Intermediate Shifting Issues with 2nd & 3rd
04-23-2013, 06:23 PM
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04-23-2013, 06:43 PM
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just to give an update, I changed the tranny and diff fluids about 2 weeks ago.
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
so tranny is still notchy and hasnt changed at all, i'm learning to drive it like that but am still not comfortable with it. I have a backup tranny incase and am thinking about building it up then swapping it out. I wanted to get into autocross/road events where i can really learn the full potential of my car
also i'm noticing that if I leave the light normally then hit gas, car seems to like rev rev, nothing (like a dead spot, not slipping but car seems to stop and think for a second), rev, rev, rev.... but if i leave light and keep foot down its fine, seems only when i increase throttle rapidly in a low rpm, first gear only... any thoughts, I'm thinking the car sat for a while and maybe i could check/clean sensors???
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
so tranny is still notchy and hasnt changed at all, i'm learning to drive it like that but am still not comfortable with it. I have a backup tranny incase and am thinking about building it up then swapping it out. I wanted to get into autocross/road events where i can really learn the full potential of my car
also i'm noticing that if I leave the light normally then hit gas, car seems to like rev rev, nothing (like a dead spot, not slipping but car seems to stop and think for a second), rev, rev, rev.... but if i leave light and keep foot down its fine, seems only when i increase throttle rapidly in a low rpm, first gear only... any thoughts, I'm thinking the car sat for a while and maybe i could check/clean sensors???
04-25-2013, 05:32 PM
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slipping clutch?
But when im driving it normal and hit gas to lets say so around someone at a low rpm (1K-3k, any gear), there is definitely a dead spot for a split second. spoke to my mechanic and he thinks maybe the tps needs to b cleaned/replaced. it only bothers me incase I have to get out of the way of a stupid drive and can't...
I've spoken to a few s2k people at atco honda day, and they all seem to have the same issue.. the car drives ehh normally but when u get on her she acts perfectly fine and begs for more...
04-26-2013, 06:07 AM
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slipping clutch?
But when im driving it normal and hit gas to lets say so around someone at a low rpm (1K-3k, any gear), there is definitely a dead spot for a split second. spoke to my mechanic and he thinks maybe the tps needs to b cleaned/replaced. it only bothers me incase I have to get out of the way of a stupid drive and can't...
I've spoken to a few s2k people at atco honda day, and they all seem to have the same issue.. the car drives ehh normally but when u get on her she acts perfectly fine and begs for more...
Your diff however is probably going to need replacing down the road.
Hondata the car and it should feel better mid range!! Best 700 bucks you can spend on the car.
04-26-2013, 06:05 PM
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Hondata the car and it should feel better mid range!! Best 700 bucks you can spend on the car.
04-26-2013, 11:29 PM
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just to give an update, I changed the tranny and diff fluids about 2 weeks ago.
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
04-29-2013, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by myjdmproject' timestamp='1366768558' post='22494664
just to give an update, I changed the tranny and diff fluids about 2 weeks ago.
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
it bothers me though that when the diff fluid was changed it was black and had metal in the fluid and a small chunk of metal came out. looks like previous owner beat on it a lil. the piece looked like a part of a gear, it was tiny though, not to over-exaggerate, about half size of pinky finger nail.... the tranny had fresh fluid when i drained it, replaced both with honda fluids from the dealership... and changed oil to 10w30 synthetic.
04-29-2013, 04:12 PM
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Gotcha - maybe they bought the 80w-90 gear oil Honda makes for "Marine" applications (maybe motorcycles also?). If so I don't know much about it but if it meets GL5 specs you should be ok, although I'd do some additional research to be safe. Either way it's best to check, there have been numerous reports of dealers putting in VTM-4 which is made for Pilots and CRVs, but will destroy a S2000 differential.
04-30-2013, 06:43 AM
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The shifting issue seems to be different for everyone...I think based on how closely these gears were designed, everyone has some different issues that cause the same problem.
1. Could be your clutch fluid was never flushed properly. This would cause some leaking in the hydraulics and making the clutch not release cleanly and causing the "catching" feel. Clean the master cylinder area with a qtip of any oils and flush out the clutch reservoir a few times.
2. Grease the shift knob - sometimes it runs dry down there and may cause some shifts to feel stickier.
3. Change MTF fluid - try the new honda formula, GM syncromesh, amsoli, or combination of redline fluids. Seems like every car likes one over the other - no consistent answer here.
4. Adjust the rod on the pedal so there's barely any play left from engaging the master cylinder.
1. Could be your clutch fluid was never flushed properly. This would cause some leaking in the hydraulics and making the clutch not release cleanly and causing the "catching" feel. Clean the master cylinder area with a qtip of any oils and flush out the clutch reservoir a few times.
2. Grease the shift knob - sometimes it runs dry down there and may cause some shifts to feel stickier.
3. Change MTF fluid - try the new honda formula, GM syncromesh, amsoli, or combination of redline fluids. Seems like every car likes one over the other - no consistent answer here.
4. Adjust the rod on the pedal so there's barely any play left from engaging the master cylinder.