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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Default 92 civic Take -off is terrible, feels like the tires stick to the ground

I'm having problems with my 92 civic. I bought used winters, and it feels like my tires are sticking to the ground when i take-off in first gear. It like skips, and shakes. Bearing are fine, got them check, and tires are good.
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Help!! really annoying
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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It's called wheel hop. Just learn how to ease off the clutch and add gas better.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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i kno CX transmissions feel that way...first gear feels like 2nd gear in most cars...all the gears are long for gas milage...
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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The wheel popping just started about 5 months ago. it never did that before.
I changed my driver side and passenger side drive axels, could that have an affect??
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Check your motor mounts especially the lower front ones. Your clutch is probably going too.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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And aren't tires supposed to stick?
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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How do u know that your clutch is going?
It seems fine to me!
What are some symptoms??
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