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Old 08-10-2009, 08:40 PM
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In June I had problem with my flywheel(clutch burned) they told me $2,500 total, I found guy he did it for $2000 and he's really good mechanic
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Actually he told me he'll do it for $2000 but I found flywheel for $1,150 and he changed it for $600
But you wouldn't recommend this guy? Why don't you share the info then?

BTW how many miles did you have on the car when the clutch went?
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='971867' date='Aug 11 2009, 12:40 AM
In all fairness, I was quoted 200.


But you wouldn't recommend this guy? Why don't you share the info then?

BTW how many miles did you have on the car when the clutch went?
No No they're very nice guys, last year they tried to make LCI lights work on M5(reprogram) for me, they couldn't do it didn't charge me anything, since then I was walking around their shop asking about DINAN staff for my 550 almost got it, but after I start visiting this forum changed my mind . I had like 62,000mi when clutch finished
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Originally Posted by uskg76`' post='971882' date='Aug 11 2009, 12:49 AM
No No they're very nice guys, last year they tried to make LCI lights work on M5(reprogram) for me, they couldn't do it didn't charge me anything, since then I was walking around their shop asking about DINAN staff for my 550 almost got it, but after I start visiting this forum changed my mind . I had like 62,000mi when clutch finished
No, I meant the guy that gave you the deal on the clutch - if he did an honest job and saved you so much money, I'm sure many members (myself not excluded) would like to talk to him. It is my experience that some mech's are good with one set of jobs and not so much in other departments (like, someone who does alignments well would not necessarily be the best guy for an engine re-build). So the more options the better - cough up the 4-1-1!
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='971867' date='Aug 11 2009, 12:40 AM
In all fairness, I was quoted 200.


But you wouldn't recommend this guy? Why don't you share the info then?

BTW how many miles did you have on the car when the clutch went?
I thought you did it. Anyway, do it over there and take one for the team.
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='971959' date='Aug 11 2009, 03:17 AM
No, I meant the guy that gave you the deal on the clutch - if he did an honest job and saved you so much money, I'm sure many members (myself not excluded) would like to talk to him. It is my experience that some mech's are good with one set of jobs and not so much in other departments (like, someone who does alignments well would not necessarily be the best guy for an engine re-build). So the more options the better - cough up the 4-1-1!
Yes he did. I know few car dealers they now him to. He is a good mechanic. When I came to Bay Diagnostic with this problem I asked If they can change just clutch disc, they start calling here and there this guy sad right away what needs to be done
Here is he's phone #
718 265 5130 Alex
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Originally Posted by uskg76`' post='972103' date='Aug 11 2009, 10:31 AM
Yes he did. I know few car dealers they now him to. He is a good mechanic. When I came to Bay Diagnostic with this problem I asked If they can change just clutch disc, they start calling here and there this guy sad right away what needs to be done
Here is he's phone #
718 265 5130 Alex
oh, goody! Just so happens that my AC is acting out - good chance to compare the two...

Thanks for the info, bro
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