Hi,
I used Clutch Masters in Berkeley for clutches in my 85 MR2 and 86
Civic Si and had no complaints, and they were definitely a bargain...
phil
--- Joe Ciarcia <veloimpreza@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Don,
>
> When I had the Lexus I took it to Clutch something or
> other (may have been Clutch Masters but I'm not sure
> (could have been Clutch Express, both are actually
> businesses although I can't find any listings in
> Sunnyvale although I'm almost certain that they're
> still there)) in Sunnyvale to get the clutch done. I
> though the price was VERY reasonable (they specialize
> in clutches and do nothing else) and they did a good
> job. They don't use OEM parts (I think they use the
> same manufacturer that makes the Corvette's clutch)
> but the parts that they did use seemed to hold up
> fine. My housemate also took his Civic there as well,
> no problems.
>
> Note that the pedal pressure on the clutch will most
> likely be A LOT lighter than what you're used to from
> the factory. With the Lexus this was really nice. The
> factory clutch on the Lexus was so hard to depress
> that had I not had strong legs from cycling the silly
> thing would have been completely undrivable in heavy
> traffic. That being said the clutch still seemed
> adequate and I couldn't get it to slip. They have a
> good warranty as well.
>
> Another bonus about them is that they'll install 3rd
> party parts that you order off the net (or wherever)
> of course the catch is that they won't warranty the
> work in that scenario which is understandable.
>
> Cheers, Joe
>
> --- Toy4speed@aol.com wrote:
> > Hi All:
> >
> > It appears to my keen sense of automotive aptitude
> > that my son's jetta needs
> > a new clutch. Having pulled the tranny once before,
> > I vowed never to do it
> > again. So... any recommendations on a reasonably
> > price shop thats good on VW
> > Jettas ?? Someone around the east bay, south bay
> > would be great. Also, any
> > guesses on approximate cost ?
> >
> > Oh yes, if I have to help him with the repair cost,
> > this will impact my autox
> > budget. Very serious indeed ! (autox content).
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Don Lew
> > (Supra been up in the air so long it thinks it can
> > fly !)
>
>
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