Honda S2000 Coilover Install Instructions
Welcome to the 2000–2009 Honda S2000 coilover installation instructions. This step-by-step guide is designed to make your install process smooth and straightforward. We’ve included the recommended tools, factory torque specs, and key tips to help you get the best results. While this walkthrough highlights the Function and Form Type 3 Coilover kit, the same steps also apply to our Type 2 and Type 4 systems for the S2000. For reference, our test vehicle is a 2003 S2000 AP1 equipped with 205/55/16 tires on lightweight wheels. Once installation is complete, we recommend scheduling a professional alignment after a short settling period to ensure proper handling and tire wear.
The Honda S2000, produced from 2000 to 2009, is celebrated for its high-revving F20C and F22C engines, near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, and timeless roadster design. Its double-wishbone suspension at all four corners delivers razor-sharp response and excellent balance straight from the factory. Installing coilovers not only sharpens the S2000’s handling but also allows fine-tuned ride height and damping adjustments, letting you dial in the perfect stance for both street and track use. With its legendary performance and cult following, the S2000 remains one of the most rewarding platforms to modify, and coilovers are among the best upgrades to maximize its precision, control, and driving enjoyment.
TOOLS NEEDED
Sockets: 19mm, 17mm, 14mm, 12mm.
Wrenches: 17mm.
Impact wrench.
Ratchet.
Torque wrench.
Spanner wrenches (provided with kit).
Measuring tape (provided with kit).
Floor jack.
Jack stands.
Flashlight (optional).
Before beginning the installation, measure the distance from the center of each wheel to the fender for both the front and rear.
Determine your desired ride height adjustment, then write down these measurements for reference.
Safely lift the vehicle using the designated jack points.
Remove the wheels using a 19mm socket.
Remove the two nuts for the abs sensor with a 10mm socket.
Remove the bolt on the brake line bracket with a 13mm socket.
Remove the two bolts on the upper control arm with a 17mm socket.
Remove lower control arm bolt with a 17mm socket and 17mm wrench.
Remove both two top mount nuts with a 14mm socket and remove OEM Suspension.
Adjust coilover to desired height before install.
ATTENTION: Do not adjust ride height using the spring perches, as they are intended for spring preload adjustment only.
Click here for video on how to reset preload.
Place the strut into position and hand tighten the top hat nuts.
Insert the the upper control arm and torque the two bolts with a 17mm socket to 75 lb-ft.
Torque the lower mount bolt and nut with a 17mm socket and 17mm wrench to 47 lb-ft.
Torque the ABS/speed sensor with a 10mm socket to 7.2 lb-ft.
Torque the brake line bracket with a 12mm socket to 16 lb-ft.
Torque the top hat nuts with a 14mm socket to 33 lb-ft.
Make sure the lower mount locking collar is tight. We recommend placing the spanner wrench into lower mount grooves and giving it a couple of solid taps with a rubber mallet to secure it into place.
Reinstall the wheels and torque the lug nuts to 80 lb-ft.
This concludes the front Honda S2000 coilover instructions.
Rear Installation
Remove the rear wheels with a 19mm socket.
Remove lower mount bolt with a 17mm socket.
Open trunk and remove paneling to get access to remove two top hat nuts with a 14mm socket and remove OEM rear suspension.
Make height adjustment to the coilover before installing coilover.
Place the rear coilovers and hand tighten the top hat nuts.
Torque lower mount bolt with a 17mm socket and 17mm wrench to 40 lb-ft.
Torque top hat nuts with a 14mm socket to 33 lb-ft.
This completes the Honda S2000 coilover Instructions. An alignment is recommended one week after installation to allow the suspension to settle properly.
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