Second Gear Synchronizer Ring Problem?
I own a 2005 S2000 and until it gets warmed up, the transmission grinds (sometimes a lot, sometimes just a little) when shifting from first to second, even at medium and low RPMs. Honda acknowledged that earlier models (pre 2003?) had a design defect in the synchronizer ring from first to second gear. My mechanic and the Honda company state that my model has no such defect but I definitely have a problem. My dealership also claims it can't fix the so called problem under the warranty because it doesn't grind EVERY time, therefore the synchronizer ring isn't technically broken. If I have them take the transmission apart, they are gonna charge me like $3000. HELP!
