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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kingaz on 05 June 2013, 13:41

Title: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: kingaz on 05 June 2013, 13:41
Probably the wrong section but if you are looking at buying an uprated clutch then dont use techniclutch on ebay.
I brought a vr6 clutch and g60 flywheel kit...(sachs one) anyway when it came (a month later) the release bearing was f**ked, clips all snapped of and the plastic brittle as fook.
Anyway i rang them on the monday and explained the clutch was being fitted saturday, i need a replacement part.
They said one is being sent out should be with me wednesday latest, anyway came to saturday and it wasnt here.
So after cancelling on my mate iv rung them, theyve said oh it should of been hete yesterday (friday) we will send another out.. anyway its now wednesday and my replacement has come..
Not a sachs release bearing but some cheap knock of thing that looks like it costs about 50p.
Also my mate has seen the clutch and says it doesnt look sachs quality..
Soooo DONT buy from them on ebay, spend the extra money..
Sorry of this is the wrong section but just a word of warning  :smiley:
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: GTi_James on 05 June 2013, 13:59
darks side sachs vr6 clutch with bolts -£170

flywheel from scrappies -£ 10er min, part exchange at VW, kit came in at about 40£ cheaper for me
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: kingaz on 05 June 2013, 14:27
darks side sachs vr6 clutch with bolts -£170

flywheel from scrappies -£ 10er min, part exchange at VW, kit came in at about 40£ cheaper for me

Mine was only 176 for the lot
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: bobbarley on 05 June 2013, 15:17
The kit I got from techniclutch was fine, £180 all in and no problems.
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 June 2013, 15:34
Same here...
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: asboGTI on 05 June 2013, 16:03
i have heard quite a few times that they are very hit and miss
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: GunnerCP on 05 June 2013, 18:44
There's been quite a few threads on them over the years....
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: davemk4 on 05 June 2013, 18:55
we risked it with techniclutch we paid around £215 at start of year. and arrived next day and was 100% genuine item and so far 6 month on and remapped and driver like me it still fine no issues. i would of got it from darkside but they are £300+
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: davemk4 on 05 June 2013, 18:56
and still is.......£260.00 plus vat and postage
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: navmk4gti on 05 June 2013, 20:30
I had run in with them tooo when the flywheel went on my gti.. i went for the same kit you did.. . Highly recomend not to use them
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: mar_k on 05 June 2013, 20:46
There are 1000s of bad reviews of Techniclutch,
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: pickles on 06 June 2013, 11:06
aww come on guys i was looking forward to this as well lol.

is this the same kit   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360511470691?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

what about warranties and stuff, did they not honour it,
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: davemk4 on 06 June 2013, 12:03
There are 1000s of bad reviews of Techniclutch,

there also 1000s of great reviews. but i do think they very 50/50 some have had terrible experiences some fine. like say cant fault the price the item or service so far :whistle:
Title: Re: Avoid techniclutch on fleabay!
Post by: kingaz on 06 June 2013, 13:33
aww come on guys i was looking forward to this as well lol.

is this the same kit   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360511470691?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

what about warranties and stuff, did they not honour it,

Thats the one pal, id pay the extra and go elsewhere