New toy

[robin]

The settings are standard Robin...

So they are - I wonder if what I'm remembering is the previous settings which looked quite interesting, assuming that printout is from when Ross had it in at CLCM?

Cheers,
Robin

[Alistair]

Nice one Mike!

I seem to remember a vid of your last S2k and the handling did look emm - interesting

Set up correctly at CLCM it'll be excellent - be interested to hear feedback on the Polybush kit too - as I have a couple of seized bolts that need replacing, so considering doing the whole lot - and not paying for Honda kit!

Oh - and set up properly the car will be quite safe - most incidents caused by bad geometry, no respect for tyre pressures or folk just forgetting they are driving an FR car - 4 years of S2k ownership and some fairly spirited fun - and no ditches yet Wood - where's the wood to touch when you need it

If not a member yet - get over to s2ki.co.uk - some really decent members there and always decent bits and bobs to be had. I've got a spare TCT in the shed if (when) you need it - would just need bead blasted and ready for service again. Just shout when the inevitable rattle starts

Have fun!

Alistair

[Mike Scib]

frolic is going to Dijon this year

Lynda, Mckean and BigD have been banned from driving this one!

Robin, sorry should of said..yes that is from Ross had it at CLCM just over a year ago.

Nice one Mike!

I seem to remember a vid of your last S2k and the handling did look emm - interesting

Set up correctly at CLCM it'll be excellent - be interested to hear feedback on the Polybush kit too - as I have a couple of seized bolts that need replacing, so considering doing the whole lot - and not paying for Honda kit!

Oh - and set up properly the car will be quite safe - most incidents caused by bad geometry, no respect for tyre pressures or folk just forgetting they are driving an FR car - 4 years of S2k ownership and some fairly spirited fun - and no ditches yet Wood - where's the wood to touch when you need it

If not a member yet - get over to s2ki.co.uk - some really decent members there and always decent bits and bobs to be had. I've got a spare TCT in the shed if (when) you need it - would just need bead blasted and ready for service again. Just shout when the inevitable rattle starts

Have fun!

Alistair

Alistair, the Polybushing is defo not as harsh as i thought it would be TBH. It kind of reminds me of runflat tyres especially over rougher roads. I seen on the S2K forum the other day a tunning company talking about it taking 2 days to fit the kit, think there is a fair bit of labour involed.

The TCT was changed in 2009 but there is no mileage against it so may well strip it as a matter of precaution. How long should they be good for?

I still believe the problem (i use that term loosely ) with my last one was the hankook rs2 going of with the higher temps in France. Never had any problems with the car at KH or the Ring. As much as it would slide about it was always very progressive.

[Alistair]

Good to hear re the Polybushing - and yes it's a labour intensive job. Mainly depends on number of seized bushes which need to be cut out with blood guts and snorters! Main risk I believe is the self levelling headlight sensor - which needs treated with care.

TCT - don't worry about it until you hear it - it's not terminal if you deal with it in a timely fashion. I believe it has two ways of "actuating". The first is a coil spring inside it, the second is oil pressure once engine up to temp. If it is deteriorating you will first notice it at start up and when sitting idling - sounds like an exhaust/cat rattle or a diseasel! The issue with them I believe is they get roughened up and become less efficient (hence the bead blasting fixes the problem - some have also bored out the oil inlet to lengthen lifespan). Life span - apparently anywhere between 10K and 120K (I didn't do mine until 120K) which for a mech luddite like me is a scary operation Easily removed from side of the block. But needs inserted again and a split pin removed through a maintenance hole - drop the pin inside and it's an engine rebuild unless you can fish it out! A very happy day when I did it successfully - I can point you to refurb and fitting instructions if you ever need it.

Tyres - I swear by the OEM Bridgestones on mine - they are a hard compound with hard sidewalls which need treated with a degree (no pun intended) of respect in the winter - but come anything above 10 degrees outside temp and with a wee warm up they come alive. Also excellent on track - take a while before they go off. Getting harder to source now though. Reasonably good wet grip also. I can see why a softer tyre would give the effect of your video - so harder makes sense to me. Car is VERY sensitive to tyre pressures though - and a thumb in the sidewall won't do - one of mine was recently down to 22psi but appeared normal! I have a full track set of Bridgestones in the garage if you want to try them - barely legal and I don't think I'll be tracking in a while. A crate of beer and they're yours

Enjoy the best engine I've ever played with! - but you know that already (Remember and check the oil - lots )

Cheers

Alistair

[BigD]

Lynda, Mckean and BigD have been banned from driving this one!

but come anything above 10 degrees outside temp

That gives you at least a 2 day window of opportunity in scotland then.

