Installation issues!

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 10:43 AM

Well i am looking for shopes to install my catback system! And so far i got a mustang shop chrgin me 150-180 bucks for the install! Then have another shop called the muffler shop chargin me 125, and then i went to midas, and they said 90 bucks!! Well id like to go to the mustang shop because they work on stangs ALOT, but is that price to steep?? And the muffler shop has like young teenage kids workin there! And one of the employees would prolly hate me because his car his stang is "ricey" and made a comment on it!

So i dont wanna get screwed by him! And midas seems tooo cheap! Please hep guys, which route would you take.... and IM NOT GOING TO INSTALL BY MYSELF, sorry!! lol

StangAddict · 08-22-2005, 01:37 PM

hell come down to the beach and ill do it for $100

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by StangAddict

hell come down to the beach and ill do it for $100

All i got is credit card to pay with!

Any suggestions of what i should do?

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 05:12 PM

guess nobody cares! boo

*venom* · 08-22-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by StangAddict

hell come down to the beach and ill do it for $100

StangAddict takes paypal so credit card is good

tripleblack · 08-22-2005, 05:35 PM

The Mustang Shop is busy - most small specialty shops don't publish prices - they slide up when they're overwhelmed with work, in the middle when they have about as much as they want, and drop like a stone when they're hungry. Sounds like your local shop is full up, and the price if just to make you go away.

Sounds like the muffler shop is a good place to avoid.

Midas at $90 sounds fishy. Those guys have more ways of adding on hidden charges than you'd believe. Since I have a personal grudge against these jerks (long story involving a 96 Taurus and a $660 alternator job), I may not be the best guy to listen to about Midas. Needless to say, I went out and toasted their demise when the shop closed last year - hope it was partly due to my bad-mouthing them every chance (including this one) I get.

Best suggestion is keep looking. Find a muffler shop with old, ugly guys with filthy hands working in an old, ugly shop that's been there forever.

You'll probably pay about $100, total, and you'll have to scrub all the dirty fingerprints off your car - but the job will be done right.

tripleblack

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 05:51 PM

So ill keep lookin but if i dont find one, should i go for the mustang shop route??? thnx for the suggestion tripleback!!!

tripleblack · 08-22-2005, 06:01 PM

Just checked out the MCA site (http://www.mustang.org/regional_clubs.cfm?state=VA). There are at least 10 Mustang clubs in your state, one of which probably lays claim to your town. Check them out - bet you they know a few places you can get your work done. Joining the MCA (internationa Mustang Club of America) costs $30 a year, and you get a decent magazine every month included. Good buy, in my book. Some regional clubs (like the list I noted above) require national membership - some don't. Most clubs have small dues of about $20 year. Good way to hang out with friends with similar cars, and learn a lot to boot.

Hope this helps. Virginia's a nice state - bet you have a club that you can join near you.

tripleblack

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangGT804

So ill keep lookin but if i dont find one, should i go for the mustang shop route??? thnx for the suggestion tripleback!!!

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripleblack

Just checked out the MCA site (http://www.mustang.org/regional_clubs.cfm?state=VA). There are at least 10 Mustang clubs in your state, one of which probably lays claim to your town. Check them out - bet you they know a few places you can get your work done. Joining the MCA (internationa Mustang Club of America) costs $30 a year, and you get a decent magazine every month included. Good buy, in my book. Some regional clubs (like the list I noted above) require national membership - some don't. Most clubs have small dues of about $20 year. Good way to hang out with friends with similar cars, and learn a lot to boot.

Hope this helps. Virginia's a nice state - bet you have a club that you can join near you.

tripleblack

Awesome! Thnx man!! I appreciate it!

*03gtmustang* · 08-22-2005, 07:01 PM

Not installed yet? Im guessing its a Bassani catback? Send me $50 paypal and Ill do it tomorrow.

StangGT804 · 08-22-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Not installed yet? Im guessing its a Bassani catback? Send me $50 paypal and Ill do it tomorrow.

