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Old 10-23-2009, 12:23 PM
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I just bought tein ss coilovers and edfc and I was looking for a shop that could do a quality install for me around Chicago. Do you guys have a recommendations?
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why not do it yourself?
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I don't have the tools or the knowledge...
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Tools would be your biggest set back..Where are you located?
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im sure most on here could help you with the install. shit, ill even help if you want. DIY and gain some confidence and knowledge about your whip! oh yea, and save urself some $$$...lol
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rent some tools and buy some beer, they'll come a running.. I have a buddy that live out by Champagne.. I'll ask him..
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I'm live in Homer Glen. It's a southern suburb of Chicago. But, I'm down in Champaign most of the time for school/work. Usually come home on weekends.
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Did I hear someone say BEER?!
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If people are willing to help me with this, I can come up with plenty of beer!
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How far is that from Bourbonnais?
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Did I hear someone say BEER?!
yeah i could deff go for a beer!
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Not exactly sure. I think it's about 30 minutes from bourbonnais. I literally live across the street from Orland Park if that helps pin down my location.
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what kind of car, year............................?
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i can help out. but only on the weekends. and its getting colder and colder.
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I can help. U say beer am there. Lol. But I'll supervise. Lol. But am down to help out.

Wat up Rey.
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looks like we might have a install party.. what up Alex!!
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That would be awesome. I have an '05 TL. And weekends are perfect because that is the only time I'm in Chicago.
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seeing how its a simple swap and no need to compress the springs (thats if we dont have to swap the top hats) we can do it at my house since i have air tools.
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I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to use my original top hats that are currently on my car. I don't think the seller included top hats...
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damn. pm the seller to make sure bc ur gonna need to rent a spring compressor or we can go to my friends work and have him swap out the top hats for free.
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Well I'm almost positive it won't come with top hats because he told me I will just need to reuse my original ones.
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ok. so it wont be hard just take half an hour longer.
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Sounds good to me. You guys pick a day that works for you and we can knock this out
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next month before the meet.
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While were at it....... My car needs my Tein springs put in too, hehe.
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damn, everyone needs everything done in winter. let us know whens a good day for u. then make a thread and see what ppl say
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RIGA, if your car has seen a couple of winters, you may need some rear endlinks as they may be rusted like a mofo (mine were....) i would double check b4 da install
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Okay, I'll check today when I put my wheels back on.
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I got a package from fedex today! Is this an install that can be completed in a day? If so, what do you guys think of Nov. 8th or anytime from the 20th-28th? It is going to be tough just staring at the boxes sitting in my room...
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Few hrs. No top hats?
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Wish I had a lowering kit ready for mine...'08 Type S. Any pointers on what all to get? Best for performance yet comfortable ride for clients? Thanks.
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Nope, it didn't come with top hats.
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Drivers Image in Skokie would do it
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thats ok.

and pay a few hundred to do it.
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So, what do you guys think of meeting up this Sunday and getting this project knocked out?
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That's cool with me. I'm doing a nother members suspension Saturday. So sundays cool too. My house? Since I got all my tools here and the guy that's gonna get the top hats off for us works 15 min away
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That sounds good. This is going to be an awesome weekend...I'm going to the Fedor vs. Rogers fight on Saturday and getting to ride low on Sunday!
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Did I get a camber kit for the rear it's a must have when ur putting coils on
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Even, if I'll be running stock wheels?
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It depwnds on how low u go. Camber kit will prolong the life of the tires
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