Mugen Si Clutch

staab08 · 12-10-2009, 12:32 AM

Ok so the clutch has gone out on my 08 mugen si. there are only about 11,000 miles on the car. it happened yesterday while i was driving to the grocery store. it snowed pretty heavily here in central kansas the last couple days so i got slowed up a bit in some places and had to spin the tires to keep it going. i called honda today and they said it probably wouldnt be warrantied. i asked for an estimate and they said a 1000 dollars!!! i dont have that kinda money to be fixing my car. i was only driving through a couple inches of snow. the other deal is that i have to transport it 2 hours to the nearest dealership. any suggestions? if i end up not taking it to them and just putting in a different clutch what do you all reccomend? i plan on doing pretty much all of the bolt on mods that i can... intake, exhaust, hondata flashpro, mayb a header? those kinds of things. i dont want to get into the engine at least not for quite awhile... thanks

***wilbert recinos*** · 12-10-2009, 12:39 AM

bro fack Honda they told me the same and i said hell no just buy a oem or act or w.e name brand u want and install it yourself, if you don't have any idea on how to do it pay a shop. trust me it will cost $300 - $500 dollars less. trust me.

yomama's butt-front · 12-10-2009, 12:42 AM

i recommend a stage two clutch. best to use a lift. you'll also need a hoist. may need a transmission jack.

Lstarz14 · 12-10-2009, 12:42 AM

same thing happened to my boss with his 08 ASM FA5... screw dealer.... he went aftermarket saved about $450

mully34dluvr · 12-10-2009, 01:43 AM

a clutch is a min 250 and its a 8 hour job so how does anyone say they had it done for 450, hmm

yomama's butt-front · 12-10-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mully34dluvr

a clutch is a min 250 and its a 8 hour job so how does anyone say they had it done for 450, hmm

8 hours while playing beer pong at the same time. 4 hr jobber for me. stock clutches are junk though. 11k miles is ridiculous

invsta · 12-10-2009, 02:56 AM

Clutch going out = hardcore shifting. At least it wasnt the tranny.

mully34dluvr · 12-10-2009, 08:39 AM

i meant 8 hrs book time, even at 50 an hour its 650 plus tax. and thats not replacing throwout bearing, resurfacing fly, ect.an easy 700 dollar job, no way 450 like some claim was my point.

Fa5Flex · 12-10-2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mully34dluvr

i meant 8 hrs book time, even at 50 an hour its 650 plus tax. and thats not replacing throwout bearing, resurfacing fly, ect.an easy 700 dollar job, no way 450 like some claim was my point.

Nobody claimed they paid $450, he said his boss saved about $450.

***Bouncing_Soulz*** · 12-10-2009, 09:28 AM

do not get a stage 2 clutch for a stock/bolt ons car. Get a stage 1 or oem. stage 2 isnt needed unless you are pushing over 250hp, and trust... we wont be getthing those kind of numbers in our cars with straight bolt ons. Stage 2 would really prove to be more of a pain then anything. By the time you start messing with the motor (boost maybe?) you will need to get another clutch anyway.

also... +1 on aftermarket shop doing the work too. I wouldnt change a clutch myself because its a biatch to change the clutch if you dont have the right tools. Better spend a bit of money and have the right people do the work, then you risk hurting yourself or your car.

ProZach626 · 12-10-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invsta

Clutch going out = hardcore shifting. At least it wasnt the tranny.

yet

bossman · 12-10-2009, 09:38 AM

I'm confused...how does a car with 11K on it not have a part replaced under warranty?I know that clutches go out but not that damned quick,I'd call HOA and raise hell.

***Bouncing_Soulz*** · 12-10-2009, 09:45 AM

+1 on that. I would raise some cain before i bite the bullet and pay for it.

***JEA86*** · 12-10-2009, 12:39 PM

clutch should be covered under 12mnth 12,000 mile warranty

EuphoricRhythm · 12-10-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman

I'm confused...how does a car with 11K on it not have a part replaced under warranty?I know that clutches go out but not that damned quick,I'd call HOA and raise hell.

thats the thing...11k is really early for the clutch going out. That would usually point to abuse of the clutch.

tonyd3773 · 12-10-2009, 01:45 PM

Ride the clutch any? 11K is insane...at that rate you will have to replace the clutch a little under 10 times within your SI's 100,000 mile lifespan....ouch.
Good Luck!

gibbletz · 12-10-2009, 01:48 PM

My transmission went out after 26k miles. go figure. And I only drive the car around town on weekends and a couple long roadtrips per year.

tonyd3773 · 12-10-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibbletz

My transmission went out after 26k miles. go figure. And I only drive the car around town on weekends and a couple long roadtrips per year.

