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August 12th, 2009, 04:04
The Honda S2000 CR is quite a vehicle. My customer found a brand spanking new one on a lot as these were brought out for 1 year, 2008. It needed some work getting all the swirls out. This car turned out great!
Take a look at the specs from Honda USA:
Premier Performance
Nothing exemplifies Honda racing skill and ingenuity like the S2000 CR “Club Racer.” A firmer suspension, quicker steering ratio and fully functional front and rear spoilers have been specially designed to connect driver, vehicle and road.
Compete
The CR is a true competitor. Feel free to maximize its potential at club racing events.
Performance
A purist’s dream, the factory-tuned CR sports an aerodynamic design and stiffer suspension settings for increased rigidity and downforce. The CR proudly draws upon the S2000’s racing heritage, but delivers more in terms of sheer performance.
Lighter
With racecar-like suspension and lower weight, the CR’s performance is second to none. Drivers rave about its cornering, braking and acceleration. To accomplish this, the audio system and air conditioning are offered as options and the spare tire has been replaced with a tire-repair kit. This, along with other modifications, lightens the racy roadster by nearly 100 pounds from the original S2000. Add in a taut new chassis, quicker steering ratio, “stickier” tires, and track-inspired has never felt so meaningful.
EXCLUSIVE STANDARD FEATURES:
* Firmer springs and dampers
* Stiffer front and rear stabilization bars
* Quicker steering ratio
* Larger rear P255/40 R17 tires
* Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
* All-new 17" dark gray 5-spoke alloy wheels
* Fully functional aerodynamic front and rear spoilers
* Yellow and black fabric
* Yellow-stitched seats, shift boot and steering wheel
* Spherical aluminum shift knob
* Removable aluminum hardtop
* Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
* Sport-tuned exhaust silencer
PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
* Skidpad pulls .95G
* Slalom speed 71mph
* Coefficient of lift reduced approximately 70% over original S2000
* Over 2-seconds per lap faster around Japan’s Tsukuba Raceway than the original S2000
Products Used:
Exterior:
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=123) in the Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=344)
Swissvax Paint Rubber (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=185)and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Menzerna Super Intensive (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=18) with the Uber Green Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=392)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102) with the Uber Blue Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=394)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Swissvax Finesse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxfinesseforlexusandinfiniti.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Wheels/Tires/Etc
Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszettplasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)
Einszett Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszettwheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsvrtrubberandtiredressing.aspx)
Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberboarshairwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Autobahn (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxautobahnwheelwax.aspx)
Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsinvisibleundercarriagespray.aspx)
Adam's Glass Cleaner
(http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsglasscleaner.aspx)
Tools:
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann MaxFire (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=412)
Metabo PE12-175 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/flextooll3403vrglightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Prep:
Swirls
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2484.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2495.jpg
Bug and tar
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2486.jpg
Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2487.jpg
Wheel well
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2496.jpg
Wash
Wheels/Tires/Wheel well
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2525.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2526.jpg
Pre soak
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2512.jpg
Dan foaming it up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2515.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2519.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2528.jpg
Claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2533.jpg
Polishing
Before shot of the top
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforetop2.jpg
Tape to test the area decided to go with Menzerna Super Intensive and the Uber Yellow pad
then finish it up with Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/uberyellow.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/tapeduptotestpanel.jpg
After SIP
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aftersip.jpg
After PO85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpo85rd.jpg
50/50
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/5050.jpg
Me on the Flex 3403 is a blessing in disguise, its so light its enabling me to get back into the game
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/polishing.jpg
Dan polishing big assist as my hand is still out of wack
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/dan85rd.jpg
Various polishing shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aferpolish10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax.jpg
Rinse down due to dust
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforerinse1.jpg
Shots outside after polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodshotbeforewax.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodoutside.jpg
Swissvax Finesse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/finese.jpg
Dan doing the final touch up work
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2603.jpg
After shots;
Wheels and tires all dressed up and waxed up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2588.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2591.jpg
Engine was wiped down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2593.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2595.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2597.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2608.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2609.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2613.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2615.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2619.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2621.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2624.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2626.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2633.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2634.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2635.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2636.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2637.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2638.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2643.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2645.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2647.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2652.jpg
Take a look at the specs from Honda USA:
Premier Performance
Nothing exemplifies Honda racing skill and ingenuity like the S2000 CR “Club Racer.” A firmer suspension, quicker steering ratio and fully functional front and rear spoilers have been specially designed to connect driver, vehicle and road.
