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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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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 Feb 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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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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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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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Robbery! Find another shop!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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sweet car...
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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def find another shop. it shouldn't cost more than $150 for installation + 2 hours job max
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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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wow, 4 hours is crazy. find another shop. The rears should take 30 min. max.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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too much in labor charges. find another shop.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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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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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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hey bubble we outsource alignment to a reputable shop that does not scratch wheels.
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