Thanks for the great write up
Love all the pics
De Tomaso Pantera
Only ever seen one in the flesh.
Cheers for posting
Toadster
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My 1999 Honda s2000 [AP1]
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prelude_h22
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My 1999 Honda s2000 [AP1]
Hi Guys,
Another year of s2000 ownership is almost done.
With Covid now passed, cost of living and fuel prices continue to plague us.
The s2000 hasn’t really been any trouble at all and proving to be such a reliable machine usually sitting in its parking spot for most of the year.
The body work is getting worse though.
It really does need a new paint job, although relationship and life commitments have now put this on the back burner.
Even with the high fuel prices I managed to enjoy the s2000 this year.
Again, not as much as I hoped, it really isn’t cheap to run the s2000 anymore.
A very small update to summarise the year, but I wanted to add and keep this thread going.
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Task 100 – Deep Clean and MOT Prep
11-03-2022
Similar to last year the s2000 never saw any action throughout the winter months, with only
giving her a quick wash every other week.
I didn’t want to expose the s2000 to the winter road salt unless I really had too. (i.e. emergency car for work)
Not being parked under a tree anymore in my previous place, the s2000 doesn’t get too dirty now.
A full deep clean was performed including all the rear boot gutters too.
The F20 engine struggled to fire up due to the battery being rather weak.
A lovely spring weekend to get her deep cleaned.
She is now all ready for her MOT test.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 101 – MOT Time
13-03-2022
The next day it was time for the MOT
When a car stands parked for most of the year problems always tend to arise.
Car’s don’t like not being used.
Thankfully being Japanese engineered, Honda’s aren’t too bad with only suffering from rust issues. Haha.
After an hour or so, the tester gave it the all pass.
With only a comment of my radio aerial tip being chewed up and lower bottom arch section now starting to rust abit now.
Here’s to another year of magical vtec motoring.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 102 – Interior Light Repair
27-03-22
Throughout my s2000 ownership, the cabin interior light had always been somewhat intermittent and occasionally it wouldn’t illuminate.
When sliding the switch to off and door control, the illumination sometimes would not operate.
Replacements for this part is pretty non-existent, and if you did find one, the prices would be extortionate to say the least.
Being Honda, these assemblies are easy to remove and take apart.
On a sunny spring weekend I set about to sort this small issue out.
The assembly was easy to take apart, carefully prying the edges and not scratching the plastic.
The fault was immediately apparent when the slide contacts were exposed.
Carbon like deposits on the surface, causing poor contact and continuity thus causing intermittent operation.
By simply using some fine sand paper and lightly scratching the surface to remove some of the heavy deposits it cleaned up really well.
Once reassembled, full function was restored.
Nice and simple small job completed.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 103 – Small Photo Shoot 1
03-04-22
Finally time for the first photoshoot of the year.
I met up with my brother for a few hours at our local park, the usual car chat and photos.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 104 – Service Time
15-04-22
Only having done around 2500 miles it was oil change time.
Always love servicing the s2000, it’s so nice to work on with everything being so accessible.
The usual oil and filter changed was performed.
Oil of choice was still Castrol Edge 5w/40 coupled with a genuine Honda
s2000 Oil Filter.
I decided to replace all spark plugs this year even though they were not due.
Having additional extra spare funds to spend on the s2000 this year was nice.
I last changed them back in 2018 when I first got the car.
I managed to get a great price on a genuine Honda air filter for the s2000.
So I decided to get that replaced too.
Finally a battery check, using my Foxwell BT100 analyser.
Results shows:
SOH (state of health): 59%
SOC (state of charge): 100%
Measured Cold Cranking Amps: 266 out of 380
Result: Battery replacement recommended
The battery does need replacing, but will schedule a replacement likely end of the year.
All good for another year of driving
Parts Purchased:
Part: Castrol Edge Oil 5W/40 (5 Litres)
Part Number: 5W/40
Supplier: Coxmotorparts
Web:
Part: Genuine Honda Oil Filter
Part Number: 15400-PCX-004
Supplier: Honda247
Part: Genuine Honda Air FIlter
Part Number: 17220PCX003
Supplier: partsperthhondaltd on Ebay
Part: NKG Spark Plugs
Part Number: PFR7G-11S
Supplier: AutopartsWarehouse on Ebay
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
Equipment Used
Battery Anaylzer
Model: Foxwell BT100
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 105 – Photoshoot 2
03-07-22
On a lovely sunny afternoon I got a call from my brother saying he had a few hours free, and asked if I wanted a quick drive.
So we decided to meet up locally for a quick vtec blast, some photos and more car chat.
What a machine, the s2000 looks fantastic.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 106 – Road trip to Portsmouth
10-07-22
Pretty randomly me and my brother decided to take a drive somewhere. Not too far and not too local.
