The G-spot

[MexicoCityM3]

Lel. Here are KYB OEM spec shocks for the G37x:

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2012/infiniti/g37/suspension/strut_assembly.html <-- fronts, $111 a corner
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2012/infiniti/g37/suspension/shock_absorber.html <--- rears, $60 a corner

Washer reservoir, $120

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/2011-Infiniti-G37-Sport-Washer-reservoir-p/289101nl0a-1446984-297938.htm

Tail light, $60

http://www.carparts.com/details/Infiniti/G37/Replacement/Tail_Light/2009/REPI730102.html?TID=80000000CP&origin=pla&CP=1&CP_SRC=PPC&003=27372932&010=cpff7ce68482f5510b94d540f0b04de36c&gclid=CjwKEAjwp_uqBRClvrrXmsbPog4SJACK4gIPqjCIqxpMmmAfbbDmF1Chy2lLHLxEZahtOKgwzJRSyBoCxujw_wcB&c_aid=45538367613&c2cid=cbc88942-9fbb-497e-a9b5-20a489c439dc

U paid too much mon

Having it done at the dealer is worth it for him. Not for you.

[Cookie Monster]

The nice thing about having it done at the dealer is it's good for resale. Instead of saying "oh xyz shadetree mechanic put these LOL KYB shocks on", you can show the official dealer records (that I think they record nowadays, anyhow), especially as it'll show up on a carfax report.

My dad's G was serviced exclusively at the Infiniti dealership before he bought it and that was a big deal for him because he knew it was treated right. Of course, he broke that streak when they wanted way too much to change brake pads that were still very serviceable, so he just had me swap the rear rotors and pads out with better stuff anyways.

[SVT666]

My G is getting new StopTech slotted rotors and pads on Monday at an independent. They have a great reputation here, so I have no concerns...and their shop rates are $30 an hour less than a dealer.  The same shop is putting a new radiator in my Explorer next Friday and they will be putting new struts on the Explorer next month.

[GoCougs]

U paid too much mon

Don't bother.  He will never admit he got ripped off.  We went through this before with some other work he got done and got hosed on.

By all means, attempt to validate yourselves by trying to beat the system by being cheap bastards - you're not alone in not respecting your time (I had the "free" $100+/day Q50S for three days), not respecting your car, and not respecting the the risk of something being done improperly.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You can't even admit that you quoted the wrong post?

IMO the Mustang still looks better, inside and out.

[Eye of the Tiger]

By all means, attempt to validate yourselves by trying to beat the system by being cheap bastards - you're not alone in not respecting your time (I had the "free" $100+/day Q50S for three days), not respecting your car, and not respecting the the risk of something being done improperly.

Shocks and a tailight... To be done improperly would take a humongous bozo. And to take more than half a lazy Saturday... Big bozo.

I would surely give up one Saturday afternoon to save $1300. And by give up, I mean have a buddy over, drink a few beers, work on my car, and cook some good steaks with some of that $1300.

[SVT666]

By all means, attempt to validate yourselves by trying to beat the system by being cheap bastards - you're not alone in not respecting your time (I had the "free" $100+/day Q50S for three days), not respecting your car, and not respecting the the risk of something being done improperly.

Not being a cheap bastard.  I respect my money and how hard I work for it too much to just blow it.  When I had my shocks and struts done on my SVT Focus, I dropped my car off at 8am, they drove me to my office, then they came and picked me up at noon, and I grabbed lunch and went back to work.  Three days my ass.

[GoCougs]

Not being a cheap bastard.  I respect my money and how hard I work for it too much to just blow it.  When I had my shocks and struts done on my SVT Focus, I dropped my car off at 8am, they drove me to my office, then they came and picked me up at noon, and I grabbed lunch and went back to work.  Three days my ass.

Your Internetry is almost as bad as Sporty's.

[12,000 RPM]

By all means, attempt to validate yourselves by trying to beat the system by being cheap bastards - you're not alone in not respecting your time (I had the "free" $100+/day Q50S for three days), not respecting your car, and not respecting the the risk of something being done improperly.

lol dealerships mess up and disrespect cars all the time

There's some work I feel is appropriate for dealerships like obviously warranty work and certain diagnostic work. But any competent independent shop should be able to change a shock or taillight. I respect my car and time, as well as my money. Like I said though what's done is done, no need to take it personal. 3 days for like 5 hours of work hmm

[CJ]

Take into account time it takes for parts to arrive. Often times, things that you'd think we have in stock are delayed a few days. We just ordered seat upholstery for an XC90 that won't get here for a few days. Customer gets a nice loaner car while the parts are ordered. We had two of the seat bottoms, but not the driver one. We often don't have oxygen sensors for the new Drive-E engines. It just depends. 

