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SSCeejay · 04-14-2011, 04:29 PM

Hi Fellas-

Long time reader first time poster. I recently purchased a beautiful 2010 SS/RS Camaro. I have decided to play with it a little bit and found a great shop to install as supercharger. I called around and felt that I was given a pretty good price. I have decided to do a few other mods as well, like exhaust, suspension, etc. The prices that I am being given for these additional mods are several hundred dollars higher than what I can get them for through forum sponsors like Maryland Speed, Apex, etc. My question is if its okay for me to purchase these parts elsewhere and bring them in for installation. However, I know you dont bring a steak to a restraunt and ask them to cook it. Any thoughts on my dilemma?

steeleshark2 · 04-14-2011, 04:54 PM

Just ask them for an estimate for just the labor costs. That is what I did with my shop and bought all the items I wanted from other venders.

SSFury · 04-14-2011, 04:59 PM

+1 to Steeleshark2

DarkneSS · 04-14-2011, 05:07 PM

Id grab a few beers and spend an entire night on here just reading about mods in the V8 sections so youll be aware of what others have done and what they have paid. Dont pay more than you need to when you have a vast array of knowledge RIGHT here for FREE!

Regio_42 · 04-14-2011, 05:11 PM

what DarkneSS said is right! wait for people to post info or look at what people paid for there parts and labor..

kevin1106 · 04-14-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Id grab a few beers and spend an entire night on here just reading about mods in the V8 sections so youll be aware of what others have done and what they have paid. Dont pay more than you need to when you have a vast array of knowledge RIGHT here for FREE!

stso634 · 04-14-2011, 05:25 PM

Be sure to check with your shop to make sure they will install the parts you bring. I've ordered all the parts for my car and had them installed. This has saved me hundreds of $$$, but you have to make sure your shop is willing to work this way.

ron10 · 04-14-2011, 05:42 PM

i took my wheels to a wheel vendor and had them installed,don't see any difference.don't yhink you will have a problem.you save sales tax by doing this also.

SSCeejay · 04-14-2011, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the advice. I understand that people need to make a profit, but I wanted to be fair to myself as well. I just didnt want to come off as a Dbag by walking in the shop with a bunch of my parts and ask him to install them. I also dont want it to affect the quality of work.

Apex Motorsports · 04-14-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSCeejay

Thanks for the advice. I understand that people need to make a profit, but I wanted to be fair to myself as well. I just didnt want to come off as a Dbag by walking in the shop with a bunch of my parts and ask him to install them. I also dont want it to affect the quality of work.

They make money on the labor. It is pretty hard to be angry about getting work.

04-14-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
SSCeejay Drives: 2010 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	Need some advice Hi Fellas- Long time reader first time poster. I recently purchased a beautiful 2010 SS/RS Camaro. I have decided to play with it a little bit and found a great shop to install as supercharger. I called around and felt that I was given a pretty good price. I have decided to do a few other mods as well, like exhaust, suspension, etc. The prices that I am being given for these additional mods are several hundred dollars higher than what I can get them for through forum sponsors like Maryland Speed, Apex, etc. My question is if its okay for me to purchase these parts elsewhere and bring them in for installation. However, I know you dont bring a steak to a restraunt and ask them to cook it. Any thoughts on my dilemma?

04-14-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Just ask them for an estimate for just the labor costs. That is what I did with my shop and bought all the items I wanted from other venders. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

04-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	+1 to Steeleshark2 __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

04-14-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
Regio_42 Ready...Set...Gone..... Drives: 10' Camaro SS/RS "Stacy" Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 203	what DarkneSS said is right! wait for people to post info or look at what people paid for there parts and labor.. __________________ Visit my thread page for mods: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219358

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04-14-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Id grab a few beers and spend an entire night on here just reading about mods in the V8 sections so youll be aware of what others have done and what they have paid. Dont pay more than you need to when you have a vast array of knowledge RIGHT here for FREE!

04-14-2011, 05:25 PM	#7
stso634 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 379 View My Garage	Be sure to check with your shop to make sure they will install the parts you bring. I've ordered all the parts for my car and had them installed. This has saved me hundreds of $$$, but you have to make sure your shop is willing to work this way.

04-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#8
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i took my wheels to a wheel vendor and had them installed,don't see any difference.don't yhink you will have a problem.you save sales tax by doing this also.

04-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#9
SSCeejay Drives: 2010 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	Thanks for the advice. I understand that people need to make a profit, but I wanted to be fair to myself as well. I just didnt want to come off as a Dbag by walking in the shop with a bunch of my parts and ask him to install them. I also dont want it to affect the quality of work.