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Old 02-27-06, 01:23 PM
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Ok my TEIN CS coilovers are on the way! A few questions for the CL vets.
1) How much should installation cost?
2) Does anyone know a good install shop in VA/DC/MD that they would recommend?
Old 02-27-06, 01:43 PM
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I think this thread might be better on a regional section, since labor rates are not going to be the same nationwide.
Old 02-27-06, 02:05 PM
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congrats Auto....mines on its way too , Gordon gave me a tracking and its arriving this thursday, another
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Your are going to be one very happy camper...Whats next?
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Well I have a short list of items that have been sitting around since last year waiting to be installed.

Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Calipers will be painted blue
PS2 install
Now the TEIN CS
and the new rims and tires that I ordered from D2. Those should be arriving to D2 any day.

I AM FAILING MISERABLY AT CUTTING DOWN MY SPENDING ON THE LEX WITH THE WEDDING TWO MONTHS AWAY!!
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Originally Posted by Automan

I AM FAILING MISERABLY AT CUTTING DOWN MY SPENDING ON THE LEX WITH THE WEDDING TWO MONTHS AWAY!!
..............same here
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congrats... your car is going through some major changes... and tasteful changes might I add.
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I paid 200 bucks for the install... DOn't know if thats good or not...
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Way to go can't wait to see the drop
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I bought some Tein CS and they been sitting in the box for 2 months. During the 2 months I did a lot of research on removing the front shocks and coils on a GS. Yesterday it was raining and I decided to install the front coilovers. I took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the job for the front. The hardest part was trying to figure the height of the car. When I have time this week I will start the back shocks. The rears look like it will be harder than the front. I hope that is not the case.
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Installation should be around $150 to $200. If you post this in the regional forum maybe someone there can recommend a good shop
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Installation should be around $150 to $200. If you post this in the regional forum maybe someone there can recommend a good shop
or you can pay twice that at the dealer like I did
btw-congrats automan, good choice.
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Originally Posted by jlee804
I bought some Tein CS and they been sitting in the box for 2 months. During the 2 months I did a lot of research on removing the front shocks and coils on a GS. Yesterday it was raining and I decided to install the front coilovers. I took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the job for the front. The hardest part was trying to figure the height of the car. When I have time this week I will start the back shocks. The rears look like it will be harder than the front. I hope that is not the case.
the rears aren't too bad...I thought they were easier than the front, but i was doing a spring swap.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
or you can pay twice that at the dealer like I did
btw-congrats automan, good choice.


Twice? thats alot, I hope they did a great job
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