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

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

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.

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Originally Posted by 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

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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

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

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

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do final drive? what do you mean?

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

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

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



inb4becauseracecar



but srs question though..

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

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Originally Posted by 1900-hustler

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



inb4becauseracecar



but srs question though..

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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 :)

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

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 :)

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most people don't want a car revving on 20,000rpm @ 80km/h while driving to work

Because race car

racecar esuaceB

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

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

http://ineedlol.com/wp-content/uploa...TF-071308A.jpg

[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?