Welcome one and all.

[repiv]

Let me start this sub-forum off with a big HELLO and a welcome to one and all. Old friends know me as "Xviper" from my past life. "Repiv" is simply "Viper", spelled backwards. ;) You can continue to call me "Xviper" if you wish or you can call me Dave. (I've been called a lot worse, so any of these will work. :p )
I am greatly honored by those who are at the helm of this fine forum who made this happen. Let me not forget all the members and participants here for their warm welcome and their encouragement to make this my new home. To all of you, my heart felt gratitude.

Those who remember me, have witnessed all my "How To's" on just about every maintenance item on an S2000 (and a few more other mechanical things). I don't profess to know it all, but I invite you to post your questions, suggestions, contributions and ideas here that pertain to the mechanical aspects of owning an S2000. I'll answer as best I can, if I can and I'm sure that the other knowledgeable folks here will aid in this venture.

Of course, if you are shy about posting here, I am always available via PM.

Someone asked me years ago all the things that I've done to mod my car. Here was my answer just so you know the kind of "tinkering" I've done to it:
(It is an original year 2000 Silverstone, purchased in Oct/00. It is my 4-seasons, daily driver with about 45K miles on the clock. Walking to work for many years explains the lower mileage.)

My S2000 mods:
"Performance":
Vortech intercooled supercharger (Vortech airbox and filter replaced with JR filter and homemade "umbrella") with Spearco FMIC.
Moroso oil catch can.
4.44 rear gears with Yellow Box.
Toda header.
NGK copper racing plugs.
Fujitsubo cat back exhaust.
Gauges - Autometer oil press, water temp, boost. With SOS twin gauge pod.
AEM UEGO wide band A/F guage.
Apex I-moni ECU data display.
Panavise mount (for cellphone, GPS, etc).
Home made diff casing fin extensions.
Diff casing temp monitoring gauge.
Modifry shift beeper.
Rick's Titanium Magnum shift knob.
Top Secret "style" CF hood (for heat release).
Hood pins to keep the hood from lifting at the edges at speed.
Winter tires during the appropriate season. Michelin Arctic Alpins on the OEM 16" rims.
Hardtopguy clutch kit - OEM disc, TO bearing, Comptech lightweight flywheel, ACT HD PP (awaiting installation).
AP2 transmission (awaiting installation).

Cosmetic:
OEM '04 rear wing.
Clear side markers.
Xenon blue high beam bulbs.
Billet Aluminum antenna.
Rick's "S" badges.
"Mingster" aluminum dead pedal.
OEM Hardtop (and winch to remove, put on and store when not in use).
OEM side strakes.
S2Ki.com licence plate frame (souvenier "I'm a Legend on S2Ki.com" plate frame).
17" Volk Mercury Silver CE28N rims - with Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 tires (225 front - 255 rear).
'04 front bumper and lip.

Sound:
Rear speaker panels using stock speakers.
Replaced front speakers with jvc4way645.
Sony 10 CD disc player.

Convenience:
Accessory power socket re-wired to constant available power.
Trunk release re-wired to only operate while car is ON.
Passenger side remote door unlock.
Clock/outside air temp mounted on radio door.
Relocated tool kit to above spare tire for extra trunk space.
Modified cruise control button divider for easier one finger cancellation.
Convex driver's side outside mirror.
Autolok, one touch up and down driver's window.
F1 cup holder: http://www.radbcs.com/cupholder_f1.htm

Protection:
3M Scotchcal film (Xpel) on all frontal surfaces, including mirrors, headlites and area of rocker panel just in front of rear wheels.
Static cling window tint for rear plastic window.
Fleece roof well mat to protect inside of plastic window.
Muz floor mats.
Winter floor mats.
Hardwired Passport 8500 with homemade visor mount.
Dual Fiamm "Highway Blasters" horns.
Zaino treatment on paint.
Upgraded oil jet bolts (4 hole).
5 year long life engine coolant.
Installed "fiber optic" in radio door to make radio blinking light visible when radio door closed.
McGard front seat lock bolts.
Home made rear seat lock bolts.
Spoon magnetic oil pan and tranny pan drain bolts.
Locking gas cap. (My wife's last car had the remote fuel door pried open - gas cap stolen, luckily nothing poured into gas tank.)
Wet Okole neoprene seat covers.

