Shops can't install parts you ordered?

Duc_Z09 · 01-15-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

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?

No shop should charge for something like that btw.

Masterbeatty · 01-15-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

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.

I have My Local dealership install the more technical parts and they don't care, they just like to oogle.

onzedge · 01-15-2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Business Kat

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

Reach out to JARBlue. He knows things about Texas.

Jordo! · 01-15-2015, 05:08 AM

Find a tuner shop. Someplace that has a dyno or sets up cars for the track.

A local shop that mainly does oil/battery/tire type stuff may be stymied if you show up with a turbo kit.

EDIT: Even for a clutch, find a shop accustomed to working with modified cars.

SouthArk370Z · 01-15-2015, 05:38 AM

It's not just a TX thing. The shop doesn't make any money on the parts and, if the part is bad, they have a pissed-off customer who will swear to all their friends that the shop screwed up, and warranty claims can get complicated. Because of that, many shops will not install parts they don't supply.

As the other posters have mentioned, you'll just have to look around for a shop that is not so skittish about customer-supplied parts. You may have better luck if you look in some of the smaller towns around you.

Good luck in your quest.

kenchan · 01-15-2015, 07:22 AM

They only have pliers in TX..

Fuzzzy · 01-15-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

So what? They have lots of different sizes.

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.

kenchan · 01-15-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

So what? They have lots of different sizes.

dayam... sounds sophisticated!!

Hotrodz · 01-15-2015, 07:50 AM

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

kenchan · 01-15-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

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

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

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

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!

JARblue · 01-15-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Reach out to JARBlue. He knows things about Texas.

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

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.

Business Kat · 01-15-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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.

I wish I saw this before. I would have loved to meet you. I think our cars look the same. Matte grey?

01-15-2015, 05:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Find a tuner shop. Someplace that has a dyno or sets up cars for the track. A local shop that mainly does oil/battery/tire type stuff may be stymied if you show up with a turbo kit. EDIT: Even for a clutch, find a shop accustomed to working with modified cars. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 01-15-2015 at 05:11 AM.

01-15-2015, 05:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	It's not just a TX thing. The shop doesn't make any money on the parts and, if the part is bad, they have a pissed-off customer who will swear to all their friends that the shop screwed up, and warranty claims can get complicated. Because of that, many shops will not install parts they don't supply. As the other posters have mentioned, you'll just have to look around for a shop that is not so skittish about customer-supplied parts. You may have better luck if you look in some of the smaller towns around you. Good luck in your quest. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-15-2015, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	They only have pliers in TX.. TerribleONE, onzedge, axmea? and 2 others like this.

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Yeah walk in one of those Euro auto shops...$5 charge if you fart!!! kenchan likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-15-2015, 08:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 246	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...... Masterbeatty and ajm216 like this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

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