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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Any suggestions on where to get springs installed in Houston? Not trying to pay a arm and a leg.

Also, does anyone know where I can find the specs for an alignment on 2006 350z. I would like to have the specs after I get the springs installed, and before I go for an alignment. I dont have a garage, or I would probably attempt the project my self.

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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any reputable alignment shop should have the oem specs for your car. I suggest using Southwest Alignment. ive used them on a few of my cars... http://www.swalignment.com/

as for the spring install.... visit http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/

go to the sponsors forums, and ask for quotes from different shops and see who gives you the best price.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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try ASAA racing off of longpoint they hooked up my bro on his altima se-r
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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wait a couple weeks until you get the alignment done in case the springs settle a bit.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Unleashed Motorsports
6201-B W. 34th Street Houston, TX 77092
(713) 682-7000

Only guy that I will let touch my car from now on. He does the install quick and precise. No bull****. Tell him Jimmy sent you and he'll give you a fair deal.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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man just get the lifetime alignment at brake check for $100...after that, everytime you get an alignment is like $4...well worth the money if you ask me.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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alignment=Absolute Suspension in Tomball
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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www.sgpracing.com, ask for Mark.

Only one that I'll let work on my car besides Rob from zcargarage.com in CA.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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Is $150 good for a spring install in Houston?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jmaldonado
Is $150 good for a spring install in Houston?
That price sounds very low, actually.
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
That price sounds very low, actually.
That price isn't very low. 120-150 should be normal for a spring install. It takes no more than 1-2 hours to install.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SecretAsianMan
It takes no more than 1-2 hours to install.
If 2 people are performing the task simultaneously
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
If 2 people are performing the task simultaneously
I'm talking shop wise Val. If a shop takes longer than that to install springs with air tools, etc then I don't know what to say about that.
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Actually using air guns to take your rims off/on is a no no first, heck it should take em about 20 minutes just to take rims off/on properly.. You get what you pay for sometimes, and sometimes you don't.

Nothing worse than having 3k in rims and coming back to the cheap *** shop you took it too to see air ratchet marks all over your lugnut inserts.. lovely..

Originally Posted by SecretAsianMan
I'm talking shop wise Val. If a shop takes longer than that to install springs with air tools, etc then I don't know what to say about that.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by silvrhand
You get what you pay for sometimes, and sometimes you don't.
I agree.
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i installed my springs myself.. took me 1.5 hours of course i had air tools to do it and a lift.
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Originally Posted by Z33Benny
i installed my springs myself.. took me 1.5 hours of course i had air tools to do it and a lift.
gangstAr. Let's go eat lunch sometime joto, haven't seen you in a while. Nice wheels btw.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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took my friend like 45 minutes to do with lift and power tools...and thats without my help, i kinda stood around and watch cause I didnt want to get dirty...hehe
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Originally Posted by silvrhand
Actually using air guns to take your rims off/on is a no no first, heck it should take em about 20 minutes just to take rims off/on properly.. You get what you pay for sometimes, and sometimes you don't.

Nothing worse than having 3k in rims and coming back to the cheap *** shop you took it too to see air ratchet marks all over your lugnut inserts.. lovely..
+1......Which reminds me, I gotta go look at some new air compressors.
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i usually always have someone else do work like that for me.. installing springs in the Z was the first time i ever tried it on my own.. really easy!
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