A1 Prestige

naynay · 09-20-2015, 11:14 PM

anyone got any dealings with these guys?

Shortened convo:

me: Do you guys fit turbos? if so how much would you charge to replace a set?
them: all up $2200 fitted
me: so turbo and fitting is $2200?
them; yes buddy
me: sorry about the questions but how much would you charge if i supply my own turbo?
them: 800
me: can i just ask how come you guys are so cheap compared to others? ive been quoted upwards of $2000
them: cause we are not here to make millions in a day. we are here to build good relationship with our customers and make everyone happy. we only charge what we think is fair.

I like the sound of this! Socket

waterbottle1 · 09-20-2015, 11:17 PM

wow. good price if legit

kookie · 09-20-2015, 11:24 PM

Aren't these guys wreckers?

naynay · 09-20-2015, 11:57 PM

they are but theyre also a service centre. ive been conversing with one of the guy over facebook. im going to use them to replace my turbs

totti84 · 09-21-2015, 12:07 AM

Have you seen how wrecking mechanics work? Their toolbox's usually consist of 4 tools only... a hammer, rattle gun, a pry bar and a grinder lol

naynay · 09-21-2015, 12:25 AM

lol well see.

totti84 · 09-21-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by naynay

lol well see.

I know the price is too good to say no, but just be very careful and suss out if they have previous N54 experience!

naynay · 09-21-2015, 12:45 AM

yeah ill definitely check them out before i proceed. although i cant find any reviews. but if i have any bad experience im sure i can cripple them.

vtl · 09-21-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by naynay

yeah ill definitely check them out before i proceed. although i cant find any reviews. but if i have any bad experience im sure i can cripple them.

Left fist hospital, right fist cemetery

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harms · 09-21-2015, 03:09 AM

Amazing price, but I don't think they realise how much labour it is to swap turbos on an n54

bmwheath · 09-21-2015, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by totti84

Have you seen how wrecking mechanics work? Their toolbox's usually consist of 4 tools only... a hammer, rattle gun, a pry bar and a grinder lol

I was a wrecker for many years and my toolbox was full of SnapOn tools. Not all wreckers are Cavemen these days lol. The Euro wreckers up here are fairly decent, but obviously not quiet the same as a BMW workshop

tawfeeqh · 09-21-2015, 04:24 AM

sounds too good to be true, but it they do a good job will be absolutely worth it for $800

Socket · 09-21-2015, 04:47 AM

Nay you be the lab rat on this one mate. If they work out awesome then I'll give em a call. Assuming my parts ever arrive lol

_ink · 09-21-2015, 04:49 AM

You also get what you pay for.

Whilst workshops may charge more, they also warrant their work. I.e. Oil leaks etc..

naynay · 09-21-2015, 05:48 PM

but over $1000 more? i could understand if its $200-400. I understand its labor intensive but cant be that hard with the right tools. im sure they've pulled out tons of turbos. maybe thats why theyre so cheap

kookie · 09-21-2015, 07:45 PM

Turbo installs are quoted around 8-10 hours I believe.

Mayuri Krab · 09-21-2015, 10:42 PM

Dam... I was quoted over $5k for oem turbos (supply and fitted).

And that wasn't even from the stealership.

iliketurtl3s · 09-21-2015, 11:33 PM

dope price

bmwheath · 09-22-2015, 02:32 AM

Dont forget they will charge you for install kit & gaskets if you dont supply them! Plus they will probably charge you a little extra for coolant top up & oil if needed, and any other sundries like rags, degreaser, brake cleaner etc etc, they may even charge you for any "special" tools they may need to buy for your particular job. Just food for thought : )

AYEDEE · 09-22-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwheath

Dont forget they will charge you for install kit & gaskets if you dont supply them! Plus they will probably charge you a little extra for coolant top up & oil if needed, and any other sundries like rags, degreaser, brake cleaner etc etc, they may even charge you for any "special" tools they may need to buy for your particular job. Just food for thought : )

Lol I don't think anyways gonna complain about having to pay for coolant or oil if your saving a few grand already.
the deal seems sketchy. They probably can do it if there euro wreckers but they may not realize the gravity of the n54 situation (8 hours of work)
anyway as long as you know where they're based they can't run anyway!
I'm 60% for it and 40% not for it. If you do it let us know!

