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What Kinda Of SPRINGS do i need

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by chofsho, May 19, 2008.

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    chofsho New Member

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    Apr 23, 2008
    im getting an 08 tc soon
    nd i was just wondering what setup would be good for a 1.5 inch drop
    and if anyone isnt troubled wat the price range would be
    and the average installment charge?
    chofsho, May 19, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Mar 22, 2006
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    TRD will give you that drop. It will not very noticeable. Suggest the Hotchkis Stage I TVS springs; 1.9front/1.7 rear. Mostly, spring decision is based more upon ride quality and ride height than quality when it comes to the name brands. They are all of high quality. There are some cheap ones on the market that will settle on you. I have not heard of any that have broken. Hotchkis, TRD, Eiback, and Tein are good ones to start with.
    navylife59, May 20, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    price range will depend largely on your location, the competition of the shops in your area, and WHO YOU KNOW! i've heard of $200-$300 and i got quoted at $100. a friend of mine got his civic dropped for $0.

    start networking. find people in your area (maybe your age range) that are into cars too. find the do-it-yourselfer. if you go to a shop and they charge something ridiculous, try to work a deal on the side with the installer.

    use these tactics for this and your other mods in the future. some things you can do yourself, some things you need a buddy, other things you need a pro install. ask here first tho - save yourself the money!
    TBITB, May 20, 2008
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    chofsho New Member

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    Apr 23, 2008
    Nevermind

    ahhaahahaah nevermind guys
    thanks for the help
    i decided on the HOTCHKIS springs
    and i found someone in baldwin park to install them for just 50$
    NIIIICEEEE
    chofsho, May 20, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    Good Deal!
    TBITB, May 20, 2008
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    bdis3 New Member

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    I still havent seen the hotchkis in real life yet. post pics when youre done
    bdis3, May 20, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    someone on here has them posted... it looks good. navy has em too. i'll look for it...
    TBITB, May 20, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    TBITB, May 20, 2008
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    Vmix06 New Member

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    is it really true if the dealer installs them its under warranty?

    i like the way those look super fine lol
    Vmix06, May 20, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    you might have to order from the dealer if that's the case.
    TBITB, May 20, 2008
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    bdis3 New Member

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    Jan 20, 2008
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    Yeah i was talking to my dealer about it. Way to much money. About double in my case. Not worth it IMO
    bdis3, May 22, 2008
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    TBITB New Member

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    double the price for installation? and you have to order from them? not worth it for sure!
    TBITB, May 23, 2008
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    bdis3 New Member

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    I just ordered my Tein H-Techs. Cant wait for them to get here!
    bdis3, May 25, 2008
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    hotrice New Member

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    you wanna see the hotchkis look at my tc on the track thats what i have go look at my gallery.
    hotrice, May 28, 2008
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