The Official Honda S2000 Thread
#2922
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Tyler, that might be the case but EVERYTHING I've read from low mileage to high mileage says it's just the characteristic of the direct transmission and nothing can be really done to it to help when cold. Seriously, after the first 2 or three sets of going through the gears...they feel great...by the time I reach my destination...I usually wish it was further.
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TylerT (06-06-2014)
#2923
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^^^I don't find that to be the case for me at all. You sure you got the "with friction modifiers"? When warm, it's a slice of heaven. I also have only had it for 6 months and about 3K miles so I'm not an expert.
Dave, google it...it helps with 3rd gear issues on the TL and a vast array of other cars. Good stuff.
Previous owner tells me he greased up the shifter already so I skipped doing it. I already have the Honda High Temp Urea Grease as that's what I use a syringe to inject into my clutch master cylinder at the pedal to shut up the squeaking. Works like nothing else.
Dave, google it...it helps with 3rd gear issues on the TL and a vast array of other cars. Good stuff.
Previous owner tells me he greased up the shifter already so I skipped doing it. I already have the Honda High Temp Urea Grease as that's what I use a syringe to inject into my clutch master cylinder at the pedal to shut up the squeaking. Works like nothing else.
Greasing the shifter has no effect on notchy shifting. That's bad information perpetuated on s2ki.
#2924
Team Owner
it might be different for other car but it has been proven many many times on the forum that Honda MTF is the best for S2000. So that is what i used.
I used Mobile 1 for Diff oil if i remember correctly.
I used Mobile 1 for Diff oil if i remember correctly.
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rockstar143 (06-06-2014)
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The 1st to 2nd gear shift when cold makes a very strong 'clank' sound. I'm going to switch to GM fluid ASAP.
#2927
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ditto.. I have a clank.. not terrible. but noticeable.
also, does anyone else have a small clank when going from neutral to 1st from a stop, even if I leave the clutch engaged, putting in first has a distinct "bonk"
also, does anyone else have a small clank when going from neutral to 1st from a stop, even if I leave the clutch engaged, putting in first has a distinct "bonk"
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Sometimes. Not sure if it's synchros or what. The transmission is quite smooth when warmed up. I wish it was a smooth as our CR-Z was.
#2929
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+1 on the N > 1st clank - I do not hear it if I engage 1st slowly.
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#2934
Interesting. There's a huge transmission fluid thread on ft86club. Gearboxes are different, but a lot of guys run Pentosin MTF2, myself included. Stock fluid makes 2nd gear crunchy, especially when cold. Ran good when fully warmed up. Pentosin makes it much smoother even in the cold, and people have run it on the track without issue.
Again, different boxes. But supposedly the S2000 gearbox is similar to the Aisin unit in the FR-S. Might be worth looking into.
Again, different boxes. But supposedly the S2000 gearbox is similar to the Aisin unit in the FR-S. Might be worth looking into.
#2935
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good deal
yea, it never sounded like a "bad" clunk if that makes any sense..
its so consistent as if its like a bolt action rifle... but I've never had a M/T car do it before, so I had to ask.
yea, it never sounded like a "bad" clunk if that makes any sense..
its so consistent as if its like a bolt action rifle... but I've never had a M/T car do it before, so I had to ask.
#2936
Haha... the twins have a clunk when going from N to 1st as well. Shifting at 3.5k RPMs or higher makes things a lot smoother too.
#2939
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It is the nature of the beast! I love the fact that you can actually feel everything.
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#2945
Should note, be wary of trying an unproven fluid. I knew that BMW guys loved MTF2, but made sure I did my research before putting it in my BRZ.
Just because it shifts smoother doesn't mean it's providing better protection.
Just because it shifts smoother doesn't mean it's providing better protection.
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#2946
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^ This.
Any fluid experts want to chime in?
Any fluid experts want to chime in?
#2947
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I will note that after using the GM synchromesh for a while, when I replaced it with MTF the notchiness felt WORSE than before. So Costco has a point and that's something to think about.
Ken, is it notchy if you double-clutch? That's been another solution for me
Ken, is it notchy if you double-clutch? That's been another solution for me
#2948
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Tommy, out of curiosity, how did you determine that the Honda MTF was better than the GM stuff if notchiness got worse when you swapped to it?
Not trying to be a dick, just curious why you attributed it to the GM stuff rather than the new stuff you put in.
