Dallas Guys - Clutch install recommendation

Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Dallas Guys - Clutch install recommendation

I have a Carbonetic twin disc clutch needing to be installed. Comes with lightweight flywheel and new bearing. Kind of a big job.

Who can you recommend to do this that really is familiar this this set up.

I'vegotten quotes from JoTech, Cobb and Alamo and the price range is drastically different which makes me nervous.

JoTech want 850

Cobb wants 540

Alamo wants 375

Why such a range for the same job? makes me think they don't really know what they're in for.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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500-600 range sounds reasonable.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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I just called my friend who did mine. He said after doing mine he never wants to do another one.

Its a very big job, there is no way it could be done without a lift.

I for sure recommend someone who has done this job several times.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ricerocketdave
I just called my friend who did mine. He said after doing mine he never wants to do another one.

Its a very big job, there is no way it could be done without a lift.

I for sure recommend someone who has done this job several times.
Agree 100%, that exactly the point of my post. I want recommendations of shops who KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING.

Shops quoting 375 makes me think they don't know what they're in for.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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im sure my day will be coming soon. try Cobb and see what kind of warranty you'll get from each one.

btw: hey Dave, did you recommend stock flywheel?

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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call GS Motorsports...German has done plenty.

214.334.4762
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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im sure my day will be coming soon. try Cobb and see what kind of warranty you'll get from each one.

btw: hey Dave, did you recommend stock flywheel?

- b


Yes..

I have the JWT and it is VERY loud. If you have a daily and only use it for street use there is really no need for the light weight flywheel IMO..

If I could do it all over again I would have got a stock flywheel with the JWT clutch.

My friend Billy is a tech for http://www.importcarcenter.com/ He is the one who did my clutch install and did a great job!

Give them a call, ask for Brett and tell him that Dave sent you. They do great work and have amazing service.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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The carbonetic is pretty quite. Only makes noise when the clutch is engaged, not when idling.

I think I'm gonna have Cobb do it. They seem to be comfortable doing it.

I thought about German, he does good work but he's so hard to pin down for a time, etc.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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When did you want to get it done? Let me know and I'll set up a time for you to come to GS Motorsports!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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ASAP man

my clutch is GOING!

Also need test pipes installed same time.

Can you find out for me. German might remember me, white G35 coupe.

Also get a price for both and time he needs to complete. You can PM the info.

THANKS WAYNE!!!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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pm sent on time and price!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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wow your car is an '06 and already your clutch is gone? must be really givin' it to that car of yours. please do a review of that setup once you've had it for a while. gl!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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I have a guy at a little shop in Irving that just charged me $350 for my JWT clutch and flywheel install.......

I think the total was under $450 for that, Z-tube & pop charger install, and oil change together. He is always great on pricing!


Its just called Import Auto if you are interested.....
972-438-3999

Guys name is AT
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Lol, thanks. Got it installed about a month ago though.

GSMotorsports.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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What did German charge you?
 
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