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

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rh_334

that might be a perfectly good excuse if the quote hadn't been give before that

Edit: i took the picture the OP used

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:36 PM

B/c we both have originals of the pic (common distaste for people being ripped off I guess, shrug). I would post the whole pic but for privacy issues but i can post the pic with the date if need be. I think we all know its true but let me know if you need further proof SPOHN.

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

did you not read my edit? i took that pic on my phone and sent it to OP, would you like for my to edit another to prove its the same? i figured most people could tell by the shadowing

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

is this better? Or would you be more willing to believe my expert knowledge if i charged you an ungodly amount for it?

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 02:49 PM

And PS again, this forum is for spreading info, so prob should stop trying to restrain info on shop rates for people who go there for help. I would not discourage you from paying the rates if you are aware, just spreading info.

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rh_334

is this better? Or would you be more willing to believe my expert knowledge if i charged you an ungodly amount for it?

Don't take it the wrong way. The date is still before.

bullitt5897 · 01-12-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rh_334

is this better? Or would you be more willing to believe my expert knowledge if i charged you an ungodly amount for it?

The prices forged quoted is about right for hourly work done. However, 3.5 hours for a bolt on intake and 2.5 hours on a bolt on cat back exhaust and 1.5 hours on a cat converter is ridiculous. I am going on the pic as quoted. It took me 45 mins on the street to pull my stock exhaust and install the GTM 3" adding cats is tricky and takes about an hour for an experienced tech. Intakes on the other hand is like a 30min deal... That being said the guys at forged performance take their time... that can be seen as a good thing and a bad thing. Honestly, I would rather do it myself then pay $105/hr for them to milk the time to get it done. This is where they make their profit just like if a dealership was doing the work... charge you $700 for an install and really only be paying the tech $120 or so to do the work. I would prefer if the OP take their car elsewhere. Their car will be safer in the long run and they will get a better deal.

Literally any shop with the right tools, competent techs and a lift can do the HFC's and exhaust in 3 hrs (ben had his done in this time not at forged). Intake is the easiest install you can do on this car for performance parts. I would say max 1 hour of labor. overall you should have 4 hours of labor and about a $400 bill NOT $695!!!! Forged Performance is over priced from this bill and from my past experience... I was given a bait and switch but I will not go into that. Be careful and READ the fine print!!!! Check out Z1 much better service and pricing

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@Forged

Effective December 21, 2010 HKS implemented a large price increase.

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Originally Posted by rh_334

that might be a perfectly good excuse if the quote hadn't been give before that

Edit: i took the picture the OP used

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

Are you saying that 12/21/10 is Before 12/7/10

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:04 PM

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Who's this 18 post guy telling Trip to ? He may have the power of AK invoked against him if he's not careful.

We are not here to dry-hump mods, we are here to talk facts about shops. Stop being an elitist just b/c you post a lot (or maybe head to overpriced shops for some afternoon fun?)

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:05 PM

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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.

Who is comparing shops? I dont see another comparison or a single reference to another shop here, we are talking about a single shop and their prices here.

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Who is comparing shops? I dont see another comparison, we are talking about a single shop and their prices here.

Just saying in general.

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rh_334

Are you saying that 12/21/10 is Before 12/7/10

NO! I see what your saying now. It got confused in the pricing and the dates. Sorry. Took me a minute to see what you where stating.

01-12-2011, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	B/c we both have originals of the pic (common distaste for people being ripped off I guess, shrug). I would post the whole pic but for privacy issues but i can post the pic with the date if need be. I think we all know its true but let me know if you need further proof SPOHN. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 02:38 PM.

01-12-2011, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	And PS again, this forum is for spreading info, so prob should stop trying to restrain info on shop rates for people who go there for help. I would not discourage you from paying the rates if you are aware, just spreading info. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 02:51 PM.

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