The S2000

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:14

Bumpers have been painted and emblem shaved on the winter/track bumper shown...I had plate holes and emblem holes shaved on summer bumper. Plan to fabricate a plate holder for a tow hook.

AP2 transmission sitting in the garage...waiting for a clutch. Then, will need to lean on some help for install...

please.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:14

Brigdh wrote:Someone sent me a link to this today. Checkout item #6

http://jalopnik.com/ten-car-mods-that-make-people-think-you-re-an-asshole-123108858

Me thinks the article is full of crap, but that might just be because I have a vested interest

I am guilty of quite a few things on that list and love it.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:14

Working to getsome small things for the car to be ready for track use. Working on getting a speedo corrector for when the ap2 tranny goes in. Need to find a decent tow hook for at the track too. I don't want to rely on the oem.

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:14

looking to try #3

Saul_Good · Postby **Saul_Good** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:14

Shadowden wrote: I don't want to rely on the oem.

The OEM one is fine. Just make sure you know that the track workers know where it is

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:14

I am missing a piece of my oem hook that extends it for use on the front bumper. Glad I looked.

I did procure the speedo corrector though. Just need to swap tranny and wire it in.

Thinking of just using a 1 size fits all front tow hook like the nrg one.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:14

Well, stock bumper with greddy lip is installed. Car will be detailed saturday for car show on the 21st. Waiting to take pictures of the updates there.

SecondGenPAt · Postby **SecondGenPAt** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:14

Shadowden wrote:Waiting to take pictures of the updates there.

you hippie......

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:14

people don't care about car stuff here anyway. I'm finishing up something I fabricated and need to start fabricating something else. Wn't make me go any faster though, so I'm keeping my ricer rep alive and well:D

Really need to get that AP2 tranny in though. may/june looks like earliest possible time.

geo2maz · Postby **geo2maz** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:14

looking forward to show pics!

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14

I might be able to help with the tranny install.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14

Also would like to check valve lash. Mr. Secondgen suggested you oversee said procedure Mr_chris. Reading the procedure, it appears straightforward, but an experienced set of hands and eyes would lend a lot of assurance when I button things back up.

Would love help on tranny.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14

the hardest part of a manual tranny install is stabbing it. It can be a PITA.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14

How would you suggest I get the car high enough? I have a pair of ramps, 4 jack stands, and a floorjack. Should I build large blocks of wood to get it even higher?

Also, i was planning to reuse my flywheel as the gen I have actually have good ones, so may need to have it ground. Thinking that might take some time so....not sure how that will work.

SecondGenPAt · Postby **SecondGenPAt** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:14

a big help when installing a trans is to jack the front of the engine up so that it pivots about the engine mounts. It makes joining the engine and trans much easier. You can use a jack and a block of wood against the oil pan or the front crank pulley if you're careful

The S2000

Who is online