# Good ASE certified shop around Amherst for trans/clutch job (EVO)

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [May 28, 2012, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345 "2012-05-28T20:57:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Hybridevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hybridevo/32/6189_2.png) [@Hybridevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hybridevo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/41 "2012-05-31T17:30:05Z")

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I put Amsoil MTG in today, this was me  
 ![http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii608/evilevo91/images-1.jpg](http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii608/evilevo91/images-1.jpg)

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**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/42 "2012-05-31T17:33:52Z")

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So you’re getting a twin disc clutch for under 400$ ?

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**Author:** ![Hybridevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hybridevo/32/6189_2.png) [@Hybridevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hybridevo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/43 "2012-05-31T17:35:36Z")

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> [@deebo](#):
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> So you’re getting a twin disk clutch for under 400$ ?

No I’m going with the HD street, it’s a single disc 3000lb clamp

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**Author:** ![DetailWNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@DetailWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DetailWNY)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/44 "2012-05-31T17:38:54Z")

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> [@Hybridevo](#):
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> I put Amsoil MTG in today, this was me  
> ![http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii608/evilevo91/images-1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/b/dbefb0a1cdaac0e6d02f05d3a4e1b03d4d8d6fc4.jpeg)

Told ya man

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**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/45 "2012-05-31T17:40:55Z")

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oh ok, i was confused by this double clutch thing lol. if you don’t end up getting it done by a shop and want someone else to do it i can save you money. it’ll prob be 300-500 vs like 1100 at licatas or anywhere else lol.  
try elma automotive also, they’re rates arent that bad and they just did a friend of mines clutch on his wrx

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**Author:** ![Hybridevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hybridevo/32/6189_2.png) [@Hybridevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hybridevo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/46 "2012-05-31T17:44:43Z")

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> [@deebo](#):
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> oh ok, i was confused by this double clutch thing lol. if you don’t end up getting it done by a shop and want someone else to do it i can save you money. it’ll prob be 300-500 vs like 1100 at licatas or anywhere else lol.  
> try elma automotive also, they’re rates arent that bad and they just did a friend of mines clutch on his wrx

I want to talk to this Russ guy at Lacatas I just didn’t have a chance today. My warranty will definitely cover the labor.

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Yea I’m very pleased with the MTG

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**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/47 "2012-06-01T22:23:11Z")

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I have the comp hd single in my evo and its awesome you will love the clutch. No lock out issues and its grabby for a single disk organic clutch

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**Author:** ![Hybridevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hybridevo/32/6189_2.png) [@Hybridevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hybridevo)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/48 "2012-06-02T12:37:14Z")

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Yea I’ve been told nothing but good things about it. Do you launch? I’m wondering how much abuse it can take compared to an Exedy stage 1.

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**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/49 "2012-06-02T12:50:18Z")

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The guys at continental transmission in west seneca are total pros, very honest, and have good rates.

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**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/50 "2012-06-13T05:43:29Z")

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DO NOT take it to Transitowne! I cannot stress that enough! I recently just found out that the Tech at Transitowne is not even a certified Evo tech.

Edit: I guess Ray Laks doesn’t deal with Mitsubishi anymore?

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**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/51 "2012-06-13T08:56:35Z")

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> [@jrod0187](#):
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> DO NOT take it to Transitowne! I cannot stress that enough! I recently just found out that the Tech at Transitowne is not even a certified Evo tech.
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> Edit: I guess Ray Laks doesn’t deal with Mitsubishi anymore?

But is he Ferrari certified? Wasn’t aware you had to be certifiable to work on an economy FWD based car?

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/52 "2012-06-13T09:14:28Z")

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> [@Spam16v](#):
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> But is he Ferrari certified? Wasn’t aware you had to be certifiable to work on an economy FWD based car?

Evo owners hurt my brain.

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**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/53 "2012-06-13T10:01:00Z")

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Nvm. I’ll play nice.

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/54 "2012-06-13T10:34:55Z")

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> [@jrod0187](#):
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> Nvm. I’ll play nice.

Play nice?

Yeah, I drive a miata…and?

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**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/55 "2012-06-13T10:44:05Z")

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Forget it.

It’s my understanding the techs have to be certified.

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**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/56 "2012-06-13T10:47:31Z")

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> [@jrod0187](#):
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> Forget it.
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> It’s my understanding the techs have to be certified.

It’s my understanding that it’s an evo and not fucking brain surgery.

> **[evomoto.com](http://www.evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tech_id=27)**
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> This domain may be for sale!

Looks like a pain in the ass but not much worse than an audi/subaru

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**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ase-certified-shop-around-amherst-for-trans-clutch-job-evo/223345/57 "2012-06-13T11:07:39Z")

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> [@Minglor](#):
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> It’s my understanding that it’s an evo and not fucking brain surgery.
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> [evomoto.com](http://www.evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tech_id=27)
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> Looks like a pain in the ass but not much worse than an audi/subaru

I get your point but when you don’t have the tools or garage to do the work yourself you may have to have a shop do it. I also think this is his DD.

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> [@TrueBlue](#):
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> I have an Exedy twin on mine. It can be a bit grabby for street use and it rattles when the pedal’s in, but it’s stout and no slippage.

Same here. I love the Exedy Twin.

> [@Hybridevo](#):
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> You forgot to add the part where that clutch is $1,600… I can’t bring myself to spend that much on a clutch, that’s half the MAP motor.

From what you told me via PM you plan on putting down some serious power. You really don’t want to cheap out man

I got mine for 1300 from importDPS in Philly

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