6k (well 7k almost) service was $478 #$%# but good news is...

[aka1004]

valve adjustment, new spark plugs, oil change for $478.
exhaust gasket was bad they are going to replace them on brp. dealer placed order along with other little things i am missing.

now the good news
i got a 75 dollar HID for fog lights and ran it directly from my power bus and switched off of running light with a relay.
HId comes on when i turn the ignition on. i made a home-made harness in plastic loom. it bypasses all spyder sensors and i put a 10 amp fuse and it works great. i don't think i need to use a external switch since i run them all the time anyway.
i will get the hid for headlight too and run it same way.

this was my spyder dealer's service writer's idea. He said he is been doing that on bmws for a while. i am guessing bmw have sensitive electric system also. when i take spyder in for gasket replacement i will have to buy him lunch.

i suppose these are not top quality HID but with 2 year warranty on bulbs and waterproof ballast at this price i will take them

 

[ataDude]

valve adjustment, new spark plugs, oil change for $478...

Did you get a valve adjustment or just valve clearance check? I'm betting it was just a "check" for that price. Plus, I don't think anyone yet has actually had to adjust any of them.

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[aka1004]

Did you get a valve adjustment or just valve clearance check? I'm betting it was just a "check" for that price. Plus, I don't think anyone yet has actually had to adjust any of them.

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mechanic said valves were "tight" and supposedly gave me a "break" on labor. they charged me four but he said it should been five. wether its true or not i have no choice but to believe him do i?:dontknow:
i dont think he is "lets milk him for all we can" type, i hope not anyway ray: