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#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 ???
#189 of 604 Soft top rattle / wind noise - ?worn strike plates by toydriver Nov 22, 2004 (7:07 am)
Spoke with a friend who has a mechanic friend who tells me that the '00 and '01 soft top "strike plates" wear out prematurely and can need replacement. I bought a '01 earlier this summer and didn't notice a problem until I started driving it consistently with the top up this fall. (The symptom is as I have described -excessive wind noise coming from around the top of the windshield and also a rattle from around the top latches).   Has anyone had to replace these "strike plates" and were they improved for later models and how much should I expect to pay at a dealer??
#190 of 604 1st gear "clunk" by yzfr1n Nov 30, 2004 (11:44 am)
Hi Everyone, I have an 04 s2K and was hoping one of you would have some input, when I engage 1st gear from neutral sometimes I hear/feel a slight "clunk". Never felt it on the 97 toyota supra's manual shifter.   Is this normal? Replies to this message: aakretchmer (Dec 28, 2004 12:26 pm)
#191 of 604 S2000 vs RX8 by briham Dec 09, 2004 (1:43 pm)
How do these cars compare. I'm leanin towards the RX8 due to styling and handling, what are the advantages of the s2000   Here is VIDEO of the RX8 on a lap around Laguna Seca track which kind of sold me. Check out the stunt at the end.   http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=- bod&sectionParameter=rx8_activity&bhcp=1

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