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Old 01-03-2008, 07:59 PM   #9
SARAFIL
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by Plaz View Post
Yeah, if I order, I think I will get the JCW kit. Is it appreciably cheaper to get it as a VPC-installed option as opposed to having the dealer do it? The MA I spoke with today said that if the car has lots of electronic options (as I would be likely to order) the JCW ECU download can take many (billable) hours . That didn't really make sense to me.
yes, the "cost" on the kit is less if done at the VPC than the dealer... basically the dealer gets billed at "dealer net" for parts/labor, so the sales department is avoiding the profit margin from their parts/service departments.
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