1->2nd gear notchiness for 07 s2K
09-18-2007, 10:49 AM
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I'm going to resurrect an old thread; pran76 did the notchiness go away after the break-in period?
I just picked up a new 07 GPW and have the same notchiness from 1-2, 4-5 and going into reverse. I only have 200 miles on the odo right now so trying to see if I should bring it in or break it in.
I just picked up a new 07 GPW and have the same notchiness from 1-2, 4-5 and going into reverse. I only have 200 miles on the odo right now so trying to see if I should bring it in or break it in.
09-18-2007, 01:30 PM
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I have an 04 and i have this issue when it's cold. but i was advised by a friend that i should press the clutch and put it in all gears several times before i start driving; this will lube the synchros. so basically i engage the clutch and put the gear in first, the disengage and engage to second, etc. repeat this about twice, especially for second gear twice and then drive. ever since i started doing this, i've only had one instance where it made the crunch/grind noise to the second gear.
09-19-2007, 03:07 PM
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when new my 2004 had this as well...not bad, but noticeable, especially when cold. after about 10,000 miles it was gone...now and then, there is a clunk sound when shifting into 1st at a stop sign and a slight grind when 1-2 when first starting out..but all this appears normal and i have no issues with the best gearbox known to man after over 30,000 miles.
Good to know that this is normal S2000 behavior so I can stop being paranoid now.
09-20-2007, 07:09 PM
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Finally to reply. The notchiness is not gone, but certainly its smoother now. I used to hear a nice loud thunk that accompanied the notchiness but thats gone completely, and without the sound, I would not have cared - thats what got me paranoid.
I find that the higher i rev, the smoother it gets, and slow shifts seem to be notchy. You'll stop paying attention after a while, once you realize that its normal. I did.
I find that the higher i rev, the smoother it gets, and slow shifts seem to be notchy. You'll stop paying attention after a while, once you realize that its normal. I did.
09-21-2007, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pran76,Jan 3 2007, 12:27 PM
Hi Everyone,
Just picked up my s2K about a week ago and have read the numerous threads on the 1->2nd gear issues(grind/notchiness etc).
Anyone with the 07 s2000 noticed this? I have this and this bugs me. I'm going to try to go in and drive another 06 s2K they have as a demo to see whether its in that car or whether its limited to mine.
I have to wait more than 1 sec before shifting into 2nd before it slides right in, otherwise I have a nice little thunk that accompanies the gear change only from 1->2...
Just picked up my s2K about a week ago and have read the numerous threads on the 1->2nd gear issues(grind/notchiness etc).
Anyone with the 07 s2000 noticed this? I have this and this bugs me. I'm going to try to go in and drive another 06 s2K they have as a demo to see whether its in that car or whether its limited to mine.
I have to wait more than 1 sec before shifting into 2nd before it slides right in, otherwise I have a nice little thunk that accompanies the gear change only from 1->2...
09-22-2007, 05:18 AM
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My 07 had a notchy feel in the 1-2 and 2-3 shift when new. At 3000 miles it has improved and I have learned the feel of the shifter. It seems that the S2000 has a box that doesn't like to be rushed. A slight hesitation mid-gate and it works fine.
It's not much different than my 91 NSX.
It's not much different than my 91 NSX.