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Old 04-30-2018, 05:52 PM
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I never got a quote, but from what I've read 4-5 hours at $120+ an hour labor.....$5-600? That's awfully high, your quote is for a S not a base right? That sounds reasonable for the extra labor for a base. Assuming you have a S, it's not too bad of a DIY, I'm of average mechanical ability. Maybe some local RL's can babysit for a few beers?
Yes I have a Carrera S model. I heard about 5 hours too and wasn't expecting anything over $1k that's for sure. Thanks for chiming in!
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Originally Posted by jungkim1234
Correct the tips are the big ticket item, there's a few other odds and ends like the muffler brackets ($100+ total) that should be easily reusable. With programming you should be right around the $1,500 mark. I had some warranty work done so they didn't charge me, but from what I hear it's about they charge about an hours worth of labor for it (also with some minor other shop fees).

My bank account isn't nearly the size of 99% of the people on here, but that being said, if you can DIY, I think it's worth it!
LOL same here, that's the one thing missing from my built. Lucky that they didnt charge you to program the button, i have a few warranty work that needs to be done as well, so maybe i can bundle them together and hope for a "almost free" cost to program the button. But gotta wait till later this summer after all my spring quarter end and work travels (I teach part time at a university on top of my full time job) :-(

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Geez...I just called Porsche of West Houston and they quoted me $1,500 for the installation. Called another place too and they will get back to me after discussing it with a technician. If it is indeed that price, I guess I will end up doing it myself.
that's crazy. I think it can be done on a weekend at the most if you know your way around the garage

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I never got a quote, but from what I've read 4-5 hours at $120+ an hour labor.....$5-600? That's awfully high, your quote is for a S not a base right? That sounds reasonable for the extra labor for a base. Assuming you have a S, it's not too bad of a DIY, I'm of average mechanical ability. Maybe some local RL's can babysit for a few beers?
yeah i dont think is too bad, the only thing is that it be a lot easier with a lift (instead of jack stands) but it can be done.
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Dang the second Porsche dealer quoted me $1,980 + tax and shop fees. Looks like I'll be doing this myself after all.
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Old 04-30-2018, 07:07 PM
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Dang the second Porsche dealer quoted me $1,980 + tax and shop fees. Looks like I'll be doing this myself after all.
That's ludicrous. Really not a bad DIY, lift helps, but definitely not necessary. I didnt know what I was doing and was able to do it in less than 4. No extra parts even!
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I have a 2016 base. Porsche of Livermore recently quoted me $5,700 to add the PSE which includes the button/programming.
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Originally Posted by jungkim1234
That's ludicrous. Really not a bad DIY, lift helps, but definitely not necessary. I didnt know what I was doing and was able to do it in less than 4. No extra parts even!
Thanks I'll definitely do this myself. I appreciate all the info you've provided!
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Originally Posted by GTOWN83
I have a 2016 base. Porsche of Livermore recently quoted me $5,700 to add the PSE which includes the button/programming.
that's def with the Bay Area premium LMAO!!!

The base might take a bit more since you need to wire in the vacuum lines but 5700 is still waaaay overpriced IMO
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that's def with the Bay Area premium LMAO!!!

The base might take a bit more since you need to wire in the vacuum lines but 5700 is still waaaay overpriced IMO
I use to live in the Bay Area too! Moved out about 6 months ago.
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Originally Posted by jungkim1234
That's ludicrous. Really not a bad DIY, lift helps, but definitely not necessary. I didnt know what I was doing and was able to do it in less than 4. No extra parts even!
Do you need to elevate the rear in order to work on the car?
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Well I just took the plunge and ordered the parts. The journey begins....wish me luck!
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Thanks so much for all this information!! I have an S lacking the PSE, this is fantastic and will be following your lead shortly

When you said Sunset, do you mean Porsche in Beaverton? That is where I live and just curious who you ordered your parts through?

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Originally Posted by Jasonpdx
Thanks so much for all this information!! I have an S lacking the PSE, this is fantastic and will be following your lead shortly

When you said Sunset, do you mean Porsche in Beaverton? That is where I live and just curious who you ordered your parts through?

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Originally Posted by Jasonpdx
Thanks so much for all this information!! I have an S lacking the PSE, this is fantastic and will be following your lead shortly

When you said Sunset, do you mean Porsche in Beaverton? That is where I live and just curious who you ordered your parts through?

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No worries. Yes Sunset Porsche in Beaverton! Good to meet a local RL'er. Are you a ORPCA member? Sean Kennedy helped with the parts. Super nice guy.

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Well I just took the plunge and ordered the parts. The journey begins....wish me luck!
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Do you need to elevate the rear in order to work on the car?
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Thanks I'll definitely do this myself. I appreciate all the info you've provided!
No prob Twobit. Glad I could be of some help, good luck! You may not have to elevate the car at all. I had it on a lift, mostly because the place had tools. I got some Rhino ramps for oil changes, that would definitely be enough if you had to raise the car at all. Two people isn't necessary, but it's nice to have someone check your work and help you hold things in place.
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Just to give a couple additional data points. I have a 2012.5 C2S and two Chicagoland Porsche dealers quoted $1700 and $1900 for installation. Going to look for less expensive alternatives.
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Originally Posted by janton79
Just to give a couple additional data points. I have a 2012.5 C2S and two Chicagoland Porsche dealers quoted $1700 and $1900 for installation. Going to look for less expensive alternatives.
Maybe try a good reputable indie shop that specializes in Porsche? I'm going to see what they'll quote me.
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