Why can't first gear be like third?

[snubnose]

I find 1st gear annoying. You get to 15 mph and it's already time to shift. It's useless. Why can't it pull and pull at least to 25 mph?

[Mongoose]

I mostly shift out of first @ 20-25 Mph/ 30 If I catch it right at the rev Limiter


Maybe thats why My gas mileage is not so great all the tme:angel:

[snubnose]

Mongoose is a cool name, I was actually thinking it should be the "official" nickname for the Ep.

[SoCaLep3]

it goes to 30 before you need to shift :)

[DownTheHatch]

Originally posted by SoCaLep3
it goes to 30 before you need to shift :)

Right on! *highfives*

[dchu]

Even though we have relatively torquey motors compared to other civics, it's still not a whole lot. If honda designed to the gearing so that you shifted 25 mph at 3000 rpm, it would kill acceleration. You would probably be smoked by a 12 year old on his 10 speed :D .

[RMC22]

Originally posted by snubnose
I find 1st gear annoying. You get to 15 mph and it's already time to shift. It's useless. Why can't it pull and pull at least to 25 mph?

Sounds like you need Hondata.

[Makross]

damn thats a perfect pic High two high two:D

[kenis138]

yeah, i used to grit my teeth every time i was in 1st gear, it was annoying. After I/H/E setup (or hondata i would imagine) 1st gear feels MUCH more, um......."mature" I guess would be a word. Not so off the wall, ya know. Also, how many miles are on yer car? Might chill out a bit as it breaks in.

[k20ASi]

yea i dont like the first gear read line sneaks up fast. im usally more concerd on the road then the tach so i usally end up shifting really early.

[Mugen Power]

Gotta love how people stare at you doing 15 mph with your motor screaming I don't think they expect you to be moving that slow, haha.:p

[TravisEP3]

No need to watch the tach. I can tell by the engine noise now. ;)

[snubnose]

I just needed to wind it out a little more, thanks. I take it to about 5500 and it's a lot better.