Drove her home from Florida =)

RavynX · 07-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Hey all, I'm glad to finally say I own a Honda S2000. It's 2002, Suzuka Blue, with 16,500 miles now. The seller posted an ad on the s2ki.com forums and I was in contact with him for about 2 weeks while my insurance check came in from my stolen&stripped Integra GS-R. Anyways, I flew out to Orlando, Florida from San Antonio, TX this past Thursday and drove her back Thursday and Friday.

I don't have pictures yet after washing her today but here are two from last night...

EDIT: Pictures below. >=)

RL1924 · 07-05-2008, 04:13 PM

Very nice.. Couldnt find any closer by that was a hike man good luck with it

Scooter · 07-05-2008, 04:36 PM

Looks very nice Ravyn, not too road weary! Welcome to the club and, uh, did you find the secret compartment during your drive?

lonestarbuzz · 07-05-2008, 09:53 PM

Nice... '02 Suzuka FTW!

RavynX · 07-06-2008, 09:41 PM

SupeR_DavE · 07-06-2008, 09:49 PM

damn u!! u stole a s2000 from my state,that could have beed another florida owner....lol,jk man nice fine....looks good

lonestarbuzz · 07-06-2008, 10:16 PM

that is a great lookin' car!

dezignpro04 · 07-07-2008, 05:30 AM

Very NICE!! Seats look MINT! Gotta agree with Super_Dave, you Florida stealing S2K bastard.....

lol, j\k - Nice Whip!

gomarlins3 · 07-07-2008, 10:54 PM

Congrats on the new car. That is one heck of a way to get use to her.

S2000dude · 07-08-2008, 06:50 AM

Good for you, RavynX. Enjoy it in good health.

playingmilitary · 07-08-2008, 08:53 AM

dang thats alot of blue, great looking car great find

RavynX · 07-08-2008, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! She's such a blast to drive.

ap2bish · 07-09-2008, 11:36 AM

welcome fellow 210-er :] what part of sa are you?

Dr. Jimbo · 07-09-2008, 02:07 PM

I saw the secret compartment in one of the pix.

RavynX · 07-09-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ap2bish

welcome fellow 210-er :] what part of sa are you?

I'm on the northwest side, how about you?

ap2bish · 07-09-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RavynX

I'm on the northwest side, how about you?

small world. me 2.

RavynX · 07-10-2008, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ap2bish

small world. me 2.

I've seen a yellow and silver one around my area, a white one further away, what color is yours?

ap2bish · 07-10-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RavynX

I've seen a yellow and silver one around my area, a white one further away, what color is yours?

mine is silver. i've seen a white one, a yellow and a few silverstones. im over by 1604 & bandera... you?

Vezna31 · 07-10-2008, 10:27 AM

I noticed mismatched tires in your photos. If you are going to be doing any hard driving, BE CAREFUL! AP1 Stewies are very sensitive, especially with less grippier tires in the rear than the fronts.

Nice ride. Have fun.

Dr. Jimbo · 07-10-2008, 11:53 AM

Good eye Vinny.

RavynX · 07-10-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ap2bish

mine is silver. i've seen a white one, a yellow and a few silverstones. im over by 1604 & bandera... you?

My parent's live off of Bandera/1604. I'm at I10/Huebner. =) We'll have to see who else is in SA and get a meet together.

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Originally Posted by Vezna31

I noticed mismatched tires in your photos. If you are going to be doing any hard driving, BE CAREFUL! AP1 Stewies are very sensitive, especially with less grippier tires in the rear than the fronts.

Nice ride. Have fun.

Yeah, the two rears are Continental Contisport and the front two are Bridgestone Potenzas. I'll have to see how much life I have left in all 4 and hopefully change all 4 at the same time. =) Any recommendations?

Vezna31 · 07-10-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RavynX

Yeah, the two rears are Continental Contisport and the front two are Bridgestone Potenzas. I'll have to see how much life I have left in all 4 and hopefully change all 4 at the same time. =) Any recommendations?

Your fronts will last twice as long as the rears, maybe more. I'm currently on my 4th set of rears to 1 set of fronts, but I drive aggressively regularly. My fronts have close to 40k miles and still have plenty left.

Continentals are junk IMO. Other than R compounds, you won't get better grip than the OEM Bridgestones. I run Goodyear F1 GS D3, but they aren't available in the right sizes for the 16's. I have 18's. If you don't go OEM, know that you have to run a 245 in the rear and a 225 in the front. OEM's have a wider footprint than the size dictates.

