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by **doublezero** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:04 pm

Hey guys,

I have got LSD, Flywheel and clutch to be installed on my 2zz-ge corolla front wheel drive.

The gearbox factory quoted me $550 plus GST. And the he also says it will costs more if its not straight forward.

Is this a fair price?

Thanks.

by **pjay** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:05 pm

Best way to tell is to get 2 other quotes from other establishments. Then compare the quotes

by **Adamal** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:12 pm

Sounds like a fair price to me given whats involved.

by **GTTpower** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:19 pm

Sounds pretty good, installing an LSD involves opening up the gearbox, which can be quite time consuming and probably cost you all of that without the clutch and flywheel install.

by **GTCRSHR** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:25 pm

tried toyota ?

by **doublezero** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:31 pm

GTCRSHR wrote:tried toyota ?

I would have assumed that toyota would be more expensive. Am I not right?

Website · by **Bling** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:44 pm

You won't know till you ask them :wink:

You never know, the fact they work on Toyotas day in day out could mean they can do it faster.

by **rollaholic** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:45 pm

$550 is pretty reasonable if you ask me, as mentioned installing an LSD is not a short job

by **doublezero** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:20 pm

Ok I just got back from toyota. They quoted me $1500 plus GST. She said it would be a 15 hour job.

by **tsoob** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:20 pm

yeah 550 is a fair price

by **Mr Revhead** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:36 pm

fair?
i'd says seriously cheap!

by **Heylin** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:39 pm

I paid $500 to get clutch installed on MR2 and rear main seal replaced.

Website · by **Mr.Phreak** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:47 pm

doublezero wrote:And the he also says it will costs more if its not straight forward.

Pay attention to this :wink:

by **IH8TEC** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:55 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:fair?
i'd says seriously cheap!

I was think the same thin warrick.

by **iOnic** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:24 pm

Did you clarify that the car was FWD and had a transaxle? That's dirt cheap for what's involved and you'll probably find that he'll charge you double that amount once he realises that it's "not straightfoward"

Get it in writing if you can :lol:

then he has no choice but to charge you the quoted price.

Website · by **Bling** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:36 pm

Yeah thats a rather large loop hole

.

Did you take the car in so they could see it? I'd ask for a proper quote as you "have to save up" so need a FIRM figure

by **Mr Revhead** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:36 pm

Mr.Phreak wrote:
doublezero wrote:And the he also says it will costs more if its not straight forward.

Pay attention to this

sounds like he trying to keep it open for increases.
they are allowed to charge a certain percentage over a quote (i think its 10%) but by saying that he's making it a bit open

by **FLAWLES** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:19 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:fair?
i'd says seriously cheap!

AGREE 100%

bearing preloads/shimming the diff can be a pain in the bum and time consuming

by **doublezero** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:41 pm

Yeah I told him its a front wheel drive and that he has to take the box out.

I believe that actual prices can vary from 10-15% from quotes. Anyone here dealt with the gearbox factory?

Website · by Al » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:11 pm

BZG|Bling wrote:You never know, the fact they work on Toyotas day in day out could mean they can do it faster.

Ask Corey about a $3k bill for just removing and refitting an engine.....

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