Installing Mods, quotes on price to install?

[captainshen]

Longtime reader of G35Club but first time poster. Here goes:

Hello, I am just getting into modding my G. I just sold my motorcycle and decided to sink money into my car (took all of 2 days to do it). And so I went the beginner route. After reading forums for years, I decided to get a MD Copper Plenum Spacer, clear corners, Piaa bulbs, tints, headlight and taillight tints, etc. I'm fine with doing the cosmetic stuff by myself. It's the spacer that's giving me trouble. I have this tendency to just jump right in on stuff without really doing any research, so I spent about 10 hours this weekend working on it (like 2 being productive, 8 trying to fix everything I messed up). I ended up installing the spacer and leaving out the copper part. There is somewhat of a hissing sound, haha I forgot to listen to the engine closely before I started so I'm not sure if it's new. Driving sounds somewhat different though... less raw. Not sure if that's the right sound. Also, I'm looking at buying an unorthodox racing pulley set (or at least crank). I most DEFINITELY don't want to try doing this myself. I dropped like 4 screws into my bumper while installing my plenum spacer -_-. So! Here are actual questions:

1. How much should I pay someone to double check my installation of the plenum2. How much should I pay someone to install the copper part3. How much should I pay someone to install the UR Pulley Set/Crank Pulley4. If any one would like to help, who is around the Los Angeles area, I'd be down with paying you instead. Keep money in the G community, right?

I have a 2003 AT Coupe, with plenum spacer and grounding kit installed (the former is poorly installed). Please help. Haha.

[joe603]

Welcome to NICO!!

You can do it! The hissing sound might be from the rubber piece around the oil filler cap.

You may want to invest in some tools...a magnetic tool retriever comes in handy for hard to reach screws.

For the other items, get a few estimates from different shops...shouldn't be that much.

[captainshen]

Thanks for the advice Joe. The hissing sound actually comes from the left (when you're facing the engine from the front). To actually get the screws, I had my girlfriend who had thinner arms than me reach in to get them.

I think I'm looking for people with G's to work on this stuff, just to keep it in the community and to help people hone their skills.

But yea, thanks for the help. I'll definitely look into the oil cap.

[G_whizz]

Thanks for the advice Joe. The hissing sound actually comes from the left (when you're facing the engine from the front). To actually get the screws, I had my girlfriend who had thinner arms than me reach in to get them.

I think I'm looking for people with G's to work on this stuff, just to keep it in the community and to help people hone their skills.

But yea, thanks for the help. I'll definitely look into the oil cap.

Just a thought...but if you are determined to have these mods done privately as opposed to a shop, you may want to introduce yourself into the G forum General Chat area and ask!

Welcome aboard!!

[captainshen]

alright. I'll get on that. thanks for the help!