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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.
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250 for springs and both camber kits?? that is a pretty good deal if it was 250 total!
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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
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did that include alignment? 250-300 for install of coilovers, adjust ride height, and alignment is not a bad price.
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Ouch. Kinda high.
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Holy crap! Yes you got ripped

It should have cost ~$200 for BOTH and $50 for an alignment
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Where did you go?

The place in WPB I went was recommended & it was only $150 & change for springs & shocks.
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I paid 125$ 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.
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that sounds like JapTrix prices..... You should have done it yourseld and saved the $500 it is easy as hell.
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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.
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Damn they say you coming..Always shop around for the best prices man before you install something.
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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.
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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)
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You got

Should have done it yourself.
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
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!
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yeah, you over paid by about 400 dollars.
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you got ripped off.
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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?
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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
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i got mine done for free including alignment..
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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You did'nt get ripped. You got ripped twice ! X2
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the pain will go away, just try to use baby wipes and not regular toilet paper.
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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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