the s2000 is like one of the few cars that on every forum say stock is legit, but can't ever go wrong with a dope mod. Also your videos are exactly the way we want install videos to go
Yeah very common thing with s2ki and a few ppl on Reddit, I forgot what question I had about coilovers and someone said “is there something wrong with your current suspension” and then on Reddit I asked whats a good affordable sway bar and same thing “whats the purpose of replacing them”… ugh
Hey boss man could you make a video on how to remove the rear subframe on an s2000? Ive researched so much forums and they dont provide enough information. I need to replace my gas tank as theres so much rust and corrossion in there that ive went thru about 2 fuel strainers already and clogging it up and leaving me stranded 😂
Doesn’t matter for the swaybars since they won’t be under load when the car is sitting on the ground. They are only under load when you’re driving through a corner
Awesome !! Was the difference on sharp turns noticeable? I am having oversteer issues sometimes on sharp turns so I’m interested in getting this upgrade done. By the way thank you for the content !!
@@dawston. the point of the sway bar is to reduce the suspension compressing on cornering. The thicker, the more force it takes for your suspension to compress and give maximum grip. meaning the car is less “planted” so on cornering, it produces under steer. This combats excessive oversteer that a squared setup brings. It’s all about balancing. Making the front suspension harder to compress just means the rear is less likely to give (many variables at play)
Paper that (approximately) gives bar rates: s2000.club/OM/Characterization_of_Honda_S2000_OE_Springs_rev1a.pdf Its hard to find info from some manufacturers (Sakebomb for example), this is best reference I know of.
Great video as usual, keep them coming, Quick question, have you any experience with an S2000 engine producing really high Hydrocarbons on an emissions test and been exceptionally heavy on fuel, I’m a bit stuck no one in Ireland seems to want to touch the car
I recently replaced my sway bar end links, after 20 years and a quarter million miles, the lock nut was stuck on so thoroughly that I ended up rounding off the allen slot. I had to use vice grips to keep the pin from rotating, and the locknut had so much friction against the threads that it got hot to the touch after finally removing it.
I installed this over the weekend but it looks like it’s machined too short. My bushings are sitting on the bends rather than the straight part of the bar. Pretty disappointed with the fitment.
Umm so you say newer bushings are harder than the original ones but I’m here to say FUCK NO, the original bushings are stretched out from being used for so long that when you try putting them back into the bracket mounted into the car they barely fit or in my case, the driver side bushing is warped and isn’t letting the top outer bracket mount straight and line up with the bolt holes. So if you’re like me that bought a used sway bar off someone I’d recommend buying some new bushings to go along with your new set up.
Glad to see you guys are still bringing new s2000 content!
the s2000 is like one of the few cars that on every forum say stock is legit, but can't ever go wrong with a dope mod. Also your videos are exactly the way we want install videos to go
Agreed on stock is durable and reliable but there’s a ton of better genuine aftermarket parts out there on the market. Mostly made in Japan
Yeah very common thing with s2ki and a few ppl on Reddit, I forgot what question I had about coilovers and someone said “is there something wrong with your current suspension” and then on Reddit I asked whats a good affordable sway bar and same thing “whats the purpose of replacing them”… ugh
You should do a video with all the tools you use for S2 maintenance and mods! Nice vids btw, always reference them.
this, please!
new garage 🔥
Love the content this channel pumps out! Inspiration to work on my s2000 some more
Hey boss man could you make a video on how to remove the rear subframe on an s2000? Ive researched so much forums and they dont provide enough information. I need to replace my gas tank as theres so much rust and corrossion in there that ive went thru about 2 fuel strainers already and clogging it up and leaving me stranded 😂
I thought the dented fender was aftermarket 😂
Honestly looks kind of cool
Same, I was like "oh crazy I haven't seen these fenders yet" lol
Good time to inspect the swaybar end links.
Never seen front fenders like that before.
Nice. Pretty sure there's another counter hold on the ball joint side of the end link which should allow you to use a torque wrench if you so desire
Isn’t it advisable to tighten everything once the suspension is loaded up? Or no because coilovers were not touched?
Doesn’t matter for the swaybars since they won’t be under load when the car is sitting on the ground. They are only under load when you’re driving through a corner
More s2k content 🙌
Awesome !! Was the difference on sharp turns noticeable? I am having oversteer issues sometimes on sharp turns so I’m interested in getting this upgrade done. By the way thank you for the content !!
The stiffer the front/softer the rear, the more oversteer. A rear sway would better help correcting with oversteer
@@dawston. This is the exact opposite of what will happen. Not sure if you're joking, but a stiffer rear sway will cause more oversteer
@@dawston. the point of the sway bar is to reduce the suspension compressing on cornering. The thicker, the more force it takes for your suspension to compress and give maximum grip. meaning the car is less “planted” so on cornering, it produces under steer. This combats excessive oversteer that a squared setup brings. It’s all about balancing. Making the front suspension harder to compress just means the rear is less likely to give (many variables at play)
@@dawston.please nobody listen to a word that just came out this guy lmao
Well done!
Having trouble getting a wrench onto the lower bolt. A socket is no problem
Paper that (approximately) gives bar rates: s2000.club/OM/Characterization_of_Honda_S2000_OE_Springs_rev1a.pdf
Its hard to find info from some manufacturers (Sakebomb for example), this is best reference I know of.
Great video as usual, keep them coming,
Quick question, have you any experience with an S2000 engine producing really high Hydrocarbons on an emissions test and been exceptionally heavy on fuel,
I’m a bit stuck no one in Ireland seems to want to touch the car
I have not unfortunately.
I recently replaced my sway bar end links, after 20 years and a quarter million miles, the lock nut was stuck on so thoroughly that I ended up rounding off the allen slot. I had to use vice grips to keep the pin from rotating, and the locknut had so much friction against the threads that it got hot to the touch after finally removing it.
Great DIY video! How does the handling feel now?
I installed this over the weekend but it looks like it’s machined too short. My bushings are sitting on the bends rather than the straight part of the bar. Pretty disappointed with the fitment.
Is there a video on how you did that fender flare? 😳
Very good video again. :)
Greetings
Nice new S2K
Customer car hehe
Loving it. Now come and get your ac compressor.
Thanks for the video. You may want to update your description though. It says you're installing an oil pan.
Copy pasta mistake! Thanks I’ll fix that.
Umm so you say newer bushings are harder than the original ones but I’m here to say FUCK NO, the original bushings are stretched out from being used for so long that when you try putting them back into the bracket mounted into the car they barely fit or in my case, the driver side bushing is warped and isn’t letting the top outer bracket mount straight and line up with the bolt holes. So if you’re like me that bought a used sway bar off someone I’d recommend buying some new bushings to go along with your new set up.
Surprised you did not mention about Clocking the suspension.
Didn’t mention because it’s not needed
Is that a sunroof in the convertible top?!?!
Quick question, Do I have to remove the wheel to install it?
I have my car on a ramp right now instead of jacking it up
I don’t think you would strictly need to as long as you have enough room to remove the endlinks.
@@DIYGuysvideo Thanks
Noticed you have the ohlins,
How is the ride comfort?
This was not my car so I can't comment on the ride comfort sorry.
If I replace the end links with sway bar do I need alignment?
No, the swaybar has nothing to do with the alignment
@@DIYGuysvideo how about end links? Thanks for the help
Same thing
such a time consuming job that you started at night but didn't finish till the next morning!
More space than your last place
As the sway bar will more likely fall on your face...😂