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Duc_Z09

01-15-2015 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON (Post 3081941)

Austin woot woot. The z shop wanted to charge me over 200+ for installing drop ins. That took me an hour.

It took me all of 90 seconds, K&N stickers included. Where are you getting an hour?:confused:

No shop should charge for something like that btw.

kenchan

01-15-2015 07:22 AM

They only have pliers in TX..

Hotrodz

01-15-2015 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah (Post 3081944)

An hour to install drop in intake filters? :confused:

Beware the small print some shops have minimum charge of one hour of labor!!!

njobe89

01-15-2015 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3082053)

They only have pliers in TX..

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

kenchan

01-15-2015 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3082083)

Beware the small print some shops have minimum charge of one hour of labor!!!

sounds like them home hvac repair places that charge 90bucks no matter wat..

Hotrodz

01-15-2015 07:50 AM

Yeah walk in one of those Euro auto shops...$5 charge if you fart!!! :bowrofl:

kenchan

01-15-2015 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3082127)

Yeah walk in one of those Euro auto shops...$5 charge if you fart!!! :bowrofl:

Dayam, this is going to be a problem post tacohell..:ugh:

Luciano13

01-15-2015 08:33 AM

I take it that u don't want to take it to a Nissan dealership? I know they will install any part u bring them, at least here in Canada they do.
If you're having trouble with shops and u don't have the tools to diy.... May be you're only option......

Pintsize725

01-15-2015 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Business Kat (Post 3081896)

I don't know if it's a texas thing but I just ordered a south bend stage 3 clutch kit and all the shops around me are saying they can't do the install because they didn't order it so they would be liable for blah blah blah. So basically I have a dying clutch and nobody to install the new one.

Back in LA the shop I went to did whatever I wanted them too. Didn't matter who ordered what part. Z clinic is a little bit far for me. I'm in south austin, but if anyone knows a place that likes to make money and work on cars, like a normal business would, feel free to chime in as well :)

Z Clinic is well worth the drive and money. You can also try Soul Speed in south Austin.

Edit: Just go with SoulSpeed!

Fuzzzy

01-15-2015 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3082053)

They only have pliers in TX..

So what? They have lots of different sizes.

SouthArk370Z

01-15-2015 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy (Post 3082425)

So what? They have lots of different sizes.

:roflpuke2:
Luckily I was able to swallow my coffee and didn't spray it all over my monitor.

If ya can't fix it with vise grips and some duct tape, it ain't broke. :)

Masterbeatty

01-15-2015 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON (Post 3081941)

Austin woot woot. The z shop wanted to charge me over 200+ for installing drop ins. That took me an hour.

That's because everything is bigger and better in TEXAS! So shops charge more. :stirthepot: I have My Local dealership install the more technical parts and they don't care, they just like to oogle.

sandersd

01-15-2015 01:30 PM

I agree with the earlier comment to take it to a tuner shop. Dealers here in Houston will not install, modify, or adjust anything if it involves an aftermarket part.

I would definitely chose a shop that caters to performance enthusiasts as opposed to a Firestone.

kenchan

01-15-2015 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy (Post 3082425)

So what? They have lots of different sizes.

dayam... sounds sophisticated!!

JARblue

01-15-2015 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3081948)

Reach out to JARBlue. He knows things about Texas.

:tiphat:

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 3082198)

Z Clinic is well worth the drive and money. You can also try Soul Speed in south Austin.

Edit: Just go with SoulSpeed!

I agree on Z Clinic. Kevin is solid. Shoot me a PM and maybe we can get together when you drop the car off - I live in the neighborhood.

I have no personal experience with Soul Speed, but I have heard positive things.

Also, if a shop refuses to install parts you bring in yourself, then don't give them your business and tell others not to use them. They are just being greedy because they want the 10% markup they charge for buying your parts for you. Their liability is the same regardless of whether they bought the parts or not, so don't believe any of that nonsense.

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