clutch installer

BoostedCosta · 03-16-2010, 09:14 PM

hey guys,
im going to order a clutch maybe next week after i do some researching. can someone tell me a shop that can install clutches that wont hurt my pocket? i went to kmd tuning and got a qoute for $720 which seems wayyyy to much.

itsbrokeagain · 03-16-2010, 09:34 PM

720 is NOT high at all. You can't even get a clutch changed in a honda for under 500 these days. And there is a LOT more work needed to be done with a BMW. Average shop will quote 7-10 hours, which is anywhere from 700 to 1000 bucks labor.

Be happy you don't own an older 911. The engine and trans have to come out of the car to do a clutch. Book time is 23 hours. a good Porsche shop will charge 2500 at least to change a clutch, not including parts (oil change is necessary because you have to drain the system, add 200 to the bill)

I think 720 is not a bad price at all. I charge a little more than that but given the huge PITA it is, I think any shop can fairly quote that.

JBiddy · 03-16-2010, 11:26 PM

Damn thats money!

Bimmer335i07 · 03-16-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Camber-Toe

720 is NOT high at all. You can't even get a clutch changed in a honda for under 500 these days. And there is a LOT more work needed to be done with a BMW. Average shop will quote 7-10 hours, which is anywhere from 700 to 1000 bucks labor.

Be happy you don't own an older 911. The engine and trans have to come out of the car to do a clutch. Book time is 23 hours. a good Porsche shop will charge 2500 at least to change a clutch, not including parts (oil change is necessary because you have to drain the system, add 200 to the bill)

I think 720 is not a bad price at all. I charge a little more than that but given the huge PITA it is, I think any shop can fairly quote that.

Wow... if Matt says that he charges more than that, then that sounds like a good price, Chris. I was about to tell you to go to Matt to get the clutch installed. lol!

GL bro!

itsbrokeagain · 03-17-2010, 07:19 AM

I'm only a little higher, if you wanna work something out pm me and I'll see what I can do.

rooster3.0 · 03-17-2010, 01:07 PM

I've had a lot of things done at KMD over the years. They're a great shop. If you pay in cash, they generally sweeten the deal a bit. Also, you can talk to Bill at Bimmer Clinic in Elizabeth, or John at Broadway Performance in Passaic.

jeveryday · 03-18-2010, 09:28 AM

YAY automatic LOL

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-18-2010, 10:11 AM

$720 is actually pretty reasonable.

BoostedCosta · 03-18-2010, 01:37 PM

Well it's alright. I found a legit BMW shop that will do my install for pennies compared to 700

itsbrokeagain · 03-18-2010, 02:31 PM

Gl with your venture. I don't know of many shops that would do it for less than what warranty pays at the dealer, so hats off to you.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-18-2010, 03:17 PM

Remember, you get what you pay for

BoostedCosta · 03-18-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt@Camber-Toe

Gl with your venture. I don't know of many shops that would do it for less than what warranty pays at the dealer, so hats off to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

Remember, you get what you pay for

well im sure you guys would trust a bmw dealer mechanic. i know i would thats why i went with that route and b.c of the price
Matt and Sal im sure 700 is a reasonable price for our cars, a price i wouldnt think it would be near to install a clutch but after all its a bmw i should of expected that. thank god i found something cheaper.
matt- are you the same matt that has been on e90post for a while that did 50 dollar spring installs? either way can you PM me a price of spring install

JBiddy · 03-18-2010, 05:22 PM

hahaha Matt never did 50 spring installs lol! dont we all wish

BoostedCosta · 03-18-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

hahaha Matt never did 50 spring installs lol! dont we all wish

ok so whos "mattitsbrokenagain"? i pmed over a year ago to get my springs installed and he said 50 bucks im pretty sure
i could be very wrong its been a year

335xiRN · 03-18-2010, 08:32 PM

Yes Matt=itsBROKEagain. I HIGHLY doubt Matt ever did spring installs for $50. His quality of work alone is worth more than $50.

itsbrokeagain · 03-18-2010, 08:35 PM

my spring installs were 150 back then.

itsbrokeagain · 03-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i82108

well im sure you guys would trust a bmw dealer mechanic. i know i would thats why i went with that route and b.c of the price
Matt and Sal im sure 700 is a reasonable price for our cars, a price i wouldnt think it would be near to install a clutch but after all its a bmw i should of expected that. thank god i found something cheaper.
matt- are you the same matt that has been on e90post for a while that did 50 dollar spring installs? either way can you PM me a price of spring install

i go by what the book says. if it says 7 hours to do the clutch then thats what I charge.