Bournemouth was the choice as it allowed us to drive through the South Downs National Park and have something to eat on the coast.
With a couple of our friends not available, it was just me and my brother.
We set off early morning and we were in Portsmouth within a few hours.
We had reservations at the Briny on the coast for lunch.
We then drove back up the South Downs National Park where we took some quick photos.
We drove so much that day, we didn’t take many photos, overall a very enjoyable trip.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 108 – Sister In-Law New Home
23-08-22
A few quick photos at my sisters in-laws new house.
A place many of us dream of owning. A stunning gravel driveway and so much open land.
The rear had a super large double garage too.
A few quick shots of the s2000 on their drive way.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 109 – Final Drive of the Year
14-11-22
With the year coming to an end and a warmer than usual November, there was news about a cold snap approaching by this date.
So I decided to take the s2000 for the work commute on a last drive of the year. Not cheap being a 125 mile round trip per day.
It was so enjoyable I drove it to work for the whole week. It cost me a fortune but the smiles per miles were priceless.
This was the last drive of the year, after this date the cold snap and snow came and the roads started to get salted and gritted.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
End of Year 2022
23-12-22
Another year drawing to a close and with the cost of living crisis and fuel prices on the rise, it’s getting more expensive owning an s2000 these days.
Who knows how long I can keep the s2000 for, so this may well be my last post.
I am now engaged and a small wedding is on the horizon in the new year, the s2000 has now taken a back seat.
The body work and respray is now on the back burner, it seems life has now taken priority which is a shame for the s2000.
Hopefully one day I can get the funds and complete the project, however maintenance will and always be a top priority.
From the limited road trips and drives I have had with the s2000 this year, it has been enjoyable as ever.
A super reliable sports car, always starts and dependable giving you those smiles every time vtec kicks in.
Even with the crazy fuel prices, here's to more adventures in 2023.
Thanks for reading guys
23-12-22
Another year of s2000 ownership is almost done.
With Covid now passed, cost of living and fuel prices continue to plague us.
The s2000 hasn’t really been any trouble at all and proving to be such a reliable machine usually sitting in its parking spot for most of the year.
The body work is getting worse though.
It really does need a new paint job, although relationship and life commitments have now put this on the back burner.
Even with the high fuel prices I managed to enjoy the s2000 this year.
Again, not as much as I hoped, it really isn’t cheap to run the s2000 anymore.
A very small update to summarise the year, but I wanted to add and keep this thread going.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 100 – Deep Clean and MOT Prep
11-03-2022
Similar to last year the s2000 never saw any action throughout the winter months, with only
giving her a quick wash every other week.
I didn’t want to expose the s2000 to the winter road salt unless I really had too. (i.e. emergency car for work)
Not being parked under a tree anymore in my previous place, the s2000 doesn’t get too dirty now.
A full deep clean was performed including all the rear boot gutters too.
The F20 engine struggled to fire up due to the battery being rather weak.
A lovely spring weekend to get her deep cleaned.
She is now all ready for her MOT test.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 101 – MOT Time
13-03-2022
The next day it was time for the MOT
When a car stands parked for most of the year problems always tend to arise.
Car’s don’t like not being used.
Thankfully being Japanese engineered, Honda’s aren’t too bad with only suffering from rust issues. Haha.
After an hour or so, the tester gave it the all pass.
With only a comment of my radio aerial tip being chewed up and lower bottom arch section now starting to rust abit now.
Here’s to another year of magical vtec motoring.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 102 – Interior Light Repair
27-03-22
Throughout my s2000 ownership, the cabin interior light had always been somewhat intermittent and occasionally it wouldn’t illuminate.
When sliding the switch to off and door control, the illumination sometimes would not operate.
Replacements for this part is pretty non-existent, and if you did find one, the prices would be extortionate to say the least.
Being Honda, these assemblies are easy to remove and take apart.
On a sunny spring weekend I set about to sort this small issue out.
The assembly was easy to take apart, carefully prying the edges and not scratching the plastic.
The fault was immediately apparent when the slide contacts were exposed.
Carbon like deposits on the surface, causing poor contact and continuity thus causing intermittent operation.
By simply using some fine sand paper and lightly scratching the surface to remove some of the heavy deposits it cleaned up really well.
Once reassembled, full function was restored.
Nice and simple small job completed.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 103 – Small Photo Shoot 1
03-04-22
Finally time for the first photoshoot of the year.
I met up with my brother for a few hours at our local park, the usual car chat and photos.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 104 – Service Time
15-04-22
Only having done around 2500 miles it was oil change time.
Always love servicing the s2000, it’s so nice to work on with everything being so accessible.
The usual oil and filter changed was performed.
