Installation Cost

[Ninkumpoop]

I just got my '09 Mazdaspeed3 GT a few days back and just took it to a shop to get an estimate on some goodies I want in my car. For a HKS SSQV BOV, HKS turbo timer (type-0), HKS cat-back (can't seem to remember which one), and HKS intake (again, can't remember which), he charged $1,519. For installation, he said it'll take 2 days-ish and charged a flat $300. Did I get it cheap, ripped off, or just right? Haven't paid for nothing yet, mind you, in case you wanna flame me >_>".

 

[MAZDA_SPEED]

do it yourself, 1500 is just to much imo

 

[AAMguy]

$300 is fair I guess, but it shouldnt take 2 days....maybe tops 2-3 hours with lunch in there

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I say do it yourself, The hardest thing I think is the wiring for the turbo timer. The bpv and exhaust shouldn't be that hard. I can't wait to get the hks cbe

 

[Ninkumpoop]

$300 is fair I guess, but it shouldnt take 2 days....maybe tops 2-3 hours with lunch in there

...2-3 hours, for reals??? Only 2-3??? He said 1.5-2 DAYS!!! Is he just saying that so he can take his sweet freaking time???

 

[jon619]

...2-3 hours, for reals??? Only 2-3??? He said 1.5-2 DAYS!!! Is he just saying that so he can take his sweet freaking time???

Yes. I don't think it takes 2 days, but I'd rather have a professional install the turbo timer. I'd hate to screw that one up. The other stuff.. you could do that. Get some friends and buy some beer.

 

[MSP2024]

2days is way to long, we put a full turbo kit on in that time

 

[coololddude]

i would have it done professionaly. it takes me two days just to go to the bathroom!!

 

[AAMguy]

haha yea 2-3 hours. that stuff is easy. well for someone that knows what they are doing. I say find a friend or post in the regional forums and see if someone local can help u and show you how to do this stuff yourself.

i used to giggle when people would ask me to put on there bovs

 

[lestat13]

Turbo timer is not that hard if you know where you are taping connections.... I could probably wire up mine again in about 30 minutes without the e-brake. Catback might be worth install if you don't have anything easy to saw off the original with, but otherwise, piece of cake. Intake and bpv/bov is EASY. If you weren't on the other coast I would say bring it by the house and we would knock it out in a few hours. Good luck, let us know what happens!

Btw, I only paid $400 for my dp/rp install. Would have been $200-300 they said but took longer cause they messed up my O2 sensor

 

[phillyb]

i can help, but i have no lift or anything.

 

[Conso]

just cut the stock exhaust, makes things a lot ezier

 

[wisniaPl]

wtf install everyting by yourself cbe go to an exhaust shop they will do it for 40 bucks

 

[AAMguy]

^^^ thats not installing it yourself...

 

[Ninkumpoop]

I really don't know much about cars. If you open up your hood, I'd look in and go, "hey~...there's your engine block. Oh looky! A turbo!" I wouldn't even know what to look for >_>" (<----complete amateur). Er...then is there anyone willing to install a HKS turbo-timer, HKS SSQV BOV, and an intake for me? I will pay, of course. I live in Koreantown, Los Angeles, California.

Edit:
I just received the Umnitza Chromium Angel-Eyes Headlights Kit I ordered today. I was wondering how much it'll cost to install and how long it'll take. >_>"...and if someone was willing to install it for me for cheap (I have the right to dream!).

 

[wisniaPl]

^^^ thats not installing it yourself...

you know exahust is harder to install....rest of things he can do by himself

 

[clos561]

do it yourself, wiring the timer will proly take longer than doing all the other stuff, exhaust = a few bolts, intake is bs and bov is even funnier to install

 

[UHATEIT]

in that $300 if they installed a set of springs too while you were at it then it would be a pretty nice price at $300. Bov you can put on yourself, the catback is just trhe bolts and the hangers come right out. Ah well, I know time is money and I dont have much time for installs anymore, so sometimes paying for install is easier.

 

[Ninkumpoop]

New problem:

I bought and have with me:
1. HKS SSQV BOV
2. HKS Turbo-Timer type-0
3. Umnitza Chromium Angel-Eyes

One of my close friends is friends with a guy who knows cars inside and out. He installed his own supercharger, fixes his friends cars, etc. so he knows what he's doing when it comes to installation. I asked him to install for me and I can get it cheaper than what some stores will offer to do it for. Thing is, how much should I offer to pay him? I mean, I don't wanna be too stingy with money and pay him chump change. I don't know him that well (only met him twice or so) and I wanna be kind...but not TOO kind xD!

 

[lestat13]

Those angel eyes could be a b****, you gotta take the headlight housing apart???