So much for honda reliability...

98FireyGT! · April 9th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Got to tow an S2000 today.

My buddy Josh bought it 2 days ago, went to drift a corner, and all of a sudden it made this HORRIBLE grinding noise...

We think he blew up the rear diff, but not sure yet...car goes into all the gears just fine, but as soon as you try to get it going, it makes a massive grinding noise and won't move.

I tried to look under the car to see if he had popped an axle out or something, but as is usual with the Honda world, the damn car is so low to the ground you can't even fit a pack of cigarettes under it, let alone look at anything.

Stupid Hondas...hahaha. I'd much rather have my Mustang, I tear it up constantly, drifting and doing donuts and all manner of wear and tear...and nothings broken after 140k miles.

But yeah if anyone knows anything about S2K's, and has an idea what could be the matter, lemme know, gonna try to help him out.

Alexander III · April 9th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Thread title is misleading. Anything will break with enough abuse.

gripthenboost · April 9th, 2011, 09:14 AM

he broke the dif. Hondas are know for there diffs to go especially if there rocking and upgraded clutch on the stock motor.

Alexander III · April 9th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by gripthenboost

he broke the dif. Hondas are know for there diffs to go especially if there rocking and upgraded clutch on the stock motor.

doesn't impact the reliability of Honda as a whole. All vehicles have a weakness.

Ace417 · April 9th, 2011, 12:12 PM

the rear diffs in s2ks are known to be made of glass

zinc02GT · April 9th, 2011, 12:15 PM

^^^^ Toothpicks

Ace417 · April 9th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Alexander III · April 9th, 2011, 12:34 PM

Nah G35's.... And Legacy GT's.

02gtKev · April 9th, 2011, 12:49 PM

A buddy of mine has gone through 3-4 diffs in his 02' S2k.

Alexander III · April 9th, 2011, 03:24 PM

Can't they just beef then up or swap them? I've seen numerous ls motors in them so I assume they have to be running a different rear.

ForestGRN_Ghost · April 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

Thread title is misleading. Anything will break with enough abuse.

very true...

..at the same time chris, go tell him that he shoulda bought a ford

ONLYaUNCfan · April 9th, 2011, 05:22 PM

some hondas just aren't meant to be used like that...

that's why you get a real sportscar like a mustang

98FireyGT! · April 9th, 2011, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by ForestGRN_Ghost

very true...

..at the same time chris, go tell him that he shoulda bought a ford

Lmao I did, soon as he called me saying he broke his car and needed help, I was like "Hmm dude you know what car's don't break...Yup. Mustangs.

"

I really don't get how so many people have the idea that Hondas are so reliable and bulletproof...I've owned two Mustangs and a Mountaineer and absolutley thrashed them, shifting at 6k, missed 4th and grabbed second a time or two, drove my old Mustang off road up a mountain to go camping, and they still wouldn't quit.

This guy's S2K has like 12k miles on it, drifts it once, and it breaks down.

zinc02GT · April 9th, 2011, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by ONLYaUNCfan

some hondas just aren't meant to be used like that...

that's why you get a real sportscar like a mustang

LOL That little S2000 will put a DAMN good fight up against a New Edge GT. They're peppy little cars and a blast to drive. Unlike a New Edge, they CAN take turns without feelikg like it's going to tip over...

I've driven them before and other than fitment (I'm 6'7") they were an absolute blast to drive.

Alexander III · April 9th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Drive a full track ready (circuit not drag you freakin rednecks

) LS swaped S2k... LS2000. Best car I've ever driven.

HMUSN · April 9th, 2011, 10:24 PM

That sucks. lol

I'll give props to the S2000's. They are fun cars with some balls.

April 9th, 2011, 05:52 AM	#1
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	So much for honda reliability... Got to tow an S2000 today. My buddy Josh bought it 2 days ago, went to drift a corner, and all of a sudden it made this HORRIBLE grinding noise... We think he blew up the rear diff, but not sure yet...car goes into all the gears just fine, but as soon as you try to get it going, it makes a massive grinding noise and won't move. I tried to look under the car to see if he had popped an axle out or something, but as is usual with the Honda world, the damn car is so low to the ground you can't even fit a pack of cigarettes under it, let alone look at anything. Stupid Hondas...hahaha. I'd much rather have my Mustang, I tear it up constantly, drifting and doing donuts and all manner of wear and tear...and nothings broken after 140k miles. But yeah if anyone knows anything about S2K's, and has an idea what could be the matter, lemme know, gonna try to help him out. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 9th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#2
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thread title is misleading. Anything will break with enough abuse. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

April 9th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#3
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	he broke the dif. Hondas are know for there diffs to go especially if there rocking and upgraded clutch on the stock motor. __________________

April 9th, 2011, 12:15 PM	#6
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^^ Toothpicks __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

April 9th, 2011, 12:34 PM	#8
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nah G35's.... And Legacy GT's. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

April 9th, 2011, 12:49 PM	#9
02gtKev Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Stang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,477 iTrader: 0 reviews	A buddy of mine has gone through 3-4 diffs in his 02' S2k. __________________ 2002 GT Premium: A few bolt ons and such. My garage if you want to know. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-37069/

April 9th, 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can't they just beef then up or swap them? I've seen numerous ls motors in them so I assume they have to be running a different rear. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

April 9th, 2011, 05:22 PM	#12
ONLYaUNCfan Enthusiast The best 2003 Mustang She's fast. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NC Posts: 599 iTrader: 0 reviews	some hondas just aren't meant to be used like that... that's why you get a real sportscar like a mustang

April 9th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#15
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drive a full track ready (circuit not drag you freakin rednecks ) LS swaped S2k... LS2000. Best car I've ever driven. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

April 9th, 2011, 10:24 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	That sucks. lol I'll give props to the S2000's. They are fun cars with some balls. __________________

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