Hi Guys,
i just wanted to share my experience with my new clutch...
two weeks ago i started to feel my car getting Really Really Really slow. and last week, it got almost impossible to drive.
the clutch was slipping, and it took for ever to take of the line. am not jocking guys, a segway could smoke me of the line
i called the dealer to see what it would cost to replace the clutch and they said $3200. i then asked what the past cost and he said about $1000.
so i got the parts and took it to my mechanic. when i got to the Maserati part department i asked if i needed any other part than just the clutch. the cool attendant mention that i need to change the thrust baring and he also mention it would be a good idea to change the F1 sensor and magnet.
i also asked about the transmission oil, and he said to use 75-90 synthetic oil. so i got a box of red line, i also got a new F1 pump relay and went to my mechanic...
oh, when i asked for my total the dealer said it was close to 1600 for everything. i then asked if i could get a discount...the cool attendant mention that if my mechanic faxed his reseller permit i could get 20% off.
this sounded great, so i called my shop and after discount and tax i saved almost $500.
it took them 2 days to finish the work (way faster than the 2 weeks + the dealer said it would take) and after driving it for half a day... i can say i have a NEW CAR!!!!
the car literally jumps of the line. my mechanic asked me to not change after 4000RPM until the clutch breaks in and that i should not launch like a mad man for some time, but other than me having to wait for a week or so to really go crazy.
my car is running great, plus the best thing is after parts and labor am down $2000.
-willie
p.s. i did give them the Maserati repair manual that i had, but they said they didn't need to use it. that the car was really easy to work on and they had no problems. they did mention that they have had a harder time changing some BMW parts.
i just wanted to share my experience with my new clutch...
two weeks ago i started to feel my car getting Really Really Really slow. and last week, it got almost impossible to drive.
the clutch was slipping, and it took for ever to take of the line. am not jocking guys, a segway could smoke me of the line
i called the dealer to see what it would cost to replace the clutch and they said $3200. i then asked what the past cost and he said about $1000.
so i got the parts and took it to my mechanic. when i got to the Maserati part department i asked if i needed any other part than just the clutch. the cool attendant mention that i need to change the thrust baring and he also mention it would be a good idea to change the F1 sensor and magnet.
i also asked about the transmission oil, and he said to use 75-90 synthetic oil. so i got a box of red line, i also got a new F1 pump relay and went to my mechanic...
oh, when i asked for my total the dealer said it was close to 1600 for everything. i then asked if i could get a discount...the cool attendant mention that if my mechanic faxed his reseller permit i could get 20% off.
this sounded great, so i called my shop and after discount and tax i saved almost $500.
it took them 2 days to finish the work (way faster than the 2 weeks + the dealer said it would take) and after driving it for half a day... i can say i have a NEW CAR!!!!
the car literally jumps of the line. my mechanic asked me to not change after 4000RPM until the clutch breaks in and that i should not launch like a mad man for some time, but other than me having to wait for a week or so to really go crazy.
my car is running great, plus the best thing is after parts and labor am down $2000.
-willie
p.s. i did give them the Maserati repair manual that i had, but they said they didn't need to use it. that the car was really easy to work on and they had no problems. they did mention that they have had a harder time changing some BMW parts.