Hey all, new here, <3 the S2k

DarkShade9 · 01-27-2007, 03:54 PM

This looks to be a nice community. I bought an '01 S2k the other night with 39k on the odometer, in perfect shape. I'll post some pictures once the weather gets nicer, but it is silver with red interior, sounds awesome on the highway.

s2000isu · 01-27-2007, 04:04 PM

congrats and welcome

DarkShade9 · 01-27-2007, 05:05 PM

One quick question: What is the process of taking the top down? I'd like to test every part of this car before the initial 30 days are up to make sure everything works, and the dealership is getting me a real owner's manual here on Monday. Two latches on the inside, anything else I need to know?

s2000isu · 01-27-2007, 05:19 PM

nope do those 2 latches then hit the switch and hold it until the top is down. I think I heard it wnt go down if its 32 or below but I am not sure

spa01s2k · 01-27-2007, 05:44 PM

Welcome to the site!!

Top will go down once the latches are released, the e-brake is on, and the little button in the center is pulled back

. BTW - I've had my top down below 32 degrees.

gomarlins3 · 01-27-2007, 06:44 PM

Be careful when it's cold since you have the plastic rear window. They do not like it when it is cold.

As mentioned above, the e-brake has to be on for the top to work.

spa01s2k · 01-27-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Be careful when it's cold since you have the plastic rear window. They do not like it when it is cold.

True, I forgot to mention that. I had a couple of towels to keep the plastic window from folding too much.

DarkShade9 · 01-27-2007, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the info. I won't try to force her to go topless in the cold, I'll wait till its somewhat warmer to give it a shot.

spa01s2k: Where do you place these towels? Also, is the plastic supposed to be difficult to see through and have a slight crease going horizontally through it or do I just need to wash it off and ignore the crease?

spa01s2k · 01-27-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkShade9

spa01s2k: Where do you place these towels? Also, is the plastic supposed to be difficult to see through and have a slight crease going horizontally through it or do I just need to wash it off and ignore the crease?

I put the towels on the outside of the top, near the top of the plastic. When you start to open the top they will move a little just readjust them. Just make sure they aren't too thick or the top won't fold right (I normally just fold the towel once and put it in there). It will keep quite a few scratches away from the window. I used Plastx from Meguiars to remove a lot of the "fog" from the previous owner. Unfortunately I don't think there is anything you can do for the crease.

DarkShade9 · 01-28-2007, 06:28 AM

Awesome, thanks.

Since I am posting, here are the pictures. Took them at night after it snowed, so it looks really bad, but it doesn't seem to mind.

Java Junky · 01-28-2007, 09:04 AM

'Lookin' good Dark. Wear it in good health.
I'm with spa in that I've usually got my top down below freezin', but, as my Stewie's an '04, I've the benefit of the glass rear window.
Go's right on the money about bein' concerned with the plastic rear window in the cold weather, most especially the crease.
Like metal, plastic work-hardens n' as it breaks down into the chemicals that make it up with age, gets opaque, discolored n' less pliant. Some of the discoloration n' opaqueness can be removed with a good polishin' with somethin' like Meguires, but the opaqueness n' discoloration r' a good indication of how old it is n' how close it is to the end of it's useful life.
That's why you'll notice that as a plastic headlight r' rear window ages you can clear it up with some attention, but it requires the attention more n' more frequently.
N' while the opaqueness n' the discoloration can be put up with, the crease'll take no prisoners. Once it starts crackin' jus' take it down n' get it, r' the whole top replaced, as need be.
Be well.
Java

HONDADDICT · 02-02-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi
I Have Been Viewing This Forum For Sometime And Decided To Finally Register. This Is The Only Chat Room I Have Ever Belonged To. A Little Background. I'm 60 Years Young And Have Owned My S2k For About A Year And A Half. I Don't Have To Tell You Folks How Fast And Agile They Are And Are Really An Engineering Marvel. At The Moment I Am Debating The Age Old Question Of Turbo Vs Sc. I Have Done The Usual; Cai, Reflash From Jet Chip, Header, And Invidia Cat Back Exhaust. It Feels Like I Have Probably Picked Up 20 + Hp. What Do You Guys Think? More Importantly, How Do You Think My 0-60 Times May Have Improved?0-60? 1/4 Mile? Thanks. I'll Check Back In Tonight Since I Am Now At Work.

