New Owner

jhendricks4 · 01-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Just bought a 2007 S2000....WOW!
The best part is it was my wife's idea to purchase the car instead of a new truck.

140 miles on it in 2-days and I started hearing a rattle when braking...very slight. Seems to be coming from right rear and is louder when backing.
Also notice black brake dust on inner fender lip and a little on the rear quarter panel.
Anyone had similar problems right off the bat?

Java Junky · 01-14-2008, 09:30 PM

Best'a luck with your new ride n' welcome aboard J.
Brake dust happens. 'Comes with the territory if yer seriously drivin' it. (Ask Vez)
As for noises at this early point'a the game, one word: dealer. You jus' spent a whole bunch'a hard-earned with the fella. Ledd'im satisfy your questions for ya n', should the unlikely occur n' a problem pop up down the line, by bringin' it in it's already been documented.
But, check the archived threads n' posts on the subject. It's not uncommon n' it's not ta worry.
Be well, n' again, welcome ta the best Stewie site on the boards.
Java

H20 · 01-15-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhendricks4

Just bought a 2007 S2000....WOW!
The best part is it was my wife's idea to purchase the car instead of a new truck.

140 miles on it in 2-days and I started hearing a rattle when braking...very slight. Seems to be coming from right rear and is louder when backing.
Also notice black brake dust on inner fender lip and a little on the rear quarter panel.
Anyone had similar problems right off the bat?

My 07 had a lot of brake dust when new. Showed up in odd places it seemed, but settled down once the pads wore in. 1600 miles now and not excessive.
No rattle though.

DJJSR · 01-15-2008, 03:16 AM

Same here with the dust. Like H2O said, it gets better.

Welcome aboard. Read the manual. Break 'er in right.

Neil · 01-15-2008, 05:05 AM

Me to about the brake dust, seemed to be every time I would take it out I would end up cleaning the wheels especially the front wheels. Now I have only 840 miles on the car and it seems that the initial brake dust problem is going away. I think it is the pads bedding in from new.
Lucky man having a wife that prefers the S2000 over a practical vehicle. Mine was not so happy ( and its just a summer car for us )

Good luck with your car , keep us posted

Neil

jhendricks4 · 01-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Rattle problem solved.......

Road debri penetrated the plastic splash guard in front of the passenger rear tire. Luckily, only damage was the hole in the guard. It was a piece of steel rod about 1/8" in dia and 13" long. I thought it was a support for the splash guard when I first saw it!
Houston Tx roadways are increadible for this sort of thing! I actually think I picked it up when I left the dealer. Remember hearing a noise that sounded like something hitting the bottom of the car.

Thanks for the feedback on the brake dust...
Turned 50 last Aug, got my AARP card and a S2K....sweet. Only other car I owned that came anywhere close was a 71 240Z...but that was soooooo long ago that the engineering, etc. just does not compare.

jhendricks4 · 01-15-2008, 04:48 PM

Pics of road debri that was causing rattel....not that computer savy...don't know if this will work or not

gomarlins3 · 01-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car. It is always helpful when the Mrs. is behind the purchase.

It looks like the guys have already helped with the dust issue.

Enjoy the drive.

Scooter · 01-15-2008, 08:33 PM

That's awesome j, welcome and congrats!

DJJSR · 01-16-2008, 09:23 AM

I had a piece of a coat hanger for an antenna and it fell off, not enough duct tape. Please send that back to me.

jagg · 01-16-2008, 09:33 AM

Welcome Hendricks4,

Lots of nice people around here, enjoy.
'N if you don't get that antennae back to DJJSR soon, you know he's gonna start singing........not good.

Regards,
jagg

bbcricketta · 01-16-2008, 11:08 AM

i bought a new 2007 berlina black back in november. as you say, a lot of brake dust. i've put some miles (3000) on it, just to get acquainted. i have yet to drive it in the wet, and it is supposed to rain here tonight, and tomorrow, so perhaps i will gain some more experience. it is faster and quicker than anything i have ever owned, so i am taking java's advice about finding the quirks and edges. it is also the most fun car i have ever driven. and it is nice to know that i am not the only mid-life-crisis out there.

cbrguy7 · 01-16-2008, 11:10 AM

2007 woot woot!!!
Welcome to tha site!

cbrguy7 · 01-16-2008, 11:11 AM

take her in for service its under warrenty, and since you just bought it the dealership will be nice

Daddy Zach · 01-16-2008, 05:30 PM

Welcome to the site, enjoy your ride..pics??