Cabin turbulence mods:
Full size Rick's aeroscreen insert (but drilled full of holes for better wind management).
Roll hoop inserts (plexiglass).
Davies headrest pads (this is also for resting my head on).

Mods that have "come and gone":
Mingster intake "snorkel".
AEM CAI.
Coastal Metals front lip splitter.
Chrysler Neon R/T rear spoiler.
Amuse style front lip.
Denso Iridium IK-24 spark plugs.
Sony 1621 door speakers.
Neuspeed cat back exhaust.
Autometer narrow band A/F gauge.
Goodrich Winter Slalom on front, Bridgestone Blizzak MZ-01 on rear, ADR 16" multispoke rims - 44mm offset, 7"
Airwalker "style" urethane lip (mangled by Port Angeles ferry, tore off by huge dip in the road near Sacramento)
Brockway racing display (reads ECU info of engine parameters like coolant temp and intake air temp) - physically too big to be mounted for daily use.
T1R test pipe with mechanical O2 similuator.
Spoon X-brace.
Fiberglass/nylon bug mesh to protect radiator and A/C cannister from rocks and bugs. (not needed due to Spearco FMIC)
*Note: With the exception of the actual rear gear calibration and the mounting and balancing of tires, all the above were done by me at home.

[blownS]

Let me be the first to say: Hoo-rah! :clap:

The X-Man is BACK. :thumbsup:

[S2K53E]

ok here's your first question, with a little lead in story:

i have read several stories over the months about people accidently downshifting to 2nd gear when they wanted 4th, at high speed, and in doing so damaging the retainers among other things...potentially even blowing their engine. i always thought..gee i'll never do that. wrong. my other vehicle is a ford truck with much much wider gates in the shifter, and after not driving the S for a while...well you get the picture. the (potentially) good news is that when the downshift happened, i was somewhere between 53-58 mph. it's a MY2006, which redlines second gear at 59 mph. so i couldn't have over-revved it. my only concern is that i barely blipped the throttle, then let the clutch out, so basically the transmission slammed the engine from ~3.5K all the way to ~7.8K. i immediately put the clutch back in, and as i did so checked the tach, i saw it all the way to redline, but the red wasn't illuminated. should i be worried? everything sounds/smells/seems to work fine.

honestly i'm not that worried, i just wanted a more knowledgeable opinion than my own. thanks.

-will

[gomarlins3]

Glad we have a place to go to now on this site for help.

[repiv]

ok here's your first question, with a little lead in story:

i have read several stories over the months about people accidently downshifting to 2nd gear when they wanted 4th, at high speed, and in doing so damaging the retainers among other things...potentially even blowing their engine. i always thought..gee i'll never do that. wrong. my other vehicle is a ford truck with much much wider gates in the shifter, and after not driving the S for a while...well you get the picture. the (potentially) good news is that when the downshift happened, i was somewhere between 53-58 mph. it's a MY2006, which redlines second gear at 59 mph. so i couldn't have over-revved it. my only concern is that i barely blipped the throttle, then let the clutch out, so basically the transmission slammed the engine from ~3.5K all the way to ~7.8K. i immediately put the clutch back in, and as i did so checked the tach, i saw it all the way to redline, but the red wasn't illuminated. should i be worried? everything sounds/smells/seems to work fine.

honestly i'm not that worried, i just wanted a more knowledgeable opinion than my own. thanks.

