i have had my ef hatch for about 2 weeks now and have noticed it makes a sound when i am in 1st, going slowly. is this normal or not? it is kind of a "RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" sound i hear the engine and it sounds normal. im sure it is a transmission sound- maybe axle... it sounds like it comes from under the passenger floorboard. the sound isnt made in higher gears or higher speeds. just first gear, going really slow. this is my 1st old civic so i havent gotten to know all of the sounds yet.