naynay · 09-22-2015, 05:36 PM

just an update. I work at an insurance company doing sales and i had the pleasure to speaking to Jacqui at Webster Dyno in Wodonga VIC and she also quoted me $840 if i provide the parts. I checked out their fb page and they look pretty legit. Although wodonga is a bit far for me, might be useful for the nsw guys

https://www.facebook.com/WebstersDyno

bmwheath · 09-22-2015, 06:21 PM

If it can be completed in 8hrs then $800 is what it should cost, not $2000+

09-20-2015, 11:14 PM	#1
naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	A1 Prestige anyone got any dealings with these guys? Shortened convo: me: Do you guys fit turbos? if so how much would you charge to replace a set? them: all up $2200 fitted me: so turbo and fitting is $2200? them; yes buddy me: sorry about the questions but how much would you charge if i supply my own turbo? them: 800 me: can i just ask how come you guys are so cheap compared to others? ive been quoted upwards of $2000 them: cause we are not here to make millions in a day. we are here to build good relationship with our customers and make everyone happy. we only charge what we think is fair. I like the sound of this! Socket
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waterbottle1 Major 153 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth AUSTRALIA iTrader: (3)	wow. good price if legit
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09-20-2015, 11:24 PM	#3
kookie Lieutenant 73 Rep 455 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	Aren't these guys wreckers?
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09-20-2015, 11:57 PM	#4
naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	they are but theyre also a service centre. ive been conversing with one of the guy over facebook. im going to use them to replace my turbs
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09-21-2015, 12:07 AM	#5
totti84 Major 112 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	Have you seen how wrecking mechanics work? Their toolbox's usually consist of 4 tools only... a hammer, rattle gun, a pry bar and a grinder lol
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09-21-2015, 12:25 AM	#6
naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	lol well see.
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09-21-2015, 12:45 AM	#8
naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	yeah ill definitely check them out before i proceed. although i cant find any reviews. but if i have any bad experience im sure i can cripple them.
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09-21-2015, 03:09 AM	#10
harms Captain 75 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Amazing price, but I don't think they realise how much labour it is to swap turbos on an n54
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09-21-2015, 04:24 AM	#12
tawfeeqh Major 162 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	sounds too good to be true, but it they do a good job will be absolutely worth it for $800
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09-21-2015, 04:47 AM	#13
Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Nay you be the lab rat on this one mate. If they work out awesome then I'll give em a call. Assuming my parts ever arrive lol
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09-21-2015, 04:49 AM	#14
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	You also get what you pay for. Whilst workshops may charge more, they also warrant their work. I.e. Oil leaks etc..
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09-21-2015, 05:48 PM	#15
naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	but over $1000 more? i could understand if its $200-400. I understand its labor intensive but cant be that hard with the right tools. im sure they've pulled out tons of turbos. maybe thats why theyre so cheap
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09-21-2015, 07:45 PM	#16
kookie Lieutenant 73 Rep 455 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	Turbo installs are quoted around 8-10 hours I believe.
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09-21-2015, 10:42 PM	#17
Mayuri Krab The Cheap Arse Asian 47 Rep 585 Posts Drives: E90 335i & R33 Skyline GTS-T Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Dam... I was quoted over $5k for oem turbos (supply and fitted). And that wasn't even from the stealership.
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iliketurtl3s Captain 72 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	dope price
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09-22-2015, 02:32 AM	#19
bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Dont forget they will charge you for install kit & gaskets if you dont supply them! Plus they will probably charge you a little extra for coolant top up & oil if needed, and any other sundries like rags, degreaser, brake cleaner etc etc, they may even charge you for any "special" tools they may need to buy for your particular job. Just food for thought : ) __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	just an update. I work at an insurance company doing sales and i had the pleasure to speaking to Jacqui at Webster Dyno in Wodonga VIC and she also quoted me $840 if i provide the parts. I checked out their fb page and they look pretty legit. Although wodonga is a bit far for me, might be useful for the nsw guys https://www.facebook.com/WebstersDyno
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	If it can be completed in 8hrs then $800 is what it should cost, not $2000+ __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim Last edited by bmwheath; 09-22-2015 at 06:28 PM..
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