The symptoms are an exact match. I remember seeing other 01' owners talking about this when I first got the car. I did not notice it at that time though.

Anyone else have the "loose" drivetrain sensation as you depress the clutch when going slow in first gear?

How about the bump feeling through the seat (bottom of the car) as you shift (row) gears (1-2, 2-3, 3-1, etc) while coasting with the clutch depressed?

 

This sounds like a job for Clik and Clack!

If you call them, tell them it is Suzuka Blue when they ask.

 

Scott, I'm in Ballwin and if you want, we can compare cars tomorrow assuming the weather is clear. If you want, I'll be home tomorrow afternoon, just give me a call: 636-527-3005.

[Edited by Jay Li on 05-20-2001 at 11:18 PM]

 

See if this TSB decribes your problem: http://s2ki.s2000online.com/notices/buzzin...nfromengine.php

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jay Li
[B]Scott, I'm in Ballwin and if you want, we can compare cars tomorrow assuming the weather is clear.

 

s2K_scott,

I get a clunck when shifting between gears. It's pretty normal, especially when the tranny is cold.

 

Scott, I was out this morning running errands, and I'll be out for a little of the afternoon, but give me a call anyways.

 

i just recently started noticing the same thing.. the high idle start and whirring sound.. started subtle.. but now its loud and in every gear

that sucks.. they need to cover 2001's it seems that theres been enough w/ the same problem.

 

I just noticed similar problem. when engine starts cold, with mormal engine sound plus drrrrrrrr.. type of sound. After Phweeeeee sound and RPM drop, drrrrrrr... sound become softer and eventually fades away as I drive. Any opinion?

cheers,

 

I am pretty sure that this is a function of the emission system. There is a pre-heater on the catylitic (sp?) converter to lower emissions while the engine and exaust is cold. I am going to take it to the dealer to have it inspected. Sounds like I am supercharged for the first 45 seconds from a cold start