Compete
The CR is a true competitor. Feel free to maximize its potential at club racing events.
Performance
A purist’s dream, the factory-tuned CR sports an aerodynamic design and stiffer suspension settings for increased rigidity and downforce. The CR proudly draws upon the S2000’s racing heritage, but delivers more in terms of sheer performance.
Lighter
With racecar-like suspension and lower weight, the CR’s performance is second to none. Drivers rave about its cornering, braking and acceleration. To accomplish this, the audio system and air conditioning are offered as options and the spare tire has been replaced with a tire-repair kit. This, along with other modifications, lightens the racy roadster by nearly 100 pounds from the original S2000. Add in a taut new chassis, quicker steering ratio, “stickier” tires, and track-inspired has never felt so meaningful.
EXCLUSIVE STANDARD FEATURES:
* Firmer springs and dampers
* Stiffer front and rear stabilization bars
* Quicker steering ratio
* Larger rear P255/40 R17 tires
* Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
* All-new 17" dark gray 5-spoke alloy wheels
* Fully functional aerodynamic front and rear spoilers
* Yellow and black fabric
* Yellow-stitched seats, shift boot and steering wheel
* Spherical aluminum shift knob
* Removable aluminum hardtop
* Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
* Sport-tuned exhaust silencer
PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
* Skidpad pulls .95G
* Slalom speed 71mph
* Coefficient of lift reduced approximately 70% over original S2000
* Over 2-seconds per lap faster around Japan’s Tsukuba Raceway than the original S2000
Products Used:
Exterior:
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=123) in the Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=344)
Swissvax Paint Rubber (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=185)and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Menzerna Super Intensive (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=18) with the Uber Green Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=392)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102) with the Uber Blue Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=394)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Swissvax Finesse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxfinesseforlexusandinfiniti.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Wheels/Tires/Etc
Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszettplasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)
Einszett Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszettwheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsvrtrubberandtiredressing.aspx)
Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberboarshairwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Autobahn (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxautobahnwheelwax.aspx)
Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsinvisibleundercarriagespray.aspx)
Adam's Glass Cleaner
(http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsglasscleaner.aspx)
Tools:
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann MaxFire (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=412)
Metabo PE12-175 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/flextooll3403vrglightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Prep:
Swirls
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2484.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2495.jpg
Bug and tar
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2486.jpg
Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2487.jpg
Wheel well
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2496.jpg
Wash
Wheels/Tires/Wheel well
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2525.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2526.jpg
Pre soak
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2512.jpg
Dan foaming it up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2515.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2519.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2528.jpg
Claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2533.jpg
Polishing
Before shot of the top
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforetop2.jpg
Tape to test the area decided to go with Menzerna Super Intensive and the Uber Yellow pad
then finish it up with Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/uberyellow.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/tapeduptotestpanel.jpg
After SIP
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aftersip.jpg
After PO85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpo85rd.jpg
50/50
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/5050.jpg
Me on the Flex 3403 is a blessing in disguise, its so light its enabling me to get back into the game
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/polishing.jpg
Dan polishing big assist as my hand is still out of wack
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/dan85rd.jpg
Various polishing shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aferpolish10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax.jpg
Rinse down due to dust
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforerinse1.jpg
Shots outside after polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodshotbeforewax.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodoutside.jpg
Swissvax Finesse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/finese.jpg
Dan doing the final touch up work
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2603.jpg
After shots;
Wheels and tires all dressed up and waxed up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2588.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2591.jpg
Engine was wiped down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2593.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2595.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2597.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2608.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2609.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2613.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2615.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2619.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2621.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2624.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2626.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2633.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2634.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2635.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2636.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2637.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2638.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2643.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2645.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2647.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2652.jpg