Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA

Crystal · Apr 17, 2006

Okay... so we have a contributor who says he is a professional driver
(a credible claim - there is nothing rare about that) and another who
admits to speeding as a regular exercise, thinks 400K is a long
driving record and replies "Professional driver. That's funny shit
man." Who is the more credible?

I'm not a pro driver (although I have recently been putting 1000 hwy
miles a week on my company truck... northern Arizona is a pretty large
service area), but I certainly passed the million mile mark some time
ago. Long before that I decided speeding is a fool's game; increased
risk of unspeakable horror without tangible gain is not smart.

Every experienced driver has known at least one time he or she wished
with all of his or her heart to be going slower or that the brakes
would stop quicker. Why on earth would somebody deliberately throw
away the opportunity to make that come true?

Mike
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Sure, maybe you're right, but it's not his place to judge me. Even if he
is a professional driver, I have many friends who are "professional"
drivers, with sponsors and the whole 9 yards. They don't judge me. If he
thinks I'm going to just up and slow down because he's a "pro" he can
eat a dick. And the comment about women drivers was uncalled for.
Anyways I'm out of this thread.

Brian Smith · Apr 17, 2006

Michael Pardee said:

Okay... so we have a contributor who says he is a professional driver (a
credible claim - there is nothing rare about that) and another who admits
to speeding as a regular exercise, thinks 400K is a long driving record
and replies "Professional driver. That's funny shit man." Who is the more
credible?

I'm not a pro driver (although I have recently been putting 1000 hwy miles
a week on my company truck... northern Arizona is a pretty large service
area), but I certainly passed the million mile mark some time ago. Long
before that I decided speeding is a fool's game; increased risk of
unspeakable horror without tangible gain is not smart.

Every experienced driver has known at least one time he or she wished with
all of his or her heart to be going slower or that the brakes would stop
quicker. Why on earth would somebody deliberately throw away the
opportunity to make that come true?
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That's the truth, especially when being cut off by idiot drivers of small
vehicles.

Brian Smith · Apr 17, 2006

Michael Pardee said:

Okay... so we have a contributor who says he is a professional driver (a
credible claim - there is nothing rare about that) and another who admits
to speeding as a regular exercise, thinks 400K is a long driving record
and replies "Professional driver. That's funny shit man." Who is the more
credible?

I'm not a pro driver (although I have recently been putting 1000 hwy miles
a week on my company truck... northern Arizona is a pretty large service
area), but I certainly passed the million mile mark some time ago. Long
before that I decided speeding is a fool's game; increased risk of
unspeakable horror without tangible gain is not smart.

Every experienced driver has known at least one time he or she wished with
all of his or her heart to be going slower or that the brakes would stop
quicker. Why on earth would somebody deliberately throw away the
opportunity to make that come true?
Click to expand...

That's the truth, especially when being cut off by idiot drivers of small
vehicles.

Brian Smith · Apr 17, 2006

Michael Pardee said:

Okay... so we have a contributor who says he is a professional driver (a
credible claim - there is nothing rare about that) and another who admits
to speeding as a regular exercise, thinks 400K is a long driving record
and replies "Professional driver. That's funny shit man." Who is the more
credible?

I'm not a pro driver (although I have recently been putting 1000 hwy miles
a week on my company truck... northern Arizona is a pretty large service
area), but I certainly passed the million mile mark some time ago. Long
before that I decided speeding is a fool's game; increased risk of
unspeakable horror without tangible gain is not smart.

Every experienced driver has known at least one time he or she wished with
all of his or her heart to be going slower or that the brakes would stop
quicker. Why on earth would somebody deliberately throw away the
opportunity to make that come true?
Click to expand...

That's the truth, especially when being cut off by idiot drivers of small
vehicles.

Frank Boettcher · Apr 17, 2006

My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
reputable shop to do the repair work.

Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?

I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs replacing.
I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take a
day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.

Is this reasonable?

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
- Pat
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Had one done in North Mississippi two years ago. Got three quotes.
Ranged between $530-$650 US for full clutch pack (clutch, pressure
plate and release bearing) replacement. A grand sounds a little
strong unless they are doing someting in addition (cylinders?)

Frank

vairox · Apr 23, 2006

Sure, maybe you're right, but it's not his place to judge me. Even if he
is a professional driver, I have many friends who are "professional"
drivers, with sponsors and the whole 9 yards. They don't judge me. If he
thinks I'm going to just up and slow down because he's a "pro" he can
eat a dick. And the comment about women drivers was uncalled for.
Anyways I'm out of this thread.
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anyone with a class A license is a professional driver, you have a
class A license?

vairox · Apr 23, 2006

Sure, maybe you're right, but it's not his place to judge me. Even if he
is a professional driver, I have many friends who are "professional"
drivers, with sponsors and the whole 9 yards. They don't judge me. If he
thinks I'm going to just up and slow down because he's a "pro" he can
eat a dick. And the comment about women drivers was uncalled for.
Anyways I'm out of this thread.
Click to expand...

anyone with a class A license is a professional driver, you have a
class A license?

vairox · Apr 23, 2006

Sure, maybe you're right, but it's not his place to judge me. Even if he
is a professional driver, I have many friends who are "professional"
drivers, with sponsors and the whole 9 yards. They don't judge me. If he
thinks I'm going to just up and slow down because he's a "pro" he can
eat a dick. And the comment about women drivers was uncalled for.
Anyways I'm out of this thread.
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anyone with a class A license is a professional driver, you have a
class A license?

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