Same here.. I have a 2018 4runner trd offroad, an 11 crv and my wife has a 2021 sienna limited hybrid. Some day I hope to buy an ap2. I've never missed one of their videos. Love their passion for cars:)
Jon: Still remember the "word of mouth" on S2K forums that brougnt me to you back in 2009. Fast forward to today and this video shows you haven't lost your meticulous attention to detail that sets LHT apart. Kudos to you, George, Esther and now Sebastian for keeping a long line of car people happy. Well done my friend👍.
Thanks my friend. I still have the mentality to treat the customers car as my own. It’s thought that it’s hard to fine these days. There’s very few places I can feel comfortable taking my own car.
Great story at the end John. I know exactly how those men felt as I deployed twice to that arena. To see a long term project completed or see something you have been dreaming about get done to your car is an amazing feeling! Thank you for the TLC that LHT provides to their customers 👏🏼
FYI: the grease is also dielectric, which prevents the aluminum/steel direct contact from causing electro-chemical corrosion. Make certain to completely coat the contact surfaces.
Loved the explanation and story at the end of the video, loved meeting you guys at Sema and still love my LHT shirt you guys gifted me, keep up the awesome content!
I don't know how i stumbled upon your channel, but I am so thankful that i did... I love your channel. I think you do the most awesome work on cars... You too George. lol...
John, I can relate to the sentiment for active duty soldiers. I used to test video conferencing equipment and would connect to overseas camps. Guys loved to talk to someone back home.
I drive the Spoon flywheel and pressure plate combo with the OEM clutch and the difference ist noticeable - no doubt. The pressure plate has a 30% higher clamp force then the OEM and to do that, you usuallly change the pivot point or increase the spring rate of the clutch diaphragm. Not sure which one of the two or maybe both Spoon modified. Obviously you can't see the changes in the pivot point when the pressure plate is assembled and 30% is not that much (but still noticeable) on an OE part. Regarding their clutch . I have no f*****g clue what they changed :D. That's why I went with the OEM clutch.
Holy TampaRacing! I completely forgot about that site but it’s one that I frequented more than HondaTech (plus I’m in Panama City). I was just talking with a friend the other day about how much I miss automotive forums. Sigh.
I'm a Spoon fan but most of the mechanical stuff they sell are actually OEM -- even some gearbox parts for the FK8 are identical to J-series parts. Other parts are made by Vision and I think the seats are made by Esqueleto, which cost half as much as the Spoon branded ones
Some of their parts are good. Like for S2k rear toe arms they are the only company who makes them from stainless. Axle spacers have little lips like their rigid collars etc
What's the most miles on an OEM clutch? Just wondering, mine's over 90,000 miles. I can live with slightly misalinged badges. The shaky mirrors drive me crazy. They are loose at the friction material between the base and the rotating mirror. To stop the shaking I wrap a rubber band around the mirror and slide it into the space between these two pieces. It's cheap, easy, and works.
How's that spoon flywheel? Does it make the car too twitchy to drive? Would you recommend it in a supercharged application? I was planning on doing the AP1 flywheel, and now I'm wondering if I should go even further and do the spoon. According to the interweave: AP2: 22 lbs AP1: 13.5 lbs Spoon: 9.2 lbs
It is lighter than the AP1. I would recommend the ap2 flywheel for a supercharger . The engine will drive smoother and there’s more control for idle plus with AC.
I guess it depends on the part...like the Spoon motor mount and bushing kits, I rather just buy them in one package with all of them vs individually from the dealership. Not sure how much the price changed, but the Spoon integra motor mounts I bought in 2017 after all said and done was cheaper than buying every individual mount from Honda. (And now OEM are discontinued). The trailing arm bushing is also a different design and only about 20 dollars or so more than OEM...
I've only done 8 s2k clutches. 5 were stock and the other 3 kinda sucked, purposely not saying brand name because of price. The factory parts ARE very nice. I did a stock rebuilt engine for an old man that now has a s2k, that raced scca in the early 90s with gm. Cat back only on a engine out project. He had a different clutch before and ended up with crank walk. OEM is best unless you actually have a purpose built track car. In my opinion
You should’ve put the jig on the passenger side as well. Would like to see that demonstration on every car you work on I’m OCD and bought the jig from LHT worked out lovely.👍🏽
To be fair the driver side side marker does not appear to be OEM. The trim around the light is chrome. So perhaps the fender was repainted and the installer put the emblem way too far from marker light.
@@LHTPerformance The jig is what you should start the work with to show us why that jig is so useful it was too me hence the purchase. Plus just don’t like chrome on cars like these. Had to change mine to black more contemporary.
@@ciscokid2444 I did a video showing how it works. It’s pretty much cool proof. Install it over the side marker light , hold in place with masking tape. Install your emblems.
