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Old 06-06-2007, 07:02 PM
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Thumbs down Conley's Performance: Hidden charges

Maybe I'm wrong and this is normal pricewise now but I just thought I would mention it. I went to Conley's to have some parts put on my Z28. I only got a quote for the headers which I was told would be $400 which I thought was normal. Now I may be wrong but at every other place I've been to, installing headers means removing the stock exhaust & spark plugs, then installing the headers. Not here, they charged me $400 for the header install, $75 to remove my stock exhaust, & $40 to install my new spark plugs, which is all stuff that is normally included from the other places I've been to. I know on my WS6 I was charged $350 at Madman & Co to take off my stock exhaust, install new headers, y-pipe, catback, & install my new plugs & wires
I REALLY should have gotten a quote on everything first because I got charged $240 for the drill mod, $344 to install my new shocks,& $320 for my poly motor mount install. Again maybe these prices are normal these days but when I modded my WS6 5 years ago, prices weren't even close to that. Was I ripped off cuz it feels like it. I won't be going there again

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Its seems that you would think that a "Header install" includes all the necessary labor required to install a set of headers.
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you got screwed. if they told me $400 and threw that extra crap in i would be pissed.
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They seem like high prices to me....
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Old 06-06-2007, 07:40 PM
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those added prices are some bullshit
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Old 06-06-2007, 07:48 PM
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Our labor rate for a header install on a F-body is $350. That includes putting in plugs and wires.

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Old 06-06-2007, 07:51 PM
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seems kinda high to me.
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1419$ just for the install on those parts?

thats an a$$load of money. there is nothing there that you couldnt do yourself man.
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Sucks to hear that man. I was going to get them to install my springs, LCAs, and PHR, but I may reconsider my options.
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Old 06-06-2007, 07:57 PM
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Wow that sucks bro, like you said you should have gotten a quote or got a few buddies to help you, that stuff is easy.
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Originally Posted by Worm Boy
Our labor rate for a header install on a F-body is $350. That includes putting in plugs and wires.

Steven Fereday
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I've been talking to Steven for the past week. Everything in my sig that says coming soon is going on next week at his shop. He's been a great guy to deal with
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Old 06-06-2007, 08:58 PM
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Cottens > Conleys
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Old 06-06-2007, 09:01 PM
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those prices are WAY to high
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Originally Posted by Nick K
Hey Steven, does LMR have an email address? I need to email you guys something. Let me know.

Thanks.
or you could send him or josh a PM? just another quick option.
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holy crap, my prices are half that.
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jesus christ. $40 dollars to install spark plugs. It take about ten minutes with a lift
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Old 06-06-2007, 10:01 PM
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Do that **** yourself, I could have it done in an evening taking my time and have done so with friends multiple times!
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Originally Posted by stevensLS1
or you could send him or josh a PM? just another quick option.
Sorry, I will send a PM.
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Old 06-06-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Stang Man
Do that **** yourself, I could have it done in an evening taking my time and have done so with friends multiple times!
I would except for I don't have any friends I trust working on my car with me. My dad doesn't like me doing the more intensive mods like this at home either & my apartment doesn't let me work on my car. lol
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Bullshit!
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