So im driving on the highway, nothing special, just cruising, i exit and come to a light. Light goes green, i go, and i here what sounds like a baseball card in a bicycle wheel. Not so much during coasting or decelerating, but more during load/accelerating. The noise gets faster as i pick up speed. I asked a couple friends and theyre thinking U-joints or diff, Please help.

 

My diff's gone but it's more of a constant whirring noise than a card in the bike spokes noise....

 

Do S2000's have U-joint issues that u know of?

 

I'm afraid i've only been an owner for about 3 weeks now....so still learning !

 

Quick, check the driveshaft bolts by the transmission output.

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baseball card in bike wheel is usually the noise to describe the timing chain tensioner.

where is the noise coming from exactly??

 

Driveshaft/differential area, i can hear and feel it behind me in the cabin.

 

No u-joints on the S,wish it did,be easier to change than an axle.Getting any vibrations to go with dat card shuffle? Edit:Oh I see u are.

 

Quick question!! The clutch on the vehicle was recently changed from and aftermarket to an OEM, is it possibly the clutch wasnt properly torqued to the flywheel and its come loose?

 

Drive next to a tall curb or wall on the right side with the top down and see if you still think the noise is behind you.

Timing chain tensioner noise can seem like it is from behind sometimes.