Did I get ripped on this install???

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Old 03-29-2006 | 11:33 AM
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Did I get ripped on this install???

I paid $250 to have my tein ss-p installed,also I paid the same to have my ingalls camber kits install front and rear was that a good price.
Old 03-29-2006 | 11:50 AM
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250 for springs and both camber kits?? that is a pretty good deal if it was 250 total!
Old 03-29-2006 | 12:01 PM
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250 for springs and both camber kits?? that is a pretty good deal if it was 250 total!
Nope,thats $500 total
Old 03-29-2006 | 12:03 PM
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did that include alignment? 250-300 for install of coilovers, adjust ride height, and alignment is not a bad price.
Old 03-29-2006 | 12:07 PM
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Ouch. Kinda high.
Old 03-29-2006 | 12:12 PM
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Holy crap! Yes you got ripped

It should have cost ~$200 for BOTH and $50 for an alignment
Old 03-29-2006 | 12:56 PM
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Where did you go?

The place in WPB I went was recommended & it was only $150 & change for springs & shocks.
Old 03-29-2006 | 01:05 PM
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I paid 125$ for my tein's to be installed. This is also what I paid when i had my TL as well so its the average in my area. They also put on my stutbar for no extra on both occasions as well.
Old 03-29-2006 | 02:36 PM
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that sounds like JapTrix prices..... You should have done it yourseld and saved the $500 it is easy as hell.
Old 03-29-2006 | 02:53 PM
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that sounds like JapTrix prices


That place is a true rip off. They quoted me $450 for what I got done for $150.
Old 03-29-2006 | 02:59 PM
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Damn they say you coming..Always shop around for the best prices man before you install something.
Old 03-29-2006 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dshearon
that sounds like JapTrix prices..... You should have done it yourseld and saved the $500 it is easy as hell.
i agree, should've DIY and save yourself the money.
Old 03-29-2006 | 03:05 PM
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You got taken.
Old 03-29-2006 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ND_TIME_CLS
I paid $250 to have my tein ss-p installed,also I paid the same to have my ingalls camber kits install front and rear was that a good price.
camber kits install costed me $50 for the front set and $50 for the rears; coilovers cost me $100 to install. (friend who asked that I donate $100 to a charity)
Old 03-29-2006 | 04:09 PM
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You got

Should have done it yourself.
Old 03-29-2006 | 04:12 PM
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You got

Should have done it yourself.

Next best thing is to have your friend that works at an Acura Dealership install it for you!
Old 03-29-2006 | 04:17 PM
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yeah, you over paid by about 400 dollars.
Old 03-29-2006 | 05:06 PM
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you got ripped off.
Old 03-29-2006 | 06:05 PM
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yes that was really high.. i did mine myself! gotta go get an alignment though! 2nd_time_cls where in the south are you?
Old 03-29-2006 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
did that include alignment? 250-300 for install of coilovers, adjust ride height, and alignment is not a bad price.
Nope,that price didn't include the alignment which was 70 bucks.

I fell like
Old 03-29-2006 | 07:53 PM
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i got mine done for free including alignment..
Old 03-30-2006 | 02:45 PM
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I installed my suspension myself, installed the rear camber myself, had the front camber kit install for $100 and $80 for alignment and adjustment of the front and rear camber kit. If anyone is in so cal, go to West End Aligment in Gardena, he's 'really good with suspension tuning!
Old 03-30-2006 | 02:49 PM
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You got ripped. Should have asked here before you got it done. I had mine done by a board member. But on my Maxima when I had springs and struts/shocks installed, it cost about $150 plus $50 for the alignment. And I got quoted about $100 to do the camber kit, including the alignment, where I get the alignment done.
Old 03-30-2006 | 03:15 PM
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Yeah, I just got quoted a price of "300-350, depending on time" to do my TeinSS here in southern Maryland. I walked away saying to myself, this guy has lost his f'n mind. I'll probably end up doing it myself with help.
Old 03-30-2006 | 07:40 PM
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Wheres the best place to get deals on lowering and usually whats the price range ? (ex. les shawb & price, discount tire & price?)
Old 03-30-2006 | 08:00 PM
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all the shops i've gone to ask for upwards of $300 just for installation of shocks. yes, it's time for me to DIM. myself that is. that way i don't get butt raped like others.
Old 03-30-2006 | 08:25 PM
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PannAuto in San Diego charged my roommate $150 for his coilover install.
Old 03-30-2006 | 08:37 PM
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that's cool. i looked them up and i'll give them a ring. thanks
Old 03-31-2006 | 06:44 PM
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You did'nt get ripped. You got ripped twice ! X2
Old 04-01-2006 | 01:38 AM
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the pain will go away, just try to use baby wipes and not regular toilet paper.
Old 04-01-2006 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
PannAuto in San Diego charged my roommate $150 for his coilover install.
i called this place and they told me they don't do installations anymore. i was like wtf.
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