Edge wants >$1000 for a suspension swap... NOT INCLUDING PARTS!!! - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

darkonion · 03-24-2015, 12:02 PM

I take all my stuff to Mert at RBMS Autocare in Hayward. He's been working on my car for awhile. Check him out. Mostly works on Subaru's and Evo's but might be willing to look at your Scion.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/rbms-auto-care-hayward

Also check out AA Motorworks. Adam is a great guy. He just opened his own shop in Mountain View.

https://www.facebook.com/aamotorwork...about.overview

donoman · 03-24-2015, 02:07 PM

I just called Vex, they quoted me $250 ...

donoman · 03-24-2015, 02:22 PM

The plot thickens... Gordon from Edge called me, and we talked about shop rates. He says that 5 hours is reasonable and that Subaru charges 7.7 hours for the work, so he's within the realm of reasonable. It was nice that he called me, that speaks very well of his business acumen. Still, I won't be going to Edge any time soon.

cdo221 · 03-24-2015, 02:23 PM

For reference, a shop local to me in South SF was able to do a spring swap (which would take longer since you gotta take apart the struts and put the new springs, put it all back together) in 1 hour 45 minutes...

And when I went to pick up the car it was only 2 guys working on my FR-S, some old school Mercedes, and a S2k at the same time....

DarrenDriven · 03-25-2015, 01:09 PM

The price isn't the issue... supply and demand. Quality costs.

However, 4-5 HOURS!?! Me and a 17-year-old helper did eight of these in one day... including two at the same time in 50 minutes, wheels up to wheels down.

Me thinks this shop doesn't want your business and was just trying to get rid of you.

thehapaone · 03-25-2015, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

The price isn't the issue... supply and demand. Quality costs.

However, 4-5 HOURS!?! Me and a 17-year-old helper did eight of these in one day... including two at the same time in 50 minutes, wheels up to wheels down.

Me thinks this shop doesn't want your business and was just trying to get rid of you.

You forgot to mention you actually lowered 8 in one day and didn't just do a simple strut swap

donoman · 03-25-2015, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

The price isn't the issue... supply and demand. Quality costs.

However, 4-5 HOURS!?!

EXACTLY, BROTHA!!!!

Koa · 03-25-2015, 04:38 PM

Ph.D thesis ha

I can't even spell thesis

donoman · 03-25-2015, 04:41 PM

You just did it twice brotha !!!! LOL

exE36M3 · 03-28-2015, 03:58 PM

donoman - I'll speak to you as I feel this thread has gone sideways and wanted to catch it before we end up meeting at 86 or BMW CCA event and giving each other the evil eye.

I respectfully disagree with your opinion of Edge motorworks but I will respect your opinion about the high cost of the work you were looking for.

As car people, we're always looking for the best quality work for the lowest price possible.

If there was a shop locally in Dublin that offered a rate of $250 for a spring install and alignment, I'd most likely do the same. So even I would agree with the suggested choices near you.

Best wishes on your install.

clayrush · 03-28-2015, 05:36 PM

Too late!
Damage done!
RIP OFF!!!!!111111

donoman · 07-04-2015, 02:22 AM

OK I just did the suspension today and it took me 3 hours from start to finish, including a brake pad swap, and this was my first time doing it on this car. I can safely say that if you are taking your car to Edge, you are getting ripped off.

nyrip · 07-04-2015, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donoman

I have no issue with paying for a fair job. But unless they are installing the suspension in bikini's and high heels, I don't think it should take a professional 5-6 hours.

Can we make this happen? I'd never do my own work again.

Vroomin86 · 07-04-2015, 09:44 AM

Not to beat a dead horse but even from a business perspective you don't charge the customer and extra 3 hours in case something happens lol...

Anyway I wouldn't say their prices are a rip off, you gotta pay to play, specially if its a big baller shop, however the misleading labor times would make me stay farrrrrrrr away from there....

IN fact I bet most of their business comes from ignorant car owners who just have money to blow and want a turnkey experience.

Almost like a salesman preying on the senior citizen couple sitting in the service drive.... shame shame shame

07-04-2015, 09:44 AM	#42
Vroomin86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Fire Location: South FLo-Rida Posts: 447 Thanks: 264 Thanked 169 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Not to beat a dead horse but even from a business perspective you don't charge the customer and extra 3 hours in case something happens lol... Anyway I wouldn't say their prices are a rip off, you gotta pay to play, specially if its a big baller shop, however the misleading labor times would make me stay farrrrrrrr away from there.... IN fact I bet most of their business comes from ignorant car owners who just have money to blow and want a turnkey experience. Almost like a salesman preying on the senior citizen couple sitting in the service drive.... shame shame shame __________________ 2015 FireStorm FRS HT Auto / TRD / Toms / FA 500 / Valenti / SPC / OFT / Borla / Flossy / Vigilant Motorsports / To be continued...

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03-24-2015, 12:02 PM	#29
darkonion Habitual Troublemaker Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 1997 Subaru Impreza, 2014 BRZ Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 513 Thanks: 24 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	I take all my stuff to Mert at RBMS Autocare in Hayward. He's been working on my car for awhile. Check him out. Mostly works on Subaru's and Evo's but might be willing to look at your Scion. http://www.yelp.com/biz/rbms-auto-care-hayward Also check out AA Motorworks. Adam is a great guy. He just opened his own shop in Mountain View. https://www.facebook.com/aamotorwork...about.overview

03-24-2015, 02:07 PM	#30
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I just called Vex, they quoted me $250 ...

03-24-2015, 02:22 PM	#31
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	The plot thickens... Gordon from Edge called me, and we talked about shop rates. He says that 5 hours is reasonable and that Subaru charges 7.7 hours for the work, so he's within the realm of reasonable. It was nice that he called me, that speaks very well of his business acumen. Still, I won't be going to Edge any time soon.

03-24-2015, 02:23 PM	#32
cdo221 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S, 2015 RS 1.0 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 532 Thanks: 285 Thanked 174 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	For reference, a shop local to me in South SF was able to do a spring swap (which would take longer since you gotta take apart the struts and put the new springs, put it all back together) in 1 hour 45 minutes... And when I went to pick up the car it was only 2 guys working on my FR-S, some old school Mercedes, and a S2k at the same time....

03-25-2015, 04:41 PM	#37
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	You just did it twice brotha !!!! LOL

03-28-2015, 03:58 PM	#38
exE36M3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: NorCal Posts: 331 Thanks: 165 Thanked 173 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	donoman - I'll speak to you as I feel this thread has gone sideways and wanted to catch it before we end up meeting at 86 or BMW CCA event and giving each other the evil eye. I respectfully disagree with your opinion of Edge motorworks but I will respect your opinion about the high cost of the work you were looking for. As car people, we're always looking for the best quality work for the lowest price possible. If there was a shop locally in Dublin that offered a rate of $250 for a spring install and alignment, I'd most likely do the same. So even I would agree with the suggested choices near you. Best wishes on your install.

03-28-2015, 05:36 PM	#39
clayrush Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: FRS,09 370z, 00 CelicaGT-S, 85 300Z Location: SF Bay/vallejo Posts: 653 Thanks: 1,258 Thanked 280 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Too late! Damage done! RIP OFF!!!!!111111

07-04-2015, 02:22 AM	#40
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	OK I just did the suspension today and it took me 3 hours from start to finish, including a brake pad swap, and this was my first time doing it on this car. I can safely say that if you are taking your car to Edge, you are getting ripped off.

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