I am looking to have my clutch replaced on my 06 IX but not quite sure the best place to have it done, preferably close to the Everett area. I know English Racing may be a great place to take it to but the distance may be too far for what I am comfortable with. The car is stock, no mods really. Anybody have theirs done at Brien Ford/Mitsu? If I was much more familiar with the EVO drive train, or have helped change a clutch on an evo before, I might be more inclined to DIY it but since I haven't seen or worked on one, and the fact that the car is still stock, I am leaning toward Brien.
Thanks, appreciate the suggestions.

 

just letting you know, any suggestions that will come from any of the locals around here will say English Racing for the clutch job hands down...

In the end, you should trailer the car down there but at least you will have a clutch job done right.

 

i had my first triple plate done at clutch doctors on evt mall way, they did a good job and seemed reasonably priced( way cheaper than a dealer), for my triple rebuild i went to ER

 

OP - do yourself a favor and go to ER. They will get it done right; or Lucas will fly up to make it right! (seriously, he's done that before). It will be cheaper than 99% of the shops, and they have been working on for more than a decade.

If you want it done for a great price and completed quickly and correctly, make the drive (assuming your car can make the drive). Definitely do not take it to the dealer! Unless you like being violated.

 

Clutch job is not all that hard, if I am home i would have help you out as i live in Lake stevens... But since i am out of country, I am with Dan and the others... take it to ER!!!

If y9ou start your drive early you can get there, have it changed and make the drive back

 

++1000

I put a clutch in my GF's Jetta last summer, doing it myself it only cost me 325 (upgraded clutch too). Dealer quoted her 1900 for parts and labor. Take it to a dealer only if you like throwing money away.

 

Its not that difficult of a job. just prop the tcase in the subframe and drop the tranny. get two long thin flat blade screwdrivers to release the tob from the pressure plate. Its not that big of a deal, if you have done a DSM you can do an Evo its just more time consuming.

Bryan

 

I've never done my own clutch and it wouldn't be something I'd just jump into on my own. Also, I've known several people that did something incorrectly which ended up being a job done twice. If you're unsure or don't have enough of a seasoned person to help you, I say take it to ER.

 

clutch is easy on the evo!

Especially as the flywheel is flat so no step-height to worry about. (Basically there is nothing to mess up!)

John-

 

Thanks guys for the input.
I think I will be heading to English sometime very, very soon, just have to get in touch with them and work out a plan. I think I can make it down there, as far as this clutch is concerned. I haven’t noticed any slipping while driving it cautiously so It should make the trip. Like outlaws69 said, I can leave early and If they can complete it within a day and I can make it back that night, I don't see why not.
I would venture to DIY it but my clutch work experience is limited to a few clutch/trany/engine swaps on Honda CRXs, and that was a while back. I don't like jumping into something I haven't seen accomplished before or not having a resident expert helping with it. I have F*&^(d up enough stuff that way and have certainly learned quite a few lessons in the process but I don't want to utilize that particular learning style on this car, at least not yet or I absolutely have to.

 

i had my clutch done by clutch doctors also and they did a great job but ER would do a great job as well.

 

I'm not sure if Jake has broken under the 3 hour mark for a full removal/installation of a clutch, but I know he's gotten pretty close. You'll be in and out in a day no problem, as long as you schedule it with them.

BTW - you should get a tune while you're there, even if you haven't done much/any in the way of mods. Also, which clutch are you going with? Another stock? I'd suggest something a little tougher like an Exedy or an ACT. Even if you don't ride it hard, you might as well go with even a stage 1, which should do you better than another stocker. Good luck!

 

I went down there from Lynnwood on a clutch that was slipping so bad, it took me 10 seconds to gain speed from a dead stop and I couldn't go over 3.5k RPMs.

When ER took it out, it was down to the rivets.

It was that bad.

But on a good side, I can vouch that they can do a clutch job in under 3.5 hours. LOL.

 

If its an emergency Jake and TJ have tagteamed it in under 3...Jake is normally around 3.5 or so.

 

^nice! I gotta talk to you Monday about the motor, maing!