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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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Upgrading the clutch here soon. Who would you guys recommend doing it for my Evo 8?
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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dealership?
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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HELL no!!! They're more expensive than tuner shops.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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We had this conversation yesterday.

Dealer.
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Originally Posted by blaxican25
We had this conversation yesterday.

Dealer.

I know that. Just wanted see what everyone else to say than the almighty Blaxican.
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Originally Posted by blaxican25
We had this conversation yesterday.

Dealer.
why dealer?
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by spic
why dealer?

Other than the gaurantee of work, there IS no logical reason. Labor alone they were gonna charge me 1100. Screw that.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spic
why dealer?
Because he can't do it himself, he doesn't trust too many shops to do it and the clutch is gone with like 16k miles on it.

Plus the guarantee on work.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Default Re: Clutch install recommendation....?

Go to the dealer if you would like to keep your drivetrain warranty. There is somebody from the the westernva forum that has done a few evo clutches. It is a tricky job and not something to trust just anybody with.
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