To be blunt, for the past few days, I was in a state where I was too ashamed to even call myself a “car lover.”
Despite writing about the S2000 constantly on this blog, every time I went to the parking lot, all that awaited me was “silence.” A hollow “click…” when I turned the key.
How many times did I connect the jump starter? How many prayers did I offer to my power bank?
Upon checking, the last replacement was back in 2021 (Reiwa 3). After four years of use, it’s no longer a battery—it’s just a “weight.” Honestly, I should be impressed it lasted this long.
But finally, it has arrived. A brand-new “Box of Life,” brimming with electric energy!
① Why Ignore the “Genuine Size” and Go Bigger?
The one I chose this time is one size larger than the stock battery. For those of you with the logical question, “Why add weight to the S2000 where lightness is everything?”, the answer is simple:
“It’s because I rarely get to ride it. That’s all there is to it.”
On weekdays, I’m a salaryman working day and night. At home, I’m a dad. Sadly, my life isn’t so free that I can toss the S2000 around every day. Plus, my S2000 is equipped with a “Full Computer (Aftermarket ECU).” This thing slowly but surely sucks up dark current (standby power).
I only ride occasionally, but when I do, I want it to wake up on the first try. The only logical solution to this contradiction is the brute force method of “Overwhelming Capacity Upgrade.”
② Why “ACDelco” Instead of “Panasonic Chaos”?
I can already hear the voices: “When it comes to batteries, isn’t it all about the Panasonic Chaos (Blue Battery)?” But for me, the choice is ACDelco, hands down.
Of course, cost is a factor. But there is an even “heavier” reason. I have a “Teacher” who pounded the basics of cars into me, and that person is currently a top-tier active mechanic fighting on the front lines of Super GT and Super Formula.
Unfortunately, despite all the lessons, my own car knowledge remains paper-thin. Sorry, Teacher.
Since being told by that ultimate pro, “For now, just stick with this (ACDelco),” my faith hasn’t wavered. The word of a man who knows the actual battlefield carries more weight than a hundred pages of catalog specs. Even without a flashy blue box, it starts the engine reliably. That is the logic of a “Pro’s Tool.”
③ This Weekend, I Return to Being “Single” (Temporary)
Now, here’s the main point. I’m finally swapping the battery this weekend. Why this weekend? It’s because my wife and kids have gone back to their hometown for spring break!! By the way, I’m the one staying behind to look after the house.
…Do you hear that? The silence. …Do you see it? My own time, undisturbed by anyone.
It’s the best. It’s just too damn good!
This weekend, without having to hold back for anyone, I’m going to let the roar of the F20C—awakened by a fresh battery—echo as I drive around. Honestly, I’ve been thinking about the weekend so much that my brain is starting to melt during work on weekdays. While I’m pretending to do paperwork, my soul has already cleared the corners of the mountain pass.
■ The S2000 Finally Reclaims its “Wild” Nature
A battery replacement isn’t just maintenance. It’s a ritual of resurrection to turn my S2000 from a dead lump of iron back into a “Roaring Beast.”
“I don’t need a spare jump starter anymore… All I need is a full tank of high-octane gasoline and the road that stretches on forever.”
If you see a yellow S2000 vigorously turning its starter somewhere on a mountain pass this weekend, that’s me. If you see me grinning uncontrollably, please, just leave me be.
関連投稿:
S2000 Battery Upgrade: My Lonely Battle Against the “Ghost of 2021” in a Silent Midnight Garage
[Tragedy] The Fate of a Man Who Tried to Dye His S2000 Soft Top “Espresso Brown.” What is the “Blood Lesson” Gained After Throwing 20,000 Yen and a Day into the Gutter?
[Despair] The Toilet Was My “Cockpit.” 6 Days of Hell Bound to the Toilet Seat After Stepping Out of the S2000.
【悲劇】S2000の幌を「エスプレッソブラウン」に染めようとした男の末路。2万円と1日をドブに捨てて得た「血の教訓」とは？
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