RPM Ranges in daily driving
Do you ever let the engine spool up _over_ 4000 (on level surfaces)? I know VTEC 'kicks in' at about 4400, but I find it difficult to go up to even 4000 before switching...usually around 3K and I shift - the sound just makes you feel uncomfortable to the point that you should change gears; and compared to other compacts, I think it's pretty high.