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Old 02-15-2006, 09:07 PM
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I got the eibach pro kit and my local shop said $250 to install the springs and that it will be a 4 hour job. Does this price sound fair?

The pro kit drops it an inch front and back, will there be much of a gap when i put 20'' wheels on? or should i have dropped it lower (eibach sport line)? i plan on putting 245/35/20 tires in front and 275/30/20 rear
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a local shop here done in 1 1/2 hours. Shouldn't more than 2 hours.

I have Eibach with 20" and it flush in very close. here is how they look after the drop


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Old 02-15-2006, 09:24 PM
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i installed my tein springs myself with absolutely 0 experience in under 4 hours.
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350 evo front camber arms, Stillen rear camber and toe arms kit, and Tanabe springs at my buddies house.. he did the work total time was about 3.5 hours first suspension job on a 350z
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Robbery! Find another shop!
Old 02-15-2006, 10:07 PM
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sweet car...
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def find another shop. it shouldn't cost more than $150 for installation + 2 hours job max
Old 02-16-2006, 08:41 AM
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anyone know a good shop on long island for the installation? anymore pics of 20's with eibach pro line drop?
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We charge 250 for Spring install with alignment as well.
Takes on average 1-2 hours depending on what you get.
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wow, 4 hours is crazy. find another shop. The rears should take 30 min. max.
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i am paying $300 for tein flex coilover install w/edfc and alignment. so i would say your quote is too high
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Originally Posted by Bubble
a local shop here done in 1 1/2 hours. Shouldn't more than 2 hours.

I have Eibach with 20" and it flush in very close. here is how they look after the drop

hey bubble
can you give a few details on your bodykit, i saw pics on zmodified, and i like the combo... not sure which parts are which (except for the recognizable vizage frontend) also, can you elaborate a bit on how much u paid for molding+paint+install ?
thanks!
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too much in labor charges. find another shop.
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Originally Posted by Auto RnD
We charge 250 for Spring install with alignment as well.
Takes on average 1-2 hours depending on what you get.
you guy have alignment machine there now too? cool. How much for alignment?
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is $300 a good price for Tein Flex w/ Edfc install and cut rear fenders and alignment?
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hey bubble we outsource alignment to a reputable shop that does not scratch wheels.
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