If I change mine, I may try Dunlops. Not sure yet. Compare the wear rating to know how soft the compounds are. I think the OEM bridgestones are 180 or 140. My Goodyears are 280. My R coumpunds (track tires) are 100. The lower the number, the more grip, but less mileage you'll get. Find the happy medium that agrees with your wallet and you'll be set.

And get a wheel alignment and make sure the tire pressures are at 32 all around. The car is amazingly sensitive and you can notice very easily when all of those things don't jive. You'll have to decide on what wheel alignment specs you: U.S or U.K. U.K. is far better, but again, you sacrifice some tire life. I go often to the track, so performance is very important to me.

You have lots to learn, young Padwan. You could spend an entire day learning some important stuff.

Oh...and change out ALL the fluids ASAP! You never know what the previous owner did or didn't do. Oil, filter, tranny, differential, brake, clutch, and maybe the coolant too depending on how it looks. Don't be a slacker about it either. These little maintenance costs now could save you thousands later. Plus, your car will be much happier and perform more efficiently.

Scooter · 07-11-2008, 12:36 AM

But it wasn't open, right? No spoilers, just looks like another, uh, piece of the car to the rest of us...

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I saw the secret compartment in one of the pix.

ap2bish · 07-11-2008, 06:25 AM

oh for real? crzy! yeah that would be awesome.

Dr. Jimbo · 07-11-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

But it wasn't open, right? No spoilers, just looks like another, uh, piece of the car to the rest of us...

You are correct, Scooter.

07-05-2008, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
RavynX Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 30	Drove her home from Florida =) Hey all, I'm glad to finally say I own a Honda S2000. It's 2002, Suzuka Blue, with 16,500 miles now. The seller posted an ad on the s2ki.com forums and I was in contact with him for about 2 weeks while my insurance check came in from my stolen&stripped Integra GS-R. Anyways, I flew out to Orlando, Florida from San Antonio, TX this past Thursday and drove her back Thursday and Friday. I don't have pictures yet after washing her today but here are two from last night... EDIT: Pictures below. >=) __________________ -Chris- AIM: RavynX19 Last edited by RavynX : 07-06-2008 at 09:46 PM.

07-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 408	Nice... '02 Suzuka FTW! __________________ i need a better signature.

07-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 408	that is a great lookin' car! __________________ i need a better signature.

07-07-2008, 05:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
dezignpro04 All MOTOR S2K Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 833	Very NICE!! Seats look MINT! Gotta agree with Super_Dave, you Florida stealing S2K bastard..... lol, j\k - Nice Whip! __________________ Sebring Silver 2002 Honda S2000 - ALL MOTOR Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs, Invidia V2, AEM CAI, Polished VC & CAI, Engine Wire Kit, ACT Racing Clutch, Clear Corners, JDM Markers, Spoon Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Braided Brake Lines, S2000 Caliper Vinyls, Integra Type R Shift Knob, Custom Hand Made Top w/Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash ,Shift Molding Panel & Headlamps

07-07-2008, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,428	Congrats on the new car. That is one heck of a way to get use to her. __________________ 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.

07-05-2008, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 231	Very nice.. Couldnt find any closer by that was a hike man good luck with it

07-05-2008, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 891	Looks very nice Ravyn, not too road weary! Welcome to the club and, uh, did you find the secret compartment during your drive?

07-06-2008, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
RavynX Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 30

07-06-2008, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
SupeR_DavE S2k Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 47	damn u!! u stole a s2000 from my state,that could have beed another florida owner....lol,jk man nice fine....looks good

07-08-2008, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 238	Good for you, RavynX. Enjoy it in good health. __________________ 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 !

07-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
playingmilitary Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 42	dang thats alot of blue, great looking car great find

07-08-2008, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
RavynX Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 30	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! She's such a blast to drive. __________________ -Chris- AIM: RavynX19

07-09-2008, 11:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
ap2bish melly :] Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tx. Posts: 54	welcome fellow 210-er :] what part of sa are you? __________________ i think i love mycar more than i love myhusband. kidding. or am i?

07-09-2008, 02:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 937	I saw the secret compartment in one of the pix. __________________

07-10-2008, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,040	I noticed mismatched tires in your photos. If you are going to be doing any hard driving, BE CAREFUL! AP1 Stewies are very sensitive, especially with less grippier tires in the rear than the fronts. Nice ride. Have fun. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

07-10-2008, 11:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 937	Good eye Vinny. __________________

07-11-2008, 06:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
ap2bish melly :] Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tx. Posts: 54	oh for real? crzy! yeah that would be awesome. __________________ i think i love mycar more than i love myhusband. kidding. or am i? Last edited by ap2bish : 07-11-2008 at 06:28 AM.