Anyone ever tried the CarQuest branded clutch kit?

 

Never seen anyone run those. I would just get valeo,sachs if OEM. Clutch masters, OS giken, etc if aftermarket and want to put down more power in the future.

 

Just looking at their own pricing, you're saving $50 over a Valeo kit. I'm running a Valeo clutch in my car (single mass, rather than dual mass) and wouldn't run anything else, unless I was stepping up to OS Giken because I was planning on cranking up serious power. I wouldn't go with an untried, discount-store branded replacement, esp for so little savings.

 

Thanks, I went with a Valeo kit from eEuroparts.com I only spent $135.31 shipped. My mechanic is installing it right now. I would do it myself, but lack the time and tools to do it right.

 

Scratch that. Mechanic said I got the wrong clutch. Turns out I didn't necessarily get the wrong clutch jus the wrong flywheel. That is I got a clutch kit for a single mass flywheel conversion. You may say then just get the right flywheel. Well no one sells the flywheel by itself unless you want to take your chances with a used one on eBay. Since I was pressed for time I actually ended up going with the CarQuest brand since no one had a clutch kit in stock for my Mini. So this will be a good test of CarQuest. The total price after an online discount and taxes was just under $170. So far so good. The clutch feels way better than the old one and changing gears seems easier.

 

Sorry I did not reply on this post sooner! It was a busy time and I was hoping for a better outcome than what happened. I'll start with DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ADVANCED AUTO PARTS OR CAR QUEST! EVER!!! The Car Quest branded clutch kit I had professionally installed by a shop known to do good work failed after only 200 miles! "Note" During those 200 miles I never dropped the clutch or revved the motor past 3500 RPM. These were gently driven miles. When I contacted Advanced Auto Parts and told them what happened they told me I could be reimbursed for the damage done and the cost of installing a new one since I would be looking at doubling what I had already paid. The first documented contact I got from them asking for paper work was Oct 30th, 2020. They denied my claim on Jan 22nd 2021 and in the email put this:
Part Number: mu72260-1

Part Description: Clutch Kit

Total Amount Requested: $0.50

Talk about a slap in the face! They wouldn't even refund me the money spent on the Car Quest clutch kit!