Trouble Shifting into Reverse and acceleration

["Ed Garbade" <garbadee@xxxx>]

Well, I'm a brand new owner (as of 3/11/01). My immediate concern is I am
having a great deal of difficulty getting my 5 speed into reverse. I know
it says lift on stick to put in reverse, but that doesen't seem to make any
difference.

Another issue is acceleration. There seems to be a point at which the drive
train "shifts" into a performance mode. I can't seem to relate this to any
specific gear and/or RPM range. Basically the car performs a little
hesitantly at lower RPM then at some seemingly random transition point there
seems to be a great deal more power. Is this normal?

As a side bar, the shipping company decided I no longer needed either the
upper or lower engine covers (upper (louvers) is gone, lower has major
damage). If anyone has these parts available (hinges included) let me know
price. Would neet to ship to Charleston, SC area.

Glad to be part of "D" Family.

Ed
VIN 10541