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Old 10-10-2005, 01:13 AM
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How much for installing Racing Beat sways?

Guys, what do you think is a reasonable price to pay for installing Racing Beat sways? I can't do it myself - live in an apartment and park on the street.

Just came back from firestone. They quoted $106.60. I think it is a bit too much. What say???

Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by sunilseru
Guys, what do you think is a reasonable price to pay for installing Racing Beat sways? I can't do it myself - live in an apartment and park on the street.

Just came back from firestone. They quoted $106.60. I think it is a bit too much. What say??? Thanks in advance.
I doubt you will get it done any cheaper. Check out the rate at one of my local RX shops. Click on the link below.

http://www.performancebuyers.com/ser...umbs=0&start=1

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Originally Posted by sunilseru
Guys, what do you think is a reasonable price to pay for installing Racing Beat sways? I can't do it myself - live in an apartment and park on the street.

Just came back from firestone. They quoted $106.60. I think it is a bit too much. What say???

Thanks in advance.

Is that the price for both the front and back sway bars? I think its a good deal either way. Its a beeeyioch getting the front sway bars in and you have to drill bigger holes.
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Originally Posted by momo
Its a beeeyioch getting the front sway bars in and you have to drill bigger holes.
Installation of the bars does not require drilling anything. Only if you install the optional end links do you need to drill out the holes. BTW, I didn't think installation was that difficult. Just took a little finesse when snaking the front bar into place.
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That is a good price for BOTH bars. Two things to keep in mind.

Make sure they install the rear bar correctly (2nd post)
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-racing-beat-sway-bar-install-43677/

See how much more they would charge you to put grease (zerk) fittings in the bushing brackets. https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/something-owners-aftermarket-swaybars-might-want-lookout-65304/
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Thanks guys. Got it done at Midas today as it is very close to work. $60 for the front and $40 for the rear. They did it in 40 mins. Maybe two people worked on it.
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How does it drive with the new sway bars installed ?
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How does it drive with the new sway bars installed ?
Didn't really get a chance to push the car, but the car seems to be having less body roll. Not much difference on bumpy surfaces in a straight line. I am hearing a squeaking sound sometimes. Most probably the guys did not grease the bushings properly. Have to check that.
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