S2000 vs Cobra and New Owner Questions?

RJTD34 · 10-08-2002, 02:38 AM

Just traded a Honda S2000 for a grey 03 Cobra. Dealer in Charlotte has three left and has the windows stickered with a $5000 "market adjutment". He did sell the car at MSRP however.

What a difference in torque! I did like the quality and handling of the Honda but found the power to be somewhat lacking.
I have noticed a strange clicking (vibration) noise in 1st gear when letting out the clutch. Any thoughts on what this could be? Sound is only noticable at very low rpm.
Any thoughts on proper break in?
Thanks in advance.

**97whitevert** · 10-08-2002, 09:40 AM

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kj385 · 10-18-2002, 06:04 PM

The noise is most likely the throw out bearing. Very common.

Grumpy · 10-26-2002, 08:36 AM

There have been several '03 Cobras exhibiting "Clutch Noise". My dealership is replacing both the throwout bearing and the pilot bearing on Monday.

The noise is intermittent in nature and sometimes it occurs when starting to let the clutch out; other times it occurs when the clutch is fully depressed. The noise mine makes is more like a metallic squealing.

Search the various '03 forums for "Clutch Noise" or "Clutch Squeal"; you should find additional information.

temjin9876 · 11-05-2002, 02:36 PM

does the sound happen when the clutch is depressed? And when it is occuring, does the pedal feel like it is scrubbing? Lastly, if you push in and out the clutch pedal, does the noise change and the sort of "work" itself out? My 98 has been doing that for almost a year. I had it fixed once (replaced pilot and throw-out bearings) but only lasted for 3 months. I get the car back today from getting the same thing fixed AGAIN. They said they will explain what is going on when I get there and I will try to relay it.

10-08-2002, 02:38 AM	#1
RJTD34 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NEWTON, NC Posts: 1	S2000 vs Cobra and New Owner Questions? Just traded a Honda S2000 for a grey 03 Cobra. Dealer in Charlotte has three left and has the windows stickered with a $5000 "market adjutment". He did sell the car at MSRP however. What a difference in torque! I did like the quality and handling of the Honda but found the power to be somewhat lacking. I have noticed a strange clicking (vibration) noise in 1st gear when letting out the clutch. Any thoughts on what this could be? Sound is only noticable at very low rpm. Any thoughts on proper break in? Thanks in advance.

10-08-2002, 09:40 AM	#2
97whitevert well, maybe.... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: anywhere, everywhere....NC Posts: 11,730	hmmm i don't have answer, but welcome here!! i am just down the road from you, in statesville. Hope you enjoy! Hey! you need to join us for our dragon run this weekend!! http://www.svtcobraclub.com/svtbbs2/...&threadid=2648 __________________ Lisa 97 white convertible #99 Born on 1/28/97 03 sonic blue coupe #323 Born on 6/4/02 86 SVO Mustang track beast- The older brother of the SVT ! 99 green BAT 95 laser red F150 06 sonic blue Escape "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

10-26-2002, 08:36 AM	#4
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 1	There have been several '03 Cobras exhibiting "Clutch Noise". My dealership is replacing both the throwout bearing and the pilot bearing on Monday. The noise is intermittent in nature and sometimes it occurs when starting to let the clutch out; other times it occurs when the clutch is fully depressed. The noise mine makes is more like a metallic squealing. Search the various '03 forums for "Clutch Noise" or "Clutch Squeal"; you should find additional information. __________________ '03 Cobra 382 SAE RWHP 378.7 SAE RWTQ Tested @ 1670 miles with silencer removed.

11-05-2002, 02:36 PM	#5
temjin9876 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: capital of the dirty south...atlanta Posts: 134	does the sound happen when the clutch is depressed? And when it is occuring, does the pedal feel like it is scrubbing? Lastly, if you push in and out the clutch pedal, does the noise change and the sort of "work" itself out? My 98 has been doing that for almost a year. I had it fixed once (replaced pilot and throw-out bearings) but only lasted for 3 months. I get the car back today from getting the same thing fixed AGAIN. They said they will explain what is going on when I get there and I will try to relay it. __________________ Smell the 93 octane New Redfire 03 in the stable! 98 Black Cobra Coupe (sold RIP) Mods: Steeda Sport Springs, K&N Filter, Flowmaster 2-chambers, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, FMS 4.10 Ring and Pinion, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft, clear corners, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Heavy Duty Steeda rear uppers, 100mm Densecharger full length CAI, Royal Purple, FR500 Steering wheel, Kenny Brown sub-frame connectors, Tokico Illuminas, Steeda LCA's, Bassani X-pipe w/cats, C&L 80mm mass air

10-18-2002, 06:04 PM	#3
kj385 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wa Posts: 1	The noise is most likely the throw out bearing. Very common.

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