WTB: Installation help $120
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I'm looking to avoid local shops, because mainly they charge hourly and hourly charge = LOTS OF MONEY. And I've already called a few shops for quotes, and I'm looking to spend nearly $300-$400. I want to avoid spending $300+ on installation fees. I just want some shade tree mechanic to help me install a few things, that'll do it for a cheap price. I don't have a lot of money to spend on installation. My uncle's shop is already charging me $325 for an estimated 6.5 hours to install. And that's already "discounted" and I don't want to argue with him that it takes less than that with a lift.
6.5 hours with a lift? thats BS, doesn't sound like a shop I'd trust to know what they are doing (no offense)word to the wise......some times it's better to pay a little more now rather than a whole lot more later on to redo and correct shoddy installs. that's especially true w/electrical work like alarm and stereo installs and complicated or labor intensive jobs like up-pipes.
downpipe and cbe are pretty easy. i'd say you'd be okay getting a joe schmoe to do those. but i'd really suggest getting a shop or an experienced DIY'er for the up-pipe or you'll risk getting leaks, broken studs, or worse.
again, better to pay now than (more) later
downpipe and cbe are pretty easy. i'd say you'd be okay getting a joe schmoe to do those. but i'd really suggest getting a shop or an experienced DIY'er for the up-pipe or you'll risk getting leaks, broken studs, or worse.
again, better to pay now than (more) later
It's worth it to do these yourself if you desire to know or learn about your car. And if you enjoy working on your car, it's definitely yes.
If you are doing these yourself only to save money, it may not be worth it at all - because you will probably going to find more tools that you need to buy in the middle of the install and bolts thats need be cut....... such things will demand more from your budget.
In the other hand, difficulty of installing uppipe is way over-rated. It's not that hard if you take your time researching about it prior to install. I took my time with mine. No leaks at all.
I also think <300 for all those install at GST is really a good deal.
LMK if you want me to drop by to answer some questions during your install day - of course that is if you are going to do yourself.
If you are doing these yourself only to save money, it may not be worth it at all - because you will probably going to find more tools that you need to buy in the middle of the install and bolts thats need be cut....... such things will demand more from your budget.
In the other hand, difficulty of installing uppipe is way over-rated. It's not that hard if you take your time researching about it prior to install. I took my time with mine. No leaks at all.
I also think <300 for all those install at GST is really a good deal.
LMK if you want me to drop by to answer some questions during your install day - of course that is if you are going to do yourself.
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It's worth it to do these yourself if you desire to know or learn about your car. And if you enjoy working on your car, it's definitely yes.
If you are doing these yourself only to save money, it may not be worth it at all - because you will probably going to find more tools that you need to buy in the middle of the install and bolts thats need be cut....... such things will demand more from your budget.
In the other hand, difficulty of installing uppipe is way over-rated. It's not that hard if you take your time researching about it prior to install. I took my time with mine. No leaks at all.
I also think <300 for all those install at GST is really a good deal.
LMK if you want me to drop by to answer some questions during your install day - of course that is if you are going to do yourself.
If you are doing these yourself only to save money, it may not be worth it at all - because you will probably going to find more tools that you need to buy in the middle of the install and bolts thats need be cut....... such things will demand more from your budget.
In the other hand, difficulty of installing uppipe is way over-rated. It's not that hard if you take your time researching about it prior to install. I took my time with mine. No leaks at all.
I also think <300 for all those install at GST is really a good deal.
LMK if you want me to drop by to answer some questions during your install day - of course that is if you are going to do yourself.
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Did my DP last week, took a couple hours because I like to work slow the first time out. And I had to do a little surgery on one DP nut. But honestly its not that hard, I can get you the directions from Suby on the DP/UP if you want just PM me.
hey, ive gone from stock tbe, to borla hush cbe, to helix DP, back to stock DP, to greddy evo2 cbe, back to stock tbe on my sti. and on my 02 wagon, ive gone stock tbe to helix cbe.
I can do the tbe install with my eyes closed. I can help you out, but im in san leandro. my driveway at my house is spacious and i have tools. I would take ppls advice and go with a pro for the UP tho. But as far as the TBE goes, I may be the joe-schmoe you're looking for. $60 and a 6-pack of beer and i'll help you out. also, ill make sure you watch every step so you know the process of swapping it out and also where the potential difficulties lie.
lemme know.
I can do the tbe install with my eyes closed. I can help you out, but im in san leandro. my driveway at my house is spacious and i have tools. I would take ppls advice and go with a pro for the UP tho. But as far as the TBE goes, I may be the joe-schmoe you're looking for. $60 and a 6-pack of beer and i'll help you out. also, ill make sure you watch every step so you know the process of swapping it out and also where the potential difficulties lie.
lemme know.
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hey, ive gone from stock tbe, to borla hush cbe, to helix DP, back to stock DP, to greddy evo2 cbe, back to stock tbe on my sti. and on my 02 wagon, ive gone stock tbe to helix cbe.
I can do the tbe install with my eyes closed. I can help you out, but im in san leandro. my driveway at my house is spacious and i have tools. I would take ppls advice and go with a pro for the UP tho. But as far as the TBE goes, I may be the joe-schmoe you're looking for. $60 and a 6-pack of beer and i'll help you out. also, ill make sure you watch every step so you know the process of swapping it out and also where the potential difficulties lie.
lemme know.
I can do the tbe install with my eyes closed. I can help you out, but im in san leandro. my driveway at my house is spacious and i have tools. I would take ppls advice and go with a pro for the UP tho. But as far as the TBE goes, I may be the joe-schmoe you're looking for. $60 and a 6-pack of beer and i'll help you out. also, ill make sure you watch every step so you know the process of swapping it out and also where the potential difficulties lie.
lemme know.
good luck!
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