-will
In future, I would invite you to start a new thread in this forum as this one is meant to be an introductory, "Hello" sort of thread. I will give you a response nevertheless.
An AP2, in 2nd gear, at 8000 rpm, will result in a road speed of 56.5 mph. Worst case scenario is that you did achieve 58 mph and you did fully engage the clutch. This would have resulted in the revs getting as high as 8200 rpm. By your description of what happened and since you may not have been going that fast and because you reacted quickly, you should be fine. The biggest difference between the engine accelerating itself through that rev range and drivetrain accelerating it, is that the "rate" of acceleration in an accidental downshift is far greater. Was it severe enough to cause a problem down the road? The odds are against it but not completely zero. If it were me, I would not worry about it any further.

[S2K53E]

repiv-

much thanks for the numbers oriented, no nonsense quick reply. point taken- in the future i will pay attention to the thread i post in. have a nice day!

-will

[repiv]

repiv-

much thanks for the numbers oriented, no nonsense quick reply. point taken- in the future i will pay attention to the thread i post in. have a nice day!

-will
No problem. Thanks for understanding. I try to be succinct whenever possible. People usually prefer the answer to their enquiry. Small talk and such are easily accommodated in the other sub-forums we have here.
Actually, this thread is sort of for small talk, so I guess I could have given a more lengthy response. :laugh: :brew:

[Looter]

:thumbsup: Thanks, Dave....for being willing to share "ALL" your knowledge with us..... :clap:

[Coop]

Dave, welcome, it is good have you here.

[Bieg]

Dave,

Glad you are here! This could not have worked out any better for the S2000 community! :thumbsup:

[parkerdt]

Welcome Dave! Glad to have you here! :)

Dave

[s2k4me2day]

I look forward to many infomative threads.
Thanks for your time, and willingness to share your experience.
Russ

[ralper]

I can't find the words to say what I am feeling right now. This is great. We now have one of the premier authorities on the care and feeding of our S2000 in a forum of his own.

S2KCA is getting better every day.

Congratulations Dave and thank you for doing this. Congratulations S2KCA for providing the forum for this.

This is great.

[emg88]

Only the best of the best should have their own corner! Now we have the best of the best in our corner! Thanks Dave for your past efforts to educate the S2000 Community and best wishes for a long and happy future with S2KCA. :thumbsup:

[MOF]

Hey Dave ... good to see you in print again.

Glad you found a new home ... welcome.

"E White"

[repiv]

Hey Dave ... good to see you in print again.

Glad you found a new home ... welcome.

"E White"
Ahhh, another "old" friend. :hi2:

[Urmil]

Dave....stop yacking and get going with the tutorials!!! :D ;)

Let's start simple:

1. Oil change
2. Tranny fluid change
3. Diff oil change.
4. Spark plug change

BTW....good to see you'll be active here!!! Hope to see your contributions on the newsletter as well.

[repiv]

Dave....stop yacking and get going with the tutorials!!! :D ;)

Let's start simple:

1. Oil change
2. Tranny fluid change
3. Diff oil change.
4. Spark plug change

BTW....good to see you'll be active here!!! Hope to see your contributions on the newsletter as well.
Hehe! I briefly scanned through the "How To's" here and there are a lot of threads dealing with this sort of stuff. I don't think those who wrote them need me to re-invent the wheel. Perhaps I'll just add a reply with extra infor where they may be helpful. I'll go through my old "How To's" and see if any would be useful to post here.

[photodavo]

Dave,

Urmil brings up another good point. You will be receiving your first issue of the Redliner in the mail in early December. If you have any interest in contributing an article in future issues (it's quarterly) let me know or send a PM to Salsa. She is our NW RD and newsletter editor. In fact, I believe you would fall in her region. :)

[repiv]

Dave,

Urmil brings up another good point. You will be receiving your first issue of the Redliner in the mail in early December. If you have any interest in contributing an article in future issues (it's quarterly) let me know or send a PM to Salsa. She is our NW RD and newsletter editor. In fact, I believe you would fall in her region. :)
I look forward to seeing the next one so I can get an idea of the "flavour" of what the content is. I'll keep your invitation in mind.

I've begun to start new threads with materials dealing with points of interest where I haven't found any other such information pre-existing. Over the next many days and weeks, you will see many more such threads regarding things that should be of help to the backyard mechanic.

