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[4jacks]

Hello All....

I'm a New Honda Owner, 2002 Silver HX Civic. Drove a Probe for the past 5 years, I miss my probe *sniffle* ... But Anyway !! This Civic is my first Standard Shift... AND my Goodness I SUCK ! ... my wife drives better than i Do ! ..... I need some pointers !!!!! Couple Questions Though.

1) How do I go FAST ??? This seems like a stupid question, but seriously, I went from 118hp in the Probe to 117hp in the Civic, w/ comparable torque, I WOULD KICK MY ArSe IN MY PROBE. I just Can't make the Civic !GO! ....

2) Is it Ok to skip 4th gear, if so... what is fourth gear for? or should i not be doing 60mph in 3rd ?

3) When your crusing about 40mph should I be in 4th or 5th ???

Any and All Pointers On how to turn my pansy ass into a man is very much appreciated !!!!

THanks in Advance,

Patrick
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