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Old 04-29-2006, 08:28 AM
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A-spec suspension uneven drop

Don't know if anyone else had this problem with the Aspec suspension. I had them installed about 3 weeks ago. Today I was looking at the drop and noticed that the left side appeared lower than the right. I did the ol' finger check and there is indeed a slight height difference. Has anyone else noticed this?

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Probably due to the fact that there is more weight on the drivers side.
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Why would there be more weight on the driver's side?
Old 04-29-2006, 09:49 AM
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did u ask the dealer who installed it? where did u get the suspension? i'm interested in it. and hows the ride?
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I didn't get it installed at the dealer. Went to a local shop. Dealer wanted about $350 for the install. Ride is much better and the car doesn't seem to bounce as much when going over bumps. It could feel a little tighter though, not sure if the height difference has anything to do with it not feeling as tight as I had hoped.
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$350 install from the dealer?? thats actually pretty good. what dealer it this?
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I got 2 dealer quotes in my area $695 and $800...that price is good I would have gone to mine if that was what they quoted me, did it myself instead.
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Got the quote of $350 from Curry Acura.
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$350 is a great price. I paid $800
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I had a local shop do mine for $200...he said it was easy and took only 3 hrs.
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Originally Posted by willz822
Why would there be more weight on the driver's side?

Battery, Air Box, Brake Booster, Steering Rack, Pedal assemblies, etc.. May not seem like a lot but it's enough to compress the spring a bit more on the drivers side compared to the passanger side. Plus when you sit in the car your weight is gonna help settle the springs faster.
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I don't know... my a-spec sits level.
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