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#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
#192 of 604 Re: 04 hwy RPM's ? [pad] by aakretchmer Dec 27, 2004 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: pad (Oct 17, 2004 12:12 pm) I can't be helpful but I drove an '00 S2 from Chicago to Denver to The Black Hills back to Chicago in July. The mileage was fairly steady between 23 and 25 mpg, and it didn't seem to matter whether I drove 70 or 85.   A more seasonal question: does anyone out there have experience with M&S rated tires on an S2000? With the Potenzas, it's a horror with snow on the ground. Although I have a second car for bad weather, it's sometimes necessary to drive the S. I'm willing to put bad-weather rated tires on for the winter season, but the feedback from people I know is that snow tires won't help a car balanced & powered like ours. Anyone have any experience with this? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Dec 28, 2004 6:08 am) barefutr51 (Jun 15, 2005 6:27 am) kyfdx (Jun 15, 2005 6:30 am) habitat1 (Jun 15, 2005 1:51 pm)
#193 of 604 Re: 04 hwy RPM's ? [aakretchmer] by kyfdx HOST Dec 28, 2004 (6:08 am)
Replying to: aakretchmer (Dec 27, 2004 6:32 pm) I don't have an S2000, but my car does have 225/45-17 tires.. and winter tires make a world of difference..   S2000 are powerful, but they aren't necessarily "torquey"... There is nothing to keep the car from realizing the benefits of winter tires..   Low ground clearance will be your biggest problem in snow.   And the post above: The S2000 is a convertible...   regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: barefutr51 (Jun 15, 2005 6:27 am) kyfdx (Jun 15, 2005 6:30 am) habitat1 (Jun 15, 2005 1:51 pm)
#194 of 604 1st gear 'clunk' by aakretchmer Dec 28, 2004 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: yzfr1n (Nov 30, 2004 11:44 am) It's not normal, but it's been a problem from day 1. I have an '00 S2, and my clunk was between 2nd and 3rd gear. Honda replaced the transmission under warranty. A friend with another '00 had the problem between 1st and 2nd gear. Honda replaced his transmission. In our cases, it was more of a split-second 'grind' as if you'd mis-shifted, but you hadn't. I don't know any recent S2000 buyers, so I can't speak about anyone's current experience. But Honda has worked on this problem a long time; I'd have thought it was solved by now. Your experience indicates that it wasn't. If I were you, I'd take the car back to Honda quickly to at least get the problem on your service sheet.
#195 of 604 Amateur Racing in an S by gsolman6 Jan 08, 2005 (10:28 am)
I saw on THE mazda miata enthusiasts web site(I know I can't say the name) that several of the S2000 owners race their cars. One went even so far as to say that it was not worth getting an S if you do not intend to race it. So I was wondering how many of you autocross your cars? Replies to this message: sphinx99 (Jan 09, 2005 11:44 pm)
#196 of 604 Re: Amateur Racing in an S [gsolman6] by sphinx99 Jan 09, 2005 (11:44 pm)
Replying to: gsolman6 (Jan 08, 2005 10:28 am) I have done a few autocrossing sessions but so far, it has been more of a personal teaser experience for me. I hope to make it a more serious hobby this spring and summer.   I do not believe it is true that the S is not worth getting if it is not going to be raced. The same argument could be applied to the Miata, and in fact to any car more fun to drive than a Ford Taurus. The S2000's gearbox, high-revving engine, and stiff chassis can be enjoyed and appreciated even at legal speeds on public roads, as can its looks, features and overall value as a fairly livable roadster.

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