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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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anyone wanna lower my car?

hi i have springs that i wanna put on, but the shop i contacted quoted me 350 bucks!!! anyone here have the capabilities and know how to install em for me? or know of any shops in san jose who can? ill pay but not anything close to 350. thanks
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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take it to us 150 for spring or coilover install. (200 if u want height adjustment on the coilovers)
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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thats a good price, took me 8 hrs to do my coilovers including ride height and all that, it was a *****
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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^ dang 8hrs!!
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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^ dang 8hrs!!
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Unless you lack the tools to get the job done, you should just do it yourself. You'll learn a lot about your suspension. You won't need a spring compressor since your springs are in essence shorter than stock.

If you don't have an impact wrench, I can see you having to get creative to remove the bolts at the bottom of the struts.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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i can do for $200 if you come out to Los banos. lmk i got everything you will need for the installation
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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i can do for $200 if you come out to Los banos. lmk i got everything you will need for the installation
I got it done with a help of a fellow I clubber. Hey are u going to sell me that helix?
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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yeah 8 hrs cuz it was my first time and I just looked at it and had to figure it out, and there were beers too....
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 408sti07
I got it done with a help of a fellow I clubber. Hey are u going to sell me that helix?
yeah yeah ill shoot you a text tmmrw
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by supertek75
Unless you lack the tools to get the job done, you should just do it yourself. You'll learn a lot about your suspension. You won't need a spring compressor since your springs are in essence shorter than stock.

If you don't have an impact wrench, I can see you having to get creative to remove the bolts at the bottom of the struts.
Those aren't that hard to get off, its the nut at the top of the strut thats hard to get off without an impact because the entire strut spins along with the nut. And its hard getting a regular wrench in there.

I would do it for around 100-150 but my garage is currently full ATM, take it to Speed Element!
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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Impact is key for the top strut nut. lol I could probably do it fast, but I work or pizza and beer. or food in general and beer.
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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