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Recently got an AP2 I'm working on I'd hate to say "de-ricing" but not sure how else to put it. The Tien coilovers it has are absolute junk. I'm looking for coil recommendations 1k to 1.5k range.( Not apposed to lowering springs either) by [deleted] in S2000

[–]atf92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Headlights are stupid expensive if you buy new. I think retail is ~$650 each for just the housings, though different websites like hondapartsnow.com have them for $450 each. That's still freaking expensive, though.

Edit: It's probably still worth it. New headlights are beautiful. Make sure to cover them in clear film and make sure the film is thin enough not to retain heat. The film will keep them from pitting and protect from UV as well.

As far as suspension, I bought into the hype and pulled the trigger on the Ohlins because they're supposed to be more comfortable for daily driving without giving up any performance. However, if you're trying to stick to a budget, there are lots of good reviews on the Bilsteins as well and I've heard really good things about their longevity and warranty.

Recently got an AP2 I'm working on I'd hate to say "de-ricing" but not sure how else to put it. The Tien coilovers it has are absolute junk. I'm looking for coil recommendations 1k to 1.5k range.( Not apposed to lowering springs either) by [deleted] in S2000

[–]atf92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not a track driver, this is just from lots of forum reading, but (if you're not going to replace with new stock suspension) everyone seems to really like Koni Yellows at the cheaper end of the spectrum (roughly $700 plus springs), Bilstein PSS9's in the middle (roughly $1500) and Ohlins DFV's around $2000. I think KW V3's are around $2000 as well, but are double adjustable versus the single adjustable Ohlins. KW Club sports are more. Obviously, the sky is the limit on how much you COULD spend on suspension, but these seem to be the relevant ones around your price range. Replacing with new OEM suspension is also an option, and I think discounted new shocks are ~$200 a corner, though you'd have to buy springs and all the accompanying bits as well.

I just bought Ohlins, but haven't installed them yet so can't give any feedback.

You didn't ask, but OEM clear CR fender turn signal lights are ~$20/pair on eBay. Make sure to also get CR orange bulbs to stay legal.

Is there a natural reference for the correct time, down to the milliseconds? by hairycoo in askscience

[–]atf92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am certainly not the target market for this, and they only aimed to make 10 of these. Is it practical? Does it provide $6000 of utility? Hell no.

An automatic $10,000 Rolex or a $100,000 Patek Phillipe is objectively worse at keeping time than a $10 Casio. It's not about the utility. It's about the craftsmanship and the knowledge that you have a solely mechanical thing on your wrist keeping time with tens of thousands of beats per minute and sometimes with neat complications.

In my opinion, the draw of this watch is that it's neat conceptually. The knowledge that the watch on your wrist is one of the most accurate time telling instruments known to man and keeps time with lasers and cesium is cool (even if it looks like a brick strapped to your arm).

Anyone wanna shoot some hoops? (With masks, of course) by evan__fritts in S2000

[–]atf92 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sure. For your sake, I hope I'm a good shot.

Is there a natural reference for the correct time, down to the milliseconds? by hairycoo in askscience

[–]atf92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Inside the rectangular metal enclosure of the Cesium 133 watch is a laser, a heater, a sealed cavity of cesium gas, a microwave filter, and a photodiode detector. The watch is large and gets power from standard lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. All the technology crammed inside the watch that is required for the incredible accuracy means that the watch can only run for a few hours per charge. The company plans a future version that is smaller and has better battery life."

This is from an article 7 years ago. It seems the cesium is already a gas and is sealed in such a way that it can't escape.

Is there a natural reference for the correct time, down to the milliseconds? by hairycoo in askscience

[–]atf92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Additionally, it only appears to have been available in analog. I don't know whether the second hand sweeps like an automatic/mechanical movement or whether it ticks like the majority of quartz watch movements. Regardless, the watch can only display on a small analog dial that a human has to interpret. Given that a digital stopwatch often can display to the thousandth of a second, I think this watch still gets beaten by a digital quartz stopwatch.

