$1200 to get clutch installed on DC5R!?!?

[Nuci]

I just got off the phone from the Honda service department, and they want $1200 to fit my ORC clutch! Are they for real? Is that normal? What have other people paid for their clutch installs in the past? I'm not too keen on a DIY unless I really have to. I called Honda because I've heard changing the clutch on a DC5R is complicated and want to take it to someone who know what they're doing instead of just a random mechanic.

Any help would be great.
Cheers.

[WATAJK]

Sound abit expensive but this is also the reason people do flywheel and final drive generally at the same time Nuci

[l__i__l]

$500 ~ take about 5-6 hrs

[Nuci]

Well yeah the ORC kit comes with a light flywheel so I'm doing that too, don't think I'll ever end up changing the final drive. But I paid like $550 to change the clutch in my old b16a crx so why is it twice as much for a DC5R?

[l__i__l]

Because you went to the dealer

[Nuci]

I'll have to find someone who has done a few hondas before

[Bludger]

Because you went to the dealer
exactly

[stocky]

It costs more than a crx since it is a more involved procedure dealing with the k frame and all

[JohnO]

Lol why would you take it to a dealer if they don't provide warranty anymore... Just take it to a reputable mech and get it done for half that quote

[Nuci]

Well I've heard it's complicated and figured they would know exactly what they were doing and it wouldn't take as long. I knew they might be a bit more expensive but twice the price is an absolute joke.

[Bludger]

I've heard things too.

[JohnO]

What did you hear?



I'm on my phone but where are you located?
There's plenty of good mechs in syd. Dealers man use apprentices I wouldnt let them touch my car

[Nuci]

I'm in Brisbane. And I've heard that some mechanics will quote like 350-400 not knowing the work involved and then **** you over once they realise it takes longer than they thought

[1900-hustler]

a good mechanic can do the job between 4-6 hours..

labour costs for mechanic is between 60-100 per hour

at worst you should be paying $600 + fluids

anything above that is way too much.


I'm in Brisbane. And I've heard that some mechanics will quote like 350-400 not knowing the work involved and then **** you over once they realise it takes longer than they thought

changing a clutch is pretty standard, its just a long process - as long as you got the right part and they got a clue then it shouldnt be an issue

[mocchi]

Sound abit expensive but this is also the reason people do flywheel and final drive generally at the same time Nuci

do final drive? what do you mean?

[1900-hustler]

Sound abit expensive but this is also the reason people do flywheel and final drive generally at the same time Nuci

why would you do final drive if your gonna spend 90%+ on the road?



inb4becauseracecar



but srs question though..

[Nuci]

I agree it's a pretty expensive mod for a street car. Would make a he'll of a difference with the Orc clutch and light fly though

[WATAJK]

why would you do final drive if your gonna spend 90%+ on the road?



inb4becauseracecar



but srs question though..


Because in the long run as my most DC5 owners generally do if they actually get into the track scene aswell as keeping the car registered, some do take this step aswell SO if it's your plans down the track, you may aswell do it now and be done with it.

Will be doing mine once my clutch goes as it is in my eventual plans but not everyone has these plans which is fair to say :)

[Bludger]

Because in the long run as my most DC5 owners generally do if they actually get into the track scene aswell as keeping the car registered, some do take this step aswell SO if it's your plans down the track, you may aswell do it now and be done with it.

Will be doing mine once my clutch goes as it is in my eventual plans but not everyone has these plans which is fair to say :)
most people don't want a car revving on 20,000rpm @ 80km/h while driving to work

[Tai]

Because race car

[mocchi]

racecar esuaceB

[chauster]

Difference is crx = 6k car
Dc5r = 16k car

More expensive car means more expensive work. Who told you to buy an expensive car? Serves you right.
Just like full respraying a Lamborghini compared to an eg. Same paint same work 50 times the price.

Inb4majorprofitinmywallet

[NightKids]

First you compared a CRX to a DC5R and then a Lamborghini to an EG??

http://ineedlol.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WTF-071308A.jpg

[Nuci]

[QUOTE=chauster;3138193]Difference is crx = 6k car
Dc5r = 16k car

More expensive car means more expensive work. Who told you to buy an expensive car? Serves you right.