Oil of choice was still Castrol Edge 5w/40 coupled with a genuine Honda
s2000 Oil Filter.
I decided to replace all spark plugs this year even though they were not due.
Having additional extra spare funds to spend on the s2000 this year was nice.
I last changed them back in 2018 when I first got the car.
I managed to get a great price on a genuine Honda air filter for the s2000.
So I decided to get that replaced too.
Finally a battery check, using my Foxwell BT100 analyser.
Results shows:
SOH (state of health): 59%
SOC (state of charge): 100%
Measured Cold Cranking Amps: 266 out of 380
Result: Battery replacement recommended
The battery does need replacing, but will schedule a replacement likely end of the year.
All good for another year of driving
Parts Purchased:
Part: Castrol Edge Oil 5W/40 (5 Litres)
Part Number: 5W/40
Supplier: Coxmotorparts
Web:
Part: Genuine Honda Oil Filter
Part Number: 15400-PCX-004
Supplier: Honda247
Part: Genuine Honda Air FIlter
Part Number: 17220PCX003
Supplier: partsperthhondaltd on Ebay
Part: NKG Spark Plugs
Part Number: PFR7G-11S
Supplier: AutopartsWarehouse on Ebay
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
Equipment Used
Battery Anaylzer
Model: Foxwell BT100
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 105 – Photoshoot 2
03-07-22
On a lovely sunny afternoon I got a call from my brother saying he had a few hours free, and asked if I wanted a quick drive.
So we decided to meet up locally for a quick vtec blast, some photos and more car chat.
What a machine, the s2000 looks fantastic.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 106 – Road trip to Portsmouth
10-07-22
Pretty randomly me and my brother decided to take a drive somewhere. Not too far and not too local.
Bournemouth was the choice as it allowed us to drive through the South Downs National Park and have something to eat on the coast.
With a couple of our friends not available, it was just me and my brother.
We set off early morning and we were in Portsmouth within a few hours.
We had reservations at the Briny on the coast for lunch.
We then drove back up the South Downs National Park where we took some quick photos.
We drove so much that day, we didn’t take many photos, overall a very enjoyable trip.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 108 – Sister In-Law New Home
23-08-22
A few quick photos at my sisters in-laws new house.
A place many of us dream of owning. A stunning gravel driveway and so much open land.
The rear had a super large double garage too.
A few quick shots of the s2000 on their drive way.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Task 109 – Final Drive of the Year
14-11-22
With the year coming to an end and a warmer than usual November, there was news about a cold snap approaching by this date.
So I decided to take the s2000 for the work commute on a last drive of the year. Not cheap being a 125 mile round trip per day.
It was so enjoyable I drove it to work for the whole week. It cost me a fortune but the smiles per miles were priceless.
This was the last drive of the year, after this date the cold snap and snow came and the roads started to get salted and gritted.
Parts Purchased:
None
Services Used:
None
Resources used
None
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
End of Year 2022
23-12-22
Another year drawing to a close and with the cost of living crisis and fuel prices on the rise, it’s getting more expensive owning an s2000 these days.
Who knows how long I can keep the s2000 for, so this may well be my last post.
I am now engaged and a small wedding is on the horizon in the new year, the s2000 has now taken a back seat.
The body work and respray is now on the back burner, it seems life has now taken priority which is a shame for the s2000.
Hopefully one day I can get the funds and complete the project, however maintenance will and always be a top priority.
From the limited road trips and drives I have had with the s2000 this year, it has been enjoyable as ever.
A super reliable sports car, always starts and dependable giving you those smiles every time vtec kicks in.
Even with the crazy fuel prices, here's to more adventures in 2023.
Thanks for reading guys
23-12-22
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Carlosfandango
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My 1999 Honda s2000 [AP1]
Great cars 
So nearly bought my boss' blue AP2. The only thing stopping me was my heavy right foot and the fact that the roads near me are a touch..."interesting" 
Didn't fancy facing the wrong way too many times 
So nearly bought my boss' blue AP2. The only thing stopping me was my heavy right foot and the fact that the roads near me are a touch..."interesting" 
Didn't fancy facing the wrong way too many times 
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prelude_h22
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My 1999 Honda s2000 [AP1]
Thanks for comments guys
Lovely to hear you still have my old prelude too
Wish I could get the s2000 resprayed and minted out.
Hopefully one day
Thanks for the congrats.Congratulations, and Happy Christmas. Prelude still going strong!
Lovely to hear you still have my old prelude too
Wish I could get the s2000 resprayed and minted out.
Hopefully one day
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prelude_h22
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- Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:35 pm
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My 1999 Honda s2000 [AP1]
Looks nice in the photos but the paint work has definitely broken down on the rear boot lid and bumper and top section of the side panels.Looks pretty mint to Me
Definitely needs a respray to complete.