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Old 02-27-2013, 07:17 AM
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I would also recommend Tony Fuchs at Mid Valley Auto for the installation... He knows our cars inside and out and is reasonable in terms of pricing
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Originally Posted by s2chi
Has anybody else ordered a clutch from ebay?

I ordered the "exedy OEM replacement" off of somebody on ebay. If I were to do it over again I would probably go a different route. My original pedal was much firmer (which I prefer) and the T/O bearing they provided with the kit started making noise about 10k miles after the change. Granted, it has been holding for 60k+ miles but it still bothers me.
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Got my clutch job done at Ballade, great guys and Alex took the time to explain his kit and the difference to others. I ended up buying his kit and flywheel minus the pressure plate, I elected to go stiffer pedal with ACT, 500 mi so far and I am happy and no issues. Plus they do very professional work.
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Old 03-02-2013, 08:44 PM
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If your near palm springs I know 2 places that can replace it
Old 03-02-2013, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SGTForti
Got my clutch job done at Ballade, great guys and Alex took the time to explain his kit and the difference to others. I ended up buying his kit and flywheel minus the pressure plate, I elected to go stiffer pedal with ACT, 500 mi so far and I am happy and no issues. Plus they do very professional work.
how much did everything cost? if you dont mind me asking. I'm really leaning towards ballad form all the referals.


hey thanks white on tan, but i live closer to LA.
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I had my clutch installed during the special they had in December. It was $600 for the clutch and installation. Additional $250 for the 10lbs flywheel which I got as well.

I think it is normally $800 for installation + clutch. I would just PM or test Alex and he'll give you the cost and time frame.

They do have pretty flexible hours, not your typical 9-5 shop hours. They actually open until 8pm which is nice for people who work 9-5... I was able to get it done that night, dropped the car at like 4pm and they finished the same night.
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Hey, so I still havent changed my clutch yet and I'm at 152k miles. Has anyone had any experience with gripforce clutches?
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They're a good vendor to deal with, but I would go with the Exedy OEM replacement (with or without the ACT PP, your preference) if you're just gonna daily drive the car
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Thanks vtecaddict. Ive been thinking for a while about supercharging my car... so I think maybe I should just hold out. those who are SC'd what clutch do you guys recommend?
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