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Suspension Las Vegas Mechanic Needed to Avoid Dealer Labor Charges!

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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Las Vegas Mechanic Needed to Avoid Dealer Labor Charges!

I am considering suspension work for my car.I am considering putting Txwerks springs on oem strut/shocks.The dealer wants 1.8 hrs labor per wheel(nearly 8 hrs and over 700$)I have been informed by Texwerks that this is absurd(2-3 hrs tops)I live in Las Vegas.Can ayone steer me to a saving solution.Doing myself is no option-sorry.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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That's about what my dealer charged me for the JCW Suspension install.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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You could try Chick's Wheel and Alignment. I don't know for sure if they would do it, but I think they are a good shop to ask, they'd be my first choice.

Why are you so opposed to doing it yourself?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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If you want to come to Phx I will put it all in for 200.00 or pay the gas I will come to you!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Orrr....you can ask someone in the Sin City Mini chapter to help you out. Im sure someone would help for a case of beer!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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I can give you a few other options too. If you're on the west side of town, I can point you to Kensington Motor Cars near Flamingo & Arville. Phone number is 222-0444, tell Bill that Agro sent you.

If you're on the east side of town, talk to Precision Automotive, phone 456-4911, tell Georgeann that Andrew from the MINI club sent you.

Or, you can come down to Palace Station the last weekend in March for AMVIV and buy your suspension bits from someone who will install them for you. Have a look at www.amviv.com, especially the sponsors page.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Or, you can come down to Palace Station the last weekend in March for AMVIV and buy your suspension bits from someone who will install them for you. Have a look at www.amviv.com, especially the sponsors page.
Thanks Agro, I did a couple sets of springs last year. Hope I can help out.
 
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