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Jan 19, 2011, 07:44 AM

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yeah i told him to get all aftermarket stuff and have someone local do the labor but he starts school this week and doesnt have time to wait so i guess he's going with the stealership lol

Jan 19, 2011, 10:59 AM

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Sounds like he blasted the curb, and check with the insurance company. That is considered a traffic accident.

Jan 19, 2011, 12:36 PM

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So the dealership isn't covering it I take it?

Jan 19, 2011, 06:14 PM

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Thats a bit steep for an OEM clutch, theyre not that good to begin with.

Jan 19, 2011, 09:45 PM

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well i believe parts came up to roughly 400? and they quoted 11 hours of labor! lol i havent talked to my friend for the last couple days but im sure he's having them do it still and it should be done by the end of the week. =/

Jan 19, 2011, 10:25 PM

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Where in Buffalo are you? I'm from Buffalo also.

Jan 20, 2011, 10:48 AM

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im about 8 mins from the galleria mall.. hbu?

Jan 20, 2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deylag

I wouldnt pay the dealership any of that money. You could get a new better after market clutch and have it installed for less.

+1 atleast he has a reason now lol.

Jan 20, 2011, 05:59 PM

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im about 8 mins from the galleria mall.. hbu?

Williamsville area

Jan 20, 2011, 06:28 PM

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dealership says its pressure plate, clutch and throw out bearing i guess..... cost is going to be $1,400

Labor included?

Honestly you can almost get a twin-disk for that much if it's just the cost of the clutch

Nov 11, 2012, 11:26 PM

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Hate to say this happend but im just very currious to know how an awd plays a part in a accident so first snow fall i was unable to make the stop in time i was turning right when my vehical carryed over a single lain and my left front and rear driver side rims made contact with curb at about (15-10 km ) no visual bent rims not a decnt contact mark ( no worse then a bad curb rash)and now my left side of my vehical seams unbalanced no really steering aligmint problem just very noticacble egg shape feeling(driver side when driving over 60km ) please help!! What did i do !?

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