chriswg

There are 1900 miles on my 02. From day one I've wondered about the sound that occurs when moving forward from a stop in 1st at 2k to 3k RPM. I hear a vibration-rumble coming from the drive train or exhaust. It gives the impression that the car is not well built. Is this sound a normal S2K exhaust note? I've done a search on the S2000 Intl. forums and have not seen a reference to this kind of sound. There is nothing in the trunk and the spare tire is firmly in place. I was thinking about checking with the dealer at the first oil change, but I doubt if they have enough experience with S2k's to know if this sound is normal.

Flyin Wedge

No sound coming from my 02 with 3,000 miles on it.

xviper

Could be a loose heat shield that vibrates at the resonance point of the engine (2-3000 rpm).

Carlson

Don't worry. My car kind of has the same sound.

Carlson

That's the S2K's way of saying "Rev me up to 9K!"

tomspedale

My car is a MY01 and has been doing that for as long as I can remember. However, mine only does it the first time I get into first each time I drive somewhere. After the initial acceleration, it doesn't do it anymore even if I come to a stop sign, it's only the first time I pull away from the driveway. I just thought that since it goes away that it was part of warming up or something.