Few questions about returning to stock

molamann · 12-08-2011, 04:40 AM

Hey everyone, much as it saddens me to say it, looks like I'll be parting ways with the Z within the next few months after 3 years of ownership. Now I need to get my Z back to stock form but not before I get the following replaced to stock: wheels(tires remounted, TPMS swapped over from current wheels), control arms, springs, intakes, cats, and cbe.

So how much am I roughly looking at far as labor costs? Are most shops out there capable of handling this task without catastrophic failure? As much as I'd like to take my Z to a reputable shop, I get the impression that they don't really want to be bothered with installations other than installations for new sales.

kenchan · 12-08-2011, 08:00 AM

Shops make money from service too. Give them a call.

Mt Tam I am · 12-08-2011, 10:25 AM

If a shop put them on why not remove new and install the old parts for about what it cost the first time. Granted cutting holes for the intakes took longer.

If you self installed, still call around and see who wants a little extra work. Maybe 4 hours labor. I'm guessing a bit. I had everything installed for me because it was inexpensive.

haitech · 12-08-2011, 04:28 PM

Make sure they don't try to screw you on the price

tjlazer · 12-08-2011, 04:31 PM

on some things you are better off leaving them on as labor can be as much as the thing. ie Eibach springs. HFC's are also a pain to install/remove. Wheels/intakes/spacers not so much.

LakeShow · 12-08-2011, 04:49 PM

It's going to be expensive. Body shops always rip off.

KaienZ34 · 12-08-2011, 05:05 PM

I just back to stock myself; intake, cats, cat back, sways, wheels, oil cooler. I sold all the parts to three of my Z friends and we did the swap ourselves last sunday. I cut them all very good deals on all the parts so everyone was willing to do the work.

kenchan · 12-08-2011, 05:20 PM

btw, places like carmax will give you the price for the factory parts if you place it in the truck. just let them know during the apprasial that you have them.

they've been pretty reasonable to work with for me. sold 3 cars there.

zero · 12-08-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Hey everyone, much as it saddens me to say it, looks like I'll be parting ways with the Z within the next few months after 3 years of ownership. Now I need to get my Z back to stock form but not before I get the following replaced to stock: wheels(tires remounted, TPMS swapped over from current wheels), control arms, springs, intakes, cats, and cbe.

So how much am I roughly looking at far as labor costs? Are most shops out there capable of handling this task without catastrophic failure? As much as I'd like to take my Z to a reputable shop, I get the impression that they don't really want to be bothered with installations other than installations for new sales.

Check with Lou at Amplified. His shop will probably do all your tasks. His shop is in Montrery Park, CA. Here is the address.

705 Monterey Pass Rd, Unit E
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone (323)881-0882

12-08-2011, 04:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Few questions about returning to stock Hey everyone, much as it saddens me to say it, looks like I'll be parting ways with the Z within the next few months after 3 years of ownership. Now I need to get my Z back to stock form but not before I get the following replaced to stock: wheels(tires remounted, TPMS swapped over from current wheels), control arms, springs, intakes, cats, and cbe. So how much am I roughly looking at far as labor costs? Are most shops out there capable of handling this task without catastrophic failure? As much as I'd like to take my Z to a reputable shop, I get the impression that they don't really want to be bothered with installations other than installations for new sales.

12-08-2011, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	If a shop put them on why not remove new and install the old parts for about what it cost the first time. Granted cutting holes for the intakes took longer. If you self installed, still call around and see who wants a little extra work. Maybe 4 hours labor. I'm guessing a bit. I had everything installed for me because it was inexpensive. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

12-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	on some things you are better off leaving them on as labor can be as much as the thing. ie Eibach springs. HFC's are also a pain to install/remove. Wheels/intakes/spacers not so much. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

12-08-2011, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	It's going to be expensive. Body shops always rip off. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

12-08-2011, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I just back to stock myself; intake, cats, cat back, sways, wheels, oil cooler. I sold all the parts to three of my Z friends and we did the swap ourselves last sunday. I cut them all very good deals on all the parts so everyone was willing to do the work. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-08-2011, 08:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Shops make money from service too. Give them a call.

12-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	Make sure they don't try to screw you on the price

12-08-2011, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	btw, places like carmax will give you the price for the factory parts if you place it in the truck. just let them know during the apprasial that you have them. they've been pretty reasonable to work with for me. sold 3 cars there.

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