Houston Install Price

chopin_guy88 · 03-22-2016, 10:16 PM

So I contacted my local shop here in Houston, TX that has done some simple work on my Z thus far (exhaust & sway bars) to ask about an install price on springs, struts, rear chamber arms, toe bolts, and eccentric lockout.

The e-mail I got back quoted approx. 11 hours labor or about $1,200.

This struck me as entirely too high. Am I off base here?

I'm not naming the shop, but it one of the only two places here that are known to specialize in 370s...

Thanks for your input and help.

Chuck33079 · 03-22-2016, 10:18 PM

That does seem high by a few hours.

chopin_guy88 · 03-22-2016, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That does seem high by a few hours.

Thanks man -- I couldn't see this being correct either.

I figured the springs and struts are probably a good 5 hours, SPL quotes .6/hr a side for the rear chamber arms, and I would think the toe bolts and eccentric lockout would be fairly straightforward as well...

Do you know any other reputable shops here in Houston...?

FLUJOKE · 03-24-2016, 12:50 AM

You should hook up with Houston Z's and get them to help u install for beers and pizza.

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USMCram · 04-03-2016, 02:42 PM

second what he said.

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Slartibartfas · 04-14-2016, 04:15 PM

Gas Head Motorsports installed my camber arms and performed an alignment for less than 3 bills.

TonyZ34 · 04-19-2016, 01:31 AM

Only place I know is J-Tran Motorsports. But anyways, if you're looking at professional shops, they would always charge an arm and leg. I'm in the Dallas area and could easily knock over 50% of their price. Try seeking some enthusiasts there that works on their cars, they might be able to help you out b

Zbrah · 04-19-2016, 04:13 AM

They hear a nice sport car and their eyes lit up with dollar signs. The highest I've been quoted for all of the above installed was about 600-$750. But I ended up paying less than half that including my test pipes installed. Too bad you're not in Socal you could hit me up for a referral.

03-22-2016, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
chopin_guy88 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 117 Drives: 2015 Base MagmaRed Rep Power: 11	Houston Install Price So I contacted my local shop here in Houston, TX that has done some simple work on my Z thus far (exhaust & sway bars) to ask about an install price on springs, struts, rear chamber arms, toe bolts, and eccentric lockout. The e-mail I got back quoted approx. 11 hours labor or about $1,200. This struck me as entirely too high. Am I off base here? I'm not naming the shop, but it one of the only two places here that are known to specialize in 370s... Thanks for your input and help.

03-22-2016, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	That does seem high by a few hours. chopin_guy88 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-24-2016, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2067	You should hook up with Houston Z's and get them to help u install for beers and pizza. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk USMCram and YzGyz like this.

04-14-2016, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	Gas Head Motorsports installed my camber arms and performed an alignment for less than 3 bills. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

04-19-2016, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
TonyZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dallas TX Age: 27 Posts: 283 Drives: 09 370Z S/T AT Rep Power: 12	Only place I know is J-Tran Motorsports. But anyways, if you're looking at professional shops, they would always charge an arm and leg. I'm in the Dallas area and could easily knock over 50% of their price. Try seeking some enthusiasts there that works on their cars, they might be able to help you out b __________________ Too much too list

04-03-2016, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
USMCram Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 522 Drives: 2019 718 Cayman Rep Power: 3370	second what he said. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

04-19-2016, 04:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	They hear a nice sport car and their eyes lit up with dollar signs. The highest I've been quoted for all of the above installed was about 600-$750. But I ended up paying less than half that including my test pipes installed. Too bad you're not in Socal you could hit me up for a referral. __________________

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