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Old 12-24-2005, 06:21 PM
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clutch is on 62,000- thinks its gonna go soon- or suspension??? whats yall think
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clutch, maintenance>modding
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Is that a real question? Gee...cant drive without a clutch.....I say new clutch.
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who needs a clutch, get coilovers
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coilovers. I'm still running the stock clutch/original flywheel with APR stage 3. just baby 1st.
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what makes you think it is going soon?
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i say ur timing belt goes before all of them haha
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I got 120k out of my stock clutch-- what makes you think its on its way out?
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Default Your clutch can probably handle another 60k miles on it...depending on how you usually drive

if you drive itl ike a race car then maybe you do need a new clutch or if you go to the track often then you might. But if your clutch is fine, then do coilovers.

go into 5th gear at about 30-35mph and put the pedal to the floor, if the rpms start rising quickly or like if they are rising and your not really going that fast, then your clutch is slipping and you will need to get it replaced.

Like DON said.. maintenance > modding.
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To get going from a stop in 3rd gear. If you get going, then the clutch is slipping. If your car stalls then its ok.
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