Guy quoted almost $400 to put Intakes on a G37 at Forged Performance.. thoughts?

370Z JT · 01-12-2011, 03:23 PM

Good catch.

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 03:29 PM

Boy oh boy! I hate to see things like this. But we got to drop this. Seems as there's more personal agenda than actual experience. If you ever delt with Forged and done some amount of business with them, they ended up giving alot back to you than you could imagine. I've never known a single person or shop do this. They have given me close to if not a thousand of dollars of labor over time. I was shocked I was not charged for some things, even felt bad walking away. Then the advice and suggestions given are all priceless. There was also many times I've been up there to hang and they would buy my lunch countless times. These things say alot. They even wash my car too. Seems here people are judging from the outside. Sharif did state they will match and discuss prices with you. Nothing is set in stone. I have to state again, they do do alot behind the scene.

If I ran a shop I would charge more to customers to have great employees instead of blow joe who claims they know there stuff. Have a dealer install these these things and see what happens.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:33 PM

Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote.

They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates."

And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation".

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rh_334

that might be a perfectly good excuse if the quote hadn't been give before that

Edit: i took the picture the OP used

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:36 PM

B/c we both have originals of the pic (common distaste for people being ripped off I guess, shrug). I would post the whole pic but for privacy issues but i can post the pic with the date if need be. I think we all know its true but let me know if you need further proof SPOHN.

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

did you not read my edit? i took that pic on my phone and sent it to OP, would you like for my to edit another to prove its the same? i figured most people could tell by the shadowing

Trips · 01-12-2011, 03:40 PM

Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:41 PM

I agree, so here is the post with a Forged install quote. If you do not like it, use your discretion for shop hunting. Knowledge is power (to avoid being ripped off if you are fond of your hard earned cash).

m4a1mustang · 01-12-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story.

Obviously some people value Forged as they remain in business. If you don't, then go find another shop.

SPOHN · 01-12-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote.

They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates."

And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation".

There not really that all extended. Most shops carge very close to this. And there not specialist either. Forged in my mind know more about thses cars than the dealer does. Just knowing a peace of mind when they worked on your ride nad along with all the other insepctions they go over and probably fix without you even knowing.

PS. I don't want to get have any off feelings for no one here.

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:43 PM

I agree, if they are in business then someone must enjoy paying those rates, or someone's parents do. Either way, if you do enjoy it, go to Forged I say!

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:44 PM

Yeah, Forged wrote the shop manual didnt they... or was that Nissan..

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

The pic the op used has the date blacked out. So how do you explain that? The date looks as it is 12/7/10, which is before.

is this better? Or would you be more willing to believe my expert knowledge if i charged you an ungodly amount for it?

rh_334 · 01-12-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just knowing a peace of mind when they worked on your ride nad along with all the other insepctions they go over and probably fix without you even knowing.

PS. I don't want to get have any off feelings for no one here.

I thought they charged $400 for that too

isnt that what they call a performance evaluation?

Performance Evaluations by Forged

'10Anamoly · 01-12-2011, 03:49 PM

And PS again, this forum is for spreading info, so prob should stop trying to restrain info on shop rates for people who go there for help. I would not discourage you from paying the rates if you are aware, just spreading info.

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01-12-2011, 03:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Boy oh boy! I hate to see things like this. But we got to drop this. Seems as there's more personal agenda than actual experience. If you ever delt with Forged and done some amount of business with them, they ended up giving alot back to you than you could imagine. I've never known a single person or shop do this. They have given me close to if not a thousand of dollars of labor over time. I was shocked I was not charged for some things, even felt bad walking away. Then the advice and suggestions given are all priceless. There was also many times I've been up there to hang and they would buy my lunch countless times. These things say alot. They even wash my car too. Seems here people are judging from the outside. Sharif did state they will match and discuss prices with you. Nothing is set in stone. I have to state again, they do do alot behind the scene. If I ran a shop I would charge more to customers to have great employees instead of blow joe who claims they know there stuff. Have a dealer install these these things and see what happens. __________________

01-12-2011, 03:33 PM	#33 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Sorry bud but if they offer other items to justify their price quotes, maybe they should advertise them on the quote. They could add: "Free knowledge, expertise, and car washing service for those who pay our over-extended rates." And PS to you - other shops offer the same advise PRIOR to you overpaying. It seems they do hire the best workers though since one person "via Extra Sensory Pricing Perception (also known as E.S.P.P., included in your Forged quote) detected the upcoming HKS price hike and included it in the quote 24 days prior to implementation". __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 03:36 PM.

01-12-2011, 03:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	B/c we both have originals of the pic (common distaste for people being ripped off I guess, shrug). I would post the whole pic but for privacy issues but i can post the pic with the date if need be. I think we all know its true but let me know if you need further proof SPOHN. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 03:38 PM.

01-12-2011, 03:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Well, My thought is posting and complaining about how much one shop charges compared to another shop is crap. If someone doesn't like the quote? Simply go to another shop! End of story. __________________

01-12-2011, 03:41 PM	#38 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I agree, so here is the post with a Forged install quote. If you do not like it, use your discretion for shop hunting. Knowledge is power (to avoid being ripped off if you are fond of your hard earned cash). __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 03:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I agree, if they are in business then someone must enjoy paying those rates, or someone's parents do. Either way, if you do enjoy it, go to Forged I say! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 03:44 PM	#42 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Yeah, Forged wrote the shop manual didnt they... or was that Nissan.. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-12-2011, 03:49 PM	#45 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	And PS again, this forum is for spreading info, so prob should stop trying to restrain info on shop rates for people who go there for help. I would not discourage you from paying the rates if you are aware, just spreading info. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 01-12-2011 at 03:51 PM.

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