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Old 09-30-2004 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nhatters
Yes, it's my first car and I've only been driving for about a year. The shifting around was accidental, my friend accidentally knudged it with her knee and it downshifted.

ohh thats not bad at all.
You got a good car there for a first timer.
Treat it well and it will last you forever.
Old 09-30-2004 | 08:07 PM
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About 60 MPH>>>

Not sure what engine rpms are at 60 mph in 3rd gear, but unless you over-rev the engine, you did no harm to the car. The engine has a rev-limiter, and you'll know when it kicks in.

Thanks for being so patient with me and answering all of my questions>>>

No problem at all.
Old 09-30-2004 | 08:15 PM
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One last question, about how fast should I go over railroad tracks? I don't want to shake anything loose and when I do go over it fast, it doesn't seem to hurt it at all.

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I'm beginning to like these forums already. :driving:
Old 09-30-2004 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nhatters
One last question, about how fast should I go over railroad tracks? I don't want to shake anything loose and when I do go over it fast, it doesn't seem to hurt it at all.

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I'm beginning to like these forums already. :driving:
with stock suspension u can go over them at any speed you want, it can handle it, except when ur dropped like me and have a 1990 car, you might have to start worrying. even after the years, my car has held up very tight, not much rattling except when i bump the shit out of my speakers.

so...i would just drive the car normally if i were you if you want to preserve it...
Old 10-01-2004 | 04:48 AM
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Depends on what condition the railroad track crossing (the pavement) is in. Some make for a nice smooth crossing and others (where the pavement has worn away from the tracks) will put a great strain on your suspension. Slow down for the latter, otherwise you'll be in for frequent alignments, wheel bearings, struts, etc. long before their time. Good luck.
Old 10-01-2004 | 08:31 AM
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Okay. That answered all of my questions. Thanks for all of your help!

Old 10-07-2004 | 12:52 PM
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Default Had another incident!

I let my friend practice driving and when she went to start the car, she didn't leave the key in the position long enough for the car to start. So the engine made noises as it tried to come on, but then once she turned it back to the normal position, it just went off. Is that bad?

:doh:

Then later today, some moron in front of me slammed on the brakes to make a turn so I had to slam on my brakes all the way to the floor! I was going 40 MPH, how bad that going to be on my brakes?

Old 10-07-2004 | 04:51 PM
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dude, try to relax, you're getting way too paranoid over your car. like they said hondas are quality machines, but it sounds like you need more practice getting use to your car so i recommend you stay off highways and such cuz the paranoia over driving too fast or slowing down too fast, and etc.. will end up killing you. and also try reading up your owners manual, it will tell you in great detail how to use your car safely and the do's and don't of it.
Old 10-07-2004 | 07:46 PM
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Can't, dude. Gotta drive on the highway to get to school.
Old 10-07-2004 | 08:55 PM
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so replace your brakes if you are so paraniod about them, upgrade them bishes.



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