I have a Honda Civic 97', and I haven't been driving that long. I'm just getting used to the clutch and I've almost worn it out and its getting really spongey. Are there any "homemade mods" or cheap parts I could buy to fix it?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Technology category? Maybe give some free advice about: Cars? SiLenTxfAiRy answered Wednesday February 23 2005, 4:14 pm: tell your parents you need to look at a new clutch. it may be the throwout barron that needs to be replaced. i have a 96' geo metro..and its a standard and im a new driver. its gunna feel weird at first BELIEVE ME! haha.. but seriously just talk to the rents, ask them to take it to the garage. or better yet, be RESPONSIBLE and take it yourself one day after school or practice or w/e. go and ask them to check it out and ask them what parts they think you need and ask for an estimate from them.. then go back to the parents and tell them what happened and such. shows that your responsible and you really care about your car. [ SiLenTxfAiRy's advice column | Ask SiLenTxfAiRy A Question ]
sunkistsarah answered Monday February 21 2005, 9:56 pm: Because it's a 97`, i'm guessing it was used when you got it or you have had it since 97` which really means you need to get a new clutch...thats all i can tell you...all manual cars have to have the clutch changed sometime...i have one and i know its expensive...but i dont know of anything else you can do...i learned to drive a stick on my dads jeep and when i was done he had to have it changed...lol...(my dad knows cars really well and has always had manual cars, so i can ask him if he knows anything you can do for know, when he tells me, i will edit my answer and tell you what he said) hope this helps! (btw, i have a honda civic too!) [ sunkistsarah's advice column | Ask sunkistsarah A Question ]
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