Turbo Back?

[calgarydub]

Has anyone had George install a turboback on their car?

I'm buying one from concept-1 but I don't think I will pay the $105/hr shop rate @ 3 hours to install the exhaust. It seems a little pricey. What would George charge for this install? I called but he wasn't around. Any input is appreciated.

thanks

[RSS]

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He charged 3 hours for mine it depends on how well the old exhaust comes out.

[Smarty39]

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3 hours sounds about right because of the downpipe(s)...if it were catback it should take an hour or less. What kind of car? Me thinks you could DIY fairly easily

[R-Audi]

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Georges rate is $90/hr i beleive...

[Smarty39]

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^^yes it is

[Kor]

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You gotta figure it will take almost an hour to get the old hardware out, and hour to put in a new downpipe, and another hour to install the cat back and do the adjustments so that the fit is good. So 3 hours at shop rate, yeah.

[JustALilBit]

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So if you just wanted to install the downpipe it would run you about 2 hours?

[RSS]

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Georges rate is $90/hr i beleive...

Really? Did it go up this year as all my paper work says 80

[calgarydub]

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I have read some DIY some say it is easy some say it is a PITA.

Turboback DIY

I love wrenching on my car but I rather let someone else handle this.

I called Tunedub and I was told $150 to install it on my 2002 GTI 1.8T. Not sure if thats right or not as I didn't speak with George himself, it was a women on the phone (I think she may have asked him when she told me to hold on) Anyways, I am going to ask C-1 what they charge tomorrow as I am getting chipped there. The guy there said 3 hours though.

[calgarydub]

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Really? Did it go up this year as all my paper work says 80

Oh, and I also asked the shop rate as I had forgotten since my oil change. The woman on the phone said it was $100/hr.

[JustALilBit]

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I believe the woman on the phone there has a screw or two loose. She is a little off with what she says, when being compared to what george says. Try to get a hold of george.

[jrockmk2]

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what kind of exhaust?? b/c i was going to do the same thing until c1 told me that with the apr exhaust they will add the exhaust option or something to the apr chip.

[Kordain]

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yup he put it up recently, id have it done at C1 you dont have to drive it around and if theres a problem with the unit they cant say it was done during fitting and they can handle it there and then and your not car less.

[calgarydub]

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I am getting the APR Turboback and APR chip while they are both on sale due to the APR moving sale. What do you mean they will add the option? Like at a reduced price package deal or something?


Well I called twice today and George was unavailable both times, so I could call tomorrow and hopefully George will be around a phone. If she said $150.00 and I call George tomorrow and he says $300.00 maybe she shouldn't be telling customers the wrong info as I have already made an appointment to have it done there, but If I find out concept-1 is the same/cheaper (which I doubt) I will just save myself some hassle and get it done there.

I'll let you guys know tomorrow the exact cost, in case anyone else was wondering.

[Smarty39]

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If she said $150, that's what it'll be...she would've asked George while she put you on hold. George is the best indy around by far, and will definately be cheaper than C-1 . And $90/hr is his rate...unless it went up in the last couple days.