S2000dude · 02-02-2007, 02:01 PM

Ah, another "old guy" joins the site !!! Only kidding!

I got you by one year bro. Young, old or in the middle it's a great car to enjoy. What color is it? What year?

I'll let the gear heads answer your mods question of improved times.

Good luck with it !

HONDADDICT · 02-03-2007, 04:03 PM

It's Nice To Meet Another "mature" Owner. To Answer Your Questions, I Have A 2002 S2k, Suzuka Blue, Which I Bought Used About 18 Mo's Ago. I Had Been Reviewing S2k's For Well Over A Year And Knew Exactly What I Wanted For A Sports Car. I Sort Of Stumbled Onto My Car On Line While Surfing And Bought At The End Of Summer In 2005 For 20,100 With 28,500 On The Odometer. I Considered All The Usual Suspects; Boxster S, Z4, 350z, Etc. And None Could Touch The Performance Offered By S2k. I Had Test Driven One Back In 2003 And Was Just Amazed. Just One Question For All You "younger" Owners; Where Do You Get The Cash? My Last Child Is In College So Now Was The Right Time For Me. Nice To Meet Everyone. I Wish I Lived On The West Coast Instead Of New England.

S2000dude · 02-03-2007, 06:15 PM

Greetings HA - Suzuka Blue, sure don't see that color much. In fact, in my area of NJ it's rare to see another S, period! Maybe I've seen a dozen in the last year. Boxsters and Z3/4s and Miatas are all over the place.

Suzuka Blue is a great color. Wish you were down here in Joisey. We could get a club going.

Regards,
the dude!

Java Junky · 02-04-2007, 06:19 AM

Addict, (ain't crazy 'bout callin' you that, but "Hon" seemed even worse)
The west coast has definately got some outstandin' countryside, vistas n' roads, but you're in New England? Of the east coast that's godda be some of the prettiest geography aroun'.
I'd offer up some very near n' dear parts of my anatomy to roll out the driveway n' jus' tool through some'a what New England has to offer.
You wanna put together a get-together that's godda pretty prize as it's goal dude? We aught'a plan a trip n' go visit Addict for breakfast.
Although that many older types appearin' in one spot might make the locals fear that there's a retirement community missin' some'a it's inmates.
Be well.
Java

spa01s2k · 02-04-2007, 12:07 PM

Welcome aboard Hondaddict. I'm one of the younger owners. I pay for my car by working my butt off. I've had my car for 3 1/2 years, and it has been worth every penny. BTW - I'm a turbo fan, so my vote for you, is to go that way.

HONDADDICT · 02-04-2007, 02:55 PM

Nice To See You Work For A Living. What I Wouldn't Have Given To Have A Car Like This When I Was Young. Oh Well. So Why A Turbo?
To Java Junky,
We Have Some Of The Best Driving In The Country, Esp. Since I'm 35 Mins From Vermont/n.h. I Discovered Many Of These "perfect" Corners During By Motor Cycle Days. I'd Love To Show You Guys Some Asolutely Spectacular Views And Roads To Match. I Don't Know About Breakfast Tho.
On Another Note, Anyone Know Of Anyone Changing Gears In Rear To 4.44 For Better Accel Down Low. I'd Be Afraid Of Reving To High At Freeway Speeds.