[C G]

Dave, welcome old friend! I'm very happy to see you here!

[photodavo]

I look forward to seeing the next one so I can get an idea of the "flavour" of what the content is. I'll keep your invitation in mind.

I've begun to start new threads with materials dealing with points of interest where I haven't found any other such information pre-existing. Over the next many days and weeks, you will see many more such threads regarding things that should be of help to the backyard mechanic.

Dave,

Did you get a copy of the last Redliner with your new member packet? If not, I can send you one. Just let me know and you can double up on your Redliner reading. Plus, the next issue will have part 2 of Dave Quinn's column. It would be a shame to miss part 1. :)

[repiv]

Dave,

Did you get a copy of the last Redliner with your new member packet? If not, I can send you one. Just let me know and you can double up on your Redliner reading. Plus, the next issue will have part 2 of Dave Quinn's column. It would be a shame to miss part 1. :)
Yes, I got the whole package. I'll read it more carefully when time permits. I wasn't sure if that was what you were referring to but now that I know, I can get a taste of what's in them.
BTW, I was tremendously impressed with that membership package. I wasn't expecting anything more than a little card (like the "other" place -- :rolleyes: ). I was so pleasantly surprised when all that "stuff" came out of the envelope. :thumbsup: I still haven't had time to view the CD. Looking forward to it.
(Man! Imagine that. An actual video disc. Most impressive! Oh, and that little flashlight? NICE touch!)

[photodavo]

Yes, I got the whole package. I'll read it more carefully when time permits. I wasn't sure if that was what you were referring to but now that I know, I can get a taste of what's in them.
BTW, I was tremendously impressed with that membership package. I wasn't expecting anything more than a little card (like the "other" place -- :rolleyes: ). I was so pleasantly surprised when all that "stuff" came out of the envelope. :thumbsup: I still haven't had time to view the CD. Looking forward to it.
(Man! Imagine that. An actual video disc. Most impressive! Oh, and that little flashlight? NICE touch!)

Glad you liked it Dave. You should see what the multi-year new members and renewals get. :D

[Wanderer]

Dave, I only know you from this forum, but I already know that you are an invaluable asset, Greetings and welcome!!

[S2K EH]

Dave - great to have you here. I am one of the many you have helped with advice in the past, and I am thrilled that you are set up here.

Richard

[zippy]

Dave,

Glad you are here! This could not have worked out any better for the S2000 community! :thumbsup:


What he said.

[Coop]

Hehe! I briefly scanned through the "How To's" here and there are a lot of threads dealing with this sort of stuff. I don't think those who wrote them need me to re-invent the wheel. Perhaps I'll just add a reply with extra infor where they may be helpful. I'll go through my old "How To's" and see if any would be useful to post here.
anything you can add to the ones I did, let me know and I'll get it done.

[Nugget]

Hey Dave,

You have been so giving with your knowledge and mostly importantly, time, which to be is the most precious commodity we have. I can't thank you enough for all the help you have provided in the past as well as the help I know you will give in the future.

Thank you again and I look forward to reading this forum often.

Best Regards,
Denver

[DooheeHowser]

Hello Dave,

Dont know what else to say except...Great to see you back!!!

You dont know me from the "other" site (mainly just lurking) but I have read each any every one of your diy's. I have seen you respond to an uncountable number of threads asking for advice. Your the kind of person who helps people without expecting anything back in return.
Your announcement to leave was disheartening to say the least but I'm so glad you are back.


I also look forward to reading all your wonderful posts with your unique and flavorful (and sometimes a little spicy :D) personality.

Greetings and Goodbyes,
Daniel

[Formerh22a4]

Good to see you have your own place.
Now, lets get on with the obsessive compulsive questions of car maintenance :D

[Urmil]

Rule #1 for keeping and maintaining your section, Dave: Proper use of the English language (in terms of grammar and spelling) must be used.

With that stated, it's "flav-o-r", not "flav-ou-r". :D
Get it right before I invite "LordVagabond" to one of your meets.

