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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Help to install rear sway bar in Manhattan

Hi, I've got a friend in Manhattan.

He has a R56 MCS and wants to put on an Alta 19mm rear sway bar with bushings.

Can someone recommend me where he can get this done? He's extremely busy and doesn't have a garage in a city owned by valet parking.

The bar has been sitting there for over a year.

Anybody?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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over a year?!?!! that's a shame! any shop should be able to do it with relative ease...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Care to name a few who has experiences with Mini?

Maybe dealerships can do it, but don't want to get into warranty issues.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Take a 45 minute ride up to New City in Rockland County and have my mechanic Joe at M&J Auto Repair do it for you. He installed all of my aftermarket parts except for the Helix intercooler. He installed the H-Sport rear sway bar for me 2 weeks ago. He charged me 1 hour labor $90 plus tax. I can't say enough good things about the guy. He is super honest and very fair with his prices.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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Fly me up to NY and i'll do the install for you in a parking lot of your choosing!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by onefish2
Take a 45 minute ride up to New City in Rockland County and have my mechanic Joe at M&J Auto Repair do it for you. He installed all of my aftermarket parts except for the Helix intercooler. He installed the H-Sport rear sway bar for me 2 weeks ago. He charged me 1 hour labor $90 plus tax. I can't say enough good things about the guy. He is super honest and very fair with his prices.
Thanks for the info. I'll tell him that a fish sent me over. What's your name?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Manhattan KS?
I am sure there must be a MINI mechanic there!! Just follow the yellow brick road!!

I'm sure there must be a dozen shops in the area....you could drive to Philly to Helix!!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by J_'09s
Fly me up to NY and i'll do the install for you in a parking lot of your choosing!
How much is the ticket?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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I'm in Spain so not cheap
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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This is the only shop that I have found so far in Manhattan(NY) that might be able to help you. Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Hey, I can do this for you in my parking space. I'm on the Upper West Side. I'm a mechanic at Lexus of Manhattan. Send me an email or PM.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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my bro can probably do this for you..he's in queens, ny
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by J_'09s
I'm in Spain so not cheap
LOL I thought you were in US.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm sure he will be impressed by NAM.
 
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