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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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You can ride with 5% in the rears, but the fronts have to be 35%.

Sal's Auto Sport has plenty of experience with work on G35's / 350's. Stand up service and very nice people. You can speak with either Oscar or Sal directly.

Tints, this place does a good job and has ceramic tints for these hot summer months.

Formula One - Westheimer
5704 SW Freeway
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-532-2299
Email: xperttint@yahoo.com
Website: www.houstontint.com
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Thanks to EVS Motors with my GoPro camera order. Was very helpful and patient with shipping to an APO address in Iraq!

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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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so guys, I'm thinking to lower my Z. Since yall live in Houston, what is your input on a daily driven lowered Z for Houston streets?

also anyone or any shops that y'all recommend with reasonable prices?

please refer my other thread about lower my car and any input is greatly appreciated: https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ng-a-drop.html
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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AwesomeZ, PowerFab, EVS Motors...
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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thanks I'll contact AwesomeZ and EVS motors... I've already spoke with PowerFab and they are the ones the price increased $250 from 1.5yrs ago when my friend got his done to the same yr Z.
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Give PowerFab another call. Asked for Bryan. Tell him Robert_K with the black JWT TT-Z suggested to call. AwesomeZ are great people too and know Z cars very well. Ted at EVS seems to do good work as well. I personally haven't had my car down with them. But know many of people that highly recommend them. Good luck!
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Give PowerFab another call. Asked for Bryan. Tell him Robert_K with the black JWT TT-Z suggested to call. AwesomeZ are great people too and know Z cars very well. Ted at EVS seems to do good work as well. I personally haven't had my car down with them. But know many of people that highly recommend them. Good luck!
thanks Robert, I sent them a PM on H-I ask about the price. Since they are right down the street from me, plus my friend had his Z worked on with them.


Just talked with Sal from Sal's Auto Sports. Great guy and very helpful! IDK whats going on, my friend was able to get eibach pro kit installed on his Z for around $300 but every price quote I'm getting for the same springs installed is around $500+... did some crazy price hike happen within 1.5yrs?

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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Jtran does drop for $450 you choose between tein S techs, or tanabe, or H&R. It includes install labor and springs package.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Thanks to EVS Motors with my GoPro camera order. Was very helpful and patient with shipping to an APO address in Iraq!

Yeah just had my rear fenders rolled yesterday, great service!
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Yeah just had my rear fenders rolled yesterday, great service!
Awesome! Ted and EVS are GREAT! My Toyo R888 tires are with them waiting on my wheels for mounting.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:14 AM
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Had a great experience with the whole EVS Motors crew. Had my G37S tinted by them.

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Old May 26, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Any one with experience with a shop that does diff bushing installs? Mine finally went bye bye.
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Itzcashew
Any one with experience with a shop that does diff bushing installs? Mine finally went bye bye.
PowerFab just did mine. But most shops should be able.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
PowerFab just did mine. But most shops should be able.
I'm trying to compare prices. The mechanic I go to often said he does not have a press so it will take an additional 1.5-2 hours on top of the projected 6 hours, this is at $100/hour.

IF you don't mine how much did they charge you at PowerFab?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Itzcashew
Any one with experience with a shop that does diff bushing installs? Mine finally went bye bye.
Call Clear Lake Nissan Service (if after this Wednesday ask for Doug (Service Advisor)) and request that Clint perform the work. Clint is on this forum (Latromi) but mostly in the local "Hotspot" section. Clint is the GTR Mechanic and is a close friend to many of us in the Clear Lake Z group. Awesome mechanic and more importantly, trustworthy.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Itzcashew
I'm trying to compare prices. The mechanic I go to often said he does not have a press so it will take an additional 1.5-2 hours on top of the projected 6 hours, this is at $100/hour.

IF you don't mine how much did they charge you at PowerFab?
I honestly don't recall. I'd have to go back through my invoices which I don't have right now as I'm travleing back to Iraq. Just give them call and ask.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pangoman
Call Clear Lake Nissan Service (if after this Wednesday ask for Doug (Service Advisor)) and request that Clint perform the work. Clint is on this forum (Latromi) but mostly in the local "Hotspot" section. Clint is the GTR Mechanic and is a close friend to many of us in the Clear Lake Z group. Awesome mechanic and more importantly, trustworthy.
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I honestly don't recall. I'd have to go back through my invoices which I don't have right now as I'm travleing back to Iraq. Just give them call and ask.

Yeah thats all i did today. I sent out quote requests. Will call CL Nissan tomorrow or thursday, in the mean time I just drive very slowly because its too damn jerky to drive normally.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Itzcashew
Yeah thats all i did today. I sent out quote requests. Will call CL Nissan tomorrow or thursday, in the mean time I just drive very slowly because its too damn jerky to drive normally.
Be sure to let them know that Pango sent you and that you're on MY350.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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$400 for all 3 bushings. Call Doug to set up an appt. if you decide to have us do the install.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by latromi
$400 for all 3 bushings. Call Doug to set up an appt. if you decide to have us do the install.
Oh sweet, this is what I call customer service.
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