Advice on this estimate for work on the 87 carrera
#1
Intermediate
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Advice on this estimate for work on the 87 carrera
Just got a quote for the work attached on the document here. Seems to me like the labor cost is excessive. I’m in Los Angeles. Any recommendations? Thank you guys in advance for the help here. They want 2400 in parts and 2700 in labor... seems excessive?
#2
Rennlist Member
Parts prices are retail
labor and estimates look spot on really.
Rates are normal for here and the time is what I’d expect.
I don’t think you are being ripped off.
labor and estimates look spot on really.
Rates are normal for here and the time is what I’d expect.
I don’t think you are being ripped off.
#3
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Looks fair.
#5
Drifting
Did you compare the prices on the suspension parts with Elephant Racing ?
On the shocks alone you would save close to $300
Best suggestion would be to find somebody who can help you do the work , suspension is not rocket science !
Although the spring plate bushings are somewhat of a pain , but you can save a bunch of money if you can do the easy stuff on your own ...
On the shocks alone you would save close to $300
Best suggestion would be to find somebody who can help you do the work , suspension is not rocket science !
Although the spring plate bushings are somewhat of a pain , but you can save a bunch of money if you can do the easy stuff on your own ...
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#8
Burning Brakes
Looks pretty normal for paying someone else to do it for you.
My local shop will not use customer supplied parts per their policy. I assume that is because they make some money on the parts as well. That is all fine and good if that is their business model. That is just the cost of having someone do it for you instead of DIY.
If you want a parts price comparison go over to Pelican parts and type in the part numbers. Decklid shock for example is $14 vs the $34.21 they are charging you. Spring plate bushing set $38 vs the $67 they are quoting you. It is an entirely other discussion but using "genuine porsche parts" vs the aftermarket OEM supplier is another angle. The genuine is sometimes the exact same thing and a greatly increased cost. Some parts it is worth while to get the genuine replacement such as a windshield seal but some I believe you are crazy to pay the Porsche pricing tax on.
My local shop will not use customer supplied parts per their policy. I assume that is because they make some money on the parts as well. That is all fine and good if that is their business model. That is just the cost of having someone do it for you instead of DIY.
If you want a parts price comparison go over to Pelican parts and type in the part numbers. Decklid shock for example is $14 vs the $34.21 they are charging you. Spring plate bushing set $38 vs the $67 they are quoting you. It is an entirely other discussion but using "genuine porsche parts" vs the aftermarket OEM supplier is another angle. The genuine is sometimes the exact same thing and a greatly increased cost. Some parts it is worth while to get the genuine replacement such as a windshield seal but some I believe you are crazy to pay the Porsche pricing tax on.
#9
Both rear shocks in an hour? ****. They know something I don't, that's for sure.
Edit: Wait... an '87. Are the rears easier on an 87? In my '82 I had to lower the engine some and lay down backwards on the intake doing the work blind.
Edit: Wait... an '87. Are the rears easier on an 87? In my '82 I had to lower the engine some and lay down backwards on the intake doing the work blind.
#10
Rennlist Member
Swapping the shocks on a lift is pretty easy. 1 bolt on bottom. 1 bolt on top. remove air filter to get to it with a ratcheting box wrench. it IS tight for sure.
#13
Nordschleife Master
Looks pretty normal for paying someone else to do it for you.
My local shop will not use customer supplied parts per their policy. I assume that is because they make some money on the parts as well. That is all fine and good if that is their business model. That is just the cost of having someone do it for you instead of DIY.
If you want a parts price comparison go over to Pelican parts and type in the part numbers. Decklid shock for example is $14 vs the $34.21 they are charging you. Spring plate bushing set $38 vs the $67 they are quoting you. It is an entirely other discussion but using "genuine porsche parts" vs the aftermarket OEM supplier is another angle. The genuine is sometimes the exact same thing and a greatly increased cost. Some parts it is worth while to get the genuine replacement such as a windshield seal but some I believe you are crazy to pay the Porsche pricing tax on.
My local shop will not use customer supplied parts per their policy. I assume that is because they make some money on the parts as well. That is all fine and good if that is their business model. That is just the cost of having someone do it for you instead of DIY.
If you want a parts price comparison go over to Pelican parts and type in the part numbers. Decklid shock for example is $14 vs the $34.21 they are charging you. Spring plate bushing set $38 vs the $67 they are quoting you. It is an entirely other discussion but using "genuine porsche parts" vs the aftermarket OEM supplier is another angle. The genuine is sometimes the exact same thing and a greatly increased cost. Some parts it is worth while to get the genuine replacement such as a windshield seal but some I believe you are crazy to pay the Porsche pricing tax on.
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#15
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