£40 for torsion

1. ada Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Derry Posts: 471 Saxo VTR

   #1 27th November 2006, 14:55

   £40 for a torsion bar lowered the right way, taken out and messured, that sound fair enough?
   
   Also, what are these like, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=020
   
   Thanks.
2. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #2 27th November 2006, 15:04

   that sounds very fair to me. an excellent price i would say
3. bloz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2004 Penkridge (Staffs),GB! Posts: 898 350z , 2007 Swift Sport

   #3 27th November 2006, 15:18

   Cheapest I know is my mate and he is £60 so yes its a good deal
4. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #4 27th November 2006, 15:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ada £40 for a torsion bar lowered the right way, taken out and messured, that sound fair enough?

   Yes... that does sound good. Too good infact. I hope you get that price confirmed in writing because until they look at the condition of the torsion bar, the price will start to increase dramatically. I myself can't see how they can give a price before looking at it... or have they looked at it?
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ada Also, what are these like, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=020

   I've never heard of that make... However, they're lowering springs. They lower the car around 35mm and are around the £40 mark so that seems a fair price. You should be able to get some other (more recognised makes) for around that price though. Ebay is meant to be cheap(ish). That price sounds like a normal retail price.
5. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

   #5 27th November 2006, 15:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ada Also, what are these like, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=020

   Never heard of them mate, but you get what you pay for and they are very cheap springs!
6. ads Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2004 west sussex Posts: 599 mk2 vts

   #6 27th November 2006, 16:08

   yes the defo a good price , i paid 80 for mine which i thought was a very good price but obviously not , also take into account your torsion bar could seized therefore going to take longer for them to do , it could bring the price up
   
   fair play tho bud if thats all it costs you
7. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

   #7 27th November 2006, 16:12

   great price 40 quid is
8. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #8 27th November 2006, 22:55

   I've heard Jamex aren't the best, think even Spax and Gmax are better.
9. ada Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Derry Posts: 471 Saxo VTR

   #9 27th November 2006, 23:58

   It's my brothers friend. Said it's usually £60 but he'll do it for that. I hope it's not a bigger job than he expected but I think he knows it will be.
10. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #10 28th November 2006, 00:04

    I know Im always like this but you get what you pay for...
    
    I wouldnt pay £40 for it, sounds too cheap..
11. Dean-T Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2006 huntingdon Posts: 262 Black saxo VTR (2000)

    #11 28th November 2006, 00:43

    rushy = mr expensive lol doesnt buy anything second hand either lol
12. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

    #12 28th November 2006, 01:55

    like i sed matey £55 for my brand new koni springs delivered
13. ada Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Derry Posts: 471 Saxo VTR

    #13 28th November 2006, 09:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rushy_23 I know Im always like this but you get what you pay for... I wouldnt pay £40 for it, sounds too cheap..

    It's the proper job as far as I know.
14. ada Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Derry Posts: 471 Saxo VTR

    #14 28th November 2006, 09:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by samcook like i sed matey £55 for my brand new koni springs delivered

    And aye. Keep those for me.
15. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #15 28th November 2006, 10:02

    cheapest i can get it done (with a seized bar) is 85, so yeah 40 is v good.
16. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #16 28th November 2006, 10:03

    If its the real deal then cool lol!
17. Skorpion Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 West midlands Posts: 4628 Koleen

    #17 28th November 2006, 14:06

    40quid sounds like a bargain! Or sounds like some1 who hasn't done it before having a random guess at how much it will cost!!! i paid 80quid for mine and that was cheapest round my area!!
18. bbewekim Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Gloucester Posts: 1232 Black Ibiza fR

    #18 28th November 2006, 21:33

    I was going to be charged £40 for the front to be lowered, and the rear would depend on how big of a job. If its proper seized then obviously £15-20 per hour it takes. My mechanic actually knows what hes going on about lol! It was just my mother getting the message wrong (: (for those who read one of my threads).
    
    £40 sounds a good price tho!