Fawk...sorry to hear that -

***wilbert recinos*** · 12-10-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman

I'm confused...how does a car with 11K on it not have a part replaced under warranty?I know that clutches go out but not that damned quick,I'd call HOA and raise hell.

i'm sorry to the OP, but did u beat the shat out of the car or did u learn how to drive stick on it? no offence though i hope you don't take it to the heart, cause 11k is way too low. my last civic i had a act for 35k and my mugen is running on the oem at 27k. same as new, IMO.

Shark Tek · 12-10-2009, 02:29 PM

This is weird.

The later Si have a softer clutch compound or drivers doesn't know how to properly use a manual trans?

Mine is 06 with almost 60K on the odometer and the car still spin tires on second like new. I drive on the city with a lot of hills and heavy stop&go traffic everyday.

12-10-2009, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
staab08 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Mugen Si Clutch Ok so the clutch has gone out on my 08 mugen si. there are only about 11,000 miles on the car. it happened yesterday while i was driving to the grocery store. it snowed pretty heavily here in central kansas the last couple days so i got slowed up a bit in some places and had to spin the tires to keep it going. i called honda today and they said it probably wouldnt be warrantied. i asked for an estimate and they said a 1000 dollars!!! i dont have that kinda money to be fixing my car. i was only driving through a couple inches of snow. the other deal is that i have to transport it 2 hours to the nearest dealership. any suggestions? if i end up not taking it to them and just putting in a different clutch what do you all reccomend? i plan on doing pretty much all of the bolt on mods that i can... intake, exhaust, hondata flashpro, mayb a header? those kinds of things. i dont want to get into the engine at least not for quite awhile... thanks
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12-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Bouncing_Soulz* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,664 Alex	do not get a stage 2 clutch for a stock/bolt ons car. Get a stage 1 or oem. stage 2 isnt needed unless you are pushing over 250hp, and trust... we wont be getthing those kind of numbers in our cars with straight bolt ons. Stage 2 would really prove to be more of a pain then anything. By the time you start messing with the motor (boost maybe?) you will need to get another clutch anyway. also... +1 on aftermarket shop doing the work too. I wouldnt change a clutch myself because its a biatch to change the clutch if you dont have the right tools. Better spend a bit of money and have the right people do the work, then you risk hurting yourself or your car. __________________ -B Cup Crew Member #1- Because bigger is not always better... I spend money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know.

12-10-2009, 09:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Bouncing_Soulz* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,664 Alex	+1 on that. I would raise some cain before i bite the bullet and pay for it. __________________ -B Cup Crew Member #1- Because bigger is not always better... I spend money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know.

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*wilbert recinos* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 9,541	bro fack Honda they told me the same and i said hell no just buy a oem or act or w.e name brand u want and install it yourself, if you don't have any idea on how to do it pay a shop. trust me it will cost $300 - $500 dollars less. trust me.

12-10-2009, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
yomama's butt-front Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix Age: 24 Posts: 3,994 Marcus	i recommend a stage two clutch. best to use a lift. you'll also need a hoist. may need a transmission jack.

12-10-2009, 12:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lstarz14 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 3,703 9k everyday...	same thing happened to my boss with his 08 ASM FA5... screw dealer.... he went aftermarket saved about $450

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mully34dluvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: syracuse, n.y Posts: 570 john	a clutch is a min 250 and its a 8 hour job so how does anyone say they had it done for 450, hmm

12-10-2009, 02:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
invsta Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 1,547 invsta	Clutch going out = hardcore shifting. At least it wasnt the tranny.

12-10-2009, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
mully34dluvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: syracuse, n.y Posts: 570 john	i meant 8 hrs book time, even at 50 an hour its 650 plus tax. and thats not replacing throwout bearing, resurfacing fly, ect.an easy 700 dollar job, no way 450 like some claim was my point.

12-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
bossman Banned Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: GTFO Posts: 24,191 :banned:	I'm confused...how does a car with 11K on it not have a part replaced under warranty?I know that clutches go out but not that damned quick,I'd call HOA and raise hell.

12-10-2009, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
*JEA86* Si-Onara Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glen Daniel WV Age: 26 Posts: 5,879 Jeremy	clutch should be covered under 12mnth 12,000 mile warranty

12-10-2009, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
tonyd3773 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: JERSEY STRONG Age: 34 Posts: 1,686 < . . >	Ride the clutch any? 11K is insane...at that rate you will have to replace the clutch a little under 10 times within your SI's 100,000 mile lifespan....ouch. Good Luck!

12-10-2009, 01:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
gibbletz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,147 smokeyeyez	My transmission went out after 26k miles. go figure. And I only drive the car around town on weekends and a couple long roadtrips per year.

12-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shark Tek Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 932	This is weird. The later Si have a softer clutch compound or drivers doesn't know how to properly use a manual trans? Mine is 06 with almost 60K on the odometer and the car still spin tires on second like new. I drive on the city with a lot of hills and heavy stop&go traffic everyday.

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