R32 Gtr Clutch Qs + Workshop Recommendations

[Gt-r_James2]

Hey guys,

The clutch in my mostly stock gtr is on the way out and I plan of replacing it with a Nismo supercopper mix single plate. I bought the nismo clutch second hand and want to get the friction plate replaced, I went to Sydney Brake and Clutch exchange and was quoted $180 for a Zinc mix friction plate (they couldn't get a nismo plate in). Are there any stockists/workshops in the Sydney area that anyone would recommend for me to get a nismo friction plate?

Can anyone recommend a workshop in Sydney's Inner West to get the clutch installed? I was originally planning on doing it myself but would be happy to save myself the effort and get a mechanic to do it if the quote isn't too steep. Speaking of which how much should I budget for a clutch install and flywheel machining, parts supplied?

cheers

[GTSBoy]

http://nismo.com.au/ ?

[MrStabby]

Inner west workshop for install: Maybe Japlink in Haberfield or Tunehouse Marrickville. I haven't used either but they seem to be well regarded.

For the clutch plate give NPC a call or email. They can courier stuff to you in a day or two.

[Gt-r_James2]

Thanks for the recommendations,

I rang the Nismo crowd at Seven Hills and may get the friction plate from them however they charge $110 and hour for labour so I think I'll give up a weekend and do it myself.

Mrstabby, great post regarding the clutch install/swap. Roughly how low did it take you to do the clutch? The Nismo workshop reckons 8 hours for there guys, I'll double the time for me to do it.

[GTSBoy]

Shouldn't take 8 hours to drop a gearbox and swap a clutch (unless their apprentice is as slow as my mechanic's apprentice.)

[MrStabby]

So that would mean $880 for a clutch change...yeah too much. $600 would probably be realistic, not that I would really know.

Takes me ages... Give yourself a weekend and you should be fine. Get mate to help you. I might be able to help out a bit....

[tricstar]

Thanks for the recommendations,

I rang the Nismo crowd at Seven Hills and may get the friction plate from them however they charge $110 and hour for labour so I think I'll give up a weekend and do it myself.

Mrstabby, great post regarding the clutch install/swap. Roughly how low did it take you to do the clutch? The Nismo workshop reckons 8 hours for there guys, I'll double the time for me to do it.

8 hours they are tripping,

on a mates hoist by myself with a gearbox lift ( hired for $40 ) last time did it, drive in, drive out in under 5 hours and I'm no mechanic

saying that tho, first time on my shed floor, pretty much took all weekend... couldn't get the box off, then couldn't get it back on its all a learn curve, give it a go

I printed off a couple of DIY tutorials off here, very useful

[Gt-r_James2]

Would love to take up your offer but if I did it myself it would be on the central coast where my tools and shed are. Its encouraging that it shouldn't take more than 8hrs aswell. Still thinking about getting a mechanic to do it, will see how my funds stack up etc

Thanks for the advice guys