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900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 05:42
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I got quoted 900 big ones for a supply and fit of a Heavy Duty organic clutch for my RA28. Is this reasonable?
Can anyone point me in the right direction to someone in the South West of Sydney who might be a bit cheaper? Or where can I buy just the clutch?
Muchos gracias.
Greg.
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 06:09
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try western clutch service... AWESOME guys.
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I supported Toymods
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November 2003
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 06:34
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Anyone can sell you a clutch.
It depends what type you want.
Find out how much just for the clutch, and then you can figure out how much to install.
Being an RA28 I'd assume its a fairly quick swap, 2-3 hrs max, so at $80 an hour, $250 worth of labour.
So thats a $650 clutch.
Seems a bit exxy on the install side.
A clutch for an RA28 should be well under $400, more like $300.
so factor in another $250 for labour, and you get the total price.
Unless for course that $900 including new redline oil, flywheel machining etc etc etc.
But its still ludicrious.
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cambo
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 09:54
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at my work we generally charge $150 labour for a clutch. i know a guy who works for exedy so MAY get a heavy duty exedy clutch for cheaper, i could atleast get it for trade price. last time i was after a HD organic i got it for less than $300. im not far from you either, so if your interested, PM me. i could even do it after hours for cheaper again.
btw im the guy who cruised with you to the AGM, in the pov sprinter. 
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Liverpool
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February 2005
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 10:34
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PM sent 
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I Supported Toymods
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Wed, 23 February 2005 13:30
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| EVOSTi wrote on Wed, 23 February 2005 20:54 |
at my work we generally charge $150 labour for a clutch. i know a guy who works for exedy so MAY get a heavy duty exedy clutch for cheaper, i could atleast get it for trade price. last time i was after a HD organic i got it for less than $300. im not far from you either, so if your interested, PM me. i could even do it after hours for cheaper again.
btw im the guy who cruised with you to the AGM, in the pov sprinter.
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I'll give you $150 to install a clutch into my ST185
I'll supply the clutch, bearing, flywheel and flywheel bolts you supply labour.
I'll even give you an extra $50 if you don't drive the car off the premises.
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cambo
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:41
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i said generally we charge $150! that price does not include GT4's! i know what a bitch they are to do.
besides i dont need to drive the car off the premises, i can get some good action in the car park 
why are ppl so scared of test drives? everyone seems to think your dying to thrash their fully sick dunnydoor 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:42
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| EVOSTi wrote on Thu, 24 February 2005 17:41 |
why are ppl so scared of test drives? everyone seems to think your dying to thrash their fully sick dunnydoor
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Because in 99.9% of cases, it does get thrashed.
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:45
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I wouldn't be worried if someone was servicing my commonwhore.
if I hand over my 1jz ma61, then yes I'm concerned.. and there are about 3 mechanics I trust with it, and only 1 I go to anymore. and he considers my car underpowered
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cambo
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:46
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i dont reckon. ive never really felt the urge to 'thrash' a customers car.
and besides, i bet most ppl give their car a harder time than a test driver, and if they dont, atleast if they break something you can hold them responsible
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:49
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I know I give my car a hard time... but it's ok 'cause it's me.
think of you kicking your tyres 'cause you're pissed off, and a mechanic kicking your tyres coz he's pissed off.
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cambo
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 09:49
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| draven wrote on Thu, 24 February 2005 20:45 |
I wouldn't be worried if someone was servicing my commonwhore.
if I hand over my 1jz ma61, then yes I'm concerned.. and there are about 3 mechanics I trust with it, and only 1 I go to anymore. and he considers my car underpowered
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well maybe thats my deal, my daily driver has more power than the average car so skylines, XR6T's etc... just dont excite me. and i wouldnt want the consequences of trashing a customers pride and joy anyway.
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 12:37
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Hey don't mean to thread jack... but I think its the same subject... is $150 to install a clutch for a ST184 an alright price?
Thanks
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I supported Toymods
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November 2003
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Thu, 24 February 2005 12:59
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Yeah, I give my car heaps of shit, no doubt about that.
But I know its limits. I know how hard I can push the car before something may break.
Even if they break something, and they replace it, who's to say they don't do damage elsewhere.
My car will get a 3500rpm rev limit whenever I take it somewhere.
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cambo
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Re: 900 shekels for a clutch.
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Fri, 25 February 2005 05:39
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zakumi, yes its a good price!
CrUZsida, i spose the deal is take your car to someone you trust, and if you dont trust them setting the rev limit is a good idea. i dont usually bother but thats me.
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