I kno the s2000 is suppose to have one of the best tranmissions out there. I bought my 00 s2k used and when shiftng it isn't that smooth (my rsx s was a lot smoother). It feels like it hesitates to go in gear, not too much but a little extra force is needed. I notice when i drive around for a long time the shifter feels smoother and htis hesitation goes away. But driving in the morning (even after there is 3 bars) and its warmed up it still feels this way. Am i worrying for no reason?

 

Mine feels smooth. Don't know what's wrong with yours but if you're too concerned, have it checked out.

 

I'm right there with you when it comes to feeling notchy. The worst gear has to be second, i can't get rid of the notchyness in that gear no matter what. I think i may take mine to honda eventually, but its not a major problem at the moment...., while i'm still under waranty..!

Brandon

 

Some are better than others. Some 2000 cars are entitled to a TSB to fix this. Some have used a GM transmission fluid to restore smoothness. There's a gazillion posts on this subject, so your search will be really well rewarded.

Here is a thread about the GM fluid. I think the Honda fluid is supposed to be better for cold and the GM for normal.

Mine is perfection. I got lucky on that. Of course, not at zero deg F like today. That's a day to be a garage queen.

 

I get this hesitancy when shifting on my '03 also. But it becomes very smooth after 5-10 minutes of driving in this weather. ~30F degrees.

It seems like the engine will warm up faster (3 bars) but the tranny takes longer. Just a guess.

 

Mine is so bad in the morning that I have to keep going into 3rd before hitting the 1st. Going from neutral to the 1st when it is cold is virtually impossible.

Yes, it does take a lot of time (having 3 bars has nothing to do with it) for the tranny to warm up to "normal" temperature, when shifting into any gear becomes as effortless as it should be.

Happy shifting.

 

yes. mine takes about 20 mins of driving to become smooth. it takes longer when it's really cold.

 

yeah my 03 is like that but it's 20+ out so maybe the cold has something to do with it
after the 3 bars and a few mins of driving it gets easier
i just take it easy in the beginning