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02-12-2018, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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clutch for 2011 STi?!?
I'm in the process of rebuilding a 2011 STi (bone stock) and want to replace the clutch. What is the most reliable and long lasting clutch on the market (no chatter please)? Should I just spend the money on an OEM clutch and flywheel? ACT? Spec? Exedy?
I'm putting in a brand new shortblock from heuberger, pretty much new everything; looking for another stock turbo or a place to rebuild this one. and then the car will be for sale. Trying to setup the next owner for success with a solid reliable clutch. what say you?
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02-13-2018, 09:20 AM | #2 |
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i went ahead and bought OEM. new disk, pressure plate, flywheel, and throwout bearing.
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03-12-2018, 09:53 PM | #3 |
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What did that end up running you? I'm in Colorado Springs too, and basically doing the same thing though I'm thinking of keeping this car (2008 STi). It is pretty well modded, though. Not sure if I want to keep it modded or convert it back to stock. Temping to keep the mods and get a proper tune
Previous owner(s) beat up the drivetrain it seems. It is lifting heads, though shortblock seems sound (haven't torn it down yet). I'm thinking of throwing in a Heuberger shortblock just for good measure, since this one has probably been beat up with 107k miles (if its original). They also put in a Clutch Masters Stage 3 clutch that is a PITA so I'm thinking of swapping it out for a more street friendly clutch (if I keep this car, it will replace my ***8216;03 WRX as my year-round DD). I talked to Revolutions Performance about tuning this car and they recommended Competition or ACT clutches. Thinking of going to a Stage 2 clutch to be more street friendly, but also considering going back to stock since the price is about the same? Hopefully won't need new flywheel (get the original one grinded if I'm lucky!). Rocky Mountain Machine Shop is a great machine shop, FYI! |
03-13-2018, 09:49 AM | #4 |
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Well, I ended up going with all OEM from the dealer. I'm in it for about $3700 in total which includes new shortblock, clutch disk, pressure plate, flywheel, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, full gasket kit, oil pump, water pump, thermostat, oil cooler, oil pickup, timing belt, idler pulleys, tensioner, blah blah blah.
I had a guy who used to be a master tech at heuberger do the headwork for me - cleaning, decking, cutting the valves and seats, etc. he is extremely reliable, does phenominal work, and is very timely and cheap. I have already installed the heads, but need to verify the valve lash after I put the timing belt on just to verify his bench set job. for you, I would go with a clutch more suited for your build. since this car is 100% OEM, i'm keeping it that way. if you have aftermarket go fast bits, be sure to have the supporting mods (clutch) to ensure you can transfer that power to the ground. I'm happy to help turn wrenches. I'm an ASE certified mechanic with years of experience and a garage full of Snap-On tools. Also, if you're in the market for a 2011 bone stock STi with a brand spanking new engine, I've got one for sale for cheap |
03-13-2018, 01:55 PM | #5 |
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That sounds great! Sounds like you'll have a good car to sell, too.
Looks like mine will be almost new once done, since the tranny has issues too (popping out of 6th; ran low on fluid when I got it due to leaky axle seal...ugh) Know anyone from Heuberger with experience on rebuilding these 6-speeds? Even tranny shops in town don't want to touch these 6-speeds since they're finicky apparently. I found a guy up in Denver (ZF Design) that came recommended by Revolutions as well as Flatirons, so he definitely knows his stuff, but it'll be $900 just in labor to disassemble and reassemble, plus the parts that need replaced of course. |
03-13-2018, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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yeah, these trannys do have their fair share of issues. but still way easier than the 5EAT tranny with all the stupid clutch packs and valve bodies. Assembly and disassembly really isn't that hard, it's identifying what is actually wrong that makes it difficult. with the DCCM and other sporty **** that's on these, they can be a pain. $900 is actually a pretty good deal considering the cost of the tranny is typically over $3k for a used one. I know the 6 speed with rear diff and linkage goes for a minimum $3500 over on the LGT forums.
