Suspension install in Jacksonville, FL...any suggestions?!?

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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I contradicted myself? Do you know anything about labor rates? $110 an hour, they will charge an hour per spring so thats over $400 dollars. So I am not ripping people off. Why don't you go to the dealership. Its said many ways. An hour per strut, an hour per spring, 2 hours a side it comes down to 4 hours. Thats what I said wow, you need to get out more.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Dam to bad your not in tampa i think RX Motors will charge 100 bucks to install springs
 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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RxMotors doesn't charge that anymore. I don't work there anymore. I did all the installs there. If you where in Tampa I would charge $75.00. Takes less than 1 hour to do.

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ForceFedG35
I contradicted myself? Do you know anything about labor rates? $110 an hour, they will charge an hour per spring so thats over $400 dollars. So I am not ripping people off. Why don't you go to the dealership. Its said many ways. An hour per strut, an hour per spring, 2 hours a side it comes down to 4 hours. Thats what I said wow, you need to get out more.
That being said, then you need to go back and read what you typed. A side and a spring are NOT the same. I don't need to get out more, you need to learn how to type.

Charles, man, I wish you lived closer. Heck, for $75 I may even consider driving down to Tampa, except it's a 2-hour and change drive from Jacksonville. Would you be able to do it on a Saturday? Where do you work?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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pm sent

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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RxMotors doesn't charge that anymore. I don't work there anymore. I did all the installs there. If you where in Tampa I would charge $75.00. Takes less than 1 hour to do.

Charles
hmm really, i guess you moved on?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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Coming from the guy that wrecked his car?
wow now you want to get personal? i HIGHLY suggest you not continue down that road.

my car had 350z h-techs, stillen sway bars and richies v2 front strut bar. the only thing not installed by me was the sways because i dont have a lift.

having been in the community for over 3 years, i think i know how long it takes and what shops/dealers charge. ive seen anywhere from $100-250 with an average of 1-2 hrs for the install. as other people have already stated in this thread, your 4 hr estimate is completely off so move on.

etien its closer to a 3 hr drive to get to tampa, 3.5 hrs for clearwater.

charles im looking at springs and sways for my potential g37 so i might have to come visit as well.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Just over 1.5 hrs to completely swap all 4 springs, upgrade F&R sways, and add F&R GTSpec tie braces...


 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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OK guys lets chill getting a little personal. From taking wheels off to back on it took about 2 1/2 hours to do my springs. Didn't need a spring compressor as the s-techs were much shorter. But I would drive to Tampa any day for $75. Or find a buddy who's done it and tackle it your self. Thats what I did. Theres a few great DIY's on this not sure about the G37 though. Good luck whatever direction you decide to go.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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No problem guys, I already have a busniess. I just don't have a shop yet. I will be sponsoring G35driver in the next week or so. I will be offering the better prices for the forum member than I did at Rx. The labor rate on springs installs will always be $75.00 dallors on any 350z and G's. Only takes me about 45min to 1 hour. So there is not need to charge anymore.

Charles
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Yes I am starting my own business. I have been doing sales/Installs to the import sence for 12 years in the Tampa area. Thought it was time to be my own boss.

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hmm really, i guess you moved on?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Just over 1.5 hrs to completely swap all 4 springs, upgrade F&R sways, and add F&R GTSpec tie braces...


k time to learn on a g37 possibly.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Cool you guys can do it at my house. Got air tools jack stands ect. Come on bring the beers!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Thats truly a custom front end Lyndon. Glad your ok but your avator is off da chain.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bobdole
Yes I am starting my own business. I have been doing sales/Installs to the import sence for 12 years in the Tampa area. Thought it was time to be my own boss.

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Charles
Awesome Glad to see things are working out for you
 
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