View Full Version : 200$ to install turbo gauge??
Damaga
02-22-2004, 05:20 PM
Talked to my Mazda dealership lately and I asked then if they install turbo gauges...They never did but quoted me a 200$ installation price (and I supply my own gauge and pod).
Is it just me or that seems a tad overpriced???!!!(uhm)
You guys know of any good place in NE Ohio to get it installed?
Oh, yeah, and I don't trust myself to do it!
maybe a local board member could help you install them. or they could do it for a cheaper price
you're talking about installing a boost gauge right ? why don't you just ask local members to help install it for you ?
Torco-MSP
02-22-2004, 05:23 PM
$200! shit!
if you were near me I'd do it for $20!
Micah
02-22-2004, 05:23 PM
yeah, that's pretty high for fishing an air line through the firewall and tapping into your cars illumination wire. Unless you are planning on doing this to maintain your warranty, I would just do a stealth install.
It's not hard to do.
TiGrayMsp716
02-22-2004, 05:27 PM
THat's garbage.... even if they charge normal work time a gauge install is only 1/2 hour job (by the book) so it should only be $25 -30. Shops usually charge about 50 - 60 dollars a hour. I just think that they don't want to do it.
those dumb fucks probablt dont know how to do it
TiGrayMsp716
02-22-2004, 05:30 PM
those dumb fucks probablt dont know how to do itThey probably were surprised you had a turbo....
loudpdl
02-22-2004, 05:32 PM
If you do some searches, there are some really detailed instructions on this forum. My first try at the boost gage install went pretty smoothly....so you may want to give it a try.
ONRAILS
02-22-2004, 05:44 PM
yeah, that's pretty high for fishing an air line through the firewall and tapping into your cars illumination wire. Unless you are planning on doing this to maintain your warranty, I would just do a stealth install.
It's not hard to do.
Why would a boost gauge not maintain your warranty?
Micah
02-22-2004, 05:57 PM
Why would a boost gauge not maintain your warranty?
You need to tap into a vacuum line. Could cause a vacuum leak. If you tap into your cars electrical system - technically they might try to say you are tampering with it.
Yes, I know you can go to www.enjoythedrive.com (http://www.enjoythedrive.com) and see what you are "legally" entitled to. However, realize that you would need to take on a dealership in court to do so. It's been covered a multitude of times on this forum, and many others.
If I were this guy, I would just do it myself. It's not hard, it's been detailed all over the forum. I did mine.
INGREXCO
02-22-2004, 09:26 PM
wich dealer?
jersey_emt
02-22-2004, 09:28 PM
Yeah, installing a boost gauge is easy...you'll have no problems doing it yourself. If you don't feel comfortable then just hit up a local forum member...many of the people here have already installed gauges in their car, and could help you out :)
well $200 but the shit wouldn't be violating warranty which could be nice
Damaga
02-22-2004, 10:19 PM
Well thanks for the response guys.
Yeah, the fact that they quoted 200$ probably means that they don't want to do it...
INGREXCO: it`s Mazda of Wooster
Anybody willing to give me a hand? I'm in Akron, OH.
$ and beer sounds good? PM me!
rocketspeed
02-22-2004, 10:38 PM
Its a joke its so easy. I installed mine a couple weeks ago, came out great, almost looks factory. Its slick. Took a few hours just because it was the 1st time and I was being careful.
I could install another one now in 20-30 minutes having done it. Someone local should be able to show you how.
subaruwrx
02-22-2004, 11:25 PM
Ill do it for190.
Do it yourself. Its easy!!!
--A
Sorry, I haven't been on here in like a month. I could give you a hand sometime if my schedule ever lightens up. I have boost, oil temp and oil pressure gauges that I'll be installing in my MSP if we get a nice Saturday or Sunday when I'm actually home. Then we should be able to get yours done pretty quickly.
Well thanks for the response guys.
Anybody willing to give me a hand? I'm in Akron, OH.
$ and beer sounds good? PM me!
BremertonMSP
02-24-2004, 06:43 PM
Ill do it for190.
Do it yourself. Its easy!!!
--A
Na, I'll do it for $185, but he'll have to pay for my airline ticket and hotel for a week. Not to mention rental car, food, beer, and stuff! LOL!! :)
MetalSpeed
02-24-2004, 07:07 PM
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