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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I ran the JWT clutch/flywheel on my G35 and loved it, there is someone offering to sell me his JWT clutch with 4000 miles on it, I haven't really heard of using a used clutch before so I guess I will leave it to your suggestions what I will do.

PS, I am not having clutch problems right now
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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IMO, no. It's only $400 new.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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You can check the friction disc for wear. Unfortunately you can not see inside the clutch. Buyer beware.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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I don't think I would ever buy a used clutch. But that's just me.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by calin
I don't think I would ever buy a used clutch. But that's just me.
same here just buy new...that 4k maybe a hard 4k
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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If I needed to save money, I'd consider buying a cheaper brand before buying someone else's problems. I would never buy a used clutch.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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That was what I was kinda leaning towards, he says he was nice to it, but I just felt so iffy about a used clutch, thanks for the advise!
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