Guy quoted almost $400 to put Intakes on a G37 at Forged Performance.. thoughts?

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 02:29 PM

Boy oh boy! I hate to see things like this. But we got to drop this. Seems as there's more personal agenda than actual experience. If you ever delt with Forged and done some amount of business with them, they ended up giving alot back to you than you could imagine. I've never known a single person or shop do this. They have given me close to if not a thousand of dollars of labor over time. I was shocked I was not charged for some things, even felt bad walking away. Then the advice and suggestions given are all priceless. There was also many times I've been up there to hang and they would buy my lunch countless times. These things say alot. They even wash my car too. Seems here people are judging from the outside. Sharif did state they will match and discuss prices with you. Nothing is set in stone. I have to state again, they do do alot behind the scene.

If I ran a shop I would charge more to customers to have great employees instead of blow joe who claims they know there stuff. Have a dealer install these these things and see what happens.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:33 PM

Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote.

They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates."

And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation".

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote.

They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates."

And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation".

There not really that all extended. Most shops carge very close to this. And there not specialist either. Forged in my mind know more about thses cars than the dealer does. Just knowing a peace of mind when they worked on your ride nad along with all the other insepctions they go over and probably fix without you even knowing.

PS. I don't want to get have any off feelings for no one here.

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just knowing a peace of mind when they worked on your ride nad along with all the other insepctions they go over and probably fix without you even knowing.

PS. I don't want to get have any off feelings for no one here.

I thought they charged $400 for that too

isnt that what they call a performance evaluation?

Performance Evaluations by Forged

Trips · 01-12-2011, 02:40 PM

Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:41 PM

I agree, so here is the post with a Forged install quote. If you do not like it, use your discretion for shop hunting. Knowledge is power (to avoid being ripped off if you are fond of your hard earned cash).

m4a1mustang · 01-12-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story.

Obviously some people value Forged as they remain in business. If you don't, then go find another shop.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:43 PM

I agree, if they are in business then someone must enjoy paying those rates, or someone's parents do. Either way, if you do enjoy it, go to Forged I say!

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:44 PM

Yeah, Forged wrote the shop manual didnt they... or was that Nissan..

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story.

i thought this whole forum thing was for good info? Good information based on facts? IMHO people can post what they want as long as there is some fact behind it and if you don't believe it or want to read it then

Lemers · 01-12-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rh_334

i thought this whole forum thing was for good info? Good information based on facts? IMHO people can post what they want as long as there is some fact behind it and if you don't believe it or want to read it then

Who's this 18 post guy telling Trip to

? He may have the power of AK invoked against him if he's not careful.

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Who's this 18 post guy telling Trip to

? He may have the power of AK invoked against him if he's not careful.

yea 18posts, likely because i don't own a 370, but i have been around the VQ scene for over 5years and have DIY'ed about everything you can imagine, (ie my TT install and now building a block) not exactly a :newbie:

i know alot of the 370 guys and i really don't like seeing people getting taken advantage of so thats the man reason i post here, ive seen it happen to many times from this particular shop and im trying to warn the new crowd

Trips · 01-12-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rh_334

i thought this whole forum thing was for good info? Good information based on facts? IMHO people can post what they want as long as there is some fact behind it and if you don't believe it or want to read it then

I never said people can't post what they feel like? the problem is when people compare shops? most people don't understand that prices differ, and what a shop may charge in a good part of town? compared to the not so great will differ also. I just think that if people don't like it don't do business there.

And save the gtfo for someone else. I have been a member for a little bit, and I think I have good reputation here for helping, and supporting this forum, so try acting like an adult and not like 15 year old.

FuszNissan · 01-12-2011, 02:51 PM

Why not do the work yourself, and truly understand your vehicle, have fun at the sometime, and save money.

BTW...labor rate looks normal to me.

Jeffblue · 01-12-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Why not do the work yourself, and truly understand your vehicle, have fun at the sometime, and save money.

BTW...labor rate looks normal to me.

The labor rate really isn't that bad. The prices on the parts you could have done better, but thats on you, not them. They aren't gonna go out and order parts for you so cheap that it costs them money to do so.

01-12-2011, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Boy oh boy! I hate to see things like this. But we got to drop this. Seems as there's more personal agenda than actual experience. If you ever delt with Forged and done some amount of business with them, they ended up giving alot back to you than you could imagine. I've never known a single person or shop do this. They have given me close to if not a thousand of dollars of labor over time. I was shocked I was not charged for some things, even felt bad walking away. Then the advice and suggestions given are all priceless. There was also many times I've been up there to hang and they would buy my lunch countless times. These things say alot. They even wash my car too. Seems here people are judging from the outside. Sharif did state they will match and discuss prices with you. Nothing is set in stone. I have to state again, they do do alot behind the scene. If I ran a shop I would charge more to customers to have great employees instead of blow joe who claims they know there stuff. Have a dealer install these these things and see what happens. __________________

01-12-2011, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote. They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates." And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation". __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 02:36 PM.

01-12-2011, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story. __________________

01-12-2011, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	I agree, so here is the post with a Forged install quote. If you do not like it, use your discretion for shop hunting. Knowledge is power (to avoid being ripped off if you are fond of your hard earned cash). __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	I agree, if they are in business then someone must enjoy paying those rates, or someone's parents do. Either way, if you do enjoy it, go to Forged I say! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 02:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Yeah, Forged wrote the shop manual didnt they... or was that Nissan.. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 02:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 544	Why not do the work yourself, and truly understand your vehicle, have fun at the sometime, and save money. BTW...labor rate looks normal to me. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012 Last edited by FuszNissan; 01-12-2011 at 02:54 PM.

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