You're joking aren't you?

[mocchi]

[QUOTE=chauster;3138193]Difference is crx = 6k car
Dc5r = 16k car

More expensive car means more expensive work. Who told you to buy an expensive car? Serves you right.

You're joking aren't you?

he meant before you buy a car, there are other involved cost other than purchase price and rwc/rego.
Total Cost of Ownership.

smart buyer would also include possible repair costs.

[chauster]

Thanks mooch

[Nuci]

[QUOTE=Nuci;3138387]

he meant before you buy a car, there are other involved cost other than purchase price and rwc/rego.
Total Cost of Ownership.

smart buyer would also include possible repair costs.

Yeah of course but that's obvious. And this isn't a repair its an upgrade. It's not like were talking about a 50 year old e-type it's just a dc5 for gods sake

[mocchi]

[QUOTE=mocchi;3138399]

Yeah of course but that's obvious. And this isn't a repair its an upgrade. It's not like were talking about a 50 year old e-type it's just a dc5 for gods sake

yeh brah.


no that's not obvious. maybe obvious to you, may not be obvious to other people.
you are not the center of the world. unless you're god, you should not say it's obvious.

you call it upgrade, i dont see it as upgrade.
youre purpose is different than mine. what is OP's purpose?

[Bludger]

wait wot.

[chauster]

You get Honda to install your non Honda clutch. Your lucky your ass is still virgin.

[r3ckless]

I will never go to a honda dealership ever again. Unless i buy a honda that has factory warranty

[Nuci]

Haha jeez so much hatin'. All I did was ask them for a quote. And I was surprised at the difference in price between their quotes and the other quotes I got. That's all. Just chill. And the purpose of the upgrade is to make the car better, which is also obvious. I would assume that an Orc kit is better than the oem kit.

[Nuci]

You get Honda to install your non Honda clutch. Your lucky your ass is still virgin.

I'm not getting them to install it. L2read.

[Setanta]

Assume = ass u me
Honda, the power of money

[klr816]

why dont you do it yourselve it not that hard,like gettin out of bed if you have a mechanical minded.

[JohnO]

Yeah of course but that's obvious. And this isn't a repair its an upgrade. It's not like were talking about a 50 year old e-type it's just a dc5 for gods sake



if its just street use why you "upgrading for" inb4racecarcausehonda.
i see changing clutch as a repair due to wear and tear... no hate its just honest opinions

[son of eevil]

Wow... Give the guy a straight answer will you?

Typical clutch change is $500ish inc parts.

I would expect any shop could do the job in 3-4 hours.

Clutch changes are a fairly straight forward procedure.

I did one with a friend on a pulsar, neither of us had done one before took us about 8 hours to do.

So with two total amatures you could expect tops of $800ish. Ha ha.

Any mechanic can do a clutch change its simple and uninvolved, I wouldn't be picky about who does it.

[androo]

Difference is crx = 6k car
Dc5r = 16k car

More expensive car means more expensive work. Who told you to buy an expensive car? Serves you right.
Just like full respraying a Lamborghini compared to an eg. Same paint same work 50 times the price.

Inb4majorprofitinmywallet

Holy sht... What a joke... Clutch change for a CRX and a DC5 is just like a normal car. Nothing special. Get off your high horse. Lambo vs Integra is ridiculous... A DC5R is NOT an expensive car, and is an extremely sensible choice, price and maintenance wise when it comes to someone who wants a sensible but sporty car.

To OP, yes, dealer prices can be very expensive. That's normal. Just go to a reputable mechanic and you will fine.

[Nuci]

Holy sht... What a joke... Clutch change for a CRX and a DC5 is just like a normal car. Nothing special. Get off your high horse. Lambo vs Integra is ridiculous... A DC5R is NOT an expensive car, and is an extremely sensible choice, price and maintenance wise when it comes to someone who wants a sensible but sporty car.

To OP, yes, dealer prices can be very expensive. That's normal. Just go to a reputable mechanic and you will fine.

