VA Beach/Hampton Roads

JGuebara14

Just got a new clutch installed any one down to cruise need plenty of break in mileage.

VABAM

Still waiting for my new clutch.

Which clutch did you get?

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JGuebara14

Southbend stage 3 daily with southbend lighted flywheel and HD CSC I'm loving it!

VABAM

Have this kit on from ZSpeed on order:
ZSP Stage 2+ "SFI" Certified Clutch + Flywheel + CMAK CSC Delete

The kit contains:
- ZSP Stage 2+ SFI Certified Clutch Kit
- ZSP Stage 2+ SFI Certified Pressure plate
- ZSP "CMAK" CSC Delete Kit
- ZSP Forged 17lb Flywheel
- OEM Nissan Pliot Bushing
- Clutch Alignment Tool
- Insulated Stainless Clutch Hose
- OEM Master cylinder

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JGuebara14

Nice where are you getting it installed at? I got mine done at rt tuning

VABAM

Tidewater Z Auto Service

Where is RT Tuning?

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JGuebara14

In Pennsylvania, does tidewater z do uprev tuning? Also let me know how the install goes

VABAM

Hoping to get a some good pics of the install but I'll definitely be posting an after action report. I'm expecting great things with this kit considering I already have a RJM clutch pedal. I'm hoping the parts will get in tomorrow and be installed later this week.

Tidewater Z isn't able to do tuning that requires a dyno because they don't have one. IMO its a great place for maintenance, bolt-ons and performance parts that don't require dyno tuning but, I might be a little baised due to the head mechanic/owner being a friend.

The only down side to his shop is they do not install costumer supplied parts as a general rule. Understandably that has rubbed some people the wrong way. He has been burned too many times by customer supplied parts. His prices have been very fair on parts.

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JGuebara14

Well damn the fact that we can't bring our own parts is a killer for me. I can understand if it's a used part but if it's brand new there shouldn't be any hesitation reason why shops do that is so that they can add on a profit for ordering parts for you when you can do it yourself, I saved $300 by ordering my clutch kit myself instead of having the shop do it.

240se

I'm in Tabb so Tidewater Z is just down the street from me. I have been curious as to whether they did good work. There has been a Z shop at that location since at least the early 80s, how long has your friend worked there?

bkngo

NavTool customer service is a joke. The same guy work customer service, sales, tech support, and online help. I spoke with him about four different times. The first time he told me it would take about 48hrs to receive a RMA email. I waited for a few days and nothing (called customer service). I called back and it is the same guy. He suggests another 24-48hrs and still nothing (called tech support). I called today and (selected a different sales) he said he sent it but he would resend it again. He told me to wait for a few hours... it's 2 hours and nothing in my spam box, inbox, etc. he can't check to see if they have the correct email in the system... if I call back and he give me the run around again I am going through paypal to get my money back... I should have went with the bypass harness instead.

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VABAM

I agree it is a little bit of a bummer but after witnessing some of the customers he has to deal with it is understandable. I agree sometimes you can miss out good deals but on the flip side he has gotten me deals on parts too. One time he saved me $500+ on a part.

I've been at his shop when a guy showed up a with a new part wanting it to be installed, this is back when he used to install customer provided parts. The part was not the correct version and the customer argued that it was. It came out that he got his info from a forum. In the end after wasting almost a hour of my friends time he left in a huff only to come back 2 months later to have his Z fixed because the incorrect part caused serious damage to his Z. This happens regularly.

He got sick of dealing with forum mechanics, poor quality parts, etc. so he adopted the policy. He has plenty of business so the customers he losses due to the policy doesn't affect him that much.

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VABAM

I'm unsure how long he has worked there. IIRC he worked there for awhile then bought the business from the original owner. I would guess 20+ years easily. He does a great job, I wouldn't take my Z there if he didn't. His advise alone has been invaluable. He has steered me to better choices in parts and in the long run has saved me money.

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VABAM

That sucks. Sorry to hear that.

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Voice59

Yeah..sounds like the DMV, except worse.

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