How do you get all your mods done if..
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How do you get all your mods done if..
If you guys dont install your mods such as springs/shocks/headers/sways...how did you find a place to do it. I called all these shops in the yellow pages and none of them can do it or they are charging like $260 for installation of shocks and springs
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go to the DIY and learn how to do it. That is what I do. I no previous experience in modding but I had some car knowledge. I did springs, headers and intake.
Its always good to have a buddy around to help...
Its always good to have a buddy around to help...
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$260 is cheap, dealer wanted an hour a spring, that's almost $400 just for springs install. I'm getting the icebox and springs done for about $200 with an Acura mechanic on the side.
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Maybe I should ask a mechanic at my dealership to try to do it on the side for me.
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You can't expect these "regular" shops to do fancy aftermarket stuff for cheap. They are not used to it.
You have to find special aftermarket shops. Best way to do it is ask around. Me, I think paying somebody else to install stuff is a waste of money, and a chance missed out on learning about my own car. Everything on my car was installed by myself (except for the system -- electrical is something I am not about to mess with, although I have learned much since then), and I've learned so much. I've also done a lot of stuff on my friends' cars, and the more I learned, the more comfortable I was about modifying my car even more. And if something goes wrong, I know what's going on and what to look for.
You have to find special aftermarket shops. Best way to do it is ask around. Me, I think paying somebody else to install stuff is a waste of money, and a chance missed out on learning about my own car. Everything on my car was installed by myself (except for the system -- electrical is something I am not about to mess with, although I have learned much since then), and I've learned so much. I've also done a lot of stuff on my friends' cars, and the more I learned, the more comfortable I was about modifying my car even more. And if something goes wrong, I know what's going on and what to look for.
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yeah my dealer (Park Ave Acura) did my headers, springs, SS brakelines, and I did my sways, intake, and exhaust only because they were so ridiculously easy. Honestly I probably could've done it all myself just didnt want the hassle with the springs, headers, or bleeding the brakes.
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Me, I think paying somebody else to install stuff is a waste of money, and a chance missed out on learning about my own car.
Me, I think paying somebody else to install stuff is a waste of money, and a chance missed out on learning about my own car.
for us guys who live in apartments its kind of tough to do work on our own cars.
can't really put my car up on jackstands in the middle of the parking lot
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Well I am not mechanically inclined and do not have all the tools so install is the only way to go for me. Install of the CAI took me 3 hours.
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Find a specialized shop for Honda/Acura. A good place to start is looking at the Dealers page of Tein, Comptech, Etc. Find a shop nearest you or have them refer you in the direction.
Personally, I've installed everything myself in all my cars. Whether I'm new to the install or a pro at it, it's always a learning experience.
Personally, I've installed everything myself in all my cars. Whether I'm new to the install or a pro at it, it's always a learning experience.
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Originally posted by BEETROOT
for us guys who live in apartments its kind of tough to do work on our own cars.
can't really put my car up on jackstands in the middle of the parking lot
for us guys who live in apartments its kind of tough to do work on our own cars.
can't really put my car up on jackstands in the middle of the parking lot
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