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Originally Posted by Zuppy51
I for one never listen to a sales person for any technical advice. As there as so many models and technicalities they tend to use generic broad strokes to communicate things to the owner.
Congrats on the new purchase! Check your springs for shipping spacers and check the air pressure in your tires....
For future reference, your owners manual spells out break in quite clearly. If you have any sort of large scale mechanical failure, they can diagnose your driving habits through you're ecu and can void your warranty. If they found out you abused the break in, and had a problem it can be costly.
Ask me how I know.... I did this to my S2000, I blew something in the head over revving it with 1800 miles on it, at a track day. Needless to say it cost me plenty.
Owners Manual:
Page 5-22:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and economy
of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
. Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Avoid quick starts.
. Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
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how was the ride and feel of the S2000 compared to that of the nismo? in your honest opinion, which would you rather have? for years my original goal was to purchase an S2000, until they got discontinued. if still manufactured, i'd still go with the nismo though, a lot more for the money, plus im not into convertibles.
a friend of the family has/had an S2000, the last year they made them 9k rpm screamers, guy's a doctor, and has no idea about the details of the S2000 or any car for that matter. one time he was mentioning upgrading it, the usually, exhaust and some rims, at the time the Vortech supercharger had just come out, so i mentioned why not buy it, he can afford it anyways. guy told me his S2000 already came with it, said it says it on the side of the car. confused for a minute i realized what he meant...Vtech. needless to say i didnt correct him, didnt want to waste my time, which i had already done long enough. guy has a base corvette now, and on the verge of purchasing a Ferarri. i guess some of us are into looks and others performance