SOLD 2004 Honda S2000, Grand Prix White on Tan, 53k miles

Brian Marks · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:48 am

MikeWhitney wrote:

Thanks guys. I'm probably gonna ditch the AC. Here's the list of nice-to-haves if anyone has parts laying around:

RR LCA
Headlight switch
Kidneys
Seats
Driver door panel
Radio
Gauges

Might have kidneys, I'll check and let you know.

BretLuter · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:07 am

MikeWhitney wrote:

Thanks guys. I'm probably gonna ditch the AC. Here's the list of nice-to-haves if anyone has parts laying around:

RR LCA
Headlight switch
Kidneys
Seats
Driver door panel
Radio
Gauges

I know a guy...........

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:15 am

ok, so maybe I can help out here as well. I have some old parts from the '96 328 I'd like to get rid of.

> Some black seats purchased through Amazon that would support a 4 point harness belt, no certs and you'd need to add a seat bottom pass through. Have some home made frames that gets you low to the ground.
> H&R sport springs, but these are for the M3 front struts.
> Hotchkis 33mm front bar.

If you can use any of this, make me an offer, been sitting around too long....

Time for a new/separate thread perhaps?

steve remchak · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:48 am

I have a Sony removeable faceplate single CD unit with the harness that came out of my '97, plus stock speakers too I believe.

$40

$50 with the speakers.

JohnByers · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:04 pm

I have two parts E36's as well if you need random stuff

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

MikeWhitney wrote:

Thanks guys. I'm probably gonna ditch the AC. Here's the list of nice-to-haves if anyone has parts laying around:

RR LCA
Headlight switch
Kidneys
Seats
Driver door panel
Radio
Gauges

i'll send this to the spec3 guys i know, someone might have the interior bits leftover from their builds

JohnByers · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:20 pm

I've got alot of that stuff as well

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

So as I mentioned it was not running right, seemed like a bad cylinder. Did compression and something was funky with cyl #6 (120# vs 170ish for the others). Pulled the valve cover to check cams, looked good, replaced leaking valve cover gasket while I was in there, new plugs (lots of oil inside the plug holes from bad plug hole gaskets), back together and .... still misfiring or running on 5 cylinders.

Said screw it, tossed in a new radiator, and went for a drive. Still misfiring and clicking loudly a few times up and down the street. Got tired of pussyfooting ... ran it up the revs and BAM she cleared her throat and is running great. I mean really great, the old M50TU has more power than I remember. I suspect that one lifter or valve stem was sticking on #6 and she just needed an "italian tuneup" to free up.

Otherwise it drives great. Floaty and a few clunks from a 20 year old suspension as to be expected. Trans, shifter, brakes, steering, etc all feel nice. She's a keeper.

And the best part ... no CELs!

Brian Marks · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:38 am

MikeWhitney wrote:

So as I mentioned it was not running right, seemed like a bad cylinder. Did compression and something was funky with cyl #6 (120# vs 170ish for the others). Pulled the valve cover to check cams, looked good, replaced leaking valve cover gasket while I was in there, new plugs (lots of oil inside the plug holes from bad plug hole gaskets), back together and .... still misfiring or running on 5 cylinders.

Said screw it, tossed in a new radiator, and went for a drive. Still misfiring and clicking loudly a few times up and down the street. Got tired of pussyfooting ... ran it up the revs and BAM she cleared her throat and is running great. I mean really great, the old M50TU has more power than I remember. I suspect that one lifter or valve stem was sticking on #6 and she just needed an "italian tuneup" to free up.

Otherwise it drives great. Floaty and a few clunks from a 20 year old suspension as to be expected. Trans, shifter, brakes, steering, etc all feel nice. She's a keeper.

And the best part ... no CELs!

My M5 does this if it sits for 3-4 weeks without being driven (don't ask - doesn't happen any more!). The Italian tune-up works every time.

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

Brian Marks wrote:

MikeWhitney wrote:

So as I mentioned it was not running right, seemed like a bad cylinder. Did compression and something was funky with cyl #6 (120# vs 170ish for the others). Pulled the valve cover to check cams, looked good, replaced leaking valve cover gasket while I was in there, new plugs (lots of oil inside the plug holes from bad plug hole gaskets), back together and .... still misfiring or running on 5 cylinders.

Said screw it, tossed in a new radiator, and went for a drive. Still misfiring and clicking loudly a few times up and down the street. Got tired of pussyfooting ... ran it up the revs and BAM she cleared her throat and is running great. I mean really great, the old M50TU has more power than I remember. I suspect that one lifter or valve stem was sticking on #6 and she just needed an "italian tuneup" to free up.

Otherwise it drives great. Floaty and a few clunks from a 20 year old suspension as to be expected. Trans, shifter, brakes, steering, etc all feel nice. She's a keeper.

And the best part ... no CELs!

My M5 does this if it sits for 3-4 weeks without being driven (don't ask - doesn't happen any more!). The Italian tune-up works every time.

evan's e34 m5 does too, it runs like crap if it sits for a week. a little hard driving brings back the awesome.

Brian Marks · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:26 pm

Unsubbing - contact me separately if necessary

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Ok, now I feel better.

Total investment is up to about $1300 including wheels, tires, control arms, water pump, belts, tierods, rear control arm, radiator, seats, fluids. Adds up quick!

TomFreeman · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:32 am

Well done. It's a amazing what a Porter Cable buffer, some polish and a little time can do. My repressed inner waxer says you need to repaint those faded gray lower facia to complete the deal.

shawnwhipple · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:28 pm **Posts:** 603

Found this car that is semi-local while surfing autotrader. 911 Targa
Always willing to help Whitney spend money :twisted:

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

shawnwhipple wrote:

Found this car that is semi-local while surfing autotrader. 911 Targa
Always willing to help Whitney spend money :twisted:

Thanks man! I have talked to them a few times over the last 2 weeks and have already emailed a lowball offer

If the offer sticks fine, otherwise I'm gonna hold out for something other than silver...

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