Don, we have your antenna and is unharmed so far...

jhendricks4 · 01-16-2008, 05:58 PM

I've been around long enough to have used a few clothes hanger for antennaes. Had a 64 Ford Falcon back in the day with numerous modifications like that ( Wood panneling for door panels, etc)

Taking the S2K on its first road trip tomorrow. Can't wait.

01-14-2008, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
jhendricks4 T5picker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24	New Owner Just bought a 2007 S2000....WOW! The best part is it was my wife's idea to purchase the car instead of a new truck. 140 miles on it in 2-days and I started hearing a rattle when braking...very slight. Seems to be coming from right rear and is louder when backing. Also notice black brake dust on inner fender lip and a little on the rear quarter panel. Anyone had similar problems right off the bat?

01-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Best'a luck with your new ride n' welcome aboard J. Brake dust happens. 'Comes with the territory if yer seriously drivin' it. (Ask Vez) As for noises at this early point'a the game, one word: dealer. You jus' spent a whole bunch'a hard-earned with the fella. Ledd'im satisfy your questions for ya n', should the unlikely occur n' a problem pop up down the line, by bringin' it in it's already been documented. But, check the archived threads n' posts on the subject. It's not uncommon n' it's not ta worry. Be well, n' again, welcome ta the best Stewie site on the boards. 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.

01-15-2008, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	Same here with the dust. Like H2O said, it gets better. Welcome aboard. Read the manual. Break 'er in right. __________________ Don

01-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car. It is always helpful when the Mrs. is behind the purchase. It looks like the guys have already helped with the dust issue. Enjoy the drive. __________________ 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.

01-16-2008, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	I had a piece of a coat hanger for an antenna and it fell off, not enough duct tape. Please send that back to me. __________________ Don

01-15-2008, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	Me to about the brake dust, seemed to be every time I would take it out I would end up cleaning the wheels especially the front wheels. Now I have only 840 miles on the car and it seems that the initial brake dust problem is going away. I think it is the pads bedding in from new. Lucky man having a wife that prefers the S2000 over a practical vehicle. Mine was not so happy ( and its just a summer car for us ) Good luck with your car , keep us posted Neil

01-15-2008, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
jhendricks4 T5picker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24	Rattle problem solved....... Road debri penetrated the plastic splash guard in front of the passenger rear tire. Luckily, only damage was the hole in the guard. It was a piece of steel rod about 1/8" in dia and 13" long. I thought it was a support for the splash guard when I first saw it! Houston Tx roadways are increadible for this sort of thing! I actually think I picked it up when I left the dealer. Remember hearing a noise that sounded like something hitting the bottom of the car. Thanks for the feedback on the brake dust... Turned 50 last Aug, got my AARP card and a S2K....sweet. Only other car I owned that came anywhere close was a 71 240Z...but that was soooooo long ago that the engineering, etc. just does not compare.

01-15-2008, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 936	That's awesome j, welcome and congrats!

01-16-2008, 09:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	Welcome Hendricks4, Lots of nice people around here, enjoy. 'N if you don't get that antennae back to DJJSR soon, you know he's gonna start singing........not good. Regards, jagg Last edited by jagg : 01-16-2008 at 09:46 AM.

01-16-2008, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 669	i bought a new 2007 berlina black back in november. as you say, a lot of brake dust. i've put some miles (3000) on it, just to get acquainted. i have yet to drive it in the wet, and it is supposed to rain here tonight, and tomorrow, so perhaps i will gain some more experience. it is faster and quicker than anything i have ever owned, so i am taking java's advice about finding the quirks and edges. it is also the most fun car i have ever driven. and it is nice to know that i am not the only mid-life-crisis out there. __________________ 2007 berlina black

01-16-2008, 11:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 270	2007 woot woot!!! Welcome to tha site! __________________ 無限

01-16-2008, 11:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 270	take her in for service its under warrenty, and since you just bought it the dealership will be nice __________________ 無限

01-16-2008, 05:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 200	Welcome to the site, enjoy your ride..pics?? Don, we have your antenna and is unharmed so far... __________________ Black is still the coolest color

01-16-2008, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
jhendricks4 T5picker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24	I've been around long enough to have used a few clothes hanger for antennaes. Had a 64 Ford Falcon back in the day with numerous modifications like that ( Wood panneling for door panels, etc) Taking the S2K on its first road trip tomorrow. Can't wait. __________________ _______________________________________ If you can't send me flowers while I'm living, please don't sent them when I'm gone.

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