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hello members,
I just order a set of black shadow-line trim. it cost me almost $300. I just wanna ask if anyone know how much the dealership might charge for installation. thank you
Majed,
I just order a set of black shadow-line trim. it cost me almost $300. I just wanna ask if anyone know how much the dealership might charge for installation. thank you
Majed,
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Dude, just do it yourself. It's less than an hour's work, and it'll save you money and hassle. Do a search in the DIY section for "shadowline"
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first thank you for the response
I found this DIY: https://5series.net/forums/topic/282...-line-upgrade/
honestly am not really patient with cars. I know if I do it by myself I'll end up breaking something. I installed the rpi scoop last week, one of the clips on the grill didnt want to come out so i decided to break it. so I dont think its a good idea for DIY. I also dont have time, I got classes and HWs everyday
I hope the labor is not ganna cost more the $100 max I would pay 120
I found this DIY: https://5series.net/forums/topic/282...-line-upgrade/
honestly am not really patient with cars. I know if I do it by myself I'll end up breaking something. I installed the rpi scoop last week, one of the clips on the grill didnt want to come out so i decided to break it. so I dont think its a good idea for DIY. I also dont have time, I got classes and HWs everyday
I hope the labor is not ganna cost more the $100 max I would pay 120
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The dealer will probably charge you at least an hour worth of work, likely two. So whatever your dealership charges.
It's a simple enough of an install. I can probably do it in 20 minutes.
It's a simple enough of an install. I can probably do it in 20 minutes.
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the dealer is ganna get the parts on tuesday. before I go there I'll try to take out one of the trims. If i dont find any difficulties I would do it by myself otherwise ill see if my advisor will take care of me this time
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It's definitely longer than a 20 minute job, especially never having done it before. With that said, do it yourself. I did! You found the DIY, so just follow it, be patient, and you'll be proud you did it and save the money. Dealer will charge at least 2 hrs labor.
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finally I installed the window trims but i still didnt do the left rear door because am waiting for one part left.
It took me some time maybe an hour and a half byt am happy that i saved some money.
this job wasnt for me coz u need to be patient. one of the tools i used was a hammer. i used it to take out the trims since am not ganna need the chrome trims lol.
do u guys know how to upload pics here I wanna show u the new look
It took me some time maybe an hour and a half byt am happy that i saved some money.
this job wasnt for me coz u need to be patient. one of the tools i used was a hammer. i used it to take out the trims since am not ganna need the chrome trims lol.
do u guys know how to upload pics here I wanna show u the new look
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finally I installed the window trims but i still didnt do the left rear door because am waiting for one part left.
It took me some time maybe an hour and a half byt am happy that i saved some money.
this job wasnt for me coz u need to be patient. one of the tools i used was a hammer. i used it to take out the trims since am not ganna need the chrome trims lol.
do u guys know how to upload pics here I wanna show u the new look
It took me some time maybe an hour and a half byt am happy that i saved some money.
this job wasnt for me coz u need to be patient. one of the tools i used was a hammer. i used it to take out the trims since am not ganna need the chrome trims lol.
do u guys know how to upload pics here I wanna show u the new look