@@LHTPerformance I know John I purchased the set from you it’s great cost me $25 with shipping but totally worth it. Before you start working on a new car do the Cisco check on the emblems first to keep the viewers informed that you have this jig. Quick OCD check. Only takes a minute.👍🏽
Can you explain why the S2000 emblems shift? Is it because it was put on after the panel was replaced? Or does it shift because of the heat of the sun or something?
i don’t even own a s2000 but still watch your videos when they come out, you or this channel deserves at least 1M subs IMO .
Same here.. I have a 2018 4runner trd offroad, an 11 crv and my wife has a 2021 sienna limited hybrid. Some day I hope to buy an ap2. I've never missed one of their videos. Love their passion for cars:)
Same. Drove a 2003 s2000 and got hooked. Own a 2022 civic si right now and a 2019 civic si before that.
Jon: Still remember the "word of mouth" on S2K forums that brougnt me to you back in 2009. Fast forward to today and this video shows you haven't lost your meticulous attention to detail that sets LHT apart. Kudos to you, George, Esther and now Sebastian for keeping a long line of car people happy. Well done my friend👍.
Thanks my friend. I still have the mentality to treat the customers car as my own. It’s thought that it’s hard to fine these days. There’s very few places I can feel comfortable taking my own car.
Great story at the end John. I know exactly how those men felt as I deployed twice to that arena. To see a long term project completed or see something you have been dreaming about get done to your car is an amazing feeling! Thank you for the TLC that LHT provides to their customers 👏🏼
I think not having those customers reactions on film is worth more than on film. Those reactions are for you. No one else can have that feeling.
FYI: the grease is also dielectric, which prevents the aluminum/steel direct contact from causing electro-chemical corrosion. Make certain to completely coat the contact surfaces.
I wished I lived in America just so I could take my S2000 to you guys
Keep up the great work guys! I love the attention to detail that goes into all of your work.
Thanks for sharing the story. You are the best!
You've always been awesome guys. Really nice to be able to grasp a piece of your hobby and insight.
Loved the explanation and story at the end of the video, loved meeting you guys at Sema and still love my LHT shirt you guys gifted me, keep up the awesome content!
Loved the piece at the end, really enjoy listening to stories like that 👍👍. Living the dream, thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration 👍👍👍.
Your a good man John. Excellent story. Powerful message brother.
I don't know how i stumbled upon your channel, but I am so thankful that i did... I love your channel. I think you do the most awesome work on cars... You too George. lol...
Thanks for the comment and welcome aboard. 👍🏻
John, I can relate to the sentiment for active duty soldiers. I used to test video conferencing equipment and would connect to overseas camps. Guys loved to talk to someone back home.
S2000 videos still the best ones. Finally ready to take my 06 for some major LHT TLC.
Love love love the S2000 content
I drive the Spoon flywheel and pressure plate combo with the OEM clutch and the difference ist noticeable - no doubt. The pressure plate has a 30% higher clamp force then the OEM and to do that, you usuallly change the pivot point or increase the spring rate of the clutch diaphragm. Not sure which one of the two or maybe both Spoon modified. Obviously you can't see the changes in the pivot point when the pressure plate is assembled and 30% is not that much (but still noticeable) on an OE part. Regarding their clutch . I have no f*****g clue what they changed :D. That's why I went with the OEM clutch.
They could have changed the the clamping load of the fulcrum point, it didn’t feel any different from stock. I’d like to think it’s different.
@@LHTPerformance Pedal pressure feels the same, it just grabs a little harder. At least that's what I noticed.
Great story at the end John
It says リジカラ = Ri Ji Ka Ra = rigid collar (grease for solid/rigid subframe spacers/bushings/collars I assume).
What a clever tool to do the badges!!! It would be genius for someone to make them for all the popular cars!
best video in a long time
You are the best!❤
Wow and I was thinking about going to a spoon clutch, pp, fw and reinforced release bearing. Luckily, ive put off the job for a while.
Holy TampaRacing! I completely forgot about that site but it’s one that I frequented more than HondaTech (plus I’m in Panama City). I was just talking with a friend the other day about how much I miss automotive forums. Sigh.
I'm a Spoon fan but most of the mechanical stuff they sell are actually OEM -- even some gearbox parts for the FK8 are identical to J-series parts. Other parts are made by Vision and I think the seats are made by Esqueleto, which cost half as much as the Spoon branded ones
Some of their parts are good. Like for S2k rear toe arms they are the only company who makes them from stainless. Axle spacers have little lips like their rigid collars etc
Talking about the emblem fitment but not the weirdly bright yellow and chrome side marker next to it
Spoon has always been hype.
