Finally, Finally, Finally!!!!!
12-02-2003, 04:56 AM
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Finally, Finally, Finally!!!!!
I finally got my TEIN/KYB-GR2 combo installed 
. I'm satisfied w/ the drop and impressed w/ the ride quality. The only question I have is.. are these springs gonna settle w/ a noticable difference? I will post pics ASAP.
. I'm satisfied w/ the drop and impressed w/ the ride quality. The only question I have is.. are these springs gonna settle w/ a noticable difference? I will post pics ASAP.
12-02-2003, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
how much did the springs plus install run u?
12-02-2003, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by skandalouz
when i first installed my teins it seemed to settle a little in the following weeks after the install... but it wasn't much of a difference..
yeah...the alignment is needed after install, but not after settle
12-02-2003, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by redstradic
$400 bucks for the install, i thought it would run about $150 - $200 bucks!
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12-02-2003, 10:06 AM
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Performance shops tend to charge on the lower-end of the scale while regular shops (E.g. Discount Muffler/PepBoy's/etc.) charge shop rates - thus why they're usually more expensive.
Not to mention, performance shops can usually do the swap in 2 hours or less - and they charge for that amount. The other shops charge shop-book rates per corner and/or hourly and will usually keep the car for a day.
Not to mention, performance shops can usually do the swap in 2 hours or less - and they charge for that amount. The other shops charge shop-book rates per corner and/or hourly and will usually keep the car for a day.
12-02-2003, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
Performance shops tend to charge on the lower-end of the scale while regular shops (E.g. Discount Muffler/PepBoy's/etc.) charge shop rates - thus why they're usually more expensive.
Not to mention, performance shops can usually do the swap in 2 hours or less - and they charge for that amount. The other shops charge shop-book rates per corner and/or hourly and will usually keep the car for a day.
Not to mention, performance shops can usually do the swap in 2 hours or less - and they charge for that amount. The other shops charge shop-book rates per corner and/or hourly and will usually keep the car for a day.
12-02-2003, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
This $hit is expensive! I got the springs for $173.00, the struts were $330.00, and the install ran me about $400.00 w/ 2 alignments; one after the car settles. I purchased the springs at the beginning of Sept. and got the struts about a month later.
12-02-2003, 04:37 PM
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$400 is way more than i'd ever spend on labor for an aftermarket anything to be installed for me. I would have done the springs myself, then get a lifetime alignment at like firestone/goodyear, or something, for like $150. If you lived by me, i'da done intall w/o alignment fo' fi' dolla.
12-02-2003, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan
Wow, $400 for something that you can do on your own (well except for the alignment) is pretty steep
12-03-2003, 01:29 AM
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Dang that sounds pretty expensive!
I paid $165 for the Teins, $200 for the GR-2's, $10 for a set of spring compressors, free uninstall of my Maxspeed/stock shocks and install of the new stuff w/the help of slammed95, and a free alignment after
I paid $165 for the Teins, $200 for the GR-2's, $10 for a set of spring compressors, free uninstall of my Maxspeed/stock shocks and install of the new stuff w/the help of slammed95, and a free alignment after
12-03-2003, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Dang that sounds pretty expensive!
I paid $165 for the Teins, $200 for the GR-2's, $10 for a set of spring compressors, free uninstall of my Maxspeed/stock shocks and install of the new stuff w/the help of slammed95, and a free alignment after
I paid $165 for the Teins, $200 for the GR-2's, $10 for a set of spring compressors, free uninstall of my Maxspeed/stock shocks and install of the new stuff w/the help of slammed95, and a free alignment after
12-03-2003, 06:03 AM
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my teins are in my home... i need some GR-2 now!!! and some $$ for install!! $200 for GR-2?? from where?? dont say anything about christmas because i'll buy
TS ECU or pulleys... all depends from $$
TS ECU or pulleys... all depends from $$
12-03-2003, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GreekMaxima
my teins are in my home... i need some GR-2 now!!! and some $$ for install!! $200 for GR-2?? from where?? dont say anything about christmas because i'll buy
TS ECU or pulleys... all depends from $$
TS ECU or pulleys... all depends from $$
yeah triple8sol i would liek to know wheere i can get some GR2s for 200$$ if so i will get those instead of the Illuminas
12-03-2003, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2whitemaxi
yeah triple8sol i would liek to know wheere i can get some GR2s for 200$$ if so i will get those instead of the Illuminas
12-03-2003, 10:48 PM
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Damn, that looks good. I guess, I'll be selling the H&R springs that I never put on. I live in the DC area too, I WILL NOT pay $400 to install springs/shocks. Anybody in the DC area willing to help a brotha out shoot me a PM.
