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took my car to a place today for an estimate to put my hotchkis on, and my tokicos, they said 300 to install them and 45 for an alignment. But if i go in tomorrow, the guy would do everything for 200 under the table. I am waiting on a couple of other guys to help me out locally. What would the better choice be? Keep im mind i know nothing about doing this myself.
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I did it myself...but I have done this kind of thing before
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it was free for me... just get some friends that kno how to lower a car and do it urself...
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i did it myself, it's not that hard. Just get a spring compressor for the front struts and shocks and you'll be fine.
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wow 300? shops near my area charge $65 for the install. 300 is toooo much.
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my cheapeast quote was 220. but then i got the hookup w/alligment for 100. done my a pro mechanic.
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wow 300? shops near my area charge $65 for the install. 300 is toooo much. u live in CA. thats like the import mecca. stuff elese where is a lot more expensive.
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$200 for the install, AND alignment?! Take that shit, and run with it!
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if i go there tomorrow night, and under the table at a shop, i should just deal with the price and pay it
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I was and still am quoted at around $150 for new springs and struts, for around here. I was quoted to check and set the preload on the sways, check my dampers, set the corner weights and balance my suspension without an alignment at $200 flat with a 2-4 hour time limit max.This was from a shop that has set up EVO's for the track and countless Porsches and Ferraris. Euro Tire [ eurotire.com]
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i was quoted 500 for installing headers, shocks and springs...i might end up paying if i cant find anybody to help me with the install...
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^^^^ hey man you dont live too far from me, my good friend bought his sti in bellevue, maybe i can help you find someone, im trying too
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I got mine installed and alignment for about $85. Tey are asking way too much
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^^^But WHO did it? My friend installed my springs for $65. That's a FRIEND price. Shops usually want $150-200. Then there's alignment. That's another $90. It's not like you can just go anywhere to get it aligned...unless you want it aligned to stock specs.
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