Kidblast

Hi all, I'm having a noise coming from my rear upon releasing the clutch or being in gear and accelerating medium or heavy. The noise sounds healthy in away almost like a spring that clicks just when the tires seem to receive the power. I hear that springy click on a consistent basis and then the car jets. I have also heard a different noise this morning that sounds a little concerning. In 3rd gear and giving 70% throttle I heard a whirring noise almost like a stomach growl when you're hungry as the power hit the tires. One or two times in the last week I have had the car bog a little as the power hit the wheels before the power kicks in and accelerates the car speed. Is this a rear diff or drivetrain issue I'm experiencing? Any ideas welcome. Thanks.

vtec9

Rear axle nuts were not torqued enough from the factory. They click/clunk on take off until you do this.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/929...__hl__axle+nut

That could be the source of noise #1.

What was the weather/temp when you bogged?

Kidblast

Def not my rear axle nuts. I get kinda ansy and I torque my nuts every now and again. They were set at 180lbs just a few months ago. I'm thinking possibly the u joint. The bog that really got me worried happened this morning on my way to work but now that I think about it it's possible it was the traction control kicking in bc I was on a bumpier part of the lie. I didn't see the VSA light go on the dash. I can duplicate the symptom when in gear, I give it some gas and then lift off the pedal completely and then pedal down 50%. This happens at lower speeds though. Doesn't seem to be an issue in higher gears at higher speeds.

Billman250

180 ft-lbs is no where near enough.

james0933

It took a 3/4" breaker bar with a 4ft pipe extension to get enough leverage to apply the torque i needed to move the stake from the 12 to the 2 position. Scary, lol.

mikes603

Try it with the rear tires up? If its the drivetrain and not the suspension (or weight transfer issue) that should tell you.