LOL...Funny thread. It looks like it went bad right around "shitty Hondas built in America". It's funny you should say that, hondatech. I turn wrenches at a Honda dealer, too. I don't know how many times I've said, "this place is turning into a f'n GM dearlership". Quality has dropped over the years. The Delphi alternators and cruise control actuators add to the frustration.
But, hey...what can you do? They call it American Honda for a reason.

As far as the S2K's are concerned, we've replaced three warranty engines over the last year. This is a lot considering we only sell a few. The three different owners didn't really come across as abusive to their cars, just the opposite. We've all heard about the mods made to the '02 engine so it was assumed it was realated to the updated jet bolts. Take it for what it's worth...