E-dawg! · 02-04-2007, 08:12 PM

Hey! Can you guys help me out. I'm new here but am looking into purchasing an s2k. I am pretty much sold on the car with one exception....the transmission. I owned a crx back in the day and had experienced syncro problems when shifting between first and second gear. However I was stupid and did a zc swap and used a dx tranny instead of the recommended si trans, so it was probably too much for the trans to take. I also work out at honda as a detailer and always hear techs bitching about installing another transmission on a car. So in my opinion honda has a bad rep for making transmissions. BUT seeing that a S2000 is more of a sports car, I would assume Honda would do a good job building the transmission for a $30k car. I just don't want to spend roughly around $16k to $20k for a car that has trans problems. So, my question is are s2000 transmissions reliable and dependable? Are they going to end up grinding and popping out of gears?? Do you guys have trans problems with your s2k's? Considering that you don't drive like a dumbass all day redlining every gear. But still this is a sports car, it was meant to be driven somewhat hard.

spa01s2k · 02-04-2007, 08:36 PM

E-dawg - I personally haven't had to many problems with my trans. Its a little notchy when cold but other than that it has been fine. I've heard some people have problems but they are few and far between. Most of the time people just complain about the notchiness. I know a lot of people who use their S2000's for autocrossing and track time on a usual basis and don't have problems.

E-dawg! · 02-05-2007, 02:19 AM

Thanks man! You guys have such informative posts I love it!!!

And when you say notchy....are you talking about the car being rough and hard to shift into the gears when it's cold???

And another reason why I was concerned about the transmission is I went to another s2k forum site where they had a few people complaining about the car popping out of gear and grinding gears between 5th and 6th. Most of the responses said that he needed to replace the trans fluid, some kind of 60k mile service that needed to be done. Do you think that might be the case??

Once again, thanks!

Java Junky · 02-05-2007, 05:10 AM

Welcome aboard dawg.
Spa's eval is good. I'm pushin' mine for a couple'a years n' no problems but there have been posts (worth lookin' 'em up to do your own eval) where some, not many, owners've had the glitches mentioned. And I have noticed that the most remommended "fix" is the new fluid.
Unfortunately, when folks do that n' if the problem's taken care of, they don't get back on site n' let everybody know. I guess the most important thing at that point in time for 'em is to take it out n' enjoy the easy shiftin' again. 'Ain't heard from some of 'em since.
Be well.
Java

HONDADDICT · 02-05-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-dawg!

Hey! Can you guys help me out. I'm new here but am looking into purchasing an s2k. I am pretty much sold on the car with one exception....the transmission. I owned a crx back in the day and had experienced syncro problems when shifting between first and second gear. However I was stupid and did a zc swap and used a dx tranny instead of the recommended si trans, so it was probably too much for the trans to take. I also work out at honda as a detailer and always hear techs bitching about installing another transmission on a car. So in my opinion honda has a bad rep for making transmissions. BUT seeing that a S2000 is more of a sports car, I would assume Honda would do a good job building the transmission for a $30k car. I just don't want to spend roughly around $16k to $20k for a car that has trans problems. So, my question is are s2000 transmissions reliable and dependable? Are they going to end up grinding and popping out of gears?? Do you guys have trans problems with your s2k's? Considering that you don't drive like a dumbass all day redlining every gear. But still this is a sports car, it was meant to be driven somewhat hard.

I RESEARCHED MY S2K FOR WELL OVER A YEAR AND NEVER HEARD OF ANY TRANNY RELATED ISSUES. THE WEAK POINT FOR THE S2K, IF ANY, IS THE REAR END AND POSSIBLY CLUTCH. BUT ONLY IF YOU ABUSE THE CAR BY DOING A LOT OF BURNOUTS, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE FUN. BUY IT!

spa01s2k · 02-05-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-dawg!

Thanks man! You guys have such informative posts I love it!!!

And when you say notchy....are you talking about the car being rough and hard to shift into the gears when it's cold???

And another reason why I was concerned about the transmission is I went to another s2k forum site where they had a few people complaining about the car popping out of gear and grinding gears between 5th and 6th. Most of the responses said that he needed to replace the trans fluid, some kind of 60k mile service that needed to be done. Do you think that might be the case??

Once again, thanks!

