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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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I have been looking for a shop with some Scion experience for awhile now.
I have TRD struts & springs just waiting to be put on my TC but have not found a shop that I am comfortable with doing the installation. I refuse to let a shop try to install anything that has to ask "what's a scion?" lol....
Does anyone know of a good place?
Old Sep 13, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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We have done at least 50 tC's and maybe quite a bit more. We charge $160.00 plus sales tax and shop supplies. Call Mike Cotner 225.490.1745 to set an appointment. Have one on the showroom floor w/stuts&springs. Looks great.

error in post:
$160 xA/xB
$200 tC
Sorry was busy while typing.

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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That is really an easy install... strictly remove and replace... save your money and just do it... 160 is not bad but like I said... its not difficult at all
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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My bad dude. It is 160.00 for xB/xA. $200.00 for tC. Sent a pm and figured out my mistake. Includes alignment. Same install price for springs and shocks as it requires no more labor one way or the other. Check my menu

http://allstarscionofbatonrouge.com/Parts-Pricing.aspx
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Hey Ron,
I made my appointment with Mike (very friendly guy, by the way) for Wednesday morning. I'll be sure to stop in and say hello.
Thanks again!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Just wanted to thank Ron & Mike at All Star Scion in BR. They got me all set up with my installation and were above and beyond friendly.
I would definitely reccomend them for your Scion needs. I'm sure I'll find some other goodies for you guys to install soon.

Thanks again,

Ryan
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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good deal... glad they could help...
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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i know im getting in this conversation late but,is there any other place that installs springs because i have a set of tein springs and all star said they won't install them because they were not purchased through them.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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who did you talk to? get with Ron and he will guide you in the right direction... if you're in an xb (and an xa if its the same way), we can have fun doing it
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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xA's are essentially the same.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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damn, i'm blind... he has a polar xb :D you dont need no stinking shop to do that... sounds like time for another install day at my house... our first meet, we dropped a box well, i played with the impact wrench practicing being in the nascar pits :D
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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my god, it was easy! i wish the tC was that easy!! i've decided on getting TRDs like rhino. but i just found out that the rims i want are discontinued and mcgeorge only has one set....GRRRRRRRRRRR.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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i've got quite a few xB spring swaps under my belt. and even an xA. and a supra
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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I'd be glad to help. Just let me know. I'll have to remember where I left my tools
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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I'd be glad to help. Just let me know. I'll have to remember where I left my tools
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i appreciate the offers,i'm not too sure when i'll be able to do it yet due to my work schedule now.i'll sure let you know!thanks!!!!
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by trinben
I'd be glad to help. Just let me know. I'll have to remember where I left my tools
tools??? what tools???

Originally Posted by lantzdarla
i appreciate the offers,i'm not too sure when i'll be able to do it yet due to my work schedule now.i'll sure let you know!thanks!!!!
just need a week notice i have an impact wrench and air compressor to make it sound like youre at a real shop
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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I might need to swing by to use your tools. My front end is making a weird noise and I need to fix it.
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by trinben
your tools.
my tools well, of course you can come over to use my tools...

when do you want to do this, my schedule is a lil whacked until the weekend...
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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Thanks. I might swing by Sat. morning.



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