S2000 advice

[Davion]

Hi guys,

Need some advice here, i went to test drive a 2001 S2k. I noticed when I release the accelerator and let the engine break kick in, there was like a weird gurgling sound. When I put it to neutral, the sound disppears. Is this the norm? I been driving other cars (non-s2k) but have never ever came across a sound like that.

Also, the car has an aftermarket mod of the air intake filter, and with the lid on the air filter, it was producing a loud rustling sound. I removed the lid, the sound was much softer but u could distinctively hear it.

Are these all normal for the S2k?

Lastly, how much does it cost to replace the roof to glass?

Thanks!!!

[dlai5552]

clutch buzz, happens at the lower revs. sounds of plates inside the clutch spin and grinding kinda.
He's probably using the K&N filter, dont know what's up with the sound, never heard one.

The clutch buzz is common for early model s2k's i think 1999-2001, then 2002+ was fixed? (someone may need to clarify the dates)

AND, the roof will cost you about $500-700 for a new roof. Then, installation yourself will take about 10hrs and it's a massive pain... or take it to Ferrari here on ozhonda for about $500. Or a profession for $600-1000.

[Davion]

Thanks! I'm based in WA but Ferrari is based in Sydney, so doesnt look likely, I'll probably try to find one that already has a glass window. Thinking of taking a trip down to Sydney to look at a few cars. Prob see how I go.

[slackzy]

GM Millane in East Perth did mine for 800 i think. Now would be the best time to buy the glass roof from the states with the awesome FX rate.

[zhong]

Clutch buzz - The resonation frequency of the springs in the clutch cause the deep "Buzzing" sound. It is a widely common thing with earlier model S2000's. It was revised with a different clutch setup from factory (2002+ IIRC AP2). This is normal, how a sports car should sound like!

[Davion]

Does the clutch buzz affect the performance of the car or its just the buzzing sound that annoys pple?

slackzy, did GM Millane do a good job on that? Is 800 for the labor and the part? Or just the labor?

[dlai5552]

Pretty sure clutch buzz has no effect on performance, and it's purely the noise which is irritating!

[ludecrs]

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