Pinky

VT. Once you get the grind fixed as well you will have the perfect S2000! Then just drop in a nice new clutch and a Super Charger and hell maybe a wet shot of NO2 and you will be racing with the VIPERS and taking names!

Sondra S2K

Tox, I had his car for a few weeks around Christmas last year and I don't recall hearing anything different than mine (which I had at the same time to do direct comparison). That doesn't mean that it wasn't there then, it just means that I don't recall hearing it!

AaronS2K

The redline in 9000. Shift at 9000 and be happy.

VaporTrail

Hmm, perhaps, but I don't think so. I'm pretty sure they appeared over time, but I should have taken it to the dealer a while ago. Sometimes you just don't notice things if they creep up on you. Hopefully I'll never have to return it for the rear end!

Speed 2000

Could the extra mods on your car have been too much for the rear end?

Is this be the 1st time Honda has built a traditional differential ? I know the original S500s were front engine/rear wheel drive, but those had chain drive like a motorcyle's swingarm.

VaporTrail

I highly doubt the miniscule amount of HP I added to the car contributed to the rear end's death. Given the way Honda overbuilds things, I doubt that would be possible with n/a bolt ons. Forced induction is a different matter altogether.

To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time Honda has built a traditional F/R car. I would think they would be able to handle it though.