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Even without the combined knowledge here, I know when I'm being taken advantage of. I want to remove the TKM 12D and replace with a Garmin GTR 205. All I need is the COM.

"For installation of the Garmin GTR 205 COM, wiring, rack installation, engineering, and panel modifications they are estimating about 90 hours so around $13,500.00."

OK, so the 205 is $2500, so they want 90 hours at $125/hr or so. I'm not complaining about the $125/hr, I'm annoyed that no one even bothered to look at the panel (I sent a photo) and see what's currently there and what needs to be done.

My response:
"Thanks for the estimate, but $13k+ without even looking at the current panel is quite candidly, unreasonable. There should be no panel mods needed, 90 hours to build a new harness, engineering, install the rack, and so on for the 205 is absurd. I realize I'm a tiny spam can, but thanks no. I really like the shop - they did a fantastic job when I was AOG with gear problems, but your avionics shop is far too expensive for me."

There are 2 other highly regarded avionics shops (and one other crappy shop) in Colorado that I've dealt with in the past, that each quoted me less than $6K. Guess who is going to get the business? Downside - because neither are nearby, I need to call friends to help with the transport since I'll use the shop in Greeley (GXY) since they did the GPS & HSI a couple years ago.
 
I had AATG at Greeley put a GFC500 in a 182 about 5 years ago with no regrets, price was reasonable
 
bnt83 said:
I had AATG at Greeley put a GFC500 in a 182 about 5 years ago with no regrets, price was reasonable
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That's who did the GPS & HSI. I just sent a note asking to schedule and I'll be up there on Monday with a checkbook for the deposit.
 
I'm actually in the process of DIY installing (with appropriate A&P supervision) a GTR205 and a GMA345. I've done enough avionics work to know generally what I'm doing, but I'm not a "pro." 90 hours is simply comical. I'll have way, way, way less than that in doing both the 205 and the 345. In fact, I won't be that much above 90 hours and I'm also installing a 3 screen engine monitor in a Duke (extremely complicated and time consuming). Quoting 90 hours is a "we don't want this work" quote.
 
asicer said:
I believe that's what's known as a "go away price". You didn't do something to make them mad, did you?
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No but they don't make much money on little spam cans. Had this with the other (the crappy) avionics shop. I had a radio for repair, it sat for months, until I walked in and asked why it was taking so long. Owner was very candid - they don't make money on me or others like me. So I took the radio and that was it. What they didn't get was the work for the 2 G5s, the 175, new audio panel, the ADSB-Out transponder and the (next week) new radio and cdi - about $35K total. You don't want my tiny business? Fine, you don't get the big business either.
 
bradg33 said:
I'm actually in the process of DIY installing (with appropriate A&P supervision) a GTR205 and a GMA345. I've done enough avionics work to know generally what I'm doing, but I'm not a "pro." 90 hours is simply comical. I'll have way, way, way less than that in doing both the 205 and the 345. In fact, I won't be that much above 90 hours and I'm also installing a 3 screen engine monitor in a Duke (extremely complicated and time consuming). Quoting 90 hours is a "we don't want this work" quote.
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Have you already purchased the GMA345? Less expensive and provides much more flexibility on who hears audio alerts that are streamed by BT
Thanks

Mark
 
Not even close and not even funny. Someone was having a bad day or just didn’t know what was going on.
 
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