Stock-style, spring-platform-adjustable or damper-length-adjustable? We compare their structures, adjustment methods and costs to help you choose the right suspension for your Honda S2000.

Robe, Cero, XPLAY or GR Sport? We walk through 1,099 Japanese retail listings, one choice at a time, until the Copen you want begins to take shape.

Why did our S2000 feel calmer after fitting stiffer springs? We compare the original Eibach springs with Suspension Plus UC-01—and explore why spring rate tells only part of the story.

How much can an auction sheet really tell you about a car’s condition? Using our 3.5C-rated Copen Cero, we compare the original damage diagram with the defects later found—and the true cost of recovering them.

What does “replacing the clutch” on a Honda S2000 actually include? We follow the complete operating system from the pedal to the flywheel, explain common symptoms and show how thoughtful parts selection can make better use of the labour involved.

How much should you budget to import an LA400 Copen from Japan? Using rounded auction and retail examples, we explain how to read the prices—and what still has to happen before the car is finished.

Our S2000 showed no obvious symptoms, but its original drivetrain mounts were visibly ageing. Replacing the transmission, engine and differential mounts one stage at a time revealed how important their combined balance is—and how much response can gradually be lost without the driver noticing.

We compare the hidden areas of the original Daihatsu Copen and New Copen LA400 to see how their construction affects water ingress, rust and corrosion.

Should an ageing Honda S2000 fuel pump be replaced before it fails? We refurbish the complete fuel pump assembly on our AP1 using a SARD pump and genuine Honda components.

A change in the GBP/JPY exchange rate can add hundreds or even thousands of pounds to a JDM purchase. This guide helps you calculate the risk, find your tolerance and make a clear auction decision.

What looked like a simple idle hunting problem became a lesson in diagnosis, restoration, and why replacing parts is never the same as finding the real cause.

Thinking about buying the "New Copen" in the UK? This guide explains the four LA400 Copen models, how to plan your budget, and the difference between buying from UK stock and importing from Japan.

Bigger brakes aren't always better. Discover why we chose to retain Honda's original brake balance, how the system performed at Snetterton, and what we learned from testing both standard and CSO components.

Looking for a classic JDM car in English only shows part of the picture. Discover how Japanese specialists, owners' clubs and communities can transform your search—and why modern translation tools make joining the conversation easier than ever.

For many Honda S2000 owners, the story begins with an MOT inspection. Perhaps your garage has discovered oil leaking from one of the dampers. Maybe you've already noticed the symptoms yourself. A knocking noise over uneven roads….

Why the Search Is Not Always the First Step

Perhaps you have already spent hours searching for a car in Japan. You've searched Japanese classified websites, auction export services, social media and UK importers. You know the model you want.

If you've followed our recent S2000 and Copen projects, you may have noticed one thing. We don't simply bolt parts onto cars. Every modification starts with the same question: "Will this still be the right decision many years from now?"

A crank pulley replacement sounds like a simple maintenance job. In reality, this one became part of a much bigger story. There are usually three reasons why S2000 owners replace the crank pulley….