Its just notchy when the trans fluid is cold. When a little bit of heat is in the trans it loosens up quite a bit. I change my trans fluid about every 15K just to keep it shifting smooth. I have heard about some AP2 S2000's popping out of gear, I think there is a TSB for this (I'm not sure what they do for the TSB).

stewie69 · 02-05-2007, 09:13 PM

Hi all I finally got a Stewie its a black on black 02 w/74k perfect shape its awesome wish I had gotten one years ago..

HONDADDICT · 02-05-2007, 09:25 PM

ANOTHER THING YOU COULD DO WOULD BE TO CHANGE TO A SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT, IF AVAILABLE. ALSO, W A HI REV MOTOR LIKE THIS, IT WOULD BE BETTER TO USE SYNTHETIC OIL IN MOTOR AS WELL. DON'T FORGET DIFF CHANGE EITHER.
ON ANOTHER NOTE, I DISCOVERED A SITE CALLED [url=http://WWW.JUSTANSWER.CO]. FOR AS LITTLE AS 9.00 YOU CAN SUBMIT A QUESTION AND A CERTIFIED HONDA MECHANIC WILL ANSWER FOR YOU. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED W THE ANSWER. I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE HP GAINS I MENTIONED A WHILE AGO AND WAS TOLD 25-30 HP, POSSIBLY A BIT MORE. HE ALSO SUGGESTED CHANGING THE ALT. AND AIR COND PULLEYS FOR ANOTHER 5 HORSE POWER. I CAN'T KNOW FOR SURE IF THIS IS LEGIT, BUT IT SEEMS REASONABLE, ESP. SINCE THAT IS WHAT I GUESSED. LATER.

HONDADDICT · 02-05-2007, 09:31 PM

01-27-2007, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarkShade9 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	Hey all, new here, <3 the S2k This looks to be a nice community. I bought an '01 S2k the other night with 39k on the odometer, in perfect shape. I'll post some pictures once the weather gets nicer, but it is silver with red interior, sounds awesome on the highway.

01-27-2007, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Welcome to the site!! Top will go down once the latches are released, the e-brake is on, and the little button in the center is pulled back . BTW - I've had my top down below 32 degrees. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

01-27-2007, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Be careful when it's cold since you have the plastic rear window. They do not like it when it is cold. As mentioned above, the e-brake has to be on for the top to work. __________________ 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.

01-28-2007, 09:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	'Lookin' good Dark. Wear it in good health. I'm with spa in that I've usually got my top down below freezin', but, as my Stewie's an '04, I've the benefit of the glass rear window. Go's right on the money about bein' concerned with the plastic rear window in the cold weather, most especially the crease. Like metal, plastic work-hardens n' as it breaks down into the chemicals that make it up with age, gets opaque, discolored n' less pliant. Some of the discoloration n' opaqueness can be removed with a good polishin' with somethin' like Meguires, but the opaqueness n' discoloration r' a good indication of how old it is n' how close it is to the end of it's useful life. That's why you'll notice that as a plastic headlight r' rear window ages you can clear it up with some attention, but it requires the attention more n' more frequently. N' while the opaqueness n' the discoloration can be put up with, the crease'll take no prisoners. Once it starts crackin' jus' take it down n' get it, r' the whole top replaced, as need be. 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.

02-02-2007, 01:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
HONDADDICT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52	New Member Hi I Have Been Viewing This Forum For Sometime And Decided To Finally Register. This Is The Only Chat Room I Have Ever Belonged To. A Little Background. I'm 60 Years Young And Have Owned My S2k For About A Year And A Half. I Don't Have To Tell You Folks How Fast And Agile They Are And Are Really An Engineering Marvel. At The Moment I Am Debating The Age Old Question Of Turbo Vs Sc. I Have Done The Usual; Cai, Reflash From Jet Chip, Header, And Invidia Cat Back Exhaust. It Feels Like I Have Probably Picked Up 20 + Hp. What Do You Guys Think? More Importantly, How Do You Think My 0-60 Times May Have Improved?0-60? 1/4 Mile? Thanks. I'll Check Back In Tonight Since I Am Now At Work.

