need an opinion/ suggestion
04-30-2009, 10:08 PM
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need an opinion/ suggestion
Hey Guys,
Ive had my TL for a while and LOVE IT!
about 3 months as i was driving (brooklyn roads) i hit a raise plate that DOT put out to cover their holes
, and the corner of the plate hit my DOWN pipe (not sure the proper name of the pipe but its the one that connects to the heads and has a catalytic converter) .
As UPSET as i got i went to the dealer and bought a new part (2 pipes not sure what they were anymore) $700 PArts plus $400 labor, The mechanic noticed a hairline crack in my aluminum sub frame and notified me of it . Not thinking much of it then i let it slide by.... This morning i went to get a wheel balancing to stop my car from vibrating on high speeds. Balancing did nothing...
I went to a shop lifted the car and saw that that crack is about 1/2"
NOW I NEED A NEW SUBFRAME...
Called Dealer and its over $1000.00 ? (I think $1197) or something...
and labor is $300 for install and $75 for alignment
Any Sugst?
Maybe get a used sub frame? i just feel that if i get it from a junk yard chances are the car was in a collision and if the frame is off i loose on labor $
Ive had my TL for a while and LOVE IT!
about 3 months as i was driving (brooklyn roads) i hit a raise plate that DOT put out to cover their holes
, and the corner of the plate hit my DOWN pipe (not sure the proper name of the pipe but its the one that connects to the heads and has a catalytic converter) .As UPSET as i got i went to the dealer and bought a new part (2 pipes not sure what they were anymore) $700 PArts plus $400 labor, The mechanic noticed a hairline crack in my aluminum sub frame and notified me of it . Not thinking much of it then i let it slide by.... This morning i went to get a wheel balancing to stop my car from vibrating on high speeds. Balancing did nothing...
I went to a shop lifted the car and saw that that crack is about 1/2"
NOW I NEED A NEW SUBFRAME...
Called Dealer and its over $1000.00 ? (I think $1197) or something...
and labor is $300 for install and $75 for alignment
Any Sugst?
Maybe get a used sub frame? i just feel that if i get it from a junk yard chances are the car was in a collision and if the frame is off i loose on labor $
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