Gear grind

john · 08-04-2007, 04:58 AM

My 2004 has the slow clutch release valve and at times I grind going into second gear if I'm getting on it, is this normal or do you guy's think I'm just shifting too fast? It doesn't seem like it to me ( that I'm shifting to fast that is )but maybe it's the nature of the valve? It doesn't grind under normal driving conditions ( which for some of us the law dosen't really consider normal or legal for that matter ) so it's not the sinc. Maybe I should just replace with earlier valve.

Thanks in advance guy's
John

Java Junky · 08-04-2007, 05:39 AM

John, check on that valve/model thing. I'm pretty sure that the valve was on all of 'em, but I'm not certain enough to state it as fact.
One'a the biggest reasons for grindin' used'ta be (this is kind'a dated, but probably still applies) that our arm's jus' quicker'n our heavy legs.
'Might jus' be a matter of either slowin' down the shiftin' arm (Yeah. I know. Not bloody likely) r' gettin' a lighter, more responsive clutch pedal racin' leg to be able to keep up with the arm.
Maybe.
Be well.
Java

batguano · 08-04-2007, 06:03 AM

Rev matching might help too.

Vezna31 · 08-04-2007, 02:01 PM

Is the transmission cold or warm? Mine will do it sometimes in the first minute or 2 going into 2nd but as soon as the tranny warms up, it stops.

john · 08-04-2007, 06:37 PM

They only started putting the slow release valve on in 2004 from everything I've read. Check this out!!
Forums -> '03 clutch slave cylinder install on '04

gomarlins3 · 08-04-2007, 10:47 PM

I have ground (grinded?) going into 2nd numerous times when trying to shift quickly and I have an AP1. The 2nd gear grind has been around since '99. I am guessing you are just being too quick.

08-04-2007, 04:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
john Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 101	Gear grind My 2004 has the slow clutch release valve and at times I grind going into second gear if I'm getting on it, is this normal or do you guy's think I'm just shifting too fast? It doesn't seem like it to me ( that I'm shifting to fast that is )but maybe it's the nature of the valve? It doesn't grind under normal driving conditions ( which for some of us the law dosen't really consider normal or legal for that matter ) so it's not the sinc. Maybe I should just replace with earlier valve. Thanks in advance guy's John

08-04-2007, 05:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,146	John, check on that valve/model thing. I'm pretty sure that the valve was on all of 'em, but I'm not certain enough to state it as fact. One'a the biggest reasons for grindin' *used'ta be* (this is kind'a dated, but probably still applies) that our arm's jus' quicker'n our heavy legs. 'Might jus' be a matter of either slowin' down the shiftin' arm (Yeah. I know. Not bloody likely) r' gettin' a lighter, more responsive clutch pedal racin' leg to be able to keep up with the arm. Maybe. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

08-04-2007, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 464	Rev matching might help too. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

08-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,040	Is the transmission cold or warm? Mine will do it sometimes in the first minute or 2 going into 2nd but as soon as the tranny warms up, it stops. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

08-04-2007, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,428	I have ground (grinded?) going into 2nd numerous times when trying to shift quickly and I have an AP1. The 2nd gear grind has been around since '99. I am guessing you are just being too quick. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

08-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
john Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 101	They only started putting the slow release valve on in 2004 from everything I've read. Check this out!! Forums -> '03 clutch slave cylinder install on '04

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