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Dallas/Ft. Worth: Catback install

rahtx

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Dallas, TX
I recently purchased a catback exhaust (hasn't arrived yet) and I'm trying to find a place to install it in the DFW area. I've called 2 European specialist type places in Plano that are close me, and they both want $250. Supposedly the book time is 2 hours and both have $125/hr labor charges. That just seems steep to me...

I then called a more generic muffler/exhaust place in Plano, and he said "about $160" which seems better, but still kind of high for something that should take like 30 mins to an hour on a lift (no cutting, welding, etc. involved).

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to take it? I'm willing to drive pretty much anywhere in the metroplex, but I just can't see this realistically taking more than an hour or so, so was hoping for more like $100-150 max.

I'm still trying to decided if I can do this myself. I've installed a catback before, but that was before I was in a small apartment garage, and on a vehicle with more ground clearance, and before I hurt my shoulder. Scooting around the ground on my back while holding up an exhaust isn't going to do my shoulder any good...
 

GTI Jake

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Post in the regional forums and maybe someone will help you out with the install. Pizza, beer, and $50 while making a new Volkswagen friend is always a good option

Edit...this is the regional forum lol, good job now someone help this guy out!
 

rahtx

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Dallas, TX
Post in the regional forums and maybe someone will help you out with the install. Pizza, beer, and $50 while making a new Volkswagen friend is always a good option

Edit...this is the regional forum lol, good job now someone help this guy out!
Haha, yeah, I figured the "general GTI" forum gets a little abused as far as relevancy so put this here even though it's kind of slow. I'd love if someone with access to a home garage would help me out for some pizza, beer and cash! :D
 

Dubstro

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Texas
Car(s)
2016 2dr GTI 6MT
I've had work on my Mk6 done by Zinkwerks in Euless. Good shop and imo would offer better rates than most VAG shops in the area.

Did you call Blair Automotive in Addison/Carrollton or Growler (Used to be Cobb) in Plano? I don't think they'd be as low as you'd like but saves an hour+ driving across town.

I bought my AWE from BMP/Blair back on Black Friday and got free install, but I remember them telling me it was normally $1XX bucks. Might be worth a shot if you haven't already.
 
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