2. When i'm coming to a stop sign and i'm slowing down to a stop, if i'm going over 15mph and I shift into 1st gear while the clutch is to the floor i get a nasty grinding noise. It seems like the gate to hold me from shifting into 1st isn't doing it's job, or that the clutch is about gone. Also, when shifting into reverse from a stop it grinds alot more than my last hatchie. My diagnosis is the clutch is going. I have a brand new stock clutch, as well as the tranny from my old CX and another DX tranny. So any help on that would be appreciated.

the grinding when you try to shift to first at 15 mph, i think its a lockout or some kinda saftey thing people don't accidently throw it back in first when they try to get 3rd. first gear is only used to get the car moving from stop.

5. My gauges are the stock american color (white) and i'd like to change the color to a more "JDM" look...i just like amber better, so i tried to take the bezel off on my old civic and i tore it all up, it didn't want to come off very well, so does anyone have any suggestions for removing this without tearing it up into pieces?

the bezel is kinda tricky, behind your clock or clock block piece there are 2 or 3 phillips screws (can't remember), so you gotta pop out your hazard button and the clock to get to them. then after that, pull VERY CAREFULLY or you'll crack it.