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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Alright so i changed my exhaust tips today from the classic SLP one tip to a c6 look.

The thing is did i just get took on the price?

They were having a hell of a time on getting the old tips off and they took about an hour to get them off and then they had to move the back of the exhaust a little bit to match both sides.

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17 bucks for adapters cause the slp pipe was huge compared to these

112 bucks for labor!!!

They took about 2, 2-1/2 hours!! but i understand that they ran into some problems but damn i thought it was like 50-75 to change tips!!

I know i paid but i thought they said 57 not 137!! guess i should get my hearing checked, should i go back and see how much they change for an hour of work? or just cut my losses and never go back?

Pics will be up tomorrow when i get my camera
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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I got my clones put on for 50
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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thanks detoxx i can't believe i just got taken, I'M AN IDIOT!!

how long did it take to change them for ya?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Was the job done flat rate or pay by the hour? Sounds about right if you were paying by the hour if it took them that long
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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ya im pretty sure it was by the hour's!! lol, judging by the price...I even hit up a few muffler shops and they all told me it would be 80ish to 90ish, so i said screw that and took it to this auto shop that does nice work. Told me it would be pretty cheap. Guess i should have paid the flat rate.

In saying that, i think they did a great job, the wields are hidden really well just can't believe the price!

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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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That sucks man, mine where $35 to have installed.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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^^^ wow make me feel better lol...

How long did it take for them to do it though? was it a 45 minute job or did they run into some problems like mine?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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For something like that, agree up front for flat rate, but for 2.5 hours, figure they usually charge $60-$80 / hour for labor, so you made out.
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i got my tips put on for 60. That sucks man. But hey, at least you got your c6 tips on!
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Originally Posted by GOR1LA
thanks detoxx i can't believe i just got taken, I'M AN IDIOT!!

how long did it take to change them for ya?
About 35 minutes just to line them up right and shoot the ****
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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^^^ lol wish i had your luck! next time i know to get a flat rate... Oh well there on and i think they look good...all that matters right
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I can't think of a problem they would have. Maybe they just suck. It's things like this that make me want to do everything myself.

I was screwed over on my true duals twice and couldn't do anything about it. I since bought a nice welder and have made my own a few times with great results. I did my SFC and mini tubs too. I've made money doing jobs and it feels great that nothing can hold me back now. BEST investment i've made.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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got my slash cuts put on for 30, im expecting the same rate for my clones
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Ouch! WAY too much...what kind of degenerates were doing the work??
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Old May 6, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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The local shop I go to charged me a little over $30 to weld new tips on my GTP, and it took them 15 minutes tops
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Old May 6, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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i know a great way to get tips off, its called a sawzall
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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^^^^ lol ya no ****...well next time ill spend the money for a welder since i'm decent at it. Thought i'd save some time and hassle but i paid big for it!
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pics of the new tips?
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GOR1LA
^^^ wow make me feel better lol...

How long did it take for them to do it though? was it a 45 minute job or did they run into some problems like mine?
IDK really man, I just dropped it off on the way to work and picked it up on the way home.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Can't find my camera must of left it at the rents place. Took a few with my phone and they are god awful. I'll be posting them up tomorrow.

EDIT: just found out my buddy could have got this done for 20 bucks!!

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