20 · 12-06-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I'm in Cali too. In Santa Barbara, we don't have any of those pesky red light cameras (yet). If I get pulled over for no front plate, I'll take my fixit ticket to the station and get it signed off (after I've velcroed my plate back on). I've put the black plastic screws in the plate screw holes and cut off the backs. It looks like it's permanently installed unless you go and yank on it. I put the hook side of the velcro on the horizontal fins of the grille and the loop on the back of the plate. It fits perfectly in stewie's mouth. You can hardly notice the black velcro on the grille. I did have to use heavy duty glue cuz the velcro did start to peel off after a while. Does block some airflow to the grille so it's probably best to take the plate off if you're driving hard or it's hot outside. I've never had any problems, never went over 3 bars on the temp gauge. Would be nice to compare the difference with an actual temp gauge with readings in degrees.
Jimbo

Hey doc can you take a shot of your front plate setup? I been wanting to set my plate in the mouth but haven't come up with a plan yet. Haven't applied myself either for that matter.

CONGRADS JULIUS! Lovin life man. Just let those little buzz bombs go for a while till you get a good feel for what you have there.

SXY_S2K · 12-06-2007, 04:18 PM

God I love the seats and the overall interior feel of the CR's... I sat it in the official unveiling at the S2000 Homecoming weekend and had to be peeled out of it... hehe.

Congrats Man!!!!!!!

appleade280 · 12-06-2007, 06:19 PM

are you planning on doing anything to it??

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 12-07-2007, 05:37 AM

Well the very first thing I'm doing is swapping out the radio.

I might upgrade the brakes depending how they feel once they're completely broken in. The way it feels right now just isn't as responsive as I'd like it to be.

Other than that, I really don't know what else I'm gonna do to it. Not really too big on forced induction, I prefer to keep the reliability of a daily driver.

DJJSR · 12-07-2007, 08:02 AM

The brakes get better. I was getting alot of brake dust for about the first 1000 miles, after that it decreased and the brakes seemed to grab better. Don't know if the CR has the same pads.

H20 · 12-08-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

The brakes get better. I was getting alot of brake dust for about the first 1000 miles, after that it decreased and the brakes seemed to grab better. Don't know if the CR has the same pads.

I noticed the same thing. Now at 1400 miles I have been noticing the phenominal stopping ability. Tried a test panic stop to see what the antilock was like and she just STOPPED. Brake dust is way down as well. Guess the pads are seated now. This car just keeps getting better.

Java Junky · 12-08-2007, 03:45 AM

N' every spring'z things warm up n' the top goes down the infamous Stewie grin once again is plastered on yer kisser n' every spring yer wonderin' why everybody's lookin' a'cha a little strange n' keepin' their distance.
Better n' better H2, couldn't agree with ya more.
Java

Neil · 12-08-2007, 08:30 AM

Hi guys, new member. Just bought new F1R 2007. Anything to watch out for ?

Java Junky · 12-08-2007, 10:45 AM

Your own over-enthusiasm n' the blue men in the Hemi-Chargers: they got the chase instincts'a Rottweillers.

zoomie92 · 12-09-2007, 05:17 PM

Sweet ride Jules. Held off buying the S for some time 'cause of the hard top myself, finally gave in, then whadda ya know, the CR comes out. Yeah I know, I can buy a hard top...no worries there. Speakin of upgrades. Let me know about the radio...want to replace my as well.

Sorry folks...Silver w/ the red n black interior...fastest...

12-05-2007, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
SoMe0nE2tAlK2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 131	Hello everyone My name's Julius I just bought a new S2000 CR (apex blue) about 5 days ago. I noticed when i kept searching for info on google this website kept coming up, as well as the honda acura forums. So i figured it would be smart to register.

12-05-2007, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
JEC2008S2K Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13	welcome welcome to the site. Is your apex blue s2000 a CR model? I just bought my "stewie" a month or two ago. It's a CR in the same color. Just in case you haven't read the manual, don't forget to keep the RPMs below 5,500 for the first 600 miles. I even dream of driving my car now because it's so much fun. Unfortunately, I'm making the conversion from gravel to concrete for my driveway so "blue car" is resting in the garage until all the concrete is poured and cured.

