S2000 SHIFTER tear down and Rebuild - the easy way

We've been asked about the S2000 Shifter rebuild several times. Folks have had issues installing the shifter rebuild we sell in the store.
He's a fool proof way to install the parts. I hope this makes it easier.
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[@Rob.Coleman]

The shifter rebuild is 100% one of most satisfying DIY jobs you can do to your S2000. I used the guide you made a few years ago, so thanks for reminding everyone how straightforward it is to complete 👍👍. PS that Apex Blue CR is beautiful, looking forward to seeing you guys working on it 👍.

[@LHTPerformance]

It’s really is, such a big difference

[@bobleeeeee]

So happy this video was here!! Decide to rebuild mine my car only has 15 000km and wow it made such a difference getting the car into reverse. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@kevinsanderson8755]

Great video, would not have tried it without your guidance. Thanks guys!

[@tmango78]

Thanks for all the great info! Watching your passion for S2000s makes me even more passionate about mine.

[@philphlashe]

Just did this today on my Spa Yellow AP1!

[@robertjordan9075]

Thanks for another great lesson.😊😊😊

[@wantapgt]

I no longer own my S2000 but use the Honda urea grease on EVERYTHING

[@tedwhite5197]

You’ll be sorry you don’t own it any longer. ;-)

[@wantapgt]

@@tedwhite5197 I’ve been sorry about it for 3 years. Bought a mint 2004 with 46k miles on it in 2017, supercharged it. Hated the kraftwerks kit and wish I had gone turbo. Sold it to buy my now wife a $13k engagement ring and planned on buying another one stock and putting the science of speed turbo kit on there. Then kids came along.

[@LHTPerformance]

@@wantapgt Stick in there, you’ll get it back again. I had a very similar story. Patient will pay off

[@MrCameljockey1]

I did this last year and it is worth it! I did by watching the other video you made! I know how to take the boot out without breaking tabs 😉

[@LHTPerformance]

Good stuff. I’m glad you did it

[@FR11]

#LHTPERFECTION

[@tedwhite5197]

John & George, great and informative video as always. I purchased your shifter kit and it came very quickly. Extremely satisfied.

[@Criam]

My first car was almost a s2000 CR. But living in florida I ended up going for a car with AC. and sadly no, it wasnt a regular s2000

[@cavan216]

i just did the master rebuild on my car, what a difference. Only question is the spring, is there a top or bottom? I don’t remember what way i put it back in (if it matters). To get it into reverse it goes down about half of what it used to before the rebuild. Is that just because of the new spring compared to the old worn out one?

[@jTamayo34]

Just took that foam piece out and it was falling apart bit by bit. Looked like a ball of tar once I collected it all. Will be ordering a new one soon.

[@LHTPerformance]

Yep. We see it all the time. It makes a big difference replacing it too

[@FourTheWheels]

John, is there another method you’d recommend for getting the two plastic parts off the shifter without using a vice grip? Thx for what you and your team do!

[@LHTPerformance]

Honestly, I grab it with my hands and it pops off. I have pretty strings hands as I’ve done this kind of thing all my life. I often forget not everyone does and wanted to show a fool proof way. Either way, the parts get trashed so it not a big deal how you remove them.

[@FourTheWheels]

10-4. Appreciate your response.

[@KingTerrasDemise]

Part number for rubber boot and retainer pls? Can't order your kit being from montreal.

[@rolandotillit2867]

Can you put the shifter in the freezer or dry ice to contract the metal?

[@LHTPerformance]

That’s not necessary , we’re not trying to shrink the metal. Just make the plastic ball more flexible.

[@illestFlavor]

Will this solve changing gears from 1 to 2 notchiness/grind? And at times 3 to 4? It's so annoying. I live in the PNW with Gear300 fluid.

[@LHTPerformance]

This is essentially takes out the looseness in the shifter. The naughtiness is internal. We’ve tried several different fluids to help out. Unfortunately it is the nature of the S2000 transmission. We have used Royal purple sync, mesh, and had good luck. Others have used other different fluids and had experience similar to hours.

[@illestFlavor]

@@LHTPerformance Thank you for the speedy reply. It's been a headache for awhile. Although since the weather has been warmer/hotter it's a little better.

[@SuperBullyone]

And then ended up in Vegas for a couple of days...

[@LHTPerformance]

Lol. We love Vegas

[@bvward]

@@LHTPerformance Chevy Vegas?☺

[@MD82321]

@@bvward Who doesn’t love a Chevy Vegas?