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S2000 Fuel System Refresh, Part 2: Four Components in the Engine Bay
After refreshing the fuel pump assembly, we move into the S2000’s engine bay. Four genuine Honda components—and why their age and maintenance history matter when planning preventative work.
Changing Your S2000’s Coolant? Six Things to Consider While You Are There
A coolant change is an opportunity to plan more than fresh fluid. Using our demonstrator S2000, we explore six areas of preventative maintenance and tuning—from ageing hoses and a hard-to-reach knock sensor to coolant and intake temperature control.
S2000 Driveshaft Restomod: Restoring the Finish and Refining the CV Joints
We restore the finish on ageing S2000 driveshafts, renew the CV joint grease and boots, and adjust the outboard joints for freer movement.
S2000 Wheel Alignment: Check the Adjusting Bolts Before Chasing the Numbers
Before chasing alignment numbers on an S2000, make sure the suspension can still be adjusted. We review the factory settings, explain toe, camber and caster, and show what happens when the adjusting bolts seize inside the bushes.
How Do You Choose the Best Coilovers for Your Honda S2000?
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.
What Does “Replacing the Clutch” on an S2000 Really Mean?
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.
What We Learnt by Replacing Every Drivetrain Mount on Our Honda S2000
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.
Comparing the Hidden Areas of the Old and New Copen
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.
That Whirr Behind the Seats – Refurbishing Fuel Pump Assembly for Honda S2000
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.
When the Prime Suspect Was Me – Diagnosing Idle Hunting on Our Honda S2000
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.
Your S2000 Has Failed Its MOT. What Happens Next?
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….
Replacing the Crank Pulley for Honda S2000 - A Simple Job That Became Part of a Much Bigger Story
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….
