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Old 06-13-2011, 01:43 PM   #31 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
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Again, it depends on the car and the gearing. Some have a tall first, some have a short first. My 2nd gear is only slightly taller than a 1st gen Insight's first.

I have 186,000 miles and my clutch is just fine. Basjoos took his Civic's clutch past 500k when it was replaced along with the engine.

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