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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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im installing this suspension parts on my 06 Z, tokico d-spec shocks, swap GF210 i already have on onto the new ones, ichiba camber kit F/R. I have all parts just need to get them installed, local performance shop wants $1000 alignment included(labor) what do you think?

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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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that is high - how many hours of work are they telling you this is going to take?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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whoaaa. id pass
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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yeah i thought so. tech said they will need my car for 2 days, he also said 350Z suspension is a bit hard, time consuming to work on. I didnt bite the price they gave me.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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1k!??!?!

Jesus dude, no.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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i did this my self it's very easy
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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I would tell them that you aren't going to pay for them to learn how to work on your car. Inexperience is no excuse to overcharge.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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springs, shocks, camber kit shouldn't cost you more then $300 tops..thats how much i was charged on my install + they drained and refilled the tranny and diff fluids.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Entaille
I would tell them that you aren't going to pay for them to learn how to work on your car. Inexperience is no excuse to overcharge.
Very good point.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AzuLzed06
yeah i thought so. tech said they will need my car for 2 days, he also said 350Z suspension is a bit hard, time consuming to work on. I didnt bite the price they gave me.
I can do that install in my driveway with no lift in less than 4 hours without air tools.
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