Mitsubish Lancer Evolution Forum - EvoTuners.net

colo_evo · 07-18-2007, 10:57 PM

I just smoked my clutch at bandimere and i was wondering where everybody is getting their clutches installed? I live in denver and would like to get it done locally if possible, but wouldn't mind traveling to Ft. Collins or the Springs...

Thanks

Warrtalon · 07-18-2007, 11:14 PM

Welcome to RMEVO! I see you noticed my reply on EvoM.

I recommend getting in touch with JustDSM (Justin) for this purpose, and while you're at it, you might as well have him tune you, too. Package deal FTW!

If Justin is busy, then I would suggest giving a call to Lucas at CarZ Performance. He participates on the forum, has an Evo, and treats the Evo Community very well.

DWalker · 07-19-2007, 05:17 AM

Don, you need to register as a vendor if you're going to advertise.

nicksalerno80 · 07-19-2007, 05:42 AM

+1 for Tommy at Street Concepts, it's funny because clutches are about 90% of what he has been doing lately.

mrich82 · 07-19-2007, 03:02 PM

I had mine done at Street Concepts a few weeks ago. He broke the nipples of my EGR solenoid on the back of the motor... but he fixed it with no problems. I'd recommend Tommy, great guy and stands behind his work. They had the best price when I was checking around also.

Warrtalon · 07-19-2007, 03:38 PM

What was the price, mrich? I would think Justin would do it for no more than half of what any shop charges, but if they really are low, then that would be good to know.

bkuddah · 07-19-2007, 04:13 PM

+1 for Justin

bkuddah · 07-19-2007, 04:14 PM

+1 for Don too =]

mrich82 · 07-19-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrtalon

What was the price, mrich? I would think Justin would do it for no more than half of what any shop charges, but if they really are low, then that would be good to know.

I paid $600 for the install with fluids at Street Concepts... I ordered the clutch/flywheel online. They do have a pretty good deal on the ACT clutch and resurfacing the stock flywheel, but I forget what it was... maybe $1100, not really sure.

I was talking to Justin too since he tuned my car a while back, but he was TDY when I got it installed. I wanted to go up to FE Warren and have him help me do it in the hobby shop there. I would've actually attempted it myself if we had a hobby shop here on Buckley... it wasn't something I wanted to do with jackstands in the garage.

Warrtalon · 07-19-2007, 05:48 PM

Ah, yeah, $600 is a lot, but not a lot compared to top shops around the country. The fluids alone are ~$120-130 if you get the Super DiaQueen (trans), DiaQueen LSD (t-case), and ATF III (ACD), so that puts the install at $470-480.

I'm surprised that was the best price around, but that's good to know. It costs that much and more back East where I used to live, too.

colo_evo · 07-19-2007, 05:59 PM

beat me to it...

mac214 · 07-20-2007, 06:42 PM

Not sure how far you would be willing to travel but Jack M down in the springs is very good and works almost exclusively with dsm's and evo's.

You can find his info on rmdsm

Mike

madman · 07-20-2007, 06:52 PM

It might be worth it for me to drive to CO to get mine done.

The going rate round KC is $1000. Not very many shops know what they are doing with an Evo and the ones who do charge a pretty penny.

DWalker · 07-20-2007, 07:19 PM

1000$ in LABOUR or $1000 total?

Warrtalon · 07-20-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DWalker

LABOUR

Don, are you trying to pretend that your British?!!

1000 total would be quite difficult when the cheapest clutch is maybe 475. 1000 for labor is the standard Mitsu rate (10 hours @ 100/hr).