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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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where can i have my coilovers installed? how much? lmk thanks
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Check Intec Racing in Kent, they do good work!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Intec Racing in kent, they've got camber kits and stuff in stock so you can do it right and a hunter laser alignment rack to get it all back to spec when you're done. Not sure how low you wanna go but they just had this guy in there yesterday....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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how much for the install?


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Intec Racing in kent, they've got camber kits and stuff in stock so you can do it right and a hunter laser alignment rack to get it all back to spec when you're done. Not sure how low you wanna go but they just had this guy in there yesterday....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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I recommend doing it yourself. Suspension swaps are not that hard, you will learn a lot, it doesn't take too many tools, and you can always take it to get aligned after. Then you can start doing friends cars of ANY type for beer/pizza/cash once you get your basic understanding down.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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What kind of coils and where do u live
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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most shops charge an outrageous amount like 600-800, do it yourself.
 
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Originally Posted by PoorG35
most shops charge an outrageous amount like 600-800, do it yourself.
WTF??!?! Intec only charges $250... Who would pay that much to install coils I've got to open my own shop
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by visibiliti
I recommend doing it yourself. Suspension swaps are not that hard, you will learn a lot, it doesn't take too many tools, and you can always take it to get aligned after. Then you can start doing friends cars of ANY type for beer/pizza/cash once you get your basic understanding down.

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I think that I've changed up my suspension half a dozen times and a friends Z a few times. It's not that hard. As others have said, save the money ($250+? no thanks) and do it with a friend or two.
Even if you don't own tools now, you can spend $150 and get the tools you need while saving money and you will have the tools for future use.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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WTF??!?! Intec only charges $250... Who would pay that much to install coils I've got to open my own shop
Good to hear. 2 years ago I called intec and got quoted 600. Then I called the shop in auburn drift office I think and it was 650 then I called vtr in Everett it was 800 then I took a few hours and did it myself.
 
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I would agree installing coilovers isn't rocket science, but there are tricks and secrets that make it a lot easier, and for some people the peace of mind that its done right and set up the way they want is worth the $$... Depends on the person. Some people are lucky enough to have jobs where they can make more money than the $250 the shop would charge to install in the same amount of time it would take them to figure it out, if that were my case I'd definitely pay to have it done!
 
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Originally Posted by seymore4
I would agree installing coilovers isn't rocket science, but there are tricks and secrets that make it a lot easier, and for some people the peace of mind that its done right and set up the way they want is worth the $$... Depends on the person. Some people are lucky enough to have jobs where they can make more money than the $250 the shop would charge to install in the same amount of time it would take them to figure it out, if that were my case I'd definitely pay to have it done!
drift office quoted me 149 plus tax but they can do it after august 15 ...if i can't wait then i'll go to intec
 
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What kind of coils and where do u live
just cheap stuff megan coils... wanna do it for me? pm me
 
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damnnnn thats cheap! im glad to hear everyone lowered their prices!
 
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Originally Posted by wijiboy
megan coils...
oh boy
 
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