Low Mileage S2000- Needs Retainers

[@detailrouge6230]

Keep bringing the S2000 content John (thank you). I’ve just sold my Focus RS to get back in to a S2000, I’m sure these videos are partly responsible. Thanks John 👍

[@LHTPerformance]

Detail Rouge Working on them makes me wanna buy one again. I just got in them comfortable 😐

[@TravisV99]

💯 love the dedication and the great compassion you have for your craft

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Your diatribe at the end is so true. I drive a relatively nice car and you get lots of thumbs up but I also get lots of people calling names and shouting. Most of these people don't stop to even ask, I live in a smaller house than them! I just love cars and that's where my money goes...

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

14:27 They seemed fine, then you showed the cracks on the tread and the d.o.b. Thanks for teaching about the tire d.o.b.👍🏽 I had to buy a new tire Friday, because driving on a dark on ramp with a new huge pot hole damaged too much one sidewall.

[@mickeymcconnell3011]

Love the videos. If my uncle was still alive, we’d be enjoying the hell out of ‘em together! (He drove a Dodge Viper before he passed)

[@LHTPerformance]

Mickey McConnell I’m sorry to hear that buddy. Keep enjoying cars and his memory is with you.

[@mickeymcconnell3011]

Thanks LHT! He also built me my first car which was 89 Red CRX. Wish he could’ve met you guys since he worked in Orlando!

[@LHTPerformance]

Mickey McConnell I love the CRX. I have to tell the story of first seeing the CRX at the Manchester car show in 1987.

[@reneaillon8977]

Great videos, mine is a 2006 with 24k, stock tires as well, I’m going to do maintenance myself thanks to your video’s.

[@LHTPerformance]

Rene Aillon Awesome. I’m glad we can help.

[@robgerety]

I am fortunate to have found an 03 with less than 20K miles and an oem hardtop, also owned by a "mature" one owner. The first thing I did was to get the tires replaced with some good tires and get it aligned. Those two things made a huge difference in the handling. Also, its good to touch all those alignment bolts and nuts and make sure the are not all frozen up. Great car.

[@Nyc007bangerz]

This guy speaks the truth! Well said at the end. I hope you reach 100k subscribers by the end of this year because you deserve it pal, you speak from the heart!

[@HC7-MA]

The automotive world needs to clone this guy, 1 John is not enough!

[@LHTPerformance]

nyc007bangerz Thanks buddy. I speak from the heart and share the passion.

[@330arr]

Another good video. Beautiful S2000. Those tires must ride like hockey pucks!

[@robertjordan9075]

If only they were all like you guys. Thanks for sharing my friend. I love watching your videos.👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@UCFKnightsfan-f8j]

Nice video John! Super clean AP1

[@Hondrenalin]

Hi Guys. I really enjoy to watch your channel and I don't get it why there are not much more subscribers. I think you do it the right way. You treat your customers car the way every mechanic should treat a car. The way your are mind works is more than rare! I'm a S2000 owner and its really nice to see, how you should do things the right way. But this creates also a malaise inside of me. 😃 I fell like there is no one, that could do it the way George and you would do it. The next issue is that you are to far away to let you do the work . The result is I feel like i'm not giving all the love to my S2k it deserves. ( but I try hard 😵) .. my idea is you move back to England so all the european S2K owners can benefit form your expertise. 😉 Keep up the good work it's a pleasure to watch !!! Greetings form Germany

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

8:35 That engine and bay are clean.👍🏽

[@Frenchyk]

I love the work you guys do.

[@07YellowS2000]

I just found this channel. It sounds like I need to do some of this one my low mileage 07. Thanks for the info.

[@insaneconqueror5421]

I almost got divorced due to my (car) addiction. Savin for a daily/project now.

[@LHTPerformance]

Insane Conqueror I hear this a lot. A car passion is hard for those that don’t understand

[@insaneconqueror5421]

@@LHTPerformance my wife got to drive one of her girlfriends wrx so no she wants a turbo car. So it's good now 😁

[@isaacmoore3285]

I hope the owner of the low mileage s2k gets some tires before driving too much further!

[@LHTPerformance]

Isaac Moore I’m sure he will. He’s only owned it for several hours before dropping it with us.

[@MODeration_nXS]

Very nice car. It's crazy how fast the clutch fluid turns dark. I've got 10,000 miles on my fluid with a new OEM Honda hose from reservoir to master and it's already turning dark. Time for a flush!

[@LHTPerformance]

MODeration nXS I would flush it it. I’ve seen some cars come back after 5000 miles after we’ve flushed and it’s jet black. After a second time it tends to be better.

[@thomasnigro7412]

I saw this at a dealership in west palm when i went to starbucks lol, im from NY.

[@LHTPerformance]

Thomas Nigro Nice.

[@avaphom4012]

I'm local and I have an ap1 would love to make an appointment to get my retainers changed out along with fluids.

[@goclunker]

So much space under the hood!