BTW, if you'd like any help with any DIY write-ups, don't hesitate to ask. I don't mind putting together a few for this section.

[fltsfshr]

Hi xxviper good to see you're still around. I'm going to have to look in here more often

fltsfshr

[repiv]

With that stated, it's "flav-o-r", not "flav-ou-r". :D
Get it right before I invite "LordVagabond" to one of your meets.

BTW, if you'd like any help with any DIY write-ups, don't hesitate to ask. I don't mind putting together a few for this section.
I'm CANAJUN, EH!!??? ;) And please, those "LV" nightmares only just stopped.
Thanks for the offer of doing some DIY threads. I'm gradually "re-writing" my old ones over to here. The only one that is often asked for that I haven't done yet is a brake fluid bleed and change with pictures. If you have such pics, I'm sure the membership here would find it useful. If noone does one by next spring, I'll document mine.

And it's so heart warming to see so many old friends come to visit.

[S2Kouichi]

Glad to see you on board. Always found your posts and threads useful.

Ironic it took an imposter to get you here, but the story had a happy ending! I hope a RoadRage imposter will show up here as well.

[daverx7]

It is great having you here. All the folks I've been in contact with over here have been amazing! I even got "invited" via laminated cards on the windshield to join their community. Very cool touch!

The only one that is often asked for that I haven't done yet is a brake fluid bleed and change with pictures. If you have such pics, I'm sure the membership here would find it useful.
The timing of this would be impeccable as I am about to receive my Carbotech pads and rotors in the next few days. :-) But, if it doesn't work out, no biggie as I should have some help from friends.

Cannot wait to follow this forum section closely!

-Dave

[frank b]

I'm getting out of breath trying to keep up with your nomadic web existance.
This turn of events makes me happy and makes a lot of sense, too. I'm glad everything got worked out. I started reading your posts about a year before I bought my car and certainly a major factor in deciding to get it. All the DIYs have added greatly to my enjoyment of owning and working on it as well.
Thanks again man!

[repiv]

I'm getting out of breath trying to keep up with your nomadic web existance.
:laugh: Well, I haven't wandered to too many places. I hung up my shingles at my friend's home reno type site until it went down some time ago. Then this invitation became too friendly to turn down.

[photodavo]

:)

but your avatar still disturbs me. :laugh: :D

[repiv]

:)

but your avatar still disturbs me. :laugh: :D
If you think that's disturbing, this is what I would normally use if it didn't exceed the size limit for avatars:
http://www.s2kca.com/photopost/data/500/1239winking_baby.gif

And when I want to be "in cognito" ......................
http://www.s2kca.com/photopost/data/500/1239mustache_baby7.jpg

[photodavo]

:yikes: :lol4:

[joe_s2k]

It looks like your getting comfortable Dave. :D Make yourself at home.

[S2K_Randy]

I was wondering where the 'winking' version went! :D

[Jerome]

Dave, S2KCA is blessed to now have your sub-forum. I look forward to checking out your latest post(s) each time I log on to this web site. You are the best!

Jerome
Arkansas
'02 s/c S2000 black/black

[fperra]

:clap: Good to see you are still with us Dave. I was worried you might have traded your S in for a BMW. :D Now get that new transmission installed.

[repiv]

Nice to see you here.
Yup, I've got about $4500.00 worth of tranny and clutch kit to go in still. I don't think they'd fit into a BMW. :lol3:

[whitefun]

welcome from a longtime automotive enthusiast and new club member. what an impressive list of mods. your help on my 4.44 gear post was appreciated. it is good to have someone with your knowledge base and attention to detail as a fellow member. :vtec1:

[repiv]

welcome from a longtime automotive enthusiast and new club member. what an impressive list of mods. your help on my 4.44 gear post was appreciated. it is good to have someone with your knowledge base and attention to detail as a fellow member. :vtec1:
:hi2: How have those 4.44s been working for you? Mine's been bulletproof for many years now.

