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Old 10-06-2007, 09:59 PM
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I'm new to the forums just got a 2008 azure blue pearl tC yesterday without options but this is what I'm wondering. If i purchase aftermarket springs (ie. Tein H-techs or Tanabe Nf120 springs) do you think the dealership would help me install them so that I can keep my warranty on them or must I buy the TRD springs?

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Old 10-06-2007, 10:07 PM
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If it's an 'o8, then your color is Waveline Pearl. The got rid of AP this year.

I would see if any local shops can install the springs for you. They are usually (a lot) cheaper than the dealership. Also, the dealership has to prove that anything aftermarket was the cause of the problem if one should arise. Just because you install something (correctly) aftermarket on your tC does not void your warranty.

Congrats on your purchase!
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Old 10-06-2007, 10:15 PM
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ah touche my friend. i will call it the waveline pearl from now on hehe. O ok. In that case I will buy some decent springs. I mostly want it for comfort and a little drop any recommendations? I've been looking at the forum for two days and I really don't know which is really good to get for the price >< I was thinking the h-techs or the nf120
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htechs sit a little lower than TRD and the ride is smooth as stock without the body roll...I am very happy with my htechs.
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sweetness. i'll try for the h-techs. hope some of the forum sponsors sell it for a good deal. ^^
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install them yourself dont need to deal with paying people or someone doing a bad job
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true. well time to go look at the sponsor's site to see what prices they have.
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find someone near you that can change them... scion dealer pricing for spring installation is around $550 not including an alignment
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O_O $550?!?!?! that's insane...i know they overcharge but i didn't know they'd overcharge by that much..........wow...... MachIII here i come! their prices are pretty good compared to the others in my area
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A toyota dealer here in dallas once told me they gonna charge $150 each not including tax so the total would be $600 plus tax. Way too high.
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we have 3 dealers here in my area... they all qouted me $550. Throw in another $89 for alignment... Your almost better off doing the install yourself, then paying for the alignment.
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dont ever take your car to the dealer. they will over charge you and will do the samething that local shops will. they always tend to blame aftermarket equipment for everything
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