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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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Anyone know a good place to get some springs installed on my tC? I live in SF so nearby would be great. What's the going rate on this?
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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precision muffler is the place to go
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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It's down in Milpitas? It it next to AutoInnovation? I used to go there occasionally.

Anyone know a place closer to SF?
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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nah.... but PrecisionMuffler is the place to be. Gabe has been doing the installs on Scions and know it like the back of his hand LOL.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:14 AM
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yup gabe is the man.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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i can do it blindfolded...

lol.. j/k.. but i can help..
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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yeah, u should go to gabe. also next to the PM shop, there's a shop u can get the wheels alignment done after u install the spring.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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hmm.. i'd wait a week before aligning it though... need to get it settled in there first.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Thanks for the props guys, yeah we are right next to autoinnovations. Give us a call so we can make some time for ya.

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Go with Gabe, trust me. Countless installs on all 3 of the Scion Models. Shoot, he did my suspension three times.
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what springs?

Come to the BBQ im sure we can install them then
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Go with Gabe, trust me. Countless installs on all 3 of the Scion Models. Shoot, he did my suspension three times.
Yeah we did, thanks for the big ups Doc.
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Scikotic-tC-
what springs?

Come to the BBQ im sure we can install them then
Dunno yet, just got the car, deciding how low I want to go. The Hotchkis look good, but I live in SF and I think it'd be a pain in the ___. I need something between TRD (1.4") and those (2.0").

Right now my car is at the dealer because someone already keyed it, they're trying to buff it out for me.
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h-tech by tein
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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wheres the cheepest ??
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Originally Posted by Cabana
I need something between TRD (1.4") and those (2.0")

You would want the TEIN H-Tech springs. I have them in stock and ready to install here at Precisionmuffler.com

Htechs
Front Drop is 1.85
Rear Drop is 1.46

I just need your car for two hours for the install. Let me know. installations is $150.00
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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So about $300 out the door? The H-techs look like they rake the car, anyone have a good side shot or maybe even a car I could see in person?
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It doesn't take a genius to install springs. There aren't only a
few select shops that can do this. Any competent mechanic can
easily install springs. You figure a lot of us install it at home.
So why can't a guy whose profession is repairing cars unable
to do something simple as installing springs??
It always amazes me when people ask this.
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Scikotic-tC-
h-tech by tein
Yes use H- tech and go with gabe..
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cabana
So about $300 out the door? The H-techs look like they rake the car, anyone have a good side shot or maybe even a car I could see in person?
350.00 total with parts tax and installation.


It doesn't take a genius to install springs. There aren't only a
few select shops that can do this. Any competent mechanic can
easily install springs. You figure a lot of us install it at home.
So why can't a guy whose profession is repairing cars unable
to do something simple as installing springs??
It always amazes me when people ask this.
This is true, but when its the mechanics first time, it will take some time to learn where everything is and when this happens. The mechanic will charge based on the time it took for them to install the springs.



Thanks for the props Ben.



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