[Nate04]

from the better late than never crowd...it's good to see you in action Dave... I wasn't sure where you had gone...or what you were doing. Nice to know where you are.

Best
Nate/Joel

[ralper]

from the better late than never crowd...it's good to see you in action Dave... I wasn't sure where you had gone...or what you were doing. Nice to know where you are.

Best
Nate/Joel

Hey Joel,

Welcome to the sunny side of the street. All the good people come here.

Glad to see you found us!

Rob

[PWRMKR]

:hi: Dave

[repiv]

:hi: Dave
Hello, ol' friend. I still use the winking avi you made for me in several other forums. It's just a bit too big for here. :sad:

[SenderGreen]

I just found this place too. Good to be here.

[AssassinJN]

:thumbsup: The crazy Calgarian is back! Hope we can expect some of the usual wit and sarcasm! :D

[repiv]

I just found this place too. Good to be here.
Great to see you here. We can always use another expert around here.

[repiv]

:thumbsup: The crazy Calgarian is back! Hope we can expect some of the usual wit and sarcasm! :D
Oh, I don't know about that. My "wit and sarcasm" ticked a few people off in the other place. :p

[AssassinJN]

Aww, but those of us who actually have a sense of humor need it to get through some long boring days of work! :(

Plus those people need not follow here, after all it's your den and you can do as you please ;)

[SenderGreen]

Great to see you here. We can always use another expert around here.
Thanks man! I followed a link from S2ki to watch some people drive S2000's around Hawaii, and there was a supiciously familiar avitar in the thread. I got out a mirror, turned my back to the monitor, and there you were! :)

EDIT: It even looks like I may be allowed to post pics here. :)

[Mike2k]

There you are Dave... I lost you for a while, now I bookmark this forum. I had no idea you're not a Flame fan, too busy improving you S2k to your personal liking ? :)
I don't think the new clutch and gears has anything to do with the supercharger, except for further improvement in driveability ?
Enjoy your Den,

Mike

[repiv]

There you are Dave... I lost you for a while, now I bookmark this forum. I had no idea you're not a Flame fan, too busy improving you S2k to your personal liking ? :)
I don't think the new clutch and gears has anything to do with the supercharger, except for further improvement in driveability ?
Enjoy your Den,

Mike
Hey Mike, I've always just been a phone call away for you. Thanks for the offer, but the "Flames" just have never been one of my "to do" things.
The old clutch is still working well, but the new HD one should help when things get really hot. The new AP2 tranny should give the car a bit more down low grunt. Besides, I needed another winter project anyway. :thumbsup:

[CaptainMike]

Hi Dave, Just wanted to say hello and I'm very glad you're still doing the S2000 thang!

[repiv]

Hi, Mike. :hi: Good to see ya on the flip side.

[Sarek]

Hey Dave, I decided to become a member since i knew that you were on here. Now I've come to really like this community and the attitude/maturity of everyone on this board. I'm looking forward to exchanging more posts with you. Because I definitely have questions! :) (don't worry, I'll search first! :D )
Thanks for helping the noobies like myself with your past experiences and expertise. I haven't exchanged direct conversations with, but you've helped with me with many past threads. I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your time and dedication!

Paul

[repiv]

Hey Dave, I decided to become a member since i knew that you were on here. Now I've come to really like this community and the attitude/maturity of everyone on this board. I'm looking forward to exchanging more posts with you. Because I definitely have questions! :) (don't worry, I'll search first! :D )
Thanks for helping the noobies like myself with your past experiences and expertise. I haven't exchanged direct conversations with, but you've helped with me with many past threads. I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your time and dedication!

Paul
Paul, so nice to see you here. Little by little, we're seeing some of the finer folks show up here.
I never had much of a problem with people who asked questions without searching first. I only had an editorial for those who freely admitted they were simply too lazy to look first. Like the guy who posts up, "My manual is downstairs in my garage and I'm just too lazy to walk down there to read it". Those guys, I loved to tease. In fact, I even started a thread once to ask others to "take it easy" on people who didn't search first. :D

Welcome aboard.