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#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 ???
#187 of 604 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 14, 2004 (12:42 pm)
Well when the top is latched can you get any slack in there by gently pushing up on the top? On some cars the latches are adjustable, too.   Otherwise, if no slack and no adjustment you'll have to investigate if the top rail seal is replacable.   Do you actually FEEL any wind with your fingertips or just "hear" it.   the reason I ask is that if you only "hear" it but feel nothing this could be a design flaw of some kind.   Is anything sticking up or out? Loose screw or moulding popping out, on the outside of the car?   Does the top look aligned properly when it latches? Replies to this message: toydriver (Nov 14, 2004 5:40 pm)
#188 of 604 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by toydriver Nov 14, 2004 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 14, 2004 12:42 pm) No slack when latched. Latches not adjustable as far as I can tell. Don't FEEL any wind and the top is water tight - just hear a wind noise that is clearly coming from above the windshield and rattles from the latches, but they are properly engaged. Nothing sticking up or out of the top or near the windshield. (No loose screws - at least none on the car . The top looks to be aligned properly and there aren't any signs of damage or prior mechanical work. Are there any Honda Service Bulletin reports that relate to design flaws or latch problems with the '01 S2000 convertible tops ???

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