Got a quote from Dinan parts in Canada

py0413 · 09-08-2009, 04:32 PM

I was thinking of getting the Dinan exhaust & stage 2 spring set here and the following is the quote I got.

exhaust price $2800 labour 2.5hrs $345
stage 2 price $2000 labour 9.8 hrs $1350

total: 7274.40 after tax

today's exchanging rate is 1usd:1.08cnd

usa price

exhaust $1999 labour 1.1hr
stage 2 $1378 labour 8.4hr

and some people even get discount on those price

good luck asking me to buy their stock in canada because it is very FUNNY!

my order will be heading to usa vendors for better quality stuff!!

Newly update: I have a titanium exhaust on the way and now just wondering if you guys in greater vancouver area has any suggestions for any particular shop that does a good job on exhaust installation and charge a fair hourly rate. Thank you

CanM3 · 09-08-2009, 04:55 PM

give Colin at Calgary BMW a call, guaranteed he will crush those numbers for you....fair guy, easy to deal with.....

ching · 09-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Why would it take longer to install the parts in the Canada? Something doesn't look right.

bunnn · 09-08-2009, 05:35 PM

Canadians work slower =D ... but in reality..seeing how Canada lacks availability..vendors here try to mark up prices as high as they can..

CanM3 · 09-08-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

Canadians work slower =D ... but in reality..seeing how Canada lacks availability..vendors here try to mark up prices as high as they can..

availability?? we have the same availability as the US....we just have the added cost of shipping?
Or do you mean the # of vendors for Dinan?

bunnn · 09-08-2009, 06:08 PM

in this case I speak strictly about Dinan...especially authorized dealers locally..i've not seen many...besides...thats why they mark up prices right? because either we buy from them and pay shipping/brokerage...or their over priced items

kmac1980 · 09-08-2009, 06:52 PM

2.5 hours to bolt on an exhaust? most shops can Tig weld custom mufflers to stock connecting pipes in that time...

laughable...

avbw · 09-08-2009, 08:17 PM

Canadian Dinan distributer will jet up the price when the exchange rate goes down, but won't do anything when it goes up? May be they are the same guy working at those gas companies.

darklord · 09-08-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ching

Why would it take longer to install the parts in the Canada? Something doesn't look right.

Probably dang unions!!!

Gearhead999s · 09-08-2009, 09:15 PM

Why in the heck are you bothering with Dinan when you could have this exhaust mod

Only a fraction of the cost

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py0413 · 09-08-2009, 09:17 PM

I tried to spend my money within Canada but those prices I got were simply insane; therefore, my order goes to the US vendor. Titanium exhaust on the way! EXCITING!!!!

darklord · 09-08-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Why in the heck are you bothering with Dinan when you could have this exhaust mod

Only a fraction of the cost

Wow, whistle tips...that was funny!

kmac1980 · 09-08-2009, 10:26 PM

how about whistle tips + flame throwing tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hez8q...eature=related

Gearhead999s · 09-08-2009, 10:34 PM

[QUOTE=kmac1980;5834381]how about whistle tips + flame throwing tips

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I am liking that

pmeloche · 09-09-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ching

Why would it take longer to install the parts in the Canada? Something doesn't look right.

You have to add the exchange rate on the hours also.

Big Windy · 09-09-2009, 08:55 PM

wow, that's total garbage. thanks for the reality check!

TonyTone · 09-09-2009, 09:24 PM

big price difference

evanirene · 02-23-2010, 11:47 AM

even for my performance steering wheel....BMW USA stats 2 hrs install..I got about half day install......they chargered more ...>< 120 labour by hr...><

sparkyg · 02-23-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanM3

give Colin at Calgary BMW a call, guaranteed he will crush those numbers for you....fair guy, easy to deal with.....

+1 to Colin at Calgary BMW, top shelf guy, great service and reasonable to work out good deals

MMMorish · 02-23-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by evanirene

even for my performance steering wheel....BMW USA stats 2 hrs install..I got about half day install......they chargered more ...>< 120 labour by hr...><

That's BS! My dealer even told me that they would have to hook the car up to the computer to do a DME update and coding for the steering wheel and that it could take all day, even over night. Worst part is, they charge you by the hour while the car is hooked up to the comp.

shiggy · 02-24-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py0413

I was thinking of getting the Dinan exhaust & stage 2 spring set here and the following is the quote I got.

exhaust price $2800 labour 2.5hrs $345
stage 2 price $2000 labour 9.8 hrs $1350

total: 7274.40 after tax

today's exchanging rate is 1usd:1.08cnd

usa price

exhaust $1999 labour 1.1hr
stage 2 $1378 labour 8.4hr

and some people even get discount on those price

good luck asking me to buy their stock in canada because it is very FUNNY!

my order will be heading to usa vendors for better quality stuff!!

Newly update: I have a titanium exhaust on the way and now just wondering if you guys in greater vancouver area has any suggestions for any particular shop that does a good job on exhaust installation and charge a fair hourly rate. Thank you

try CG Motorsports in Richmond...they installed my Eisenmann exhaust....PM me if you need additional info....

Mike@MWDesign · 03-01-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiggy

try CG Motorsports in Richmond...they installed my Eisenmann exhaust....PM me if you need additional info....

Yes CG does great mechanical work and installs.

On another note, that whistle tip video was hilarious. The ghetto interviews were actually funny. WHOO WHOOooo!

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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	Got a quote from Dinan retailer in Canada - Update: any good shop to install exhaust? I was thinking of getting the Dinan exhaust & stage 2 spring set here and the following is the quote I got. exhaust price $2800 labour 2.5hrs $345 stage 2 price $2000 labour 9.8 hrs $1350 total: 7274.40 after tax today's exchanging rate is 1usd:1.08cnd usa price exhaust $1999 labour 1.1hr stage 2 $1378 labour 8.4hr and some people even get discount on those price good luck asking me to buy their stock in canada because it is very FUNNY! my order will be heading to usa vendors for better quality stuff!! Newly update: I have a titanium exhaust on the way and now just wondering if you guys in greater vancouver area has any suggestions for any particular shop that does a good job on exhaust installation and charge a fair hourly rate. Thank you __________________ Must stop eating.............. Last edited by py0413; 09-10-2009 at 03:22 AM..
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	in this case I speak strictly about Dinan...especially authorized dealers locally..i've not seen many...besides...thats why they mark up prices right? because either we buy from them and pay shipping/brokerage...or their over priced items __________________ Cheers Ben
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kmac1980 Major 35 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: '19 540xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (1)	2.5 hours to bolt on an exhaust? most shops can Tig weld custom mufflers to stock connecting pipes in that time... laughable...
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avbw Private First Class 3 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 06' M coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Canadian Dinan distributer will jet up the price when the exchange rate goes down, but won't do anything when it goes up? May be they are the same guy working at those gas companies.
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Why in the heck are you bothering with Dinan when you could have this exhaust mod Only a fraction of the cost [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iLpFHoQEPB4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iLpFHoQEPB4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] Last edited by Gearhead999s; 09-08-2009 at 09:46 PM..
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	I tried to spend my money within Canada but those prices I got were simply insane; therefore, my order goes to the US vendor. Titanium exhaust on the way! EXCITING!!!! __________________ Must stop eating..............
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kmac1980 Major 35 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: '19 540xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (1)	how about whistle tips + flame throwing tips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hez8q...eature=related
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=kmac1980;5834381]how about whistle tips + flame throwing tips [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hez8qPzp_1k&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hez8qPzp_1k&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] I am liking that
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