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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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so im lookin for a place to install some springs and shocks....anyone know of a few? i called funktion auto and they quoted me 1100 bucks....stating that it would take 11 hours for springs and shocks.....yeah...right......im planning on getting vogtlands and was wondering if anyone knew a few shops that they trust that can do a decent job at a decent rate......TIA
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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lol, tell them their shop is probably worth 1100 bucks, thats insane. It shouldnt cost more than 400 bucks. Im sorry i dont know any in nova but thats just insane.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Call excessive motorsports (703) 331-1422 torrey and chris are good guys
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by anchuidimay
so im lookin for a place to install some springs and shocks....anyone know of a few? i called funktion auto and they quoted me 1100 bucks....stating that it would take 11 hours for springs and shocks.....yeah...right......im planning on getting vogtlands and was wondering