BoostedCosta · 03-18-2010, 09:35 PM

damn then idk who it was that was charging 50 bucks for springs or maybe i got the price wrong.
but liek i said im sure 700-800 is a good price for our cars but im sure if you found a shop that charges less and has a good rep you would go with that shop too
matt im not saying that you charge to much or your shop sucks b.c first ive never been there and 2nd ive only heard good things about ur shop on the forum and even outside the forum

cn555ic · 03-18-2010, 09:44 PM

Matt does good work for sure...If you do go to him, he is meticulous with his work

E92NV · 03-19-2010, 08:17 AM

Thats not a bad price. When doing the clutch in my evo my shop charged me $950. What year is the car that your changing the clutch already?

BoostedCosta · 03-19-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92NV

Thats not a bad price. When doing the clutch in my evo my shop charged me $950. What year is the car that your changing the clutch already?

my 2010 bmw

E92NV · 03-19-2010, 12:11 PM

Why are you changing a clutch thats brand new?

03-16-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 121 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	clutch installer hey guys, im going to order a clutch maybe next week after i do some researching. can someone tell me a shop that can install clutches that wont hurt my pocket? i went to kmd tuning and got a qoute for $720 which seems wayyyy to much. __________________ MODS: JB3 18ohm \| AR Design Catlles Downpipes \| CDV Delete \| Clutch Masters FX400 \| ZEX Nitrous Kit \| Devils Own Methonal Kit \| VMR V701 (Matte Black) \| H&r Race Springs\| BMW Perf Grilles\|
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	720 is NOT high at all. You can't even get a clutch changed in a honda for under 500 these days. And there is a LOT more work needed to be done with a BMW. Average shop will quote 7-10 hours, which is anywhere from 700 to 1000 bucks labor. Be happy you don't own an older 911. The engine and trans have to come out of the car to do a clutch. Book time is 23 hours. a good Porsche shop will charge 2500 at least to change a clutch, not including parts (oil change is necessary because you have to drain the system, add 200 to the bill) I think 720 is not a bad price at all. I charge a little more than that but given the huge PITA it is, I think any shop can fairly quote that.
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JBiddy Brigadier General 197 Rep 3,840 Posts Drives: F82 ///M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern/N.J iTrader: (9)	Damn thats money! __________________ ///M
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	I'm only a little higher, if you wanna work something out pm me and I'll see what I can do.
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rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	I've had a lot of things done at KMD over the years. They're a great shop. If you pay in cash, they generally sweeten the deal a bit. Also, you can talk to Bill at Bimmer Clinic in Elizabeth, or John at Broadway Performance in Passaic. __________________ Train with your head; not above it.
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jeveryday Colonel 80 Rep 2,335 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (6)	YAY automatic LOL
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Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	$720 is actually pretty reasonable.
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BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 121 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	Well it's alright. I found a legit BMW shop that will do my install for pennies compared to 700 __________________ MODS: JB3 18ohm \| AR Design Catlles Downpipes \| CDV Delete \| Clutch Masters FX400 \| ZEX Nitrous Kit \| Devils Own Methonal Kit \| VMR V701 (Matte Black) \| H&r Race Springs\| BMW Perf Grilles\|
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03-18-2010, 02:31 PM	#10
itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	Gl with your venture. I don't know of many shops that would do it for less than what warranty pays at the dealer, so hats off to you.
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Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	Remember, you get what you pay for
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JBiddy Brigadier General 197 Rep 3,840 Posts Drives: F82 ///M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern/N.J iTrader: (9)	hahaha Matt never did 50 spring installs lol! dont we all wish __________________ ///M
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	my spring installs were 150 back then.
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03-18-2010, 09:35 PM	#18
BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 121 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	damn then idk who it was that was charging 50 bucks for springs or maybe i got the price wrong. but liek i said im sure 700-800 is a good price for our cars but im sure if you found a shop that charges less and has a good rep you would go with that shop too matt im not saying that you charge to much or your shop sucks b.c first ive never been there and 2nd ive only heard good things about ur shop on the forum and even outside the forum __________________ MODS: JB3 18ohm \| AR Design Catlles Downpipes \| CDV Delete \| Clutch Masters FX400 \| ZEX Nitrous Kit \| Devils Own Methonal Kit \| VMR V701 (Matte Black) \| H&r Race Springs\| BMW Perf Grilles\|
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Matt does good work for sure...If you do go to him, he is meticulous with his work
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E92NV Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 283 Posts Drives: E92 alpine white Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long island NY iTrader: (2)	Thats not a bad price. When doing the clutch in my evo my shop charged me $950. What year is the car that your changing the clutch already? __________________ wtb: tial bov w charge pipe, Injen intake
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E92NV Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 283 Posts Drives: E92 alpine white Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long island NY iTrader: (2)	Why are you changing a clutch thats brand new? __________________ wtb: tial bov w charge pipe, Injen intake
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