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SSOOCH · 11-06-2009, 11:37 AM

So I finally dropped my Camaro off at Gus Paulos Chevrolet to get my Hurst shifter installed. They quoted me $96 an hour and it should only take an hour. Fair enough. I called back three hours later and they tell me they're still working on it. And that they had to drop the tranny to install it!! So now I'm looking at two to three hours for labor for the install.

Let's see folks on these forums have installed these things in under two hours in their driveways with a pair of vice grips and a couple blocks of wood and a Dealership can't do it with all their tools expertise?!!

Mr. Goodwrench my ASS!!

Partick · 11-06-2009, 11:39 AM

My local tranny shop did it in 1.5 hours for $150.00.

PQ · 11-06-2009, 11:39 AM

They couldn't give you a flat fee to install?

SSOOCH · 11-06-2009, 11:41 AM

Nope, they said they didn't know what they were dealing with.......

Oh and they said they were going to get their best guy on it....obviously

Partick · 11-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Nope, they said they didn't know what they were dealing with.......

Oh and they said they were going to get their best guy on it....obviously

DOH...me thinks you got screwed

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-06-2009, 12:01 PM

what the freak.... I'll install it for you... and any other upgrades you want.... just bring your car down here.

PsyDoc · 11-06-2009, 12:05 PM

Sorry to hear about the "lack of lube." Any chance the dealership's "best guy" is Bubba J.?

SSOOCH · 11-06-2009, 12:09 PM

Camaro509 · 11-06-2009, 12:09 PM

Sad indeed.

I'd have run as soon as they said "didn't know what they were dealing with"
and "get their best guy on it".

Ssssssooch, to be honest, figured you'd have done it yourself considering you've
been 'intimate' with her and wouldn't want anyone else 'touching' her there...

19K3SS · 11-06-2009, 12:28 PM

Did you get a pre-service estimate, or whatever the service dept calls that thing?
If I remember, it says on there that they will notify you if their estimate will be wrong, and get your permission to continue w/ the higher estimate.

Not sure, but something to look into maybe...

ffrcobra_65 · 11-06-2009, 12:31 PM

Had mine installed at the Hurst office. Took the guy no more than 30 minutes. The tranny support member had to come off for some wiggle room but the tranny didn't have to be "dropped".

You'll love the short throw!

But let us know what you think of the rattle. Do this, accelerate hard in 2nd and 3rd, windows up and radio off. I can't wait to hear your feedback after you do this.

Banshee · 11-06-2009, 12:32 PM

I had never installed a Hurst. Installed it in an hour in my driveway and didn't have to drop the trans. Between 2 guys, we installed two shifters in 2.5 hours with a beer break in between and a trip to the store.

Pathetic to think you are paying that. Hell, the Hurst installed from the factory was supposed to be $400. I understand labor rates, but 3 hours is outrageous.

Black69 · 11-06-2009, 12:44 PM

Maybe they should have watched the video first, then they would have had an idea what they were dealing with. If it's good enough for us, it should have been better for them..

rolnslo · 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM

Guess you should have printed out the directions for them and taped them to the dash. It even comes with pictures

so the even the best technician should be able to follow it.

http://www.hurst-shifters.com/hurst-...ts/3916030.pdf

Next thing you know, they'll say your drivetrain warranty is no longer valid because you aren't using the stock shifter anymore...

11-06-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Can I get some Lube with that Hurst install? So I finally dropped my Camaro off at Gus Paulos Chevrolet to get my Hurst shifter installed. They quoted me $96 an hour and it should only take an hour. Fair enough. I called back three hours later and they tell me they're still working on it. And that they had to drop the tranny to install it!! So now I'm looking at two to three hours for labor for the install. Let's see folks on these forums have installed these things in under two hours in their driveways with a pair of vice grips and a couple blocks of wood and a Dealership can't do it with all their tools expertise?!! Mr. Goodwrench my ASS!! __________________

11-06-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	They couldn't give you a flat fee to install? __________________

11-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Nope, they said they didn't know what they were dealing with....... Oh and they said they were going to get their best guy on it....obviously __________________

11-06-2009, 12:09 PM	#8
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	__________________

11-06-2009, 12:09 PM	#9
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Sad indeed. I'd have run as soon as they said "didn't know what they were dealing with" and "get their best guy on it". Ssssssooch, to be honest, figured you'd have done it yourself considering you've been 'intimate' with her and wouldn't want anyone else 'touching' her there... __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

11-06-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	My local tranny shop did it in 1.5 hours for $150.00.

11-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#7
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	Sorry to hear about the "lack of lube." Any chance the dealership's "best guy" is Bubba J.?

11-06-2009, 12:28 PM	#10
19K3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln Park, MI Posts: 237	Did you get a pre-service estimate, or whatever the service dept calls that thing? If I remember, it says on there that they will notify you if their estimate will be wrong, and get your permission to continue w/ the higher estimate. Not sure, but something to look into maybe... __________________ Delivered 29May09: 2SS/RS Black w/ CGM Rally Stripes, Black Int, 6spd, 20" Polished VIN: 2G1FT1EW2A9108883

11-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#11
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Had mine installed at the Hurst office. Took the guy no more than 30 minutes. The tranny support member had to come off for some wiggle room but the tranny didn't have to be "dropped". You'll love the short throw! But let us know what you think of the rattle. Do this, accelerate hard in 2nd and 3rd, windows up and radio off. I can't wait to hear your feedback after you do this.

11-06-2009, 12:32 PM	#12
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	I had never installed a Hurst. Installed it in an hour in my driveway and didn't have to drop the trans. Between 2 guys, we installed two shifters in 2.5 hours with a beer break in between and a trip to the store. Pathetic to think you are paying that. Hell, the Hurst installed from the factory was supposed to be $400. I understand labor rates, but 3 hours is outrageous. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

11-06-2009, 12:44 PM	#13
Black69 Dave Drives: 2010 VR Camaro RSSS-69 Camaro Cpe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burley, Idaho Posts: 42	Maybe they should have watched the video first, then they would have had an idea what they were dealing with. If it's good enough for us, it should have been better for them.. __________________ 69 Coupe, 383, AC, Tilt, PS, PB, Thorley Headers, and a 2010 2SS\RS VR with Artic White Stripes

11-06-2009, 12:49 PM	#14
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Guess you should have printed out the directions for them and taped them to the dash. It even comes with pictures so the even the best technician should be able to follow it. http://www.hurst-shifters.com/hurst-...ts/3916030.pdf Next thing you know, they'll say your drivetrain warranty is no longer valid because you aren't using the stock shifter anymore... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

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