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Audios · 12-14-2011, 08:39 PM

What does one typically expect to pay to have tubs put in their s14, also anyone know of anybody in the South Florida area good at it?
TIA

D.Adams · 12-14-2011, 09:44 PM

My I ask why you need tubs.

I have built tubs and its not a small job. Took me a couple days just to get everything cut out then welded back in.

I'm guessing $500 to $800

Audios · 12-14-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Adams

My I ask why you need tubs.

I have built tubs and its not a small job. Took me a couple days just to get everything cut out then welded back in.

I'm guessing $500 to $800

I dont "need" them its going to be purely cosmetic...i got quoted $600 and wanted to compare and see what others paid if you were to guess 500-800 then $600 isn't bad thanks!

epson1 · 12-17-2011, 02:05 PM

800 for cosmetic tubs? that sounds fucking retarded.

90240sx07 · 12-17-2011, 04:35 PM

cosmetic tubs sounds retarded and pointless and waste of money
just my .02 cents

Audios · 12-17-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by epson1

800 for cosmetic tubs? that sounds fucking retarded.

I know it sounds dumb but unlike most of the people on this site I'm not broke, this is a project car that i will spend whatever i want to get to look how i want as I've already spent a hefty amount. I appreciate the input though criticism is always welcome

Bushido · 12-17-2011, 07:15 PM

may as well do tubs if you have the engine out, wish i had done it...

xnissan240sx · 12-17-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Audios

I know it sounds dumb but unlike most of the people on this site I'm not broke, this is a project car that i will spend whatever i want to get to look how i want as I've already spent a hefty amount. I appreciate the input though criticism is always welcome

They just bash because they know they can't have it done. Trust me worth it, if you ever decided to have 10" tires in the front and lowered you will have the clearance, and saves you on camber issues like I had.

blueshark123 · 12-17-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 90240sx07

cosmetic tubs sounds retarded and pointless and waste of money
just my .02 cents

hes from failorida its cool bro he most know gtrmain he has money

jbretz · 12-18-2011, 07:52 AM

damn 600 for tubs? local shops up here run 300 max for tubs. and they supply everything and quality is amazing.

jr_ss · 12-18-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xnissan240sx

They just bash because they know they can't have it done. Trust me worth it, if you ever decided to have 10" tires in the front and lowered you will have the clearance, and saves you on camber issues like I had.

Wow, you sound like a 12yr old... If someone wants it done I'm sure they can get it done. You act like not everyone can have it, I'll have my cake and eat it too.

However, I do think it's a waste of money to have tubs done if you aren't going to use them for their intentions. I know you didn't say that, but keep in mind you're going to have to reroute wiring and find other homes for items that no longer bolt into the factory places. It's a lot of work for aesthetic purposes...

Audios · 12-18-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jbretz

damn 600 for tubs? local shops up here run 300 max for tubs. and they supply everything and quality is amazing.

300 max would be amazing, i thought 600 was kind of costly but its a really good fabricator. I know i have to move around wiring but i thought it all through and I'm going to do a wire tuck and relocate the fuse box into the dash so that shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks for the input guys, and to the haters i don't see what the issue is i just asked how much i should expect to pay not if its stupid, its my money and i think it cleans up the engine bay a lot and thats what i want so once again money is nowhere near an issue here.

blueshark123 · 12-18-2011, 04:00 PM

So if money is nowhere near the issue why are you asking how much others paid then? honestly if money was not a problem you would pay whatever they told you if quality was great and not ask around..........

Audios · 12-18-2011, 04:05 PM

because at the same time I'm not going to get ripped off lol, if everyone agrees to $1500 and i get quoted 1200-1800 then fine ill pay it but if most people pay 300 and someone tells me $1000 then I'm not going to get ripped off either. I can see you enjoy postwhoring so its cool but what I'm saying makes sense.

EsChassisLove · 12-18-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 90240sx07

cosmetic tubs sounds retarded and pointless and waste of money
just my .02 cents

And paying 3500+ for some legit wheels to go on a daily driver sounds retarded and pointless and a waste of money but you probably swing those nuts I bet.

Let the man do what he wants to do. Tubs look very aesthetically pleasing and allow for some fat ass tires and low ass lows.

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Originally Posted by xnissan240sx

They just bash because they know they can't have it done. Trust me worth it, if you ever decided to have 10" tires in the front and lowered you will have the clearance, and saves you on camber issues like I had.

Sounds about right. I like them. Street driven cars deserve tubs too lol.

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

hes from failorida its cool bro he most know gtrmain he has money

That made me

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

So if money is nowhere near the issue why are you asking how much others paid then? honestly if money was not a problem you would pay whatever they told you if quality was great and not ask around..........

Because even people who are in good financial status don't like getting ripped off. Why pay $X amount of money more when you could of saved? Everyone loves saving. It's a good feeling.

I'm in excellent financial status but I still love getting deals, buying used parts from legit sellers that can be trusted, and doing all the research I can about something before buying.

Someone pointed out that alot of things will need to be moved. He's right. Fuse box, power steering fluid reservoir, harness, little things like that. It will add up quick so I do hope that money isnt and issue for you lol

blueshark123 · 12-18-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EsChassisLove

And paying 3500+ for some legit wheels to go on a daily driver sounds retarded and pointless and a waste of money but you probably swing those nuts I bet.

Let the man do what he wants to do. Tubs look very aesthetically pleasing and allow for some fat ass tires and low ass lows.

