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Old 03-13-2008, 11:29 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up South Bend Clutch

Name: Southbend Clutches Inc
Product: DXD Race Clutch

http://www.southbendclutch.com/dynamax.html

http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/home.html

I've been modifying SR20's for years now, and this company is without a doubt the most professional and reliable one I have ever dealt with.

I needed a clutch last year for my turbo car, and gave them a call to see what they had to offer. The salesman / engineer, Andy, spent close to a half hour on the phone with me discussing horsepower / torque expectations, driving habits and purpose of the car, with an uncanny attention to detail. After we decided on what would be best, he sent me the list we had put together attached with my invoice. He then called to let me know when the clutch was shipping and to provide a tracking number.

Fast forward to this year, a few weeks ago after coming to stop on an exit after some spirited driving, I realized the car had trouble going into gear. After taking off the transmission I realized one of the springs had come loose. I called Andy told him what happened and he issued me an RMA number. The clutch and PP were shipped back, fixed, re-surfaced, re-painted and then sent back to me. Everything was communicated to me during the entire process as well.

If any of you ever need a clutch, I HIGHLY recommend this company.
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
where do i put it?

 
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i have been eyeballing them for months now. i think your words have convinced me.
thanks!
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Sounds like a good company. Your clutch setup is basically new again.
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
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i have been eyeballing them for months now. i think your words have convinced me.
thanks!
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Sounds like a good company. Your clutch setup is basically new again.
Yup, can't beat the 'no questions aksed' 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty, as well as their excellent customer service.
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Old 07-03-2008, 05:10 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I definitely plan on getting my clutch from them...
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Old 07-03-2008, 05:12 PM   #6 (permalink)
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just ordered the stage 3. already been shipped too!
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Old 07-03-2008, 05:31 PM   #7 (permalink)
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just ordered the stage 3. already been shipped too!
I see someone has big plans...
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Old 07-03-2008, 05:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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im swapping in a B15, already ordered 12 quarts of Redline MT-90 (discount when you buy a case)
funny thing is... if i would waited another week when i bought the B15 i could of gotten a P11 instead. oh well.
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Old 08-23-2008, 01:28 PM   #9 (permalink)
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update, got the Clutch,installed it last weekend, so far... i was happy with the PP but not the disc. last night the disc broke while I was driving from the grocery store.

But as said before, they do have great customer service.
and i dont expect any problems returning it, and getting a replacement.
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Old 08-23-2008, 08:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
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i've had a south bend clutch in my car for about a year and a half, and really have had no issues. It slipped a couple times, i gave them a call and they assured me it just wasn't broke in yet and to keep driving it...i did, and haven't had any trouble since. I have the dxd stage 4 clutch. The guys there are great, actually talked me out of the state 5 after our conversation. Saved me some green. I love the clutch, pedal feels great!
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Old 08-23-2008, 08:38 PM   #11 (permalink)
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how much HP you running?
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Old 08-23-2008, 08:59 PM   #12 (permalink)
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You will not find a better company to deal with than SouthBend Clutch.

I've been dealing with them for many years in the diesel world. The things they do in the interest of customer service amazes me.
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Old 08-23-2008, 09:40 PM   #13 (permalink)
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the disc they sent me had exedy stamped on it....

but yeah, the customer service is great, but i dont have to have to put in a new clutch every week, because of a disc
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Old 08-24-2008, 09:15 AM   #14 (permalink)
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how much HP you running?
last dyno was 232...with a bad tune, my goal is 300, so that is what we went off of when i was ordering the clutch.
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Old 08-24-2008, 10:49 AM   #15 (permalink)
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last dyno was 232...with a bad tune, my goal is 300, so that is what we went off of when i was ordering the clutch.
lol 232 is weaksauce
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Old 08-24-2008, 11:46 AM   #16 (permalink)
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well, im thinking about getting a different brand clutch disc and running it with their PP.
Or getting refund, and getting a different brand altogether.
like i said, i dont want to pull the clutch out every week to replace it.
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