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Old 10-13-10, 08:00 PM
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Anyone have any good recommendations for a shop that does good work and is reasonably priced to install my new BC Racing Coilovers on a Gen2 GS400. I also need to get an alignment afterwards - would be great if it was at the same place, but if not, looking for recommendations for that too. Thanks!
Old 10-14-10, 05:50 PM
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you can try iLLGarage or Fizz. They are both out in the burbs. You will have to take the car for an alignment after the coils are installed. I would give it a week to see if you want to make any adjustments and let everything settle.
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Thanks. I decided to tackle the job myself as I have a 4 post lift at home. Finished the front drivers side tonight and started on the drivers side rear. Broke two socket wrenches using an extension pipe trying to get the bottom suspension bolt off on the rear. been soaking in PB blaster too and still no luck. Will go to Sears in the morning and try again.

I really need an impact wrench, but only have a small 6 gallon pancake compressor - not sure that is enough. Tomorrow's going to be a long day.

Can't wait to get it done! Thanks again.
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compressor is to small. I have a 6 gallon and it doesnt work on the car Where did you get this lift from?
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Maybe get an electric impact wrench?
Old 10-20-10, 08:45 AM
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plss does anybody know a good shop in chicago to get my tanabe springs installed , i would like a good shop where they know what they are doing so i wont encounter any problems
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Originally Posted by just4lex
plss does anybody know a good shop in chicago to get my tanabe springs installed , i would like a good shop where they know what they are doing so i wont encounter any problems
Fizz, iLL Garage, THMotorsports, ect....depends on what area your looking to stay in.
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THM doesn't do any labor... hit up Project X Customs in Glenview.
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my bad I thought they did installs...
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All our installs are done by Project X

C'mon now Jason.
Old 10-22-10, 01:36 PM
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^ hey tell Blitz to hurry the F up
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Lol I know I know, trust me...im staying on top of it.
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Project X FTW!
Amazing guys!
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I can do it and Ill beat all prices. ask 2is r us
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Originally Posted by Bottledfed
I can do it and Ill beat all prices. ask 2is r us
Yup! Bottlefed installed my coilovers for me and have no issues


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