Sounds about right. I like them. Street driven cars deserve tubs too lol.

That made me

Because even people who are in good financial status don't like getting ripped off. Why pay $X amount of money more when you could of saved? Everyone loves saving. It's a good feeling.

I'm in excellent financial status but I still love getting deals, buying used parts from legit sellers that can be trusted, and doing all the research I can about something before buying.

Someone pointed out that alot of things will need to be moved. He's right. Fuse box, power steering fluid reservoir, harness, little things like that. It will add up quick so I do hope that money isnt and issue for you lol

yea your right. Rich people are cheaper then poor people i forot lol im also drunk haha

EsChassisLove · 12-18-2011, 06:27 PM

It's funny cuz it's true. I bought Rotas when I could of bought Works. Shits crazy lol

D.Adams · 12-20-2011, 08:39 PM

Like posted above its alot of work things need to be moved and and filled. This is what i did on a friends car. $25 for the fender that i cut in 1/2 and probably another $20 other BS. If i was to charge i would say $450 for this with everything moved. Plus i did a front end stitch weld while everything was out.

Audios · 12-20-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Adams

Like posted above its alot of work things need to be moved and and filled. This is what i did on a friends car. $25 for the fender that i cut in 1/2 and probably another $20 other BS. If i was to charge i would say $450 for this with everything moved. Plus i did a front end stitch weld while everything was out.

Damn dude thats a very clean job and at what i feel is a great price, thanks for the input thats almost exactly what i want done i just want the tubs slightly narrower

codyace · 12-20-2011, 10:26 PM

You pay for what you get when it comes to fabrication work. The last thing you want is to look for a deal, have them installed, and have the end result be ganky or less than what you want.

hypercrush · 12-20-2011, 11:04 PM

Future Fabrication here in Phoenix charge 300-400 for tub fabrication, the re-routing and making everything work again is all on you. hope that helps with the question at hand!

a fool and his money are soon parted, no reason to not research market value for something. if you dont YOU are the idiot, not the guy with tubs.

twinspool · 12-20-2011, 11:14 PM

You should just make the tubs yourself, save money for something else that looks good ftw

s14unimog · 12-21-2011, 11:20 AM

Don't forget that tubs require you to relocate/reposition a lot of components. The expenses won't stop with the fabricator. As for an hourly rate and an estimate on materials. Then compare that to those you talk with. Tubs are sweet; I love mine.

12-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#1
Audios Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 561 Age: 34 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Tubs! Some Q's What does one typically expect to pay to have tubs put in their s14, also anyone know of anybody in the South Florida area good at it? TIA

12-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	My I ask why you need tubs. I have built tubs and its not a small job. Took me a couple days just to get everything cut out then welded back in. I'm guessing $500 to $800 __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Owner of NVS Fabrications

12-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#7
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,562 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	may as well do tubs if you have the engine out, wish i had done it... __________________

12-18-2011, 07:52 AM	#10
jbretz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 754 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	damn 600 for tubs? local shops up here run 300 max for tubs. and they supply everything and quality is amazing. __________________

12-18-2011, 06:27 PM	#17
EsChassisLove Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Age: 32 Posts: 2,090 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	It's funny cuz it's true. I bought Rotas when I could of bought Works. Shits crazy lol __________________ IG/TikTok-ThatS14_Z06guy

12-17-2011, 02:05 PM	#4
epson1 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Under your bed? Age: 31 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	800 for cosmetic tubs? that sounds fucking retarded.

12-17-2011, 04:35 PM	#5
90240sx07 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missoula Mt Age: 29 Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	cosmetic tubs sounds retarded and pointless and waste of money just my .02 cents

12-18-2011, 04:00 PM	#13
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	So if money is nowhere near the issue why are you asking how much others paid then? honestly if money was not a problem you would pay whatever they told you if quality was great and not ask around..........

12-18-2011, 04:05 PM	#14
Audios Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 561 Age: 34 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	because at the same time I'm not going to get ripped off lol, if everyone agrees to $1500 and i get quoted 1200-1800 then fine ill pay it but if most people pay 300 and someone tells me $1000 then I'm not going to get ripped off either. I can see you enjoy postwhoring so its cool but what I'm saying makes sense.

12-20-2011, 08:39 PM	#18
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Like posted above its alot of work things need to be moved and and filled. This is what i did on a friends car. $25 for the fender that i cut in 1/2 and probably another $20 other BS. If i was to charge i would say $450 for this with everything moved. Plus i did a front end stitch weld while everything was out. __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Owner of NVS Fabrications

12-20-2011, 10:26 PM	#20
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 36 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	You pay for what you get when it comes to fabrication work. The last thing you want is to look for a deal, have them installed, and have the end result be ganky or less than what you want. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

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hypercrush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 38 Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Future Fabrication here in Phoenix charge 300-400 for tub fabrication, the re-routing and making everything work again is all on you. hope that helps with the question at hand! a fool and his money are soon parted, no reason to not research market value for something. if you dont YOU are the idiot, not the guy with tubs. __________________ www.elevenspaint.com

12-20-2011, 11:14 PM	#22
twinspool Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: mississippi Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	You should just make the tubs yourself, save money for something else that looks good ftw

12-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#23
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 34 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Don't forget that tubs require you to relocate/reposition a lot of components. The expenses won't stop with the fabricator. As for an hourly rate and an estimate on materials. Then compare that to those you talk with. Tubs are sweet; I love mine. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

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