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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.
Can You Fit 9.5J Wheels to an S2000 Without Rolling the Arches?
Wider wheels within standard S2000 wings—but not by wheel size alone. We explain our demonstrator’s 17×9.5J +63 square setup, the supporting suspension parts and the compromises involved.
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.
How Can Stiffer Springs Make an S2000 Feel Calmer?
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.
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.
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.
Honda S2000 Restoration and Tuning Index - Our S2000 Isn't Just a Demo Car
Philosophy - Five years ago, I bought what looked like an ordinary 2005 Honda S2000 UKDM. Today, it has become something completely different. Not because we've chased huge horsepower figures. Not because we've built a show car. But because we've spent…