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03-13-2018, 03:09 PM | #7 | |
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He does good work. Look up ZF design on Facebook. (I put a Southbend daily 3 in mine. Way more clutch than you'd probably need, but it is buttery smooth & not much more pedal pressure than stock. ) Last edited by point78; 03-13-2018 at 03:15 PM. |
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04-10-2018, 02:58 PM | #9 |
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it's currently posted here:
https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2870777 It's also on ebay if you want to take a look: https://www.ebay.com/itm/26359839177...84.m1558.l2649 I think if I wait on the right buyer, i could probably get between $20-22k. But i'm starting to get desperate, so i'm willing to go significantly lower. I have to pay taxes this week and i'm broke :P |
04-10-2018, 03:00 PM | #10 |
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you have an 08 with 105k miles on it. even with a "new" engine, i would probably market that for around $16k and take thr first $13k that comes your way.
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04-10-2018, 03:20 PM | #11 | |
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If I put in a new SB, it would be just to refresh it and make the value of the car more desirable for a buyer. Or if I keep it, it'll be like having a new car. It seems I could maybe sell the stock SB for ~$500 since it isn't damaged, so new Heuberger SB+sale of stock one would net about $1,200 out of pocket. That'd be $14,500 into the car so I'd want to sell for $17k at least, to make the project worth my while. Maybe I'll try and sell it for that and if I get no bites then I'll keep it and sell my 2003 WRX instead. Yours looks clean, though! You should get over $20k for that, surely. It's rare to find a clean stock STi anywhere. Most have been hacked at like mine, lol. What side of town you on? That kinda looks like my area. I'm in Banning Lewis Ranch right now. Good luck on the sale! I might bug you again later to see what it sells for. |
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04-10-2018, 03:33 PM | #12 |
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i'm not far from BL, constitution/marksheffel area.
blue hatch will add a bit to it, but not much. if the car was pristine, i would say it's right around the $17k area. If I wasn't such a chicken ****, i would park it in Denver with a for sale sign. unfortunately, Denver is a huge market for thieves of these vehicles. a buddy of mine just got his 04 blue hatch WRX stolen from in front of his house -- he even had the anti-theft mode enabled on his access port and still got yanked. i think because of these thefts, not many people are in the market to buy subarus right now. I also have an 05 OBXT for sale for $8500 with a fresh EJ255 in it. nobody is biting on that either. |
04-10-2018, 04:46 PM | #13 | |
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I fixed up my boss' '08 Legacy (not a GT) and sold it on CL. I had a crap ton of interest in it and surprisingly sold it for more than I expected ($5900). Subarus are like gold around here! |
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04-10-2018, 04:48 PM | #14 |
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whoa, that's impressive. that's more than i paid for my 05 Legacy GT! maybe it's because it's tax time?!? who knows. maybe i just suck at marketing.
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04-10-2018, 04:50 PM | #15 |
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Pics look good. I just threw it on CL and didn't even get a chance to get good pics. Took crappy ones in the garage but I did fully detail the car. Saw yours is on CL. Not a lot of STis out there for sale, so figured you'd get more interest.
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04-10-2018, 04:52 PM | #16 |
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i've garnered like 5 people on various FB groups that have expressed interest. nothing from CL, auto trader, car gurus, ebay, or the forums. the five people that were interested didnt have the money and/or wanted to do payments.
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04-10-2018, 04:56 PM | #17 | |
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Buyers will have to get bank approved, full-coverage insurance, etc. But geez, pretty much a new car you got for nearly half the cost of a new STi (same drivetrain!). Maybe I'm leaning more toward selling my '03 now and keeping the '08. Might get $5-6k outta that '03 if I'm lucky. |
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04-10-2018, 09:10 PM | #18 |
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yeah, that's probably a better idea!
I see you put a bid in on my car :P well played, sir. well played |
04-10-2018, 09:34 PM | #19 |
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04-10-2018, 09:52 PM | #20 |
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lol. my bad. I saw DCSnowman and just thought the similarity in screen names meant it was you :P
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04-10-2018, 09:53 PM | #21 |
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i just took a video doing a full walk around on the car. i'll be posting the youtube link to the ebay thread shortly.
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04-10-2018, 09:58 PM | #22 |
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04-10-2018, 10:13 PM | #23 |
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04-10-2018, 11:48 PM | #24 |
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Looks good! That's a very good idea to do for eBay since people are probably remote buyers. Saw another one on there that had 55k miles but bids were up over $18k so I'm sure you'll have luck on there!
I dig the Recaro kid seat I have a 1-year old son so this may be a must-buy for me once he's forward facing! |
04-11-2018, 12:24 AM | #25 |
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That seat also goes backwards. We've had it since the day my son was born. If you want one, i can get you on base to buy one at the exchange. I think they run about $175 tax free
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