12-05-2007, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,290	Aaay Julius, pull a keg up to the potbellied n' set a spell n' welcome to the best S2000 site on the boards. Best'a luck with your new, blue ride. Wear it in good health. 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.

12-05-2007, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
s2k 4 me Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 401	Welcome! Enjoy the site and the car __________________ 04' NFR-Comptech - Veilside - Rick's - Fujita - Grillcraft - Tein - NRG - Berk - Chargespeed - Lucid - Carbing - Megan - T1R - Alpine - Boston Acoustics

12-05-2007, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,565	Oooooooo...........Bloooooooooouuuuuue Good choice!!!!! Welcome aboard __________________ Don

12-05-2007, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
appleade280 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MN Posts: 55	nice have fun with it!!

12-05-2007, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,371	Welcome aboard Julius, congrats. another cr......that makes two thats blue. I hope you 'n JEC keep us posted. jagg

12-05-2007, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,565	Very nice. Is that the stock gearshift knob? __________________ Don

12-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,483	Welcome to the site and the car. Enjoy the drive. __________________ 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.

12-05-2007, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 921	Nice choice, and nice pics, thanks! I haven't seen a CR live yet, looks very cool. I know it hurts to wait for that 600 mile mark but good for you for doing it!

12-05-2007, 10:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 957	What's your take on the front plate deal on such a nice ride? I did some velcro on the front plate for when I'm cruisin' or haulin'.. I take it off when I need and vice versa. Details on the 10 o'clock news. Now back to you Java... But seriously, if you want, I will explain later. Time for sleeeeeeeep. Jiiimmmbbbbboooooo

12-06-2007, 12:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 957	I'm in Cali too. In Santa Barbara, we don't have any of those pesky red light cameras (yet). If I get pulled over for no front plate, I'll take my fixit ticket to the station and get it signed off (after I've velcroed my plate back on). I've put the black plastic screws in the plate screw holes and cut off the backs. It looks like it's permanently installed unless you go and yank on it. I put the hook side of the velcro on the horizontal fins of the grille and the loop on the back of the plate. It fits perfectly in stewie's mouth. You can hardly notice the black velcro on the grille. I did have to use heavy duty glue cuz the velcro did start to peel off after a while. Does block some airflow to the grille so it's probably best to take the plate off if you're driving hard or it's hot outside. I've never had any problems, never went over 3 bars on the temp gauge. Would be nice to compare the difference with an actual temp gauge with readings in degrees. Jimbo

12-06-2007, 04:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 893	God I love the seats and the overall interior feel of the CR's... I sat it in the official unveiling at the S2000 Homecoming weekend and had to be peeled out of it... hehe. Congrats Man!!!!!!! __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

12-06-2007, 06:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
appleade280 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MN Posts: 55	are you planning on doing anything to it??

12-07-2007, 05:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
SoMe0nE2tAlK2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 131	Well the very first thing I'm doing is swapping out the radio. I might upgrade the brakes depending how they feel once they're completely broken in. The way it feels right now just isn't as responsive as I'd like it to be. Other than that, I really don't know what else I'm gonna do to it. Not really too big on forced induction, I prefer to keep the reliability of a daily driver. __________________

12-07-2007, 08:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,565	The brakes get better. I was getting alot of brake dust for about the first 1000 miles, after that it decreased and the brakes seemed to grab better. Don't know if the CR has the same pads. __________________ Don

12-08-2007, 03:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,290	N' every spring'z things warm up n' the top goes down the infamous Stewie grin once again is plastered on yer kisser n' every spring yer wonderin' why everybody's lookin' a'cha a little strange n' keepin' their distance. Better n' better H2, couldn't agree with ya more. 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.

12-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 829	Can1 Hi guys, new member. Just bought new F1R 2007. Anything to watch out for ?

12-08-2007, 10:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,290	Your own over-enthusiasm n' the blue men in the Hemi-Chargers: they got the chase instincts'a Rottweillers. __________________ 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.

12-09-2007, 05:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
zoomie92 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	Sweet ride Jules. Held off buying the S for some time 'cause of the hard top myself, finally gave in, then whadda ya know, the CR comes out. Yeah I know, I can buy a hard top...no worries there. Speakin of upgrades. Let me know about the radio...want to replace my as well. Sorry folks...Silver w/ the red n black interior...fastest...

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