So much for Spoon, I always thought Exedy was an OE manufacturer for Honda when it came to clutches.
I've dreamed of having LHT build my S2000 and I always cry when I see it after you and George worked your magic
It looks like no one over there suffers from anxiety. Can tell by the calmness.
Some Spoon and Toda clutch discs looks like cheapy Exedy discs (depending on make/model car) 😂
…at least that one looks oem!
What's the most miles on an OEM clutch? Just wondering, mine's over 90,000 miles. I can live with slightly misalinged badges. The shaky mirrors drive me crazy. They are loose at the friction material between the base and the rotating mirror. To stop the shaking I wrap a rubber band around the mirror and slide it into the space between these two pieces. It's cheap, easy, and works.
The ap1 is my dream car.
❤
That Japanese on the grease and the sticker it means rigid collar
Lol. We translated it later using google 👍🏻
How's that spoon flywheel? Does it make the car too twitchy to drive? Would you recommend it in a supercharged application?
I was planning on doing the AP1 flywheel, and now I'm wondering if I should go even further and do the spoon.
According to the interweave:
AP2: 22 lbs
AP1: 13.5 lbs
Spoon: 9.2 lbs
It is lighter than the AP1. I would recommend the ap2 flywheel for a supercharger . The engine will drive smoother and there’s more control for idle plus with AC.
SO, If I want to pay more for oem Honda parts, buy spoon?
🙈
I guess it depends on the part...like the Spoon motor mount and bushing kits, I rather just buy them in one package with all of them vs individually from the dealership. Not sure how much the price changed, but the Spoon integra motor mounts I bought in 2017 after all said and done was cheaper than buying every individual mount from Honda. (And now OEM are discontinued). The trailing arm bushing is also a different design and only about 20 dollars or so more than OEM...
I've only done 8 s2k clutches. 5 were stock and the other 3 kinda sucked, purposely not saying brand name because of price. The factory parts ARE very nice. I did a stock rebuilt engine for an old man that now has a s2k, that raced scca in the early 90s with gm. Cat back only on a engine out project. He had a different clutch before and ended up with crank walk. OEM is best unless you actually have a purpose built track car. In my opinion
The way John ripped off the cage on the shifter made me so sad because it took me like 30 minutes to get it off
Don’t feel bad, we work with out hands everyday and will be stronger. Take your time , it’s your car. No rush.
You should’ve put the jig on the passenger side as well. Would like to see that demonstration on every car you work on I’m OCD and bought the jig from LHT worked out lovely.👍🏽
Almost every single s2000 has crocked emblems on the passenger side. I think the guy in the factory was enjoying too much saki
To be fair the driver side side marker does not appear to be OEM. The trim around the light is chrome. So perhaps the fender was repainted and the installer put the emblem way too far from marker light.
@@LHTPerformance The jig is what you should start the work with to show us why that jig is so useful it was too me hence the purchase. Plus just don’t like chrome on cars like these. Had to change mine to black more contemporary.
@@ciscokid2444 I did a video showing how it works. It’s pretty much cool proof. Install it over the side marker light , hold in place with masking tape. Install your emblems.
@@LHTPerformance I know John I purchased the set from you it’s great cost me $25 with shipping but totally worth it. Before you start working on a new car do the Cisco check on the emblems first to keep the viewers informed that you have this jig. Quick OCD check. Only takes a minute.👍🏽
Can you explain why the S2000 emblems shift? Is it because it was put on after the panel was replaced? Or does it shift because of the heat of the sun or something?
Most are repainted and emblems installed incorrectly. In some cases , some of the passenger side ones are installed wrong in the factory.
@@LHTPerformance thanks so much for the reply! I gotta get my S2k down to you guys eventually to get the LHT treatment
@@ijimppangi no problem my friend
May be the fact that I’m on mobile. But your load more option doesn’t appear to be working on the website
Thanks for letting me know. We have the website people trying to fix it after an update. I’ll let you know as soon it’s working.
Ok. Esther fixed it ! She’s so clever. Thanks for letting me 👍🏻
ha, love that microwave - sh*t that just works
Yep. We’re on our 3rd microwave in 21 years, and my little Walmart machine still works.
So that 15k spoon s2000 motor that they’re selling it’s probably just another stock motor?
They go through the motor and balance every component, basically take it to the next level.
i did a bad thing, I bought more Spoon parts for my S2000.
Lol. That’s totally OK. Enjoy your cars, buy what makes you happy.
15:51 I think it's RIGID COLLAR =リジカラ
was about to say this!
"it makes you want to do better"
Yeah Spoon is not the same company it was 20 - 30 years ago. Makes sense. People get old...
Tsk Tsk Tsk, Spoon spoon spoon..... creative marketing.
You do awesome work, love your attention to detail. Perfection