[GoCougs]

Take into account time it takes for parts to arrive. Often times, things that you'd think we have in stock are delayed a few days. We just ordered seat upholstery for an XC90 that won't get here for a few days. Customer gets a nice loaner car while the parts are ordered. We had two of the seat bottoms, but not the driver one. We often don't have oxygen sensors for the new Drive-E engines. It just depends. 

Meh, Sporty and SVT are super agro on this for why I know not. Being without a car or being driven around is just crazy. Being cheap is worth it to them, but it's just too expensive for me.

Wheel refinishing took an entire day (multiple coats have to cure) and their throughput on the alignment rack is limited.

[SVT666]

Meh, Sporty and SVT are super agro on this for why I know not. Being without a car or being driven around is just crazy. Being cheap is worth it to them, but it's just too expensive for me.

Being driven around? They drove me to work and then picked me up 4 hours later when the car was ready.  If you want to blow $4000 so the repair can take 3 days, be my guest, but I would rather save $2000 or more and be without my car for half a day.  I have more important things to spend that money on than a loaner.

[Cookie Monster]

Being driven around? They drove me to work and then picked me up 4 hours later when the car was ready.  If you want to blow $4000 so the repair can take 3 days, be my guest, but I would rather save $2000 or more and be without my car for half a day.  I have more important things to spend that money on than a loaner.

You didn't have any refinishing/paintwork done though. When I had one wheel refinished the turnaround was like 3-4 days.

Plus, $900 to refinish 4 wheels doesn't seem too bad. I paid $200 to refinish one and it was only for one small gouge.

[GoCougs]

Being driven around? They drove me to work and then picked me up 4 hours later when the car was ready.  If you want to blow $4000 so the repair can take 3 days, be my guest, but I would rather save $2000 or more and be without my car for half a day.  I have more important things to spend that money on than a loaner.

How can it be worth it - all this effort by you and Sporty to try to chalk up a "W" on something so asinine as getting a car serviced/repaired?

[12,000 RPM]

You didn't have any refinishing/paintwork done though. When I had one wheel refinished the turnaround was like 3-4 days.

Plus, $900 to refinish 4 wheels doesn't seem too bad. I paid $200 to refinish one and it was only for one small gouge.

Yea the $900 for the wheel work was fair IMO. And I would want the dealership to do that.

Im not being aggro about anything, just saying to me I feel like he overpaid. Lets all move on

[CJ]

He really didn't over pay. I got a good deal on my bf's wheels because of where I work, so the cost is surprising to me, but it shouldn't be.

[12,000 RPM]

Wait, you're gay too????!?????

[CJ]

Wait, you're gay too????!?????

You've already asked this! Yes! Jesus fucking Christ.

[Lebowski]

You've already asked this! Yes! Jesus fucking Christ.

When did this come out?

[CJ]

February.

[Lebowski]

It's hard to keep it all straight.

[mzziaz]

It's hard to keep it all straight.

[SVT666]

No wonder there are so many Miatas on this site.

[MrH]

It's hard to keep it all straight.

[Cookie Monster]

No wonder there are so many Miatas on this site.

Actually none of the gay people on this site own Miatas (anymore, at least).

Plus, Miata ownership has crashed on this site, at least amongst regular posters. It's just me and FBC now.

[MrH]

Actually none of the gay people on this site own Miatas (anymore, at least).

Plus, Miata ownership has crashed on this site, at least amongst regular posters. It's just me and FBC now.

[SVT666]

Actually none of the gay people on this site own Miatas (anymore, at least).

Plus, Miata ownership has crashed on this site, at least amongst regular posters. It's just me and FBC now.

Who knows, maybe you're gay too.   

[Cookie Monster]

Who knows, maybe you're gay too.   

Well I aint that good with the ladies.

[AutobahnSHO]

+1

[SVT666]

Well, the Stoptech slotted rotors and pads are on the G and I couldn't be happier.