01-27-2007, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180	congrats and welcome

01-27-2007, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
DarkShade9 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	One quick question: What is the process of taking the top down? I'd like to test every part of this car before the initial 30 days are up to make sure everything works, and the dealership is getting me a real owner's manual here on Monday. Two latches on the inside, anything else I need to know?

01-27-2007, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180	nope do those 2 latches then hit the switch and hold it until the top is down. I think I heard it wnt go down if its 32 or below but I am not sure

01-27-2007, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
DarkShade9 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	Thanks for the info. I won't try to force her to go topless in the cold, I'll wait till its somewhat warmer to give it a shot. spa01s2k: Where do you place these towels? Also, is the plastic supposed to be difficult to see through and have a slight crease going horizontally through it or do I just need to wash it off and ignore the crease?

01-28-2007, 06:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
DarkShade9 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	Awesome, thanks. Since I am posting, here are the pictures. Took them at night after it snowed, so it looks really bad, but it doesn't seem to mind.

02-02-2007, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	Welcome Mr Addict ! Ah, another "old guy" joins the site !!! Only kidding! I got you by one year bro. Young, old or in the middle it's a great car to enjoy. What color is it? What year? I'll let the gear heads answer your mods question of improved times. Good luck with it ! __________________ 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 !

02-03-2007, 04:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
HONDADDICT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52	It's Nice To Meet Another "mature" Owner. To Answer Your Questions, I Have A 2002 S2k, Suzuka Blue, Which I Bought Used About 18 Mo's Ago. I Had Been Reviewing S2k's For Well Over A Year And Knew Exactly What I Wanted For A Sports Car. I Sort Of Stumbled Onto My Car On Line While Surfing And Bought At The End Of Summer In 2005 For 20,100 With 28,500 On The Odometer. I Considered All The Usual Suspects; Boxster S, Z4, 350z, Etc. And None Could Touch The Performance Offered By S2k. I Had Test Driven One Back In 2003 And Was Just Amazed. Just One Question For All You "younger" Owners; Where Do You Get The Cash? My Last Child Is In College So Now Was The Right Time For Me. Nice To Meet Everyone. I Wish I Lived On The West Coast Instead Of New England.

02-03-2007, 06:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	Greetings HA - Suzuka Blue, sure don't see that color much. In fact, in my area of NJ it's rare to see another S, period! Maybe I've seen a dozen in the last year. Boxsters and Z3/4s and Miatas are all over the place. Suzuka Blue is a great color. Wish you were down here in Joisey. We could get a club going. Regards, the dude! __________________ 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 !

02-04-2007, 06:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Addict, (ain't crazy 'bout callin' you that, but "Hon" seemed even worse) The west coast has definately got some outstandin' countryside, vistas n' roads, but you're in New England? Of the east coast that's godda be some of the prettiest geography aroun'. I'd offer up some very near n' dear parts of my anatomy to roll out the driveway n' jus' tool through some'a what New England has to offer. You wanna put together a get-together that's godda pretty prize as it's goal dude? We aught'a plan a trip n' go visit Addict for breakfast. Although that many older types appearin' in one spot might make the locals fear that there's a retirement community missin' some'a it's inmates. 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.

02-04-2007, 12:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Welcome aboard Hondaddict. I'm one of the younger owners. I pay for my car by working my butt off. I've had my car for 3 1/2 years, and it has been worth every penny. BTW - I'm a turbo fan, so my vote for you, is to go that way. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

02-04-2007, 02:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
HONDADDICT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52	Nice To See You Work For A Living. What I Wouldn't Have Given To Have A Car Like This When I Was Young. Oh Well. So Why A Turbo? To Java Junky, We Have Some Of The Best Driving In The Country, Esp. Since I'm 35 Mins From Vermont/n.h. I Discovered Many Of These "perfect" Corners During By Motor Cycle Days. I'd Love To Show You Guys Some Asolutely Spectacular Views And Roads To Match. I Don't Know About Breakfast Tho. On Another Note, Anyone Know Of Anyone Changing Gears In Rear To 4.44 For Better Accel Down Low. I'd Be Afraid Of Reving To High At Freeway Speeds.