Ill give you 50 cash!!! Where do u live so i can drop my car off!! lol

*Lances03SVT* · 08-22-2005, 07:44 PM

That's a little pricey to me at the Mustang shop.I would keep looking or find someone to help you do it yourself.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-22-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Not installed yet? Im guessing its a Bassani catback? Send me $50 paypal and Ill do it tomorrow.

There you go can't beat that.

*03gtmustang* · 08-22-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

There you go can't beat that.

Didnt take the offer, afraid something is going to go wrong.

serum114 · 08-22-2005, 10:11 PM

Man save the cash and just install it yourself, it is pretty easy just need a few basic tools, couple of cold ones and a few hours. If you live close to Columbus GA ill help you do it for free. After working my sales job all week turning a wrench on sundays is the best stress relief.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-23-2005, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Didnt take the offer, afraid something is going to go wrong.

I would have took the offer for sure.What could go wrong it's a catback install

*03gtmustang* · 08-23-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

I would have took the offer for sure.What could go wrong it's a catback install

Thats what I said. The worse thing that could happen would be a small leak.

Samsstang · 08-24-2005, 10:36 AM

It aint that hard to do yourself! my wife and I installed my MAC catback and H-pipe! unless yours required welding? should be straight bolt-on? and BTW for $50.00 bucks you cant go wrong!

08-22-2005, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,281	Installation issues! Well i am looking for shopes to install my catback system! And so far i got a mustang shop chrgin me 150-180 bucks for the install! Then have another shop called the muffler shop chargin me 125, and then i went to midas, and they said 90 bucks!! Well id like to go to the mustang shop because they work on stangs ALOT, but is that price to steep?? And the muffler shop has like young teenage kids workin there! And one of the employees would prolly hate me because his car his stang is "ricey" and made a comment on it! So i dont wanna get screwed by him! And midas seems tooo cheap! Please hep guys, which route would you take.... and IM NOT GOING TO INSTALL BY MYSELF, sorry!! lol __________________

08-22-2005, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	hell come down to the beach and ill do it for $100 __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

08-22-2005, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,281	guess nobody cares! boo __________________

08-22-2005, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
tripleblack Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 337	My 'pinion The Mustang Shop is busy - most small specialty shops don't publish prices - they slide up when they're overwhelmed with work, in the middle when they have about as much as they want, and drop like a stone when they're hungry. Sounds like your local shop is full up, and the price if just to make you go away. Sounds like the muffler shop is a good place to avoid. Midas at $90 sounds fishy. Those guys have more ways of adding on hidden charges than you'd believe. Since I have a personal grudge against these jerks (long story involving a 96 Taurus and a $660 alternator job), I may not be the best guy to listen to about Midas. Needless to say, I went out and toasted their demise when the shop closed last year - hope it was partly due to my bad-mouthing them every chance (including this one) I get. Best suggestion is keep looking. Find a muffler shop with old, ugly guys with filthy hands working in an old, ugly shop that's been there forever. You'll probably pay about $100, total, and you'll have to scrub all the dirty fingerprints off your car - but the job will be done right. tripleblack

08-22-2005, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,281	So ill keep lookin but if i dont find one, should i go for the mustang shop route??? thnx for the suggestion tripleback!!! __________________

08-22-2005, 07:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,241	Not installed yet? Im guessing its a Bassani catback? Send me $50 paypal and Ill do it tomorrow. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

08-22-2005, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	That's a little pricey to me at the Mustang shop.I would keep looking or find someone to help you do it yourself. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-22-2005, 10:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
serum114 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 141	Man save the cash and just install it yourself, it is pretty easy just need a few basic tools, couple of cold ones and a few hours. If you live close to Columbus GA ill help you do it for free. After working my sales job all week turning a wrench on sundays is the best stress relief. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 5 spd

08-24-2005, 10:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Samsstang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 371	It aint that hard to do yourself! my wife and I installed my MAC catback and H-pipe! unless yours required welding? should be straight bolt-on? and BTW for $50.00 bucks you cant go wrong! __________________ 99GT 35th Anniv Edition #4323 01 Roush Stage 2 #6586

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