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Old 07-31-2001 | 03:00 PM
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I spent my $295 for install at ultima performance, and $43 for alignment (yea, i finally found one)

I got my H&R springs and Tokico's installed.

I asked the guys at ultima if they were gonna cut the bumpstops, but they said it doesnt need one. so i took their word, and let it be.

so far, no problem. I'm not feeling any 'bottoming' out feelings. and the tokico/h&r combo feels ALOT like my stock GLE setup.

the only problem i had today was at the alignment shop... the mechanic smelled bad (=X), and he scratched my rims, chipping the clearcoat =\

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after I do a full wash/wax.
Old 07-31-2001 | 03:47 PM
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congrats....... as for the rims if they did it, you should ask them to pay for refinishing them
Old 07-31-2001 | 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by DooBall
I spent my $295 for install at ultima performance, and $43 for alignment (yea, i finally found one)

I got my H&R springs and Tokico's installed.

I asked the guys at ultima if they were gonna cut the bumpstops, but they said it doesnt need one. so i took their word, and let it be.

so far, no problem. I'm not feeling any 'bottoming' out feelings. and the tokico/h&r combo feels ALOT like my stock GLE setup.

the only problem i had today was at the alignment shop... the mechanic smelled bad (=X), and he scratched my rims, chipping the clearcoat =\

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after I do a full wash/wax.
That's awesome man.
I'll hopefully be getting springs and shocks before too long.
Old 07-31-2001 | 05:03 PM
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woah they chipped your rims? did you say something right away? i woulda been screaming until they agreed to fix it
Old 07-31-2001 | 05:45 PM
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how much did u drop? I know my friend's integra cannot get on to most of the alignment machine 'cause it is way too lowered.


Originally posted by DooBall
I spent my $295 for install at ultima performance, and $43 for alignment (yea, i finally found one)

I got my H&R springs and Tokico's installed.

I asked the guys at ultima if they were gonna cut the bumpstops, but they said it doesnt need one. so i took their word, and let it be.

so far, no problem. I'm not feeling any 'bottoming' out feelings. and the tokico/h&r combo feels ALOT like my stock GLE setup.

the only problem i had today was at the alignment shop... the mechanic smelled bad (=X), and he scratched my rims, chipping the clearcoat =\

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after I do a full wash/wax.
Old 07-31-2001 | 07:49 PM
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how much did u drop? I know my friend's integra cannot get on to most of the alignment machine 'cause it is way too lowered.


the drop with H&R's is only like 1.5"
Old 07-31-2001 | 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


the drop with H&R's is only like 1.5"
only ... sweet!
Old 07-31-2001 | 08:46 PM
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Good for you Doo..

As for the rims...regulate.

I'm hoping to drop Aaliyah soon too. Think I might go with the GC's.
Old 07-31-2001 | 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


the drop with H&R's is only like 1.5"
only? OK you need GC's...i made the decision for you
Old 08-01-2001 | 12:28 AM
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Are there any faq's on 5th gen spring installs? I've heard some installers take the back seats out? What tools are need to do the springs?
Old 08-01-2001 | 04:39 AM
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I've been thinking about the suspension too much. 1.5" is a good amount. I didn't mean that it wasn't enough. I guess the GC's are stuck in my head....
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let me get them out for you

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Old 08-01-2001 | 04:44 AM
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let me get them out for you

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go fix your wipers
Old 08-01-2001 | 04:48 AM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


go fix your wipers
doh!

NO!
Old 08-01-2001 | 04:49 AM
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Originally posted by Chris91SE


doh!

NO!


YES!
Old 08-01-2001 | 05:20 AM
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where did you get the spings and shocks from and how much?
Old 08-01-2001 | 05:59 AM
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Re: ..

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YES!
i think i will wait until it rains again
Old 08-01-2001 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Re: ..

Originally posted by Chris91SE


i think i will wait until it rains again
bah!!! all you need is rain x!
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