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Old 09-30-08, 10:35 AM
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Hey guy's I just ordered an IS350 & i need some help locating a shop that can install a set of S-tech springs & GFX kit. Both are fairly simple so im looking for a quality place that wont try to burn me on the price.


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Old 09-30-08, 11:17 AM
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Pm vikH for the gfx and icez for the springs and they can provide contacts unless your up for a diy? The gfx you can diy! But I would have a shop install the springs.

Congrads on the new car!
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Not sure where you ordered your car from, but I know some dealerships have a relationship with shops that do that type of work.
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Originally Posted by passnu2
Pm vikH for the gfx and icez for the springs and they can provide contacts unless your up for a diy? The gfx you can diy! But I would have a shop install the springs.

Congrads on the new car!
I dont mind a DIY for the lip kit, i believe its only a few clips that attach it. But the spring would have to be a shop, im in the west loop & have do it in my garage.

Thanks Bro Ill be posting pics soon
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Originally Posted by ISFChamp
Not sure where you ordered your car from, but I know some dealerships have a relationship with shops that do that type of work.

Most of the shops that dealerships use are over priced & cheap work.
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Old 09-30-08, 12:45 PM
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Yep you have a pm from me too. Front lip and side skirts are real easy probably take you like an hour for both. Rear is a little bit more tricky. S-tech's you'll want someone with some airtools.
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Thanks Guys
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looking forward to the pics!
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hey, im the guy who installed Mike's (IceZ) springs. i work out of my garage, and have done just about everything but body work.

i think he sent you my email (dc2_lsvtec@sbcglobal.net)

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The place where I work at, will do it. Basically if you know how to do it and just need tools it's free. Just let me know. (plus a small.. fee of like 60 bucks )
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Sorry to threadjack OP!

I need some help too. I have Eibach springs on my stock struts and need them taken off. Just picked up some Koni SP3 struts so I want to put the Eibachs on them.

Can I get the hook up too??
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My friends dad is opening a shop in 2 weeks ( jba autowerks) in Des Plaines. It will be automotive, custom paint, and performance shop. If you can wait til then, i can try to get you a good deal on installs.
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Originally Posted by dc2_lsvtec
hey, im the guy who installed Mike's (IceZ) springs. i work out of my garage, and have done just about everything but body work.

i think he sent you my email (dc2_lsvtec@sbcglobal.net)
I just emailed you
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Originally Posted by woaitsj3ff
The place where I work at, will do it. Basically if you know how to do it and just need tools it's free. Just let me know. (plus a small.. fee of like 60 bucks )
That would work if i knew how to do it, the bodykit im cool with but the springs ill leave that to someone who does it on a regular.


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