[@JustAwesome2020]

Great video that a nice S2k👌🏼

[@justanothertroll9205]

I 've read from some guy he broke his ap2 retainers also and destroyed the engine. It's important to drive normally. If you over rev it you still gonna ruin it

[@kazm4g]

It's a piece of mind thing. However,. My S2000 mechanic said not to bother when I mentioned putting AP2 retainers on my AP1, for the same reason you've mentioned here.

[@LHTPerformance]

If you see how thin the AP1 retainers are on the edge you can see where it’s the weakest. I’ve had 2 separate failed retainers and both were AP1. We see more S2000s than most.

[@kazm4g]

@@LHTPerformance John, fair enough. But did they just fail or was it because of driver error or over rev?

[@LHTPerformance]

Zach Heath Without knowing they history, I don’t know. I would trust the AP2 retainer to 9500rpm with boost.

[@antoniohernandez7523]

KEEP GOOD WORK GUYS 💪 ARE THE BEST 👍

[@eddieh9857]

even the Mobil 1 Filter is very good they have updated it,

[@coolhardware65]

My dream car

[@LykosXS]

So clean

[@mc6912]

Feathering looks like blown or bad shocks/struts

[@sf2372]

this was awesome.

[@sir_kane]

I wonder how much he got it for 🤔

[@stevemiller4360]

Is there an advantage , service life-wise , to up-grading to titanium ?

[@LHTPerformance]

Steve Miller Titanium are lighter but have a service life. I believe something like 10,000 miles depending on spring pressure.

[@c.y.997]

How often do you recommend changing the rear differential fluid? I’ve gotten conflicting numbers. Great channel!

[@LHTPerformance]

C. Y. Based on what we’ve seen, the dealerships would say never. Lol. I’m extra ocd and like an oil change, it’s pretty cheap. Normal daily driving I would do every 25-30k. For road course I would do it after each event.

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

6-8 years max... tires are very dangerous past that.

[@MODeration_nXS]

For sure! And in extreme climates sometimes 5 years and the rubber loses its traction. Some people just hate having good tires but I love buying fresh rubber.

[@ericchacone3876]

Is there any benefit running titanium retainers or upgraded valve springs from Ferrea? On the s2000

[@330arr]

Interested in those magnetic holders for the valvetrain. Do you also use them on B-series VTEC heads? Where did you get them? Thanks John.

[@Nyc007bangerz]

Those look like harbor freight magnetic strips

[@330arr]

nyc007bangerz thanks I’ll look for them there

[@stevejamik2295]

Those are from Harbor Freight. The item number for them is 65489 or 62178 or 61199 or 60433. On sale this weekend for $1.99 each.

[@330arr]

Steve Jamik great! Thank you!

[@ryanlai9693]

Does anyone know if my 2002 s2000 would have the more robust retainers? I,m the second owner and its my summer ride. Ps my winter beater is an 01 electron blue Lude. Love both these cars and I do all the engine work on the Lude myself after 20 years on the road :)

[@LHTPerformance]

Ryan Lai I originally heard it was 2000s and early 2001s. But the part number for 2000 to 2003 are the same. I wouldn’t be sure, sometimes pierce of mind is worth every penny.

[@ryanlai9693]

@@LHTPerformance Awesome that's good to know. One of these days I will have to cross the border and bring my ride in for you to pamper once I get a long vacation. It will definitely be worth it love your videos.

[@tictac76543]

John, Every time I clean my brake and clutch fluid, it gets dirty again within a few days of driving. Any tips?

[@LHTPerformance]

hugh mirin once it’s flushed through pretty well, it should stay clean for a while. I always recommend to manual flush instead of the power bleeders. It’s gets the trapped dirt in the master and slave.

[@Coda5610]

OEM Honda Brake Fluid isnt clear, its darkish yellow factory.

[@BlueRice]

good to change them early. at 18k mileage - i'd still have a peace of mind if i drive it up to 60k.

[@BlueRice]

thats driving normal of course

[@kevinkramer2324]

How much whp does that old SC kit put down?

[@LHTPerformance]

Kevin Kramer The bade Kit only makes 6 psi. We used to see them make around 270-280whp.

[@kevinkramer2324]

@@LHTPerformance Wow. Crazy. Technology has come a long way. Lol. My 2006 when it was NA with AEM V2 CAI, test pipe, flashpro, and tune put down 232whp. Not a lot less.

[@LHTPerformance]

Kevin Kramer most nine stock AP1 put around 190-195whp

[@kevinkramer2324]

@@LHTPerformance . Not bad I guess. Added about 100 crank HP then. 👍

[@LHTPerformance]

Kevin Kramer A stock 06+ usually puts down 205-210whp on our dyno.

[@christopherlastname7638]

The tiers should have been changed I would never buy a car from that dealer the tiers are a lawsuit waiting to happen!

[@LHTPerformance]

Christopher Last Name Yes. I’m not sure anyone looked at it and checked them.

[@LykosXS]

Mine just hit 73 I

[@prm5798]

Probably got traded in for a C8 corvette

[@yermailmain206]

My Honda stealership wanted to charge me 300 usd for the original car key