996TT clutch replacement - OPC vs Indy ?

[CraigBruce]

Following a couple of overzealous takeoffs at VMax against an F430, my 16k miles 996TT (Turbo S/X50) appears in need of a new clutch. Thought I'd got away with in on the day, but definite slippage when I dropped from 6th to 4th on the motorway this morning :-(

So - can anyone advise on the likely price difference between an OPC and an Indy to replace the clutch. Anything else I should be on the look-out for while getting this done (esp. following Vmax) ?

[R1_JON]

CraigBruce said:

Following a couple of overzealous takeoffs at VMax against an F430, my 16k miles 996TT (Turbo S/X50) appears in need of a new clutch. Thought I'd got away with in on the day, but definite slippage when I dropped from 6th to 4th on the motorway this morning :-(

So - can anyone advise on the likely price difference between an OPC and an Indy to replace the clutch. Anything else I should be on the look-out for while getting this done (esp. following Vmax) ?

So that was your clutch I could smell :-)

Indy will be about £1400, OPC probably £2k+. Tognola and Northway are both close to you.

[bluesatin]

I thought you were a bit on keen side in the get aways! Also did not know you were in Maidenhead!

[CraigBruce]

bluesatin said:

I thought you were a bit on keen side in the get aways! Also did not know you were in Maidenhead!

My recently purchased RaceLogic PerformanceBox gave an early indication of a 4.4s 0-60 time, which I was trying to best... Perhaps an ECU remap before the next VMax ain't such a good idea after all....

[CraigBruce]

For the benefit of other interested parties:
Northway quote around £1200 - based upon 7.5hrs work
OPC Reading £2600 - based upon 13.5hrs work

Still waiting for Chiswick to quote to see how many hours it will take them Hey, at least I get to use my PCGB 10% discount at an OPC..

<edited>
This thread may explain the difference in timing (engine out vs not)
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by CraigBruce on Wednesday 11th July 12:26

[R1_JON]

CraigBruce said:

For the benefit of other interested parties:
Northway quote around £1200 - based upon 7.5hrs work
OPC Reading £2600 - based upon 13.5hrs work

Still waiting for Chiswick to quote to see how many hours it will take them Hey, at least I get to use my PCGB 10% discount at an OPC..

<edited>
This thread may explain the difference in timing (engine out vs not)
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by CraigBruce on Wednesday 11th July 12:26

Craig - I am pretty sure it's engine out job full stop on a 996TT for a clutch. The difference in timing is probably more likely to be explained by the OPC talking sh*t and the indy being honest. All IMHO.

[johnfm]

My mechanic took 5 hrs to do the GT3 clutch. Bits cost me just shy of £600. Engine needed dropping a little - but it wasn't an engine out job. Not sure if the TT is though.

[R1_JON]

johnfm said:

My mechanic took 5 hrs to do the GT3 clutch. Bits cost me just shy of £600. Engine needed dropping a little - but it wasn't an engine out job. Not sure if the TT is though.

That is a seriously good deal!! Who and where in the country is your mechanic?

[johnfm]

Private guy in York. He works mainly on Porsche, Ferraris and Lambos. £50/hr.

[sportsandclassic]

hi

996TT is not an engine out job even the dealers dont take the engine out...but they charge you for it!

996TT clutch replacement from me is £1150 incl vat.

Mike

sports and classic ltd

[BLKROKT]

Definitely NOT engine out. Suggest going with a performance clutch for long life. I have a "Stage 4" ceramic/kevlar GT3RS clutch kit with lightweight flywheel going in in a few weeks. Highly recommend talking to Stephen at http://www.imagineauto.com. Tell him Jim sent you - he's about the most knowledgable P-car guy out there and will set you up with exactly what you need.

Good luck!

[Schmalex]

I can vouch for Northway. Replaced the clutch on my Box S (admittedly, not a 996TT!) for about £700 all in. Good standard of workmanship & always very professional & honest

[R1_JON]

sportsandclassic said:

hi

996TT is not an engine out job even the dealers dont take the engine out...but they charge you for it!

996TT clutch replacement from me is £1150 incl vat.

Mike

sports and classic ltd

Mike - is a 996 GT2 clutch the same as a TT and is it the same cost?

Cheers

[sportsandclassic]

no the clutch is different it is the same as an X50 clutch not 100% sure about costing will price up.

been several months since i did a clutch on a GT2.

Mike