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Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:11 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: The Game, StandardShift.com Style
Replies: 877
Views: 96760

I'd have to say riding shotgun in WRC.

High pressure turbo or big engine?
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:07 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: How much longer does GM have?
Replies: 15
Views: 4902

That wasn't very nice. Well, there's always Ford for that. Oh wait, didn't they sell off Hertz? I guess we'll be seeing Toyota Camry rental cars pretty soon (along with Camry cop cars and Tundra ambulances). Toyota is taking over the world!
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:17 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: How much longer does GM have?
Replies: 15
Views: 4902

GM is on their last lifeline. Hopefully their new Camaro concept can save them. I don't think the new Tahoe (and its siblings) will be enough. The main reason why GM is going under is that the world is not like it used to be. GM cars are consistently ranked lower in quality and reliability than thei...
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 11:58 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: What kind of car do you drive?
Replies: 66
Views: 12819

2005 Honda Civic Hybrid

While we're on the note of 0-60 times... I don't know. Most magazines time this car at around 11.3 seconds (not too shabby for a 93 horsepower econobox). Gotta love the fuel economy. Driven right, it can consistently net 52-55 MPG. Try doing THAT with the CVT Civic Hybrid.
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: no gas method vs gas method
Replies: 24
Views: 6871

I get a horrible vibration followed by a stall if I try to use the no-gas technique with my car ('05 Civic Hybrid). Usually, I try to keep the revs below 1500 RPM, but I still get vibration. The car seems to want more gas (at around 2000 RPM, it takes off smoothly). Anyone have any ideas as to what ...
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Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:30 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Manuals Among the Teens.
Replies: 56
Views: 16692

I don't think they offer the 4-Runner with a manual gearbox anymore... but try the new FJ Cruiser. Toyota is offering that with a 6-speed manual. They're both basically the same car, you know.
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Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:06 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Manuals Among the Teens.
Replies: 56
Views: 16692

Hello everyone, I'm (kinda) new to the forums and I haven't had the chance to properly introduce myself. I fall into the "I'm in high school and I love driving standard shift" category. I'm 17 years old, and in 11th grade. I've been driving a manual for about 4 months. I even took my licen...
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:04 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Reverse is Crazy in my Honda
Replies: 22
Views: 5086

I know there are 6-speed transmissions (the Nissan Frontier I'm looking at has a 6-speed manual). I'm not new to this stick shift thing, but I am rather new to driving it. On some cars, you either have to pull up the shift boot or press down on the shift knob to access reverse. Hondas don't have it,...
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:20 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Reverse is Crazy in my Honda
Replies: 22
Views: 5086

I've been watching this forum for quite a while. Interesting stuff... I only just registered. I have a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (my dad's car, actually). It's a 5-speed, and I learned how to drive stick with this car. With about 45 horsepower on tap at 2000 RPM or so, this car WILL stall if you don't...