scrap1ngsr

I just got my skunk2 short shifter installed and it feels great but I think the shop charged me way too high. I was going to do it myself but just didnt want to mess up or didnt want to get stuck during it. So i decided to let a shop that I usually go to do the work. They changed the short shifter and charged me about $124.55 just for the labor. Does that sound about right?

SpydiR

dude, it took me 15 minutes to install my shifter and bushings, and I had never done it before on any car ever. so if 15 minutes is worth $124.55 then yea it sounds right, but that is the exact reason I'm a DIY-er

Pioneer162

took me about 15 min to swap mine....it's only 2 bolts....or is it 3....I forget. You figure the average shop charges $80/hr......that adds up to about $20 for labor......which is what I used to feed and beer myself through the process.


Based on my findings you got ripped the *** off.

mwieczorek43

Holy **** you got raped. There was a DIY thread on here yesterday on how to do this (with tons of pics), it took him an estimated 1 hour to do. And he took his time too, so even if it took them an hour.... you still got raped.

You should find out what they charge per hour for labor at there shop. And then never go there again.

allanonjj

Yes you overpaid for labor,...however if the peace of mind you get from having proffesionals do your work is worth it,.....more power to ya. I would suggest in the future though that you ask for suggestions BEFORE you go to a shop. I used to be just like you. I loved my car and I didnt want to screw anything up, so I let the pros do all of my work. When I started hanging out with guys that <U>did</U> work on their on cars, I started to realize that ITS NOT REALLY THAT COMPLICATED. Ive always had a good nack for things mechanical and I had tons of experience with small motors (quads, dirtbikes, go-karts)so I started doing my own work. What I realized is that if you want things done right, research it and DO IT YOURSELF

Setsuna F Seiei

that is butt rape! you should've checked the DIY threads, you could've seen how easy it is. YOu could've spent the rest of the money for somethign else IE shifter/linkage bushing, motor mount inserts, suspension bushigns blah blah blah for tehh ultimate shifting experience!!!!!!!!!!1111111

AutoXer

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Holy **** you got raped. There was a DIY thread on here yesterday on how to do this (with tons of pics), it took him an estimated 1 hour to do. And he took his time too, so even if it took them an hour.... you still got raped.
</TD></TR></TABLE>

An hour of labor costs about $100 where I am. So yeah, it was pretty pricey, but so is any work done at a shop. Didn't you get a quote before they started?

Deemeetree

Are you ******* serious?

All you needed to do was look at my How-To and you would have $125 more in the bank right now.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1007935

God damn.

copperfox

yeah, I second Deemeetree, if I had just done an extensive writeup, then somebody told me they had just blatently ignored it and spend over $100, I'd be pissed too.

DIY w00t.

Sehc Tib Alli Zerif!!!!!

I agree with everyone, but, I just did that on my car and it was a PITA, the bolts to the exhaust were rusted together. Ended up snapping them off on the cat side, then had to take a wiz wheel and hack the nut off on the header side. PITA for a job I thought was gonna take a couple of minutes. Still worth it not to pay a shop 100+ bucks.

A-busive

I have the duel bend and i did it myself and i knew nothing about how to work on my car..and then i did the v2 intake by myself also and i like working on my car..That was a waste of money on your part

CaponeGotti

better learn it now than later on payin someone for a swap or turbo

senpai

**** happens
too late
life goes on

SRCivic97

Next time pay me $125.00 and I'll kick you in the *****.

DC4_MADMAN

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I agree with everyone, but, I just did that on my car and it was a PITA, the bolts to the exhaust were rusted together. Ended up snapping them off on the cat side, then had to take a wiz wheel and hack the nut off on the header side. PITA for a job I thought was gonna take a couple of minutes. Still worth it not to pay a shop 100+ bucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exhaust removal is not neccesary for a shifter install, it makes it easier yes, but not necassary. I did mine without touching the exhaust.

Sehc Tib Alli Zerif!!!!!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4door_demon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Exhaust removal is not neccesary for a shifter install, it makes it easier yes, but not necassary. I did mine without touching the exhaust.</TD></TR></TABLE>


with my car its impossible.

Deemeetree

I didn't remove my exhaust, look at my write-up. All I did was remove it from the hangers so it won't bind when I push it to the side. Piece of pie.

DC4_MADMAN

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I didn't remove my exhaust, look at my write-up. All I did was remove it from the hangers so it won't bind when I push it to the side. Piece of pie.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Which was very good, I did read it, but I felt that step wasnt "absolutely" necesary, Thats all.

litterbox

Epbem1, promise yourself you'll always work on your car from now on. That 125 could have bought you a nice toolset to get you started. I hate it when I hear people being charged by shops.

peacexisxfree

With all being said.. realize it happened, there's nothing you can do about it, and you're going to be smarter the next time around. No biggie man.

clint g

iTrader: (1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by peacexisxfree &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">With all being said.. realize it happened, there's nothing you can do about it, and you're going to be smarter the next time around. No biggie man.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with this but remember the reason your on honda-tech for things like this

jeffk182

You could have asked us to post up a walkthrough or something haha...its a really simple job..theres like 5 bolts in total. No more than a 30 min job.

Deemeetree

Ok people, we all said the same thing, he learned his lesson. No need to continue saying the same thing every hour. Let this thread go.

scrap1ngsr

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SRCivic97 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Next time pay me $125.00 and I'll kick you in the *****. </TD></TR></TABLE>


, I will let you kick the shitt outta me

scrap1ngsr

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Epbem1, promise yourself you'll always work on your car from now on. That 125 could have bought you a nice toolset to get you started. I hate it when I hear people being charged by shops. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea man i regret it . Should of done it myself. Thanks everyone for the support.