MrC@Ptuning

Due to the popular request for the installation of the SPC rear camber/toe arms along with a 4-wheel aligmnent, we haved decided to offer the following special for a limited time:

The "350z/G35 4-wheel alignment w/SPC rear camber kit special" will include the following:

2 SPC Rear Camber/Toe arm kits
Installation of rear camber kits
4-wheel alignment

Total Cost: $475.00 (includes VA tax)

Please contact us at 703.257.1728, if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment:

PTUNING
9432 Center Point Lane
Regards,
MrC

dutchboy350Z

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Great Deal. I'll be making an appointment sometime this week.

FUCHAOWNAOFdaZ

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oh wow just in time, my HKS hypermax coilovers should be arriving monday : D

mdracer76

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These the same?

http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=1314

Looks like this is sold as a pair.. so total cost of 170ish for parts.. then Ferrari of washington can align the car for about $100. and maybe 1 hour of install time... I fail to see the deal here?


EDIT... whao.. you charge 125 per side in parts... for a total of 250?

http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...ModelDesc=350Z

??

abui01

iTrader: (68)

You make an interesting point there Mike.
Ptuning SPC Camber kit price: $250
Z1Auto SPC Camber kit price: $180 (shipped)
Difference: $70?

4-Wheel alignment: $125
Camber Kit Install: (1hr job - $80)

Ptuning quote breakdown:
Install: $80
SPC Camber Kit: $250
Alignment: $125
Total = $455

Ferrari of Washington quote breakdown:
Install: $80
SPC Camber kit from Z1auto: $180
Alignment: $100
Total = $360

Similarities: Same in-ground alignment machine, same camber kit
Differances: Cost of Alignment, cost of SPC Camber Kit

Something is missing here

Nihilation

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I agree their prices are a tad high on the rear camber arms. $200 is more reasonable and most people would pay it knowing they could get the item today instead of in a week.

So Ferrari of Washington only charges $80/hr for labor? Are you sure about that?

Something tells me that not any Joe Shmoe can call FoW and be like "Hi guys, I'd like to have your shop install some control arms on my poor 350z and while you're at it, toss it up on the alignment rack for me."

Nihilation

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Calling Ferrari of Washington's service department now...

*edit*
Spoke with ***** at Ferrari of Washington's service department, normal labor rate is $127 per hour and $375 for the alignment...

Sounds like the best deal is to purchase the SPC arms for $180 shipped from Z1, then have P-Tuning install them and get your alignment done.

abui01

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$80 is a generalized quote amongst most shops, i dont know exactly what their rate is, but please do post when u find out.

k3silk

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Hmmm may need to order some of these bad boys My tires are toast and I need an Alignment.

mdracer76

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Wow.. my last alignment from FOW was less than 100. Maybe they like me? Are you sure they are not quoting you for corner balance as well?

I figured the 1 hour install time is even if I installed it myself. Hardest part here is reaming out where the toe bolt goes.

dutchboy350Z

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Did you guys forget about this : "Use a rotary file to elongate the OE toe slots"

From what I've read/heard the rear camber kit install is not trivial. I PMed MrC@ptuning (he can probably clarify). Rear Camber kit install is NOT going to be only $80.

He said I can get the SPC kit for $190 (not $250)
4 wheel alignment is $120
Install is $165
total $475 (tax included)

How is this not a good deal?

mdracer76

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Have him price match the competition for the parts.. and again.. reaming the toe bolts is not difficult (and it is the hardest part), not 165 worth of labor if you ask me.

125 for alignment is a little pricey too IMHO.

Gooey

iTrader: (18)

I get my alignments for 20dollars =). It may not be inground but my car is not a ferrari and do not need that kinda machine. They have longer ramps to accomodate lower cars.

But Bump for great package deal. Remember you're paying for their service. They cant run a business by giving away free labor or parts. Everyone needs to make money especially for a facility at their caliber they need to charge people a little more then the average joe shmoe price

dutchboy350Z

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Having the car in and out in a half day: priceless (sorry had to do it).

Seriously though, $10 difference in the camber kit and $20 more for an alignment is worth it if I can get it back the same day. Also, other than buying Alberto and Steve several rounds next time we're out, my springs install was free. So I'm not sweating $20-$30 difference.

mdracer76

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True.. and understood. Maybe I'm a mieser... LOL.. but I think that they can do better Still an OK deal

Gooey

iTrader: (18)

After I lower my car I plan on setting up an appointment and getting the camber kit.
Think my wheel tire insurance will cover bad tires due to alignment issues?

DROPPEDIT2WCE

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sounds like an excellent deal to me, I already have the camber arms but I need them installed. I also need toe arms/installation and an allignment.

dutchboy350Z

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Bump

You have a PM MrC.

Alberto

iTrader: (14)

Selling that nitrous kit you've never used could get you these parts and an alignment 3X

ROGUELITE

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Mike you gonna sit there and take this beating?