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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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A-Spec Suspension Kit (springs and shocks) = $650; dealer install will make it about $1000 total.

Pro: Warranty (1yr/12k), "OEM" parts and I can resell the car with it on there and the new owner would be like OEM parts :goodjob:

Cons: Only a 1" drop, non-adjustable, cost for features



Tein SS Coilovers = ~$1200 + ~$150-200 for install = ~$1400 max

Pro: Coilovers. You already know the pros.

Cons: Price, warranty, resell value


We're looking at a $250-400 price difference basically between the A-Spec kit and the Teins



What should I do guys? I can't slam the fucking car to the ground like a 16 year old because I live in Arkansas and I have an incliney gravel driveway and well it's Arkansas.

I just want a good drop and a good ride and I like that A-Spec adds value to my car
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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That install price is cheap. I got quotes from two shops and they both said $300 just for my front install alone!
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Coilovers and DIY...it's not that hard.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 94JR
That install price is cheap. I got quotes from two shops and they both said $300 just for my front install alone!
go to car meets in ur area, and find someone who knows how to. someone should do it (Front and back) for 100
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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o and just keep it stock suspension until ur warranty runs out, then pop in teins
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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for $300 you can buy the tools necessary and get a proper alignment after you do the install.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by [Damnit]
go to car meets in ur area, and find someone who knows how to. someone should do it (Front and back) for 100
My buddy said he'd do it for 100 and the other day said he could to it for 50. He has only done it on his Lancer though. I don't know if how much different it is then my integra. He works at a Toyota dealership so i know he has the tools and everything.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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You can get Omnipower's for almost half of the Tein price h:
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Nelson
You can get Omnipower's for almost half of the Tein price h:

are teins also made in taiwan?
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