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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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is installing new dash gauges something easy to do or should i have it done professionally and what would it cost? and whats it usually cost to install lowering springs, thanks

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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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DIY! Save money and learn alot.

What do you mean new dash gauges? Do you mean installing indiglos or reverse overlays? If so, you just need to have steady hands.

As for installing lowering springs, I would suggest going to an auto parts store to rent a coil spring compressor.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 07:53 AM
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yeah i usually do **** myself but i dont like messing with electrical ****, as for steady hands, i drink a lot so steady hands i dont have u dont have any idea what they would charge for installing springs?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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How about instead of asking a Message board. Look in the phone book and actually call some shops and ask. Its pretty ******* easy to call. its only 10 digits. Call some shops and ask. WOW problem solved. Hint, Look in Automotive its in the A section of the phone book.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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hey dicksnout, you forget today is labor day? thats what i was gonna do tomorrow, but for now id like to get an idea, take the stick out your *** before getting on next time
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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i paid 100 bucks for my springs to get put on my car. but the guy is a friend and the other guys i called all wanted about 200-250.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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When I worked at a shop we used to charge $100 for Honda/Acura. More for others.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Come up to Philly and I'll do it for 100 bucks .
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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definately go with the spring compressor if you do that **** yourself...me and a buddy decided to take my stock springs off manually...we new they were pressurized, but holy **** man...we turned off the power in his garage just from the shock wave of the spring de-compressing...******* scary. p.s. don't ever get skunk2 coilovers...i ******* hate them. they ride like *******...i'm saving for tein struts/springs...don't settle for anything because if you do, you'll end up paying more in the long run.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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do it your self man i just installed tokico ilumina 5 way adjustables with ebiach drag launch springs rears took bout 15 min front took bout 30 min its pretty easy if u dont have a haynes manuel get one it helps
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