02-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
E-dawg! Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	Transmission!!!! Hey! Can you guys help me out. I'm new here but am looking into purchasing an s2k. I am pretty much sold on the car with one exception....the transmission. I owned a crx back in the day and had experienced syncro problems when shifting between first and second gear. However I was stupid and did a zc swap and used a dx tranny instead of the recommended si trans, so it was probably too much for the trans to take. I also work out at honda as a detailer and always hear techs bitching about installing another transmission on a car. So in my opinion honda has a bad rep for making transmissions. BUT seeing that a S2000 is more of a sports car, I would assume Honda would do a good job building the transmission for a $30k car. I just don't want to spend roughly around $16k to $20k for a car that has trans problems. So, my question is are s2000 transmissions reliable and dependable? Are they going to end up grinding and popping out of gears?? Do you guys have trans problems with your s2k's? Considering that you don't drive like a dumbass all day redlining every gear. But still this is a sports car, it was meant to be driven somewhat hard.

02-04-2007, 08:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	E-dawg - I personally haven't had to many problems with my trans. Its a little notchy when cold but other than that it has been fine. I've heard some people have problems but they are few and far between. Most of the time people just complain about the notchiness. I know a lot of people who use their S2000's for autocrossing and track time on a usual basis and don't have problems. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

02-05-2007, 02:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
E-dawg! Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	Thanks man! You guys have such informative posts I love it!!! And when you say notchy....are you talking about the car being rough and hard to shift into the gears when it's cold??? And another reason why I was concerned about the transmission is I went to another s2k forum site where they had a few people complaining about the car popping out of gear and grinding gears between 5th and 6th. Most of the responses said that he needed to replace the trans fluid, some kind of 60k mile service that needed to be done. Do you think that might be the case?? Once again, thanks!

02-05-2007, 05:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Welcome aboard dawg. Spa's eval is good. I'm pushin' mine for a couple'a years n' no problems but there have been posts (worth lookin' 'em up to do your own eval) where some, not many, owners've had the glitches mentioned. And I have noticed that the most remommended "fix" is the new fluid. Unfortunately, when folks do that n' if the problem's taken care of, they don't get back on site n' let everybody know. I guess the most important thing at that point in time for 'em is to take it out n' enjoy the easy shiftin' again. 'Ain't heard from some of 'em since. 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.

02-05-2007, 09:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
stewie69 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	Hi all I finally got a Stewie its a black on black 02 w/74k perfect shape its awesome wish I had gotten one years ago..

02-05-2007, 09:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
HONDADDICT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52	Tranny Issues ANOTHER THING YOU COULD DO WOULD BE TO CHANGE TO A SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT, IF AVAILABLE. ALSO, W A HI REV MOTOR LIKE THIS, IT WOULD BE BETTER TO USE SYNTHETIC OIL IN MOTOR AS WELL. DON'T FORGET DIFF CHANGE EITHER. ON ANOTHER NOTE, I DISCOVERED A SITE CALLED [url=http://WWW.JUSTANSWER.CO]. FOR AS LITTLE AS 9.00 YOU CAN SUBMIT A QUESTION AND A CERTIFIED HONDA MECHANIC WILL ANSWER FOR YOU. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED W THE ANSWER. I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE HP GAINS I MENTIONED A WHILE AGO AND WAS TOLD 25-30 HP, POSSIBLY A BIT MORE. HE ALSO SUGGESTED CHANGING THE ALT. AND AIR COND PULLEYS FOR ANOTHER 5 HORSE POWER. I CAN'T KNOW FOR SURE IF THIS IS LEGIT, BUT IT SEEMS REASONABLE, ESP. SINCE THAT IS WHAT I GUESSED. LATER.

02-05-2007, 09:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
HONDADDICT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52	New Ride