gears

So my dad attempted to reverse out of my driveway in my car and seized the stick shift..... (background.... he thinks he's a pro but tends to overestimate his skill) I'm guessing he rammed the shaft a little hard when he went to reverse. (another note.... sometimes, only sometimes.... the car...

Hi everyone, I went to the dealer with this, they test drove it and said that nothing is wrong. Is this really normal, or am I going crazy? Here is the problem -- The car shifts perfectly from gear 1 to 2. However, from 2 to 3 and from 3 to 4, the shifting seems delayed and the car slows...

I'm getting ready to change the Timing Belt and water pump. I'm considering swapping for some lighter performance pulleys while i'm in there. Any recommendations? I'm having trouble finding any for the '05 also. Thanks!