Couldn't agree more.

[Nuci]

if its just street use why you "upgrading for" inb4racecarcausehonda.
i see changing clutch as a repair due to wear and tear... no hate its just honest opinions

Well if that's what you think you're a peanut. A clutch/flywheel combo is an integral part of a car's performance. It transfers the engines power to the wheels. And you don't have to flog the car around a racetrack to notice the benefits. Do some research.

[mocchi]

Well if that's what you think you're a peanut. A clutch/flywheel combo is an integral part of a car's performance. It transfers the engines power to the wheels. And you don't have to flog the car around a racetrack to notice the benefits. Do some research.

lol nuci, no need to get personal just because you two have different view man.
you're a mature member right.

[Nuci]

lol nuci, no need to get personal just because you two have different view man.
you're a mature member right.

It's not a view mate it's a fact.

[Bludger]

It's not a view mate it's a fact.
And not everyone agry's with your fact, they have a different view.

[mocchi]

ok bro. my mistake.
unsubscribed.

[chauster]

You got a "**** off I don't want your business" price. I work at a mechanics trust mr I know what overprice means

[Nuci]

And not everyone agry's with your fact, they have a different view.

Good for them.

[Bludger]

Good for them.
good for them, good for you, good for everyone.

Welcome abourd, peace y0~

[Nuci]

You got a "**** off I don't want your business" price. I work at a mechanics trust mr I know what overprice means

Cool story

[u mad?]

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/umad91/gif%20reactions/onestarthread.gif

[Nuci]

good for them, good for you, good for everyone.

Welcome abourd, peace y0~

You got it. Well I think this thread has more than served it's purpose.

[chauster]

Welcome abourd mate

[dc2r-0636]

Nuci, call honda monday morning and ask how much it costs to replace flywheel and clutch. But this time tell em its oem honda. Keen to see if theres a price difference

[Indie]

This is worse than the DC5S track car thread.

[WATAJK]

This is worse than the DC5S track car thread.

people are incredible these days honestly...
OP or anybody can't ask a question without people going crazyyy

[EKVTIR-T]

people are incredible these days honestly...
OP or anybody can't ask a question without people going crazyyy
http://www.thesweetmelissa.com/.a/6a00d83514497653ef011570abb388970b-800wi

Indie's our resident grouch,dont mind him mate

He helps balance up the spectrum of opinions

[dc2r-0636]

Lol so true, never has anything to say regarding OP's question. But everything he says will be perfectly spelt, with correct punctuation and grammer lol!

[WATAJK]

http://www.thesweetmelissa.com/.a/6a00d83514497653ef011570abb388970b-800wi

Indie's our resident grouch,dont mind him mate

He helps balance up the spectrum of opinions

Resident grouch is fine by me

[HONTUNE]

That is an expensive quote.... Yeah, where are you located?

[45SET]

That is a tad expensive, but it is Honda... and they charge stupid money for basic servicing.

Give Centrax a call. I've had them do it for me in the past. They know what they are doing, and should be a fair bit cheaper (They are at Mt Gravatt though). After my weekend of pulling my DC5R apart, I wouldn't bother attempting this unless you are very confident with what you are doing, and have a service manual by your side the entire time... a hoist would also make things a lot easier.

[Indie]

Lol so true, never has anything to say regarding OP's question. But everything he says will be perfectly spelt, with correct punctuation and grammer lol!Great call. Notice how the post you just made had nothing at all to do with the OP's question? Yeah. That makes you a hypocrite, champ.

[dc2r-0636]

Notice how my first post in this thread had something to do with the op's question? :)

[Indie]

Notice how my first post in this thread had something to do with the op's question? :)Keep spamming, bro.

[dc2r-0636]

Keep spamming, bro.

Who is the hypocrit now lol ???

Anyway op, go to any reputable mechanic and save $500~

[Nuci]

Keep spamming, bro.

Mate just drop it. You're embarrassing yourself. If you're not making a positive contribution to the thread why bother? If you and whoever else want to argue about non-related dribble do it via PM. The issue was addressed long ago so hopefully a mod closes the thread.