work done by VRT
03-24-2007, 06:31 PM
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yea.....i was quoted 1300 bucks on install of headers at Super Autobachs........because the sub frame of the Z, and motor have 2 b dropped 4 install!
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03-24-2007, 06:40 PM
#42
Originally Posted by Nitrouz
Makes a lot more sense now.
If I'm not mistaken, VRT likes using JIC coilovers, so that's $2K right there. Then exhaust and sways ~$1500. So that's ~$2K for installing everything. And headers aren't the easiest things to install on this car.
If I'm not mistaken, VRT likes using JIC coilovers, so that's $2K right there. Then exhaust and sways ~$1500. So that's ~$2K for installing everything. And headers aren't the easiest things to install on this car.
03-24-2007, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by drifter23
Damm $5,550 for installing all those things......
To the OP: $5550 is a lot different than $6k when talking about car parts. Thats more than your sway bars cost, and a little less than half of retail on your coilovers. Depending on the exhaust and difficulty of the header install that could pencil out. I am not saying you got a screaming deal, but your first post was pretty misleading. So it could very well be legit so hold your judgements until you know the whole story. I will shoot mra a pm with a link in case he hasn't seen this thread.
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03-24-2007, 08:37 PM
#46
I understand and I was not trying to be misleading. However I see things differently. 400 bucks is not that much money at considering car parts and I don't think I was being misleading by saying Close to 6K. I did not say 6K, I said close to 6K. And I was not complaining nor did I say that I got ripped off. Everyone else has seemed to say it to me.
03-24-2007, 09:22 PM
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because we originally were going to do other work, and things kept changing. I started paying for the work in the end of April and I did not get the work done until January. So there was a lot of going back and forth and exchanging ideas and I never got a list.
03-24-2007, 09:31 PM
#49
Originally Posted by fallenromeo
because we originally were going to do other work, and things kept changing. I started paying for the work in the end of April and I did not get the work done until January. So there was a lot of going back and forth and exchanging ideas and I never got a list.
you still haven't said what exhaust you bought from them.
03-24-2007, 10:19 PM
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the exhaust was something he had custom fabricated. It was not a named brand. I think it is a little late for Mike to get me an itemized list of labor and expenses. I don't think there was ever one drawn up and I don't think he will draw one up now.
03-24-2007, 10:24 PM
#51
Originally Posted by fallenromeo
the exhaust was something he had custom fabricated. It was not a named brand. I think it is a little late for Mike to get me an itemized list of labor and expenses. I don't think there was ever one drawn up and I don't think he will draw one up now.
custom fabricated by whom? the exhaust shop next to his shop? what brand of mufflers were used? true dual or Y pipe? or just something made off the stock one?
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03-24-2007, 10:33 PM
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some crush bend BS........... 
dude, sorry to hear you were charged so much, .... **** like this is a Hard lesson learned!!! I've been in spots myself in the past....
I just Hope that people will stop being So naive and blind and Learn from other people's mistakes!!
sorry again! I hope you enjoy your ride though, ... i'm sure you will!
dude, sorry to hear you were charged so much, .... **** like this is a Hard lesson learned!!! I've been in spots myself in the past....
I just Hope that people will stop being So naive and blind and Learn from other people's mistakes!!
sorry again! I hope you enjoy your ride though, ... i'm sure you will!
03-25-2007, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fallenromeo
the exhaust was something he had custom fabricated. It was not a named brand. I think it is a little late for Mike to get me an itemized list of labor and expenses. I don't think there was ever one drawn up and I don't think he will draw one up now.
03-25-2007, 07:26 AM
#54
Originally Posted by fallenromeo
I understand and I was not trying to be misleading. However I see things differently. 400 bucks is not that much money at considering car parts and I don't think I was being misleading by saying Close to 6K. I did not say 6K, I said close to 6K. And I was not complaining nor did I say that I got ripped off. Everyone else has seemed to say it to me.
03-25-2007, 08:20 AM
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man that price sounds tooo high for me, but the custom exhuast might have done the damage....
cuz hell i got my Greddy Twin Turbo / Greddy Turbo Timer / Greddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost Controller /JIC MAJIC FLT - A2 Suspensions / Test Pipes / Turbo XS Utec / Map Sensor / APS Strut Bar / Greddy Boost Gauge / Pillar 2 Gauge Pod / HKS SSQ BOV / Walbro 255 Fuel pump / Air Fuel Ration Gauge + install and tune $10,474.90
break down
$1,400 install plus tune
$9,074.90 parts
cuz hell i got my Greddy Twin Turbo / Greddy Turbo Timer / Greddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost Controller /JIC MAJIC FLT - A2 Suspensions / Test Pipes / Turbo XS Utec / Map Sensor / APS Strut Bar / Greddy Boost Gauge / Pillar 2 Gauge Pod / HKS SSQ BOV / Walbro 255 Fuel pump / Air Fuel Ration Gauge + install and tune $10,474.90
break down
$1,400 install plus tune
$9,074.90 parts
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03-25-2007, 02:59 PM
#57
It is not dual, it is a single pipe from the y-pipe back. I had it looked at recently and I was told that it is a flowmaster muffler from a CAMARO! That is just what I was told when I had it looked at, I am not a pro and cannot verify that it is true or not. I was even told it was used. But from what I was told, it is not even for my car! The intake is not fastened. From what he said when he looked at it, just about everything on my car was done half assed for the cheapest price. I don't know what to make of all this I was told, I am not a mechanic so I did not draw any of these conclusions myself...
03-25-2007, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fallenromeo
It is not dual, it is a single pipe from the y-pipe back. I had it looked at recently and I was told that it is a flowmaster muffler from a CAMARO! That is just what I was told when I had it looked at, I am not a pro and cannot verify that it is true or not. I was even told it was used. But from what I was told, it is not even for my car! The intake is not fastened. From what he said when he looked at it, just about everything on my car was done half assed for the cheapest price. I don't know what to make of all this I was told, I am not a mechanic so I did not draw any of these conclusions myself...
Take some pics of the exhaust and post them for us and of the intake as well.
If you wanna meet up somewhere I can take the pics if you want and check out what was done. I live only a few minutes from his shop
03-25-2007, 03:30 PM
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Thats BS! Flowmasters are only like $40.00 and if its used, thats even worse. I would be furious if I were you, and mrA if you are reading this and you can't clear all this up, then shame on you for thinking you could get away with something this stupid. I am all for backing up people who do good work and are honest, but I don't care if you are my grandmother, if you are screwing people then I will side against you.