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« on: January 09, 2010, 11:55:48 AM »

I have just had my 10K Oil Change and Maintenance check FREE at the dealer where I bought my xB.  While I was there, I asked what the cost was to install the TRD CAI.  They quoted me two hours at $114.00 per hour.  So, just for comparison, I e-mailed another Dealer about the same distance from my home but in the opposite direction and they quoted me $75.00.  I called to make an appointment to have them install it and asked the Service Manager what the cost was and he also quoted me $75.00.  Seeing as how I bought the unit at the end of November and the warranty is better if a dealer does the install (date of installation rather than date of purchase if installed by someone else) I am going to let them do it.  Install day is Tuesday.  Can't wait.
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2010, 02:04:13 PM »

Wow that's interesting, cause i think my dealer is like $90 an hour. The TRD CAI is definately my next upgrade...but i'll have to call around as to where i get it installed now.

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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2010, 02:15:48 PM »

It's a great upgrade!  I love mine, which I installed myself.
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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2010, 09:03:48 PM »

Wow that's interesting, cause i think my dealer is like $90 an hour. The TRD CAI is definately my next upgrade...but i'll have to call around as to where i get it installed now.

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Unless you make $90 an hour, you should install it yourself.

I will be ordering one soon and installing myself.  If you have questions, let me know.
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« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2010, 07:13:56 AM »

Ok.  Had the TRD CAI installed.  I had a dealer do it because I bought the unit in November and it would have a longer warranty if they did the work rather than me.  Plus it is 27 degrees outside and my garage is not heated.  Total cost to have it installed was 78.08.  As for the performance of the unit.  I can feel the difference in pickup especially in the power band.  A little noisy when you get on it, but otherwise I love it so far. 
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2010, 09:50:44 AM »

WOW....I was quoted by my nearest dealer three hours to install.  Calculated out $270.  I figured it could not take much longer than 1.5 hours. 
Glad to hear it is working out for you, I will install mine next weekend.
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2010, 09:54:44 AM »

It took them just about three hours to install.  They had quoted me the install price in an e-mail and they honored that price.  I'm a happy camper.
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