did i get ripped off?? (parts install)

Soon · 07-18-2010, 08:31 AM

did i jus get ripped off?

i jus got the H&R springs
Tananbe Exhaust
and rear camber kit installed....700$

im feeling
i want to knock out a few of the mechanics teeth

im i correct????

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-18-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon

did i jus get ripped off?

i jus got the H&R springs
Tananbe Exhaust
and rear camber kit installed....700$

im feeling
i want to knock out a few of the mechanics teeth

im i correct????

How long did it take to install?

m4a1mustang · 07-18-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon

did i jus get ripped off?

i jus got the H&R springs
Tananbe Exhaust
and rear camber kit installed....700$

im feeling
i want to knock out a few of the mechanics teeth

im i correct????

Exhaust install should run you $100 at max.

I could see a mechanic charging $200-300 for springs and another $100 for the camber kit. So yeah, you probably overpaid compared to what other people here are paying, but it all depends on how long it took the shop and what their labor rates are. Some are just flat out more expensive than others.

CBRich · 07-18-2010, 09:11 AM

That's definitely on the high end but it's not completely outrageous.

370Zsteve · 07-18-2010, 09:37 AM

What is your shop's hourly rate, like $150/hour?

You are also entitled to a written estimate, you didn't request one before all this work?

Mike · 07-18-2010, 10:41 AM

did it include the alignment, if so, not too far off base.

JACKPAC · 07-18-2010, 10:47 AM

Always settle on price prior to work.

KillerBee370 · 07-18-2010, 02:15 PM

They had a fantastic lunch on you that day. (And drinks all around later that night with a good story for friends).

Trips · 07-18-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

They had a fantastic lunch on you that day. (And drinks all around later that night with a good story for friends).

Prices may vary from shop to shop, that's why your supposed to shop around or ask others in your area who have had work done, to make sure you're not paying more than you need too.

azn370z · 07-18-2010, 02:31 PM

You can only be angry at yourself for not asking them for a quote. That's why you get quotes from a few shops before dropping off the car.

frost · 07-18-2010, 02:42 PM

Seems pretty high to me.

Soon · 07-18-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

They had a fantastic lunch on you that day. (And drinks all around later that night with a good story for friends).

You got that right
LOL

I felt like flipping his desk

but whats done is done
im still new to this, ya live ya learn
thanku guys for the input

this forum rocks

07-18-2010, 02:47 PM

Where did you bring it?

Soon · 07-18-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

Where did you bring it?

all i can say is dont trust the Midas touch

07-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Yeah no wonder you overpaid. When I got springs I asked them and they wanted like $500 for just the spring install. I laughed at them

07-18-2010, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 240 Drives: 2008 Cherokee SRT8 Rep Power: 15	did i get ripped off?? (parts install) did i jus get ripped off? i jus got the H&R springs Tananbe Exhaust and rear camber kit installed....700$ im feeling i want to knock out a few of the mechanics teeth im i correct???? __________________ 2009 blk 370z=SOLD Now drives... SRT!!

07-18-2010, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	What is your shop's hourly rate, like $150/hour? You are also entitled to a written estimate, you didn't request one before all this work? __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-18-2010, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	did it include the alignment, if so, not too far off base. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	You can only be angry at yourself for not asking them for a quote. That's why you get quotes from a few shops before dropping off the car. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Where did you bring it?

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah no wonder you overpaid. When I got springs I asked them and they wanted like $500 for just the spring install. I laughed at them