ALPS
13-07-2011, 03:58 PM
Hi All,
I'm really getting frustrated with the fact that i have to smack my head on walls when it's time to get the S2 of my life checked out / Fixed.
Before i bought the car 7 months ago, it was ruined by the last service the owner had done with Ultra-Tune. He also had to replace the clutch with a new one and diff with a reco'd one.
I drove to CRS Automotive in Patterson Lakes and got Carl to have a look at my car and do a full car inspection. ended costing me over $2k to get everything fixed. The Spark Plugs were worn and replaced with The Original Platinum stuff, the diff mounts were all worn and cracked. He also found that the Gearbox Oil Threading has been wrecked and it was siliconed into place. He liquid metalled the nut in so it is more secure. The suspension arm assemblies were all left loose and apprently some nuts were only finger tight. Brakes all over hauled. List goes on. He seems like he knows what he is doing but is very pricey and its a 1 hour and 30 mins drive away from me. Just a couple of weeks ago my car was due for a Minor Service and He quoted $380 Big Bananas! I took it to Essendon Honda and they charged $280.
My car to date after buying and repairing everything has cost up to almost 40k. Just fixing it! the only mod i have is 2.9 Billet Heavy Duty 500hp Driveshafts with a Drift Spec joint setup. i got them custom made from America and cost me $1500 for parts only. Not to mention the first order was made an inch short on each side and had heaps of dramas with getting the right size / specs.
I invested in these shafts because the car was sitting on 17 inch wheels and original shocks with lowered King Springs. I didnt want to pay $3000 for Essendon Honda to buy me Genuine ones from Japan and then they just snap on me again.
I found a set of original shocks and springs for 180 bucks and got them put into my car because it was too uncomfortable to drive lowered and not practical for Speed Humps.
My Car was keyed last week. hit by a bus 2 weeks ago. it was lightly thank god.
Now needs a respray. I also didnt know the car was smacked and repaired by the previous owner as the clear coat is now peeling and rear bumper feels a lil loose. The vicroads check came back as no accident history.
Now my Gearbox is playing up and Essendon Honda want $5000 just to overhaul it and said will easily go upto $8000k..
The car has caused me soo much headache, money and everything has nearly been replaced now. But i still love it soo much and i dont want to get rid of it. I just want to be able to find a trustable mechanic to take my car to, who knows them inside-out, back to front and top to bottom. I wish i had my own Garage with all the tools to do all the work myself. Im scared my car is going to have its roof slashed or be stolen. Insurance isn't cheap for a P Plater as i'm only 20 yrs old. It's only insured for 16k market value with AAMI. Full Comp quote was over 5k, but i put the excess amount up to 2.7 so the upfront fee was only 3k or so.
Looking at getting an alarm as well, but do not know what to go with. i want the best alarm there is!
Anyway apart from all the grief. I did buy a dud s2 with alot of problems. Touch Wood, the engine hasn't played up much. But every other component has. I also had steering issues. and had to get Essendon Honda to do a whel alignment that cost 380 dollars and they also done the torque sensor reset procedure.
Thought i'd share and let any other members know my story.
I still love my car. It's a Boy in my opinion. Everytime i park it and i am away from it even after 7 months, I still miss it and i hate being away from it. But i feel soo happy and comfortable when i am back behind the wheel and enjoy the gokart yet luxury race car feel. The attention i get from Everyone! I've taken my airbox cap off, so it sounds louder. The sound of the VTEC, especially in street with buildings everywhere, can hear it bounce off the windows. And ohh the sound of it in a tunnel.
I'm really enthusiatic about my car and hope to keep it for ever!!
PS i love this forum! Everyone is soo helpful and i've learnt everything about S2000s because of this forum.
Thank you all!
I'm really getting frustrated with the fact that i have to smack my head on walls when it's time to get the S2 of my life checked out / Fixed.
Before i bought the car 7 months ago, it was ruined by the last service the owner had done with Ultra-Tune. He also had to replace the clutch with a new one and diff with a reco'd one.
I drove to CRS Automotive in Patterson Lakes and got Carl to have a look at my car and do a full car inspection. ended costing me over $2k to get everything fixed. The Spark Plugs were worn and replaced with The Original Platinum stuff, the diff mounts were all worn and cracked. He also found that the Gearbox Oil Threading has been wrecked and it was siliconed into place. He liquid metalled the nut in so it is more secure. The suspension arm assemblies were all left loose and apprently some nuts were only finger tight. Brakes all over hauled. List goes on. He seems like he knows what he is doing but is very pricey and its a 1 hour and 30 mins drive away from me. Just a couple of weeks ago my car was due for a Minor Service and He quoted $380 Big Bananas! I took it to Essendon Honda and they charged $280.
My car to date after buying and repairing everything has cost up to almost 40k. Just fixing it! the only mod i have is 2.9 Billet Heavy Duty 500hp Driveshafts with a Drift Spec joint setup. i got them custom made from America and cost me $1500 for parts only. Not to mention the first order was made an inch short on each side and had heaps of dramas with getting the right size / specs.
I invested in these shafts because the car was sitting on 17 inch wheels and original shocks with lowered King Springs. I didnt want to pay $3000 for Essendon Honda to buy me Genuine ones from Japan and then they just snap on me again.
I found a set of original shocks and springs for 180 bucks and got them put into my car because it was too uncomfortable to drive lowered and not practical for Speed Humps.
My Car was keyed last week. hit by a bus 2 weeks ago. it was lightly thank god.
Now needs a respray. I also didnt know the car was smacked and repaired by the previous owner as the clear coat is now peeling and rear bumper feels a lil loose. The vicroads check came back as no accident history.
Now my Gearbox is playing up and Essendon Honda want $5000 just to overhaul it and said will easily go upto $8000k..
The car has caused me soo much headache, money and everything has nearly been replaced now. But i still love it soo much and i dont want to get rid of it. I just want to be able to find a trustable mechanic to take my car to, who knows them inside-out, back to front and top to bottom. I wish i had my own Garage with all the tools to do all the work myself. Im scared my car is going to have its roof slashed or be stolen. Insurance isn't cheap for a P Plater as i'm only 20 yrs old. It's only insured for 16k market value with AAMI. Full Comp quote was over 5k, but i put the excess amount up to 2.7 so the upfront fee was only 3k or so.
Looking at getting an alarm as well, but do not know what to go with. i want the best alarm there is!
Anyway apart from all the grief. I did buy a dud s2 with alot of problems. Touch Wood, the engine hasn't played up much. But every other component has. I also had steering issues. and had to get Essendon Honda to do a whel alignment that cost 380 dollars and they also done the torque sensor reset procedure.
Thought i'd share and let any other members know my story.
I still love my car. It's a Boy in my opinion. Everytime i park it and i am away from it even after 7 months, I still miss it and i hate being away from it. But i feel soo happy and comfortable when i am back behind the wheel and enjoy the gokart yet luxury race car feel. The attention i get from Everyone! I've taken my airbox cap off, so it sounds louder. The sound of the VTEC, especially in street with buildings everywhere, can hear it bounce off the windows. And ohh the sound of it in a tunnel.
I'm really enthusiatic about my car and hope to keep it for ever!!
PS i love this forum! Everyone is soo helpful and i've learnt everything about S2000s because of this forum.
Thank you all!