Had the 040's (not sure whats on the S2000) on cars before and they were the worst tyre you could get for our climate. I couldn't get them below 1.5 - 2mm of tread no matter how hard I tried. Even doughnuts and burnouts didnt do it. They were totally unpredictable pre, during or post slide. Very snatchy, snappy etc Put me on the grass on the inside of the track 100 - 200m past clarks of all places, the slide started at clarks.

Got the RE070's on the Evo and whilst they are decent (I say decent, not great) on track they are useless in wet or cold conditions unlike 48's or 888's which are still great in those conditions other than standing water. But any decent brand road tyre will be far better than the bridgestones imo.

[Mike Scib]

Cheers Alistair, but should be good on my AD08's for now

Service done, just the brake and clutch (which is black) fluid to be changed tomorrow

Think the cabin filter had seen better days

[robin]

I assume the new one is on the right ... all that white stuff is bound not to be good for you

[Alistair]

Cheers Alistair, but should be good on my AD08's for now

Service done, just the brake and clutch (which is black) fluid to be changed tomorrow

Think the cabin filter had seen better days

Funny - at last service I was asked if I wanted pollen filter changed - and thought - on a convertible - why?

Having seen that I might change it

[Alistair]

Lynda, Mckean and BigD have been banned from driving this one!

but come anything above 10 degrees outside temp

That gives you at least a 2 day window of opportunity in scotland then.

Had the 040's (not sure whats on the S2000) on cars before and they were the worst tyre you could get for our climate. I couldn't get them below 1.5 - 2mm of tread no matter how hard I tried. Even doughnuts and burnouts didnt do it. They were totally unpredictable pre, during or post slide. Very snatchy, snappy etc Put me on the grass on the inside of the track 100 - 200m past clarks of all places, the slide started at clarks.

Got the RE070's on the Evo and whilst they are decent (I say decent, not great) on track they are useless in wet or cold conditions unlike 48's or 888's which are still great in those conditions other than standing water. But any decent brand road tyre will be far better than the bridgestones imo.

Hee hee - hoping for better weather this year - I was hopeful last year after our summer appeared in April, then IIRC it rained for 6 months!

There are quite a few who don't rate them TBH - but I find they suit how I use the car very well. They must be softer than the 040's though (RE050 on the S2k) as the tyres in the garage are barely legal - and were very legal before I used them at Knockhill - and I'm no drift king (though Kellie managed a nice spin at the hairpin!)

Cheers

[Mike Scib]

Funny - at last service I was asked if I wanted pollen filter changed - and thought - on a convertible - why?

Having seen that I might change it

10 minute job and no tools required. £22 however for a Honda filter

[Alistair]

Funny - at last service I was asked if I wanted pollen filter changed - and thought - on a convertible - why?

Having seen that I might change it

10 minute job and no tools required. £22 however for a Honda filter

Might just use one of Cameron's nappies

Here's your benchmark for drifting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlMxxZc ... _player%20

Screeeeeech!

[campbell]

WHERE did Mike get the time to film that then?!

[Fluoxetine]

Just back from a week's course in deepest, darkest Montrose, and catching up on all things interweb...

Lordy!

That wishbone bolt is, erm, 'interesting' ...

Glad it's went to a good home - I just didn't have the time to spend on it, or the opportunity to drive it... It was parked up for 9 months over 2012, which is a criminal waste of a fun car.

Looking forward to hearing how you get on, as well as the drift-tastic shots from KH

[Mike Scib]

Little blast up Muirkirk the other day....very much like my old S2000!

The car always feels very on edge as if its going to bite at any time, probably not helped by the AD08's tyres and damp condtions. The S2000 would have no idea what way the Clio Trophy went in those condtions!

What is the gearing on a Elise roughly, i think part of the problem is that the top of second (9000rpm!) is 65ish and third is 90 odd. Second gear V-tec is plently fast enough but its hard work staying in second all the time where as third is just to fast to be playing. Ended up staying out of V-tec in third and forth for most the run and felt smoother and quicker.....getting old



Even managed to give it a little wash, not bad for a old girl



Looking forward to SIDC at the end of the month for some drifting

[Lazydonkey]

Is that a dirty mark i can see on your van ?