Noises and such

[mkrisko]

Again with my 02' Lancer: I have a couple of questions. One: My car seems to be hitting the ground harder than normal when i go over bumps and such. Would this be a problem with my shocks? Struts? Or some other thing wrong.
2: When I start in first or after i shift gears and then engage the clutch and gas i hear a dull sound that is kinda like the sound of hitting your hand on the wall. Would this be my clutch and pressure plate?
Yeah my car needs a bit of work and i wish i wasnt such a noob so i could actualy do somethign about it. Thanks for any help.

[Rokkit]

Well... its a lancer... thats your problem right there :D

seriously, i couldnt tell ya without driving it

[demonfire]

first sound is probably a worn bushing or something deflecting when you hit. your car shouldn't hit the ground ever tho. maybe a compromised spring, which killed a damper.

second sounds like a throwout bearing in the clutch.

[Rokkit]

oh... hes good... so... good

[mkrisko]

Well i guess its off to Mitsubushi. :banghead: Thanks for the help.