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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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I'm looking to for a shop to install new springs on my Evo X. Does anyone know of a place to get them installed for a reasonable price. Preferably not more that $300. I think Les Schwabb want between 500 to 600 dollars. Thanks in advance.

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:10 AM
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The Shop on Canyon rd, tell them stephen sent ya

http://www.theshoponcanyon.com/
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speedconcept in beaverton
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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Any of the two shops mentioned above are good
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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I drove by the shop the other day and almost stopped by. What are there prices like?
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speedconcept: 503-356-2222
They are open on sat from i think 11-5. Just give them a call. I think it might be less than 300.
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks guys for replying so quickly. Even though I sold my xB, I still feel like I'm part of the family.
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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My garage?

My husbands a mechanic and we can get them thrown on for you in a snap.


I'm sure there are still plenty of people on here who's car he's worked on that will tell you he knows his way around, he's ASE certified and all that too. Bring pizza and beer.

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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^^^ I vouch for Allie's suggestion :D erik is an awesome mechanic!
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^ I second that. I'll vouch for erik. I forgot about erik.
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Erik +1... cheaper and just as great!
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 04:02 AM
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Aw you guys are so sweet about my hubs, I'm gonna tell him you all vouched for him too
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Adorian
My garage?

My husbands a mechanic and we can get them thrown on for you in a snap.


I'm sure there are still plenty of people on here who's car he's worked on that will tell you he knows his way around, he's ASE certified and all that too. Bring pizza and beer.
Thanks for the offer. I'm researching what springs i want and will let you know in a few weeks.
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Ok well let me know asap please, we're moving in a month.
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Originally Posted by JDZNate
Thanks for the offer. I'm researching what springs i want and will let you know in a few weeks.
lol ur in Portland, so i would use TRD... anything lower ur not gonna have fun driving... there are so many potholes and bumps here...
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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It's for an evo x silly!
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Get the Swift springs and have English Racing install them. They'll do it for a great price and they deal with EVO's everyday.
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Originally Posted by Bewstin18
Get the Swift springs and have English Racing install them. They'll do it for a great price and they deal with EVO's everyday.

You must have ESP cause I just spoke with John from English Racing and I ordered Swift springs from MAPerformance.com yesterday. Car was in the shop all day getter new fuel lines, fuel rail and some other work done.

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dodaddy
The Shop on Canyon rd, tell them stephen sent ya

http://www.theshoponcanyon.com/
I saw your car at the PDX Auto Show. How long has The Shop been open?
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine
I saw your car at the PDX Auto Show. How long has The Shop been open?
About two years, there previous shop was BTL, Bob Lanphere's Turbo Liner or something like that
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