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So I have a brand new Viper alarm/remote start with two window controllers that I need to have installed. The other day I went to two of the bigger local shops to get an install quote.
The first was Audio Express, I was quoted $650 to install my alarm. That price also included the module that is needed for my truck, they charge $100 for that. Audio Express is actually a Viper dealer.
The second shot is called Thompsons Audio. From them I was quoted $500 and there price also included the module I need.
I questioned Audio Express why they charge so much for labor and they said because I didn't buy the alarm from them that they charge more. When I asked how much more he told me $300! We went back and forth for a minute. I could tell he just didn't want to install my alarm since I had not bought it from him. He said since hes not making any money selling me the product its not worth it. I told I would gladly pay him for his labor but its fucking stupid to charge twice as much as normal. I mean I could buy the alarm from him and have it installed for less than that.
So thats my rant about that. But my main question here is...Is fucking your customer like this common practice at other shops? I would really love to hear from some shop owners/employees. And please if you do respond, back up your answer. I know people gotta make a living but this to me is just dumb.
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Is there a liner or anything going in the front wheel wells where they didn't paint?
And I suggested the black uppers and lowers but the red does go well with the breaks.
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I have seen plenty of vids with people doing handguns. Don't know if they were modded or not. I was talking rifles tho.
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I had my XS power sticker on my ride for like a month and its faded out already! That sucks lol. Great batts though ha.
Your exposing them to too much sunlight thus shortening there lifespan. Like over charging your batteries. Just follow the manufactures recommendations.
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Question. THis is taking it back a bit, but still. When you were building the doors, yours and the ones for the Hoopty. How did you fasten the panel to the bottom of the door. When you cut the panels you cut off both of the hooks that hold the panel to the door. I actually just started my doors tonight and had to cut mine off as well.
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Yeah, def not a big deal. Like I said I knew your heart was in the V but you always said you aint have the monies...then I see the ISF and I was like, wait a min why didn't he just get the Caddy. I guess I would settle for either one, lol.
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Well damn, who in the world gave you a price on the Caddy? Base on em is like $62...fully loaded is only $68-69 and thats MSRP. If a dealer had one on the lot you know it would come cheaper.
But anyways I was just wondering cause I knew you used to always talk about the V.
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Thats all the sophistication needed right there. See that pinki all up in the air, lol!
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Can I ask a question Steve. I been wanting to ask but I didnt want to make a whole thread. Why the ISF and not the CTS-V? They are both just above $60K (MSRP)
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LOL bunch of high rollers sitting around drinking 40's.
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I dont fit the bill either. Im 27, married, 3 kids, college degree and I do most my SMDing from work
. I wish I was 18 again, single, no kids (i do love my children) and I due to student loans I wish i never went to college. -
I dont have any idea what Alexa is but I thought this was amusing
"Based on internet averages, stevemeadedesigns.com is visited more frequently by males who are in the age range 18-24, have no children, have no college education and browse this site from home."
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like i said shit looks goddamn electric!
this guy always referencing Pantera in half his posts hahah.....your right though it is GODDAMN ELECTRIC!!
Nothing wrong with a little Pantera!
Ryan...your a funny guy
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and for a starting bid of .99 with free shipping what do you have to lose?
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nice! It will look a lot better when shes finished. Are the windows tinted? If not you gotta black em out to complement the rims. When you do the panhard and uppers and lowers, you should go with black too. I think the red calipers look good but everything else should be black. IMO
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I personally stay away from PA but....I have heard a couple setups with the MOFOs. They can get down. From what I have heard they dont like the low lows. There suspension was kinda soft too, straight outta the box. But for that price you should give a shot.
You might even wanna see if he will take $125, if he says no then offer the $150. I always offer lower than I am willing to pay...this gives me room for negotiation. Just keep your offers reasonable. Dont want to insult anyone.
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So did your installer do any adjusting on these?
baaudio: I am sure when he raises it up the axle moves back a little bit, not really sure the benefit of Steve using these other than the aesthetics and they are obviously a lot beefier than stock. If he still had just a static drop where the ride height does not change then he could adjust these to correct the axle being so far forward. These in conjunction with the pan hard bar would insure your rear was center.
I think I am gonna go with black powder coat when I order mine.
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That second vid is CRAZY! Never seen anything happen like that
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They look so nice. You can get teh whole setup, panhard bar and uppers and lowers for $590 shipped from Tony. I like how they used your pics for there website too!
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Cause I am a wizard!
We should meet up sometime bro, dont meet to many local guys on here.
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You in VA now? Im just south in Hopewell/Petersburg ares
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Sorry about that
. I wish I was 18 again, single, no kids (i do love my children) and I due to student loans I wish i never went to college.
Shop alarm install prices
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Thats what I am looking for. I have no problem paying for labor to install but to out right charge more just becasue the customer didn't buy material from you is plain stupid. Its a real good way to get bad mouthed and lose potential customers.
I did find a guy that said he could do it for $200. My only issue with that, he is an ex Circuit City employee and he wanted to keep my truck from Friday night till Sunday afternoon. My last alarm install was done at Best Buy and I dont imagine CC was any better. Plus I dont know the guy and he wants me to leave my shit with him for two days.