new owner question about '00 model

bflorytx · 05-23-2005, 06:41 AM

I recently purchased a '00 S2000 and absolutely love the car. I have one question though that I'd like input on. When I decelerate with the clutch engaged I hear a loud noise and accompanying vibration between 3000-4000 rpms. I disengage the clutch the rpms drop of course and the sound goes away. Is this typical and is there a specific way to reduce this sound?

Thanks, Bruce

gstate · 05-23-2005, 04:43 PM

If you're just coasting as the engine declerates you and it is the tune of a fairly loud hum then thats one of the wonderful sounds of the car, enjoy it!

dbzerk · 05-26-2005, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bflorytx

I recently purchased a '00 S2000 and absolutely love the car. I have one question though that I'd like input on. When I decelerate with the clutch engaged I hear a loud noise and accompanying vibration between 3000-4000 rpms. I disengage the clutch the rpms drop of course and the sound goes away. Is this typical and is there a specific way to reduce this sound?

Thanks, Bruce

Yeah mine does that to after you have givent the car a thrashing.. i have searched up on this and everyone seems to think its a normal sound..

wowowox · 05-27-2005, 03:21 AM

not just on 00 mine does that too ... guess is another common problem

MattG · 05-30-2005, 11:12 PM

Commonly referred to as clutch buzz. It is a common problem.
I'm pretty sure this is caused by the springs in the clutch plate. It only sounds bad and does not adversely affect the car at all.

Upgrading to an 03+ clutch *may* help solve the problem, although I can't guarantee it (depending if the springs are the same or not).

05-23-2005, 06:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
bflorytx Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	new owner question about '00 model I recently purchased a '00 S2000 and absolutely love the car. I have one question though that I'd like input on. When I decelerate with the clutch engaged I hear a loud noise and accompanying vibration between 3000-4000 rpms. I disengage the clutch the rpms drop of course and the sound goes away. Is this typical and is there a specific way to reduce this sound? Thanks, Bruce

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05-23-2005, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
gstate Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 25	If you're just coasting as the engine declerates you and it is the tune of a fairly loud hum then thats one of the wonderful sounds of the car, enjoy it!

05-27-2005, 03:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
wowowox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 313	not just on 00 mine does that too ... guess is another common problem

05-30-2005, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	Commonly referred to as clutch buzz. It is a common problem. I'm pretty sure this is caused by the springs in the clutch plate. It only sounds bad and does not adversely affect the car at all. Upgrading to an 03+ clutch may help solve the problem, although I can't guarantee it (depending if the springs are the same or not).