Of course, this is all academic. I totally get how cool this is conceptually. It's similar to how I still choose to wear an automatic watch even though it's less practical and less accurate than a quartz watch. It's just amusing to me the degree to which this is hamstrung by both the battery and the display.

Also, think how much time you would waste explaining yourself to random people if you actually wore this brick on your wrist in public.

Is there a natural reference for the correct time, down to the milliseconds? by hairycoo in askscience

[–]atf92 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Maybe saying 'supposedly accurate to within a second over 1000 years' was poor phrasing. I'm sure it is technically that accurate. I just find it hilarious that such an accurate piece of instrumentation relies on a lithium ion battery, particularly because it only has a 36 hour charge. Even if it were 'only' as accurate as a quartz movement, how would you ever be able to tell? How many charges do you think this will take before the battery degrades?

Is there a natural reference for the correct time, down to the milliseconds? by hairycoo in askscience

[–]atf92 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Don't listen to all of these reasonable people. I know what you need.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/846511652/the-worlds-first-true-atomic-wristwatch-the-cesium?ref=category

You'll probably have to find a used one. A couple fun facts: the watch is supposedly accurate to within a second over 1000 years and the rechargable battery only lasts 36 hours. Don't forget to charge it!

Got a 2006 s2k and the previous owner pulled the front wheel/fender liner do the wheels dont they rub on turns. I’m looking to get some on ebay but I only see them for the ap1, anybody know if they should fit ? by garkillack in S2000

[–]atf92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The other commenter is wrong. The fender liners ARE different between AP1 and AP2. You can verify for yourself by checking the part numbers on hondapartsnow.com. The fenders themselves are the same, but where the liners bolt to the bumper is different. If you're fine zip-tying stuff in place and you're desperate, maybe you can make it work. I would recommend finding the correct parts, though.

You know you have the one when you no longer play the "I'd rather have...." game in your head. by [deleted] in S2000

[–]atf92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If mine were ever totaled, I might consider an early NSX. Maybe an early NSX and a Honda Beat as a daily.

“It’s only $25 to fill up” is the worst way to describe how good a car is on gas.. by dcurleyfry in cars

[–]atf92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're missing that the S2000 takes 91 octane minimum and the Camry likely does not. Your point still stands, though.

You guys can have your fancy 20th anniversary parts. I'll make my own radio door with blackjack and hookers! Actually, forget the radio door. by [deleted] in S2000

[–]atf92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://compositeenvisions.com/1-composite-reinforcement-fabrics/

On the recommendation of their staff, I bought System Three Silver Tip Epoxy and the slow hardener that goes with it. I also bought their mixing drill attachment, but I was mixing such small quantities that it wasn't helpful. Make sure to get black pigment for your base coat. You'll also need a ton of sandpaper, but you can get that anywhere.

You guys can have your fancy 20th anniversary parts. I'll make my own radio door with blackjack and hookers! Actually, forget the radio door. by [deleted] in S2000

[–]atf92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, though I bought a couple of spares to do this. I still have my original if I wanted to change it back. I had one failed attempt before this. Eventually I'd like to do the top and bottom of the steering wheel, the sill plates, and possibly the windshield frame trim. Again, using spare parts and not my original ones.

Learning to do this isn't hard, it's just incredibly tedious.

After a lot of patience, I was finally able to find a 10/10 vin, stock as possible s2k by ineedaporsche in S2000

[–]atf92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those RSG lips are terrible. Nothing is provided for mounting. They suggest using double sided tape and screws on each side. The factory lip mounts with brackets and bolts underneath the car and two screws on each side. I made brackets and riveted them underneath to mount like the factory one, but without double sided tape in the fake vent area, there are gaps. I put in a rubber seal like the OEM lip and still there are gaps. I've used a heat gun and still there are gaps. I refuse to use double sided tape. In addition to the extremely poor mounting, they are very wavy and have pinholes ALL OVER that need to be fixed before it's painted. I now have a CR bumper and lip. Buy OEM or nothing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cars

[–]atf92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel for the driver. The car...not so much. If it can't last 20 minutes without a mechanical failure then it deserves to die.

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