S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

Shift knob shakes... Is this normal?

Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:33 PM
  #1  
TunedS2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: St. Augustine
Default Shift knob shakes... Is this normal?

When I am crusing in any gear it shakes a little from side to side and at idle too but not as bad. I dont notice any problem with the transmission, it shifts fine and does not wine much. I just wanted to make sure this is normal. Also if it helps I have a Voodoo shift knob. Thanks
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:36 PM
  #2  
soundzero's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,536
Likes: 1
Default

it is very normal.
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:36 PM
  #3  
jarod's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,714
Likes: 0
From: Yea
Default

Normal
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:49 PM
  #4  
WPS's Avatar
WPS
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 1
From: THEST1G
Default

you should see the 350z
in addition you should never rest your hand on the shift knob. only when shifting. you'll wear out parts by not allowing the motion of the ocean
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:58 PM
  #5  
sleekblackroadster's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 648
Likes: 0
Default

god i feel stupid now.. i usually always keep my hand on the shifter and try to hold it in place cause i thought the shaking was bad... ahhh! o well i'll stop that
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 02:17 PM
  #6  
hpark's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,941
Likes: 0
From: Palo Alto
Default

Originally Posted by sleekblackroadster,Oct 18 2004, 01:58 PM
god i feel stupid now.. i usually always keep my hand on the shifter and try to hold it in place cause i thought the shaking was bad... ahhh! o well i'll stop that
haha
leaving foot off of clutch and hands off of shifter unless needed is a good thing
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:26 PM
  #7  
Kodokan_4's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,594
Likes: 71
From: Judo Town, USA
Default

[QUOTE=TunedS2000,Oct 18 2004, 01:33 PM]When I am crusing in any gear it shakes a little from side to side and at idle too but not as bad.
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:51 PM
  #8  
Flood5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Kodokan_4,Oct 18 2004, 03:26 PM
It's normal, but it's not good. Honda could have used stiffer engine and tranny mounts, but probably wanted to avoid transmitting more vibration to the chassis.

The best way to reduce the engine and tranny movement is with a properly tuned engine damper. It will also dramatically increase the quality of shifting, and improve handling- especially when accelerating/decelerating while cornering.

-Pete
Pete, where can one get those, and how hard are they to install?
What about stiffer (urethane) tranny mounts? Does anyone make those?
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:52 PM
  #9  
jarod's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,714
Likes: 0
From: Yea
Default

Originally Posted by Kodokan_4,Oct 18 2004, 03:26 PM
It's normal, but it's not good. Honda could have used stiffer engine and tranny mounts, but probably wanted to avoid transmitting more vibration to the chassis.

The best way to reduce the engine and tranny movement is with a properly tuned engine damper. It will also dramatically increase the quality of shifting, and improve handling- especially when accelerating/decelerating while cornering.

-Pete



How does dampening the engine improve handling?
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 04:18 PM
  #10  
Flood5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by jarod,Oct 18 2004, 03:52 PM
How does dampening the engine improve handling?
I'd imagine it doesn't unsettle the car as much when you get on/off the throttle when entering/exiting the corners.
Reply


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:41 AM.