Youkoso! Now out of all the "JDM" cars, we have an actual JDM car.
Originally posted by EG8inTokyoState
Actually you seem to be a good person to ask...I have been noticing a raspy rattling sound, like a shredded tin can coming from the transmission area...and it is most pronounced when in neutral, but can still be faintly detected when in first gear...it seems to almost disappear when I go into reverse, and can only really be heard when moving in narrow streets...sometimes it just disappears completely, but it seems to be most pronounced after doing high-torque intensive things like going up very steep slopes in first....other than the sound, I can detect no other symptoms...the car runs great...what do you think, is it a sign of bad things to come?
It probably isn't your transmission. I'm guessing you're hearing the very beginnings of an exhaust rattle. Check the heat shields on your header and catalytic converter.