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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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should settle slightly more, but it looks great to me. the ride is still luxury, but high speed lange changes feel more secure with the reduced roll, and cornering is on rails....very happy w/ the results.

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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Looks much better... mind sharing how much you paid for parts/labor? My local dealer is asking $600 for labor only.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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altaf , Atlanta dealers are asking for no more than $450....

Looks great dude!
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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Alright ....now go test those babies out on some back road!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 04:53 AM
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i have a guy i trust a meineki. after a conversation it was obvious he takes pride in his work..he owns the shop and obviously they install struts and springs all day long. so,he did it for $320...and i need an allignment for about $60. the dealership wanted $650 incl. the allignement.

the parts were ordered from steve ganz at $524 if my memory is correct....recommend him.

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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 05:52 AM
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Cool thanks for all the info....have fun with your new setup!
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Very cool! Nice and clean, enjoy!
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altaf,

you should try swift racing for a MUCH cheaper install, i went ot rockville but when my cousin tried to go back 4 months later they said they do not do that anymore.. who knows.. but i was charged $500... lexus of ss tried to charge me $1000, pohanka.. bout $600, and alexandria was.. i thikn around $6-800. hope this helps

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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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...that if L-Tuned equipment is not installed by a Lexus dealer, it's not supported under your factory warranty! If that's important to you, an extra $150 or so should be worth the peace-of-mind.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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Good. A L-tuned steering ECU should be your next mod.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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paint your calipers silver (or get the lexus caliper sticker).

It'll look nice and match your drop.
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you know i thought about painting them silver, but worry about all the brake dust making them look dirty...obviously, w/ black you don't have to worry abou that...any direct experience w/ this?
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looks very nice, although i would probably lower it more..
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