When to Farkle.....SpyderFest?

[vstrommer]

I have many farkles I want to put on my Spyder such as sway bar, shocks, seat ect. Just wondering if it's best to wait till SpyderFest? ... Do they offer better deals and installation at SpyderFest?... Or is it best to order online and install it yourself?

[PrairieSpyder]

Some of the vendors offer Spyderfest discounts and they have installation available there for a fee. Besides the cost, the main problem may be getting it waiting to get it done at the event and having to forego some rides, etc., which you wait. The other downside is that while you wait, you find all sorts of other stuff to buy!!

If you have the knowledge and confidence to do the installs yourself, you could save a few buck on installation by ordering and installing ahead of the 'fest.

[Bob Denman]

The vendors can get so busy with installations, that it might be tough to schedule an installation... Save the easier stuff for home... But definitely let the Pros handle the big jobs!

[revjvegas]

I can recall seeing Ultimate Seats, TricLED, and SpyderPops doing installs of items purchased from them at Spyderfest. I also recall there being some pretty long lines of folks waiting to get stuff done, so just a heads up. Though to everyone's credit, looked like they moved through those installs pretty quickly given the space and setup constraints.

I guess the thing to consider is the trade-off....waiting to have stuff installed or going out on rides etc. The stuff you mention doesn't really take long to put on, but if its you and 50+ others having the same thing done, there is going to be some down time while you wait to have it done.

Myself, I had no problem getting what I wanted then installed it when I got home.

That's my .02

[armyspydervet]

Does MOGang put out an event schedule early so you can plan your installs around the events you want to participate in?

i definitely want to add some lights and perhaps get a laser alignment.

[vstrommer]

I would imagine a real long wait if you wanted a Laser Alignment...

[Cruzr Joe]

Laser alignments are handled on a first come basis and should not be too much of a problem unless you wait too long.

PM Spyderann01 and see if they will be making appointments.

Tell her Cruzr Joe sent you.

Cruzr Joe

[Deke]

I can recall seeing Ultimate Seats, TricLED, and SpyderPops doing installs of items purchased from them at Spyderfest. I also recall there being some pretty long lines of folks waiting to get stuff done, so just a heads up. Though to everyone's credit, looked like they moved through those installs pretty quickly given the space and setup constraints.

I guess the thing to consider is the trade-off....waiting to have stuff installed or going out on rides etc. The stuff you mention doesn't really take long to put on, but if its you and 50+ others having the same thing done, there is going to be some down time while you wait to have it done.

Myself, I had no problem getting what I wanted then installed it when I got home.

That's my .02

I have absolutely no mechanical talent, and a toolbox to match! But I was able to install my Ultimate seat at home, all by myself, in under an hour. Everything else I've had done by the pros.

Deke

[Utah Geezer]

I plan on doing a lot of gawking and talking while at SpyderFest and then deciding what I really want to add to the Spyder RTL. Looking at lights, shocks, seat, and graphics. Already have the sway bar, bump and skid plate, laser alignment from Squared Up / Spyderanne01 and Capt James. Man time is going to drag until the end of April.

[DJFaninTN]

Elka is normally there and usually has one heck of deal going on and you might as well let them install.

[Professor]

I had several installs and services done at Spyderfest last year and never had to wait very long. The only place that the waiting list was too long for me was at La Monster Garage for a laser alignment. I went back to the vendor area where Squared Away got me in quickly and did a great job. When there is a wait, many vendors will tell you approximately when they will be ready for you so you can go do something else, then come back and get taken care of without much waiting. I was very satisfied with every vendor I worked with.

[Tango]

Elka did indeed have a great deal. Bought mine at Pitbull with free install. Saved 2 hours dealer labor. My longest wait was for Tricled. Lamontster had a back up also. And great deals also. Tom