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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Where to install wheel spacers near the 626?

With Dru gone, we don't have hook ups at Street Image anymore.

Thanks a lot, Dru.

I gave them a call, anyway. Actually, a few calls. No one picked up.

I then proceeded to call WCN. When I asked him for a quote to install two spacers (w/ extended studs) up front. He quoted me labor for 4 hours, which comes to a total of $470. Did I forget to mention that they said they've never installed spacers before? What?

WHAT THE FACK?

It shouldn't take more than 2 hours at most from what I understand. Back when Dru was working at SI, it was only $60 to install two spacers + extended studs.

Anyone know of a better and cheaper place to go around th 626 to have my spacers/extended studs installed?

Edit: SI picked up and they want $150
 

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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simple.. DIY
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixturepinoy
simple.. DIY
ha! Cal doesnt do anything on his car by himself! hasnt even washed it in months!

lol, Cal, it shouldnt be more than an hour MAX for labor charges.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Seriously, I guess it's the best to DIY, I had a friend that worked at a shop the time I did it, I got my 2 fronts done for like 60 bucs. Just got to find a place that knows for a fact that its easy and know that you know its easy, and is willing to work for small labor, not many good places like to do minor jobs these days, although some will. Try a regular mechanic auto service place.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
ha! Cal doesnt do anything on his car by himself! hasnt even washed it in months!

lol, Cal, it shouldnt be more than an hour MAX for labor charges.
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+1 I haven't washed in since early December - and not because of the "harsh" winter (wait, what's winter?).

I think I might wash it next week.

As for the one hour labor, that's what I was expecting to pay...
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Got my G35 cp wheel spacer 10mm extended stud installed yesterday for $75 and thats the cheapest 2hrs. Realy nice....tried asking them for cheaper price but they said thats the cheapest cuz i know some guy from infiniti montclair. Let me know if your interested
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by InfinitSkyline
Got my G35 cp wheel spacer 10mm extended stud installed yesterday for $75 and thats the cheapest 2hrs. Realy nice....tried asking them for cheaper price but they said thats the cheapest cuz i know some guy from infiniti montclair. Let me know if your interested
i know the guy two guys there, too. andrew (now in sales) and joseph.

who do you know over there?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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100 for rears or fronts as long as the hub doesn't need to be taken apart.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Calvin, come to Vegas. I'll get one of my Mechs to do it for $50.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Calvin, come to Vegas. I'll get one of my Mechs to do it for $50.


Bring one of your mechanics to LA with you this weekend.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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DIY lazy @$$
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Clint says he didn't have the tools to do it, so what makes you think I would have the tools to do it? LOL

I have two screw drives and some pliers. Oh and maybe a hammer or two.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by O RLY

Bring one of your mechanics to LA with you this weekend.
Hmm, One of them is going to Fallbrook next weekend.. I'll let you know. I'm bringing an exhaust with me, so I definately will have no room.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by O RLY
i know the guy two guys there, too. andrew (now in sales) and joseph.

who do you know over there?

Rick, the main service guy but he was da one who reffered me to the shop. If you all interested pm me. Hel work something out if it is a group thing....iono. lolz...just told em that ill refer them for a good job and cheap price.
 
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