Here we go with warranty crap...

[Simmons]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

It stated making noise this morning then around noon today I got off the highway (cruise set at 75 for 15 miles) then I stopped and made right, then at the next stop sign I went to turn left and as I engaged 1st gear it made a ton of noise but the car had drive, then be the time I got it into 2nd it made more noise and the car lost drive.

I did notice yesterday at AutoX I had a lot more wheel spin than normal on launch, but my RS-3 are also near the ware bars...

No CEL, engine runs fine as and I can get the gear box into any gear fine. Just tons of girding noise from the rear when you try to engage the clutch in any gear. It was 100 out today so I sat it in for two hours with the A/C running to keep cool waiting for the tow.

It could be a axle, mine made all kinds of noise when it broke.


Keep us updated.


Simmons

[charged86]

Impressed with the amount of use it took to fail. Whatever broke that is.

[forwallblakmail]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I'll let you guys know how the warranty replacement goes. My car is obviously an autoX car.

Remember: Cars don't break, they just present opportunities to upgrade.

Good luck with the warranty. Scion seems way cooler about replacing stuff than douche-aru.

[charged86]

Here's my warranty story contribution. I worked at BMW when the mini cooper and cooper S cars came out owners quickly started modifying them. One cooper S has (factory supercharged). Had a smaller pulley, exhaust, intake, suspension, tie bars, gauges, and ecu chips. Well he popped his head gasket. BMW did it under warranty and cleaned his head up. Also when they had camber plates and would bring in aftermarket tires we would align the car properly. And then they would get a free hand car wash inside and out. Bada Bing.

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by Simmons

It could be a axle, mine made all kinds of noise when it broke.


Keep us updated.


Simmons

Yes, I would say it could also be this.

[G_Ride]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I wanted to bump this thread because I blew up my diff today!!! WOO!

33K miles, about 50 AutoX.

Hopefully it's just an axle and any work is done under warranty.

[WolfpackS2k]

A diff breaking after 50 autox is pretty worrisome IMO. That's not very durable. I hope Scion covers it under warranty.

One reason that driving a Porsche appeals to me greatly is that they embrace owners taking their cars to the track and their are almost always involved in the PCA track events. It's a rarity for an automaker to stand behind a product when it's used as intended. It is sad that such a thing isn't more common.

[Simmons]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

A diff breaking after 50 autox is pretty worrisome IMO. That's not very durable. I hope Scion covers it under warranty.

One reason that driving a Porsche appeals to me greatly is that they embrace owners taking their cars to the track and their are almost always involved in the PCA track events. It's a rarity for an automaker to stand behind a product when it's used as intended. It is sad that such a thing isn't more common.

I remember when Subaru was giving out SCCA memberships if you bought a wrx.


Simmons

[WolfpackS2k]

I do as well. And (correct me if I'm wrong) they were voiding warranties of owners' cars if they had proof you had autoxed them.

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

I do as well. And (correct me if I'm wrong) they were voiding warranties of owners' cars if they had proof you had autoxed them.

I remember this to be the case.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I'll let you guys know how the warranty replacement goes. My car is obviously an autoX car.

This was a discussion we always had back in the early S2000 days but what diff fluid were you using? Did you do higher rev launches for your autox starts?

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

This was a discussion we always had back in the early S2000 days but what diff fluid were you using? Did you do higher rev launches for your autox starts?

How else can a launch a car with no torque?!?

[BlaineWasHere]

UPDATE: Broken axel not diff.

They are calling in a field rep because "the car is lowered and overall vehicle condition is low" LOL. So I've got a feeling they are gonna try to deny the warranty claim.

[Scooby South]

*sigh..... wow.. I better get a couple of spares just in case. :/ interestingly.. they are all going around the same time period.... Subaru Had issues with the 04 STi as well breaking axles.. hence why they went to the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and the stronger hubs in 05.

Bill