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where to get shocks,springs and a place to drop my car in socal?

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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where to get shocks,springs and a place to drop my car in socal?

i live in san diego and im about to drop my car in a week or so. i can get it drop for about $1000 including the h&r springs and shocks, is that too much? i dont really know, any advice where to get it cheaper????
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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I got springs done in LA for $330. This is the place http://www.d2technik.com/home.htm
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
I got springs done in LA for $330. This is the place http://www.d2technik.com/home.htm
that's not bad at all. what springs did they use, H&R? I got quoted $350 from eurorev, but D2 has a better name, it's been around longer, and seems like it's a more quality place.

did you have to get an alignment after that? any camber kits (like the ones from speedybenz)?

thanks!
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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the wheel supply does installs for around $125 depending on what they got to do.

http://www.thewheelsupply.com/index.jsp
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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o0o thanks, is this including shocks?
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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should i pick h&r cup kit or the eibach pro system? which one is better?
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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i think cup kit gives u better overall drop than eibach pro... dunno about performance tho...
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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I got mine done at Sprewell in San Gabriel. In LA county. James, the tech there is amazing and does good work especially is you need fenders rolled.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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this forum really works. thanks for the response
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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The wheel supply has a vogtland spring/shock combo for $795 for the W203, but I havent seen anyone on here with that suspension. Any feedback or drop height difference between vogtland and H&R. Seems pricer than what everyone else was estimating?
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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if you're in San Diego, and just want to get good advice, without pressure to buy one product over another.... go to MBWerks in Kearny/Clairemont Mesa area.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
if you're in San Diego, and just want to get good advice, without pressure to buy one product over another.... go to MBWerks in Kearny/Clairemont Mesa area.
They can show various set ups, ride some cars, and feel the difference yourself.
H&R, Eibach, CARLSSON, etc....


Carlos

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Carlos..thanks very much man. I never knew that MBWerks did/offered that. I will definately try to make my way down there before my summer is up.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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you can also try http://www.pure-motorsport.com
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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I got my jetta's suspension from Mike at PureMS. I was satisfied. Paid over $1k though for a cup kit + install so it was a bit pricey but he is a nice guy to even just come to him for more info.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I got my jetta's suspension from Mike at PureMS. I was satisfied. Paid over $1k though for a cup kit + install so it was a bit pricey but he is a nice guy to even just come to him for more info.

yup, he's got a wealth of info and good pricing. I got my koni's from him and he installed my h&r springs and the konis
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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If you're looking at getting the work done in SD you can try Group5 Motorsport located on Commerce Ave off of Miramar Rd or MBWerks as Saprissa stated. Those are the only 2 places in SD I would let touch my car at this point.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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thanks guys... i visited mb werks. i think imma get my car done there. thanks for the advice!!!!!!! ill up date u with photos later.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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isnt F1motorsports in North Hollywood?

I trust them also...great people...althought expensive...but they will stand by their work and have a great service warantee

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I trust f1motorsports out here in SFV. Eurorev is VERY good too nlpamg.
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thanks guys... i visited mb werks. i think imma get my car done there. thanks for the advice!!!!!!! ill up date u with photos later.
hey let Randall know, I sent ya !!!!

get the hook-up !!!
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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i didnt catch your name??? they said it would be about 1040 for the cup kit and installation. how low do u think they will go? thanks for helping
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:26 AM
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that's pretty good if it includes installation. They stand 100% behind all their work,
and if you've got the time, will sit down and explain/show each step of the process to you.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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k cool. im going there in 3 weeks after i get my rims
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Feel free to shoot us an email, we offer suspensions from H&R, Vogtland, and KONI.
We also offer installations at our newest facility.
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