Not trying to be a dick, just curious why you attributed it to the GM stuff rather than the new stuff you put in.
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#2949
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Bought car which has Honda MTF in it (I have maintenance records), shifting is a little notchy
Change fluid to AMSOIL MTF, no change - shifting is still a little notchy
Change fluid to Gm Synchromesh non-FM, no change - shifting is still a little notchy
Change fluid to GM Synchromesh FM, cold shifting is a little better, hot shifting is not as good. after 4000 miles notchiness gets worse
Change fluid to Honda MTF, warm and hot shifting is a lot better but cold shifting is worse than before the Synchromesh FM
#2950
One thing worth looking into is the shifter bushings and transmission mount. With the twins, people have noticed a positive change when changing/modifying them - again, myself included.
Just be careful, these sort of things may result in increased NVH. So if possible, stick with rubber mounts. For example, there are JDM (mad tyte, yo) STI mounts available for the BRZ. Higher durometer rubber with less gaps, but still quiet.
Just be careful, these sort of things may result in increased NVH. So if possible, stick with rubber mounts. For example, there are JDM (mad tyte, yo) STI mounts available for the BRZ. Higher durometer rubber with less gaps, but still quiet.
#2952
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![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8088936128_5017480f5c_c.jpg)
With Whiteline insert (yellow part). People have noticed gear whine noise/increased vibration.
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STI mount
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/thermobox/ST41020AS000_zps1a512b58.jpg)
OEM rear shifter bushing vs. Perrin
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8088936128_5017480f5c_c.jpg)
With Whiteline insert (yellow part). People have noticed gear whine noise/increased vibration.
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8044/8088927995_1cd7319fa0_c.jpg)
STI mount
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/thermobox/ST41020AS000_zps1a512b58.jpg)
OEM rear shifter bushing vs. Perrin
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8088312050_a4823d17ee_c.jpg)
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rockstar143 (06-07-2014)
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I have a very minor clunk from 1 to 2 when transmission is cold, goes away when warm. Normal for this car. I don't worry about it in the least. 1 to 2 is the only shift that is not the most perfect smoothness, and that not consistently.
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Done working on cars today, lol - so pissed.
Get under the car, everything goes smoothly until I get to the bottom of my first quart - fluid pump breaks a seal and won't hold pressure. Nearest Autoparts store is 20 minutes away, pickup another one ... breaks on the second quart
I managed to get 2 quarts in there and rowed through all the gears, car shifts smoother - I'll post up my thoughts in the next 1000 miles or so.
Now, here's where I almost lost it.
6ft 2x4 was leaning on the garage wall, gust of wind came in and blew it right onto my rear quarter panel while I was gone.![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
![](http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n53/Engage373/photo1_zps160f2cfa.jpg~original)
Paintless dent removal quote coming soon.
Get under the car, everything goes smoothly until I get to the bottom of my first quart - fluid pump breaks a seal and won't hold pressure. Nearest Autoparts store is 20 minutes away, pickup another one ... breaks on the second quart
![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Now, here's where I almost lost it.
6ft 2x4 was leaning on the garage wall, gust of wind came in and blew it right onto my rear quarter panel while I was gone.
![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
![](http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n53/Engage373/photo1_zps160f2cfa.jpg~original)
Paintless dent removal quote coming soon.
#2957
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Ouch, sorry to hear, Tyler...that happened to me once with a fucking mop handle on my TL. I was furious.
I have that same Perrin stubby antenna...the other day I noticed the HD radio channels seemed spotty so I tried the oem one again, holy shit is the reception so much better with the OEM. Have you noticed that?
I have that same Perrin stubby antenna...the other day I noticed the HD radio channels seemed spotty so I tried the oem one again, holy shit is the reception so much better with the OEM. Have you noticed that?
#2958
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Ouch, sorry to hear, Tyler...that happened to me once with a fucking mop handle on my TL. I was furious.
I have that same Perrin stubby antenna...the other day I noticed the HD radio channels seemed spotty so I tried the oem one again, holy shit is the reception so much better with the OEM. Have you noticed that?
I have that same Perrin stubby antenna...the other day I noticed the HD radio channels seemed spotty so I tried the oem one again, holy shit is the reception so much better with the OEM. Have you noticed that?
But yeah, there is a difference for sure. Not quite as powerful as the OEM antenna, but it looks better.
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RPhilMan1 (06-09-2014)