Im a little worried about this i keep hearing s2ks have problems with the differential, what exactly happens to them? and why?? how can it be prevented i just got an 04 with 9k miles (its my daily driver) should i be concerned? thanks for the help

 

you have a warranty..... no need to worry unless you plan to do lots of burnouts....

 

don't launch the car on the street..... and no burn outs...

 

alot of people blow the ring and pinion, and in most cases the actual diff housing is shot...

 

sounds good thanks another question. How is the gear shifting suposed to be on s2ks? i've only driven mine and don't know. is it suposed to be some what rough? rugher than a civic/integra? thanks again

 

it's supposed to be smooth.. a lot smoother then a civic...

 

& we have cluth delay, which will make smoother ride.

 

what could be causing not being so smooth? specially when cold after it heats up it gets smoother but before it doesn't grind but its kinda hard and it really only happens on low rpms shifting high rpm gets better

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LBBP R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">& we have cluth delay, which will make smoother ride.</TD></TR></TABLE>

only ap2's have those

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gabspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what could be causing not being so smooth? specially when cold after it heats up it gets smoother but before it doesn't grind but its kinda hard and it really only happens on low rpms shifting high rpm gets better </TD></TR></TABLE>

depends what kind of fluid is in it.... mine is knotchy and hard when it's cold.. 40-45 degrees or below... till the fluid warms up... i'm using gm syncromesh..... but once it's warmed up it's smooth as butter..

 

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depends what kind of fluid is in it.... mine is knotchy and hard when it's cold.. 40-45 degrees or below... till the fluid warms up... i'm using gm syncromesh..... but once it's warmed up it's smooth as butter..</TD></TR></TABLE>

its an 04 with 9k miles on im sure it has factory fluid. and yes thats what i feel its not that cold over here thou south florida lol. would you recomend gm syncromesh better than OEM honda trans fluid?

 

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its an 04 with 9k miles on im sure it has factory fluid. and yes thats what i feel its not that cold over here thou south florida lol. would you recomend gm syncromesh better than OEM honda trans fluid? </TD></TR></TABLE>

i can't really tell you, cause i'm not there to see how it's shifting.. but it should be smoother then a civic....

you might want to drain a little fluid and see if you get any metal shavings coming out..

 

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ruins the rwd fun

 

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its an 04 with 9k miles on im sure it has factory fluid. and yes thats what i feel its not that cold over here thou south florida lol. would you recomend gm syncromesh better than OEM honda trans fluid? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I used RP Synchomax for the tranny and Gearmax 75W90 in the rear end. Smooth as butter.

 

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I used RP Synchomax for the tranny and Gearmax 75W90 in the rear end. Smooth as butter.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i used the Amosol in my diff and the GM syncromesh friction modified in my tranny on the old spa...

ill be using the same fluids soon in the ap2...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Honda S2000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just ordered some of the Ricks rear diff fluid....</TD></TR></TABLE>

le607...

hardtopguy also sells it, thats what i used...

 

some1 should start making differential blanket... to keep it warm heheheh just by 2cent.

 

is it possible to replace the s2k differential with an aftermarket one like domestic differentials?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pulpdeem &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it possible to replace the s2k differential with an aftermarket one like domestic differentials?</TD></TR></TABLE>

currently they make kits to use an s13 nissan diff...

some people have tempted with the idea of using a ford rear diff...

personally i would use the nissan. its pricy though

 

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why would you want to keep it warm?

if anything someone should make a diff fluid cooler

 

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currently they make kits to use an s13 nissan diff...

some people have tempted with the idea of using a ford rear diff...

personally i would use the nissan. its pricy though </TD></TR></TABLE>

its called a junk yard.

 

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its called a junk yard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

still need to rebuild it...

cusco lsd's are alot of money

 

diffs are fine.. you get people that dont know how to drive and **** breaks...


le607 diff fluid.. best **** everrrrrrrrrrr

gm syncromesh tranny juice .. best **** everrrrrrrr


i have beat the living **** out my car for 11,000 straight miles and not one problem.

 

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i have beat the living **** out my car for 11,000 straight miles and not one problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
arn't you a mechanic though? so you know whats up, and you know how to drive and fix things properly unlike most...

 

what is the best diff and transmission fluid out there for the s2k? can anybody give facts not just opinions on why is it the best. thanks