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Old 11-22-06, 02:25 PM
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The pricing for the equipment is cheap but the labor charges is crazy.
Old 11-22-06, 04:17 PM
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Okay, so I called them back and asked for a better price. They said they can't budge on the coilover cost but they would do the install for 250 now. Is this still too much. I don't know about the EDFC yet but this is just for the coilovers and installation.

so 1250 + 250 = 1500

Wow you got your coilovers installed for 40 bucks? Hmm....
Old 11-24-06, 07:43 PM
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usually.. if they won't give you a discount on coils.. they'll give a good deal for install.. i guess 250 is ok ... it's too much for me considering it's coilovers.. not spring and shocks... it's a lot easier to install coilovers... personally i wouldn't pay more than 110 for install... but i'm in LA and prices are competitive~
Old 11-24-06, 09:57 PM
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I paid $600 for the install at Group 5 in San Diego
Old 11-24-06, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by omgitsroy
personally i wouldn't pay more than 110 for install... but i'm in LA and prices are competitive~
A lot of it is going to depend on your area. In my neck of the woods, there aren't that many shops and the only place that I would really trust charges about $85/hour. When I had them install the springs on my G, it took 2 guys (both certified wrenches) about 1:45 to get it done. They let me watch them so I'm sure they took a little more time and a little more care.
Old 11-25-06, 06:38 AM
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the prices for the parts are very good but the labor is where they plan on getting their money back. $350 is alot for a coilover install
Old 11-25-06, 09:45 AM
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yeah $350 is a lot, i only spent like half of that to get my springs installed... try shopping around some more if possible. and look into that GB for the parts.
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doesnt' ebay already have coils that are cheaper than 1200
Old 11-25-06, 01:22 PM
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lol, i guess you guys just read the first post. i did get them to lower the installation price to 250. do you think this is fair?

i dont think they have the CS on ebay yet, just the SS.
Old 11-25-06, 01:43 PM
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i was looking into this too. status auto quoted me $1900 for coilovers and EDFC, both installed. F1 Motorsport $1350 just the coilovers with install.
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