Clutch grinding. Need service recommendation - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rhythmM · 04-06-2016, 11:07 AM

Hey guys. My clutch has been grinding almost every time I go into 6 gear. Also get that burning clutch smell once in awhile (or it could just be my imagination). Looking to get it serviced and fixed under warranty.

Can anyone recommend a dealership? I'm located in Newport Beach. Right now I'm looking into South Coast Subaru in Costa Mesa and Irvine Subaru.

I've had bad experiences before at the Kearny Mesa Subaru in San Diego where they put a dent on my car and told me it was there before I brought it in. So I want to make sure I find a place that isn't going to shit on me... So I don't mind driving a bit further for the right place. Thanks in advance!!

iLoveMySubi93 · 04-06-2016, 12:13 PM

I personally like south coast Subaru the best between the two choices you have. Haven't had many experiences with them 2x for services. But my sister takes her sti there for maintenance and one of my coworkers been taking his STI there for years always gives them raving reviews when it comes up.

8R6 · 04-06-2016, 12:23 PM

i dont have any direct experience with either of those dealerships, but a buddy of mine always drives down to south coast subaru from LA to get his evo serviced... and he is super particular and ocd about his car.

continuecrushing · 04-06-2016, 12:56 PM

south coast subaru was by far the worst dealership I've ever been to (when car shopping).

Absolutely terrible. I wouldn't go there.

Maybe service side is better, but sales side was horrendous.

Vincenttam · 04-06-2016, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutter

south coast subaru was by far the worst dealership I've ever been to (when car shopping).

Absolutely terrible. I wouldn't go there.

Maybe service side is better, but sales side was horrendous.

You just need a highschool GED to get into sales. Service in the other hand...

rhythmM · 04-06-2016, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

You just need a highschool GED to get into sales. Service in the other hand...

Lol. Truuuuue.

I just made an appointment with South Coast for next week. Thanks for the response guys!

tracerit · 04-07-2016, 06:16 AM

South coast subaru flat out told me I didn't have a leak on brz when it was literally dripping and brown underneath.

Ended up going to Pacific Subaru (most reviews by far and also highly rated) and they worked on my leak. They also made an exception to fix my clutch despite running a modified tune. However their wording here is a bit suspect. Due to the tune, subaru of America recommended not to work on thr clutch but since Pacific Subaru felt thr clutch issue was purely mechanical, they said they'd do it and cover it under warranty if it's mechanical. If not they'll put the transmission back and not charge me the diagnostic and teardown. I was still under warranty.

I also ended going to Irvine subaru who also looked into my clutch issues. Here they didn't charge me anything up front, no scaring me with "we might charge you". They opened up my transmission three times, had throwing bearing replaced and pressure plate relaxed, no charge.

In review, South Coast subaru seemed lazy, Pacific Subaru is a bit more by the books and Irvine subaru seems more easy going.

Just my experience of course.

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rhythmM Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited MT - White Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 229 Thanks: 77 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch grinding. Need service recommendation Hey guys. My clutch has been grinding almost every time I go into 6 gear. Also get that burning clutch smell once in awhile (or it could just be my imagination). Looking to get it serviced and fixed under warranty. Can anyone recommend a dealership? I'm located in Newport Beach. Right now I'm looking into South Coast Subaru in Costa Mesa and Irvine Subaru. I've had bad experiences before at the Kearny Mesa Subaru in San Diego where they put a dent on my car and told me it was there before I brought it in. So I want to make sure I find a place that isn't going to shit on me... So I don't mind driving a bit further for the right place. Thanks in advance!! __________________ Phantom Super Charged - 2014 BRZ

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iLoveMySubi93 Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: BRZ SOLD, 2017 sti, 2003 tacoma TRD Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Personally, I personally like south coast Subaru the best between the two choices you have. Haven't had many experiences with them 2x for services. But my sister takes her sti there for maintenance and one of my coworkers been taking his STI there for years always gives them raving reviews when it comes up.

04-06-2016, 12:23 PM	#3
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i dont have any direct experience with either of those dealerships, but a buddy of mine always drives down to south coast subaru from LA to get his evo serviced... and he is super particular and ocd about his car. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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tracerit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 SSM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 593 Thanked 198 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	South coast subaru flat out told me I didn't have a leak on brz when it was literally dripping and brown underneath. Ended up going to Pacific Subaru (most reviews by far and also highly rated) and they worked on my leak. They also made an exception to fix my clutch despite running a modified tune. However their wording here is a bit suspect. Due to the tune, subaru of America recommended not to work on thr clutch but since Pacific Subaru felt thr clutch issue was purely mechanical, they said they'd do it and cover it under warranty if it's mechanical. If not they'll put the transmission back and not charge me the diagnostic and teardown. I was still under warranty. I also ended going to Irvine subaru who also looked into my clutch issues. Here they didn't charge me anything up front, no scaring me with "we might charge you". They opened up my transmission three times, had throwing bearing replaced and pressure plate relaxed, no charge. In review, South Coast subaru seemed lazy, Pacific Subaru is a bit more by the books and Irvine subaru seems more easy going. Just my experience of course.

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