otr317 said:

the pause, is it after releasing the clutch in the gear you've shifted into? if so, could be the plates "settling" if you will.... additionally, i know some ceramic components need a bit of heat before they grip well (i.e. brakes) not sure if the same holds true for clutches.

sorry to hear about the hose and the tire.... at least you have a bulletproof honda that outsmarted itself, rather than blowing up.

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eris said:

That sucks man, I hope things work out for the best.

No way would I have been able to afford that.. my car isn't even worth as much as you spent to get yours fixed.

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Thanks, I really like my little tuner car. It's sorta fast, has an awesome system, and well...it's hella fun. I know cars are a fucking money pit but I just love it.

wrestler_az said:

you will get through it though. moneys money.....

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wrestler_az said:

the back breaking kind. just started a new job working landscaping. been doin it for about a month now, its kicking my ass but im loving every minute of it. havent slept this well....well, ever i suppose.

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theolduser said:

I push the clutch in, move the stick to it's position, it stops for a sec (If I force it it will make a grinding sound), then it will engage like a peice of clock work, it feels amazingly different, much better, other than this god damn pause.

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theolduser said:

Got a hair cut. ($20)

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$20 for a hair cut?

I would be pissed to.

gregorio said:

theolduser said:

Got a hair cut. ($20)

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$20 for a hair cut?

I would be pissed to.

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theolduser said:

K, here is what happens.

I push the clutch in, move the stick to it's position, it stops for a sec (If I force it it will make a grinding sound), then it will engage like a peice of clock work, it feels amazingly different, much better, other than this god damn pause.

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TM said:

theolduser said:

K, here is what happens.

I push the clutch in, move the stick to it's position, it stops for a sec (If I force it it will make a grinding sound), then it will engage like a peice of clock work, it feels amazingly different, much better, other than this god damn pause.

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Is this on every upshift? Or only going into first? Or every downshift, or what?

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Both. I seem to notice it more in the up shift but maybe that is because it pisses me off.

theolduser said:

The 3rd gear syncros went bad and they put in a brand new shifting housing and like a whole new 3rd gear assembly.

I just hope we don't have to be with out a car for a week again.

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otr317 said:

theolduser said:

The 3rd gear syncros went bad and they put in a brand new shifting housing and like a whole new 3rd gear assembly.

I just hope we don't have to be with out a car for a week again.

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what comes to mind at the moment is:
a.) misaligned shift linkage. i don't know if the s2000 is a cable or rod setup, but i know the cable setup on my old gti would give me problems between gears if there was some slack in the cable or the arm wasn't properly adjusted.
b.) one of the synchros isn't seated properly; is it just certain gears (like into third) or between every gear? if this is the case, sometimes trannies just need a few miles to get everything meshed properly....

either way if the problem persists for more than a week or seems to worsen at all, you've got that warrantee so at least you can take it back to get dealt with.

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I'm sorry I do not own an s2000 It's just a 2000 focus zx3 that's all pimpered out. I said it FEELS like an s2000 tranny.

It happens in every gear. Oh and when I put in reverse I have to push really hard, wtf?

Thanks for helping btw.