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Originally Posted by mpg_numbers_guy
Where did you get this information?? I've been looking all over for a way to find out RPMS at various speeds in my car since the tach doesn't work and I can't find it anywhere, tell me your secret source!
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http://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2004/Civic-Sedan/specs#mid^ES2674MW
For that one, I used owners.honda.com. Select vehicle info in the top left corner, and you can get specs for each trim level. I usually use cars.com though. You can select research cars, pick the trim level and scroll down to specifications.
From there I use the Engine RPM calculator from CSGNetwork, scroll all the way down so you can use the calculator with four variables specified: Axle ratio, tire height, speed, and gear ratio. Once upon a time I did tire height calculations manually, but now I just use tiresize.com 's tire height calculator.
Now do me a favor and find me the secret source for figuring out motorcycle gear ratios!
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Originally Posted by mpg_numbers_guy
True, a manual would definitely be better overall, but an auto with paddle shifters would have the benefit of if you ever had a day you didn't feel like driving a manual or if someone else were to drive the car, since few people nowadays know how to drive a manual.
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That's why i'm teaching people, I have taught SIXTEEN people how to drive manual so far.