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  1. 09-12-2008, 05:41 PM #1
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    Default Please tell me why...

    Please tell me why...

    a new transmission from my Honda S2000 is $4560 from the dealership, and a new transmission built/fortified from Spoon is only $2600?
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  2. 09-12-2008, 05:47 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by dtmcnamara
    Please tell me why...

    a new transmission from my Honda S2000 is $4560 from the dealership, and a new transmission built/fortified from Spoon is only $2600?
    Please tell me why? should we care!!!

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  3. 09-12-2008, 05:52 PM #3
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    Because factory parts = $
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    Because factory parts = $
    qft
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  5. 09-12-2008, 05:58 PM #5
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    Please tell me why you need a new transmission

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!
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    Brand new starter from my prelude is $724.

    For a fucking starter.

    I got a brand new on from Pep boys for $120
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    Quote Originally Posted by BB1_Luda
    Brand new starter from my prelude is $724.
    Damm almost as half as much as the car!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by B18c1Turboed
    Damm almost as half as much as the car!!!
    HA.
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  9. 09-12-2008, 07:19 PM #9
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    Parts from factory tend to cost more, and usually have a good parts warranty. Atleast, I know GM does.
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  10. 09-12-2008, 07:27 PM #10
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    Please tell me whyyyyyyyyyy


















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