Giving the S2 some love

[Tractor Dave]

"Dave (Tractor Dave) is probably best to describe the difference as I've only driven ours, but personally, I cannot fault it. "
A bit more firm than my standard suspension set up but exceptionally well planted and not crashy over a very poor test ring. Especially considering its on 18" wheels. All in all, an excellent set up

[89 Coupe]

Just finished reading your whole thread, what a journey!
You must be really pleased after doing the headliner and all the suspension stuff, it looks great mate!

[Ian Simmonds]

Hi Sal, absolutely I will, John (Newsh) recommended a light motorcycle oil ACF50 I've used once already and will use again.

89coupe and Jb - many thanks, it does sit well and doesn't rub. The wheels are 18-inch RS4 reps with 2mm spacers carrying Michelin 225/40/ZR18's. The KW3'S make up for the lack of tyre wall, but it's still a firm ride compared to stock. Dave (Tractor Dave) is probably best to describe the difference as I've only driven ours, but personally, I cannot fault it.

[jbrentd]

S2 is looking great! Ride height and tire/wheel combo look perfect.

[89 Coupe]

Damn that's a fine looking machine! What are the spec's on the wheels & tyres, any spacers?

[sal_s2]

You must be really pleased to get it back on the road again
Give the kw a good clean every so often and spray the springs with some kind of protectant as they're prone to rust

[Ian Simmonds]

After several hours and a few thousand litres of water, half of West Wales is now all over our driveway. As ever, it cleaned up well.

[Ian Simmonds]

The epicentre of the earthquake was west of Crickhowell, Powys...

i drove through Crickhowell on the A40 12-hours before that with the S2.... You don't think it could have caused a disturbance do you?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64769319

[John.]

Make the most of them while you can. ?

This year I'll pull my finger out !

[Ian Simmonds]

Sounds like you had a blast!

Hi John, it was beyond a blast.

I can't descrbe how competent the car is with the power, suspension, comfort and even brakes. The bottom line is, everything could be better, but they're currently equally balanced with each other and it's hard to suggest going for more 'anything' without ruining the 'other bit'.

It's far from perfect, but it's perfect for that type of road trip....

It is just epic.

Make the most of them while you can. ?

[Tractor Dave]

It was nice to see you and have a spin. She is going very well indeed

[John.]

Sounds like you had a blast!

[Ian Simmonds]

Well, I’ve had a week working in Wales again, and the opportunity to take the S2 was too good to miss, so last Sunday the S2 headed west 275 miles to Aberystwyth.


On the way down, west of Rhayader.




On Aberystwyth Marine Parade.

Those who follow Dave’s posts (Tractor Dave) might just recognise this lay-by on the A487.



And, yes I did pop in to see Dave. for a spot of ‘KWv3 country lane hopping’ with the old girl.

Once finished, it looked like this….



And even worse, once I got home this afternoon over 700 miles later.



Suffice to say, it didn’t miss a beat and is an epic car for trips like that. Utterly wonderful.

Just got to wash it now…

[slacky]

Very very nice Ian

[Nathan94]

This makes me feel better about mine not being garaged.

Good to see it just being used and enjoyed.