TopGun786 Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Hi guys - just having my JDM Import Z have its P2 service (@ Glyn Hopkins - Watford) and asked the guy to check the clutch as it was a little heavy (not sure what clutches should be like on these?). When he called me back he said I needed a new clutch and flywheel which would cost me £1018.00!!!!!!!! I was like WTF!! So said no to replacing that... I`m sure the clutch on my old Boxster was cheaper to replace!! Seriously.. what is the deal... ? Anyone know a decent independant in or around NW London who can do this job for me at a cheaper price ?? Had them look at the clicking noise which seems the norm on most Z's and he quoted me £300 to sort it (i.e. only re-greasing etc not replacing the parts) which he said would cost £500 more on top!... Is this about right ?? Any help would be great...! Cheers... Quote
captint Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Get a second opinion, call TDI or one of the other Forum traders, Stealers are a waste of time if you don't have a warrenty Quote
bigphil Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Exedy standard equipment clutch £240 Exedy uprated organic clutch £395 Flywheel should be around the £240 mark Quote
Removed Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 it is in fairness a gearbox out job, but it doesn't warrant £600 worth of labour Quote
bigphil Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 it is in fairness a gearbox out job, but it doesn't warrant £600 worth of labour 5 hour job start to finish. Quote
monkfish Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Hi guys - just having my JDM Import Z have its P2 service (@ Glyn Hopkins - Watford) and asked the guy to check the clutch as it was a little heavy (not sure what clutches should be like on these?). When he called me back he said I needed a new clutch and flywheel which would cost me £1018.00!!!!!!!! I was like WTF!! So said no to replacing that... I`m sure the clutch on my old Boxster was cheaper to replace!! Seriously.. what is the deal... ? Anyone know a decent independant in or around NW London who can do this job for me at a cheaper price ?? Had them look at the clicking noise which seems the norm on most Z's and he quoted me £300 to sort it (i.e. only re-greasing etc not replacing the parts) which he said would cost £500 more on top!... Is this about right ?? Any help would be great...! Cheers... Looks like he's taking the p1ss mate. Quote
Stew Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Hmmmm, could this be a case of trying to punish you for having a JDM? Very strange. Quote
lomoto Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Hi guys - just having my JDM Import Z have its P2 service (@ Glyn Hopkins - Watford) and asked the guy to check the clutch as it was a little heavy (not sure what clutches should be like on these?). When he called me back he said I needed a new clutch and flywheel which would cost me £1018.00!!!!!!!! I was like WTF!! So said no to replacing that... I`m sure the clutch on my old Boxster was cheaper to replace!! Seriously.. what is the deal... ? Anyone know a decent independant in or around NW London who can do this job for me at a cheaper price ?? Had them look at the clicking noise which seems the norm on most Z's and he quoted me £300 to sort it (i.e. only re-greasing etc not replacing the parts) which he said would cost £500 more on top!... Is this about right ?? Any help would be great...! Cheers... from what you say "a little heavy " this is not an unusual observation of the Zed clutch action when coming from another car, probably everything is OK , have you tried another Zed for comparison..? also how many miles has your car covered? Quote
Ian Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 I found my clutch very heavy compared to my last car, Took a while to get used to it. Could just be that you find the clutch heavier until you get used to it a bit more ? Quote
neo Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 think a heavy clutch has been reported a few times on early models, uk and jap Quote
P15UL T Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 i also noticed a big difference when changing from the integras light clutch to the z i also spoke to my mechanic about upgrading it and he recconed 4 - 5 hours to complete the job so i think it could be done a lot cheaper if you shop arround HTH Quote
bigphil Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 We have done 3 or 4 now and five hours is comfortable even for a first time. Quote
eric_426 Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? Quote
Sarnie Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? Quote
sl114 Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? You can get lighter ones which will increase response time but there are other factors to bare in mind, such as possible irratic idling and if you are not used to it, bunny hopping and stalling in low revs or traffic Quote
Stew Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 The JWT one has a good reputation as does the clutch I believe! Quote
Removed Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? You can get lighter ones which will increase response time but there are other factors to bare in mind, such as possible irratic idling and if you are not used to it, bunny hopping and stalling in low revs or traffic lightweight flywheels on our cars tend to chatter quite loudly, depending on the flywheel. Quote
sl114 Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? You can get lighter ones which will increase response time but there are other factors to bare in mind, such as possible irratic idling and if you are not used to it, bunny hopping and stalling in low revs or traffic lightweight flywheels on our cars tend to chatter quite loudly, depending on the flywheel. Really? Is that a bad thing? Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 lightweight flywheels on our cars tend to chatter quite loudly, depending on the flywheel. The Z has a dual mass flywheel fitten as standard to prevent this from happening. IMO you should stick with the OEM one. Quote
Removed Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? You can get lighter ones which will increase response time but there are other factors to bare in mind, such as possible irratic idling and if you are not used to it, bunny hopping and stalling in low revs or traffic lightweight flywheels on our cars tend to chatter quite loudly, depending on the flywheel. Really? Is that a bad thing? depends on which flywheel you fit, apparently. personally after having seen a Z rev with a lightweight flywheel, I can't give a toss about chatter..... the difference is substantial Quote
sl114 Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 hi guys, sorry for my ignorance, why does the flywheel needs changing? i thought they don't wear out? You can get lighter ones which will increase response time but there are other factors to bare in mind, such as possible irratic idling and if you are not used to it, bunny hopping and stalling in low revs or traffic lightweight flywheels on our cars tend to chatter quite loudly, depending on the flywheel. Really? Is that a bad thing? depends on which flywheel you fit, apparently. personally after having seen a Z rev with a lightweight flywheel, I can't give a toss about chatter..... the difference is substantial Is the outcome that noticeable? Im still in 2 minds over more power or better response Quote
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