12-04-2003, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
Chill out dawg!! It was my pop's B-Day yesterday. By the time I got home it was dark as hell and cold as $hit. Trust me, I won't leave ya'll hangin!!
Are you still going to the Champion's meet tonight? Because I can just see it in person. That's if this snow threat doesn't keep me homebound.
12-04-2003, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
Chill out dawg!! It was my pop's B-Day yesterday. By the time I got home it was dark as hell and cold as $hit. Trust me, I won't leave ya'll hangin!!
Take them today
12-04-2003, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AE SEoulchild
Are you still going to the Champion's meet tonight? Because I can just see it in person. That's if this snow threat doesn't keep me homebound.
12-04-2003, 11:20 PM
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$100-$150 here is about average.
My labor guide actually says it takes about 6hrs to do which is obviously bull. It takes no more then 2-2.5.
If they charge you for 6hrs and the labor rate is high then I can see why they charged $400. Thats a rip off and I work at a shop so im telling you straight up that you got hosed. Even taking my time it takes no more then 2.5 if im really try to rush it, it wont take that long at all. Anyway Im not trying to rub it in, its all said & done now so enjoy the drop.
I doenst really settle much so dont be surprized if it doesnt get any lower. I dont know if they get softer or my @ss just got used to it
but after 10K miles they dont seem as hard as they used to be I got pics up on my cardomain in any1 wants to check em out.
My labor guide actually says it takes about 6hrs to do which is obviously bull. It takes no more then 2-2.5.
If they charge you for 6hrs and the labor rate is high then I can see why they charged $400. Thats a rip off and I work at a shop so im telling you straight up that you got hosed. Even taking my time it takes no more then 2.5 if im really try to rush it, it wont take that long at all. Anyway Im not trying to rub it in, its all said & done now so enjoy the drop.
I doenst really settle much so dont be surprized if it doesnt get any lower. I dont know if they get softer or my @ss just got used to it
but after 10K miles they dont seem as hard as they used to be I got pics up on my cardomain in any1 wants to check em out.
12-05-2003, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HitManSE
$100-$150 here is about average.
My labor guide actually says it takes about 6hrs to do which is obviously bull. It takes no more then 2-2.5.
If they charge you for 6hrs and the labor rate is high then I can see why they charged $400. Thats a rip off and I work at a shop so im telling you straight up that you got hosed. Even taking my time it takes no more then 2.5 if im really try to rush it, it wont take that long at all. Anyway Im not trying to rub it in, its all said & done now so enjoy the drop.
I doenst really settle much so dont be surprized if it doesnt get any lower. I dont know if they get softer or my @ss just got used to it but after 10K miles they dont seem as hard as they used to be I got pics up on my cardomain in any1 wants to check em out.
My labor guide actually says it takes about 6hrs to do which is obviously bull. It takes no more then 2-2.5.
If they charge you for 6hrs and the labor rate is high then I can see why they charged $400. Thats a rip off and I work at a shop so im telling you straight up that you got hosed. Even taking my time it takes no more then 2.5 if im really try to rush it, it wont take that long at all. Anyway Im not trying to rub it in, its all said & done now so enjoy the drop.
I doenst really settle much so dont be surprized if it doesnt get any lower. I dont know if they get softer or my @ss just got used to it
but after 10K miles they dont seem as hard as they used to be I got pics up on my cardomain in any1 wants to check em out.