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#177 of 604 Re: First S2000 Test Drive (Part 2) [habitat1] by roadstergal Oct 22, 2004 (10:08 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (May 27, 2004 2:16 am) just had to take a minute to reply to your post. i have an 04 Suzuka Blue S2000 with 5k on it and i wonder how i ever lived this long without it. i've owned 2 corvettes and loved them - but nothing compares to driving my s2k with top down!
#178 of 604 pad by sphinx99 Oct 23, 2004 (8:12 am)
Engine turns about 4,000rpm around 76-77mph. I don't know the exact number off hand but I'd imagine it's around 3400-3500 at 65mph in 6th gear. I'll keep an eye on it next time I go out.   I do not get particularly amazing fuel economy on the S - low to mid 20s in mixed driving.
#179 of 604 Re: 04 hwy RPM's ? [pad] by flas2k Oct 23, 2004 (10:09 am)
Replying to: pad (Oct 17, 2004 12:12 pm) My 04 turns 3400 RPM at 65. The noise is no problem at 65. I've made several three hour trips at 75 most of the way. Extended conversation was a little difficult, but the road/wind noise wasn't overly bothersome. That's top down, I couldn't tell you about top up noise. If your worried about it, go drive one. I found a dealer with a used 04, they let my wife and I take it out for thirty minutes. Noise was a big concern of mine, 'till I drove one. I bought my 04 Rio Yellow the next day.
#180 of 604 Much obliged by ohiocarguy Oct 23, 2004 (11:51 am)
Thanks for the responses sphinx and flas2k. My wife and I have been admiring the S2k for years, and are getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger. I stopped by the dealer yesterday and discovered they had just received two 2005's: Suzuka blue and Silverstone metallic. The two colors we like best! So I took my better half there today and took a long look. Now I'm telling myself over and over that this is not the time of year to buy an S2000 if you live in northeastern Ohio.....   OhioCarGuy Replies to this message: kyfdx (Oct 23, 2004 12:31 pm)
#181 of 604 Re: Much obliged [ohiocarguy] by kyfdx HOST Oct 23, 2004 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: ohiocarguy (Oct 23, 2004 11:51 am) If you look for a used S2000, this is an ideal time to buy one.. Winter is always the best time to buy a used convertible.. It won't help you much with the new ones, though...
#182 of 604 Re: "not the time of year to buy" by toydriver Oct 23, 2004 (12:39 pm)
They may be a little more willing to "deal" on a roadster this time of year in the Midwest. I bought an '01 4 weeks ago in MN. (My second car which I use for good weather fun). Here the used S2K prices have been dropping since early September. With most cars, the used market predicts how willing new car dealers are to dicker. I've managed a few top-down drives so far this fall that were awesome. Best of luck with your decision.
#183 of 604 Belt Driven? by midnightcowboy Nov 02, 2004 (1:55 pm)
Is the timing in the S2000 belt driven and if so when does it need to be replaced and estimated cost?
#184 of 604 Wind noise with top up by toydriver Nov 05, 2004 (5:00 pm)
Have been noticing increasing wind noise from around the seal above the windshield when driving over 45 mph. '01 with 22K miles. Live in MN, temps going down into the 40s and 50s.   Any ideas on a fix????
#185 of 604 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 06, 2004 (7:57 am)
Try to soften up the seal with some silicone *lubricant* or other rubber treatment product (NOT sealer!!)   Sometimes cold weather will shrink a seal a bit until the car warms up.   Also check that the top rail of the windshield isn't dirty. Replies to this message: toydriver (Nov 14, 2004 11:10 am)
#186 of 604 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] Wind noise by toydriver Nov 14, 2004 (11:10 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 06, 2004 7:57 am) Thanks for responding. I used the Honda brand silicone spray lubricant on the seal (after cleaning it). Still have excessive wind noise above the top windshield rail and rattle from the top latches when driving over 40mph. Some of this could be cold weather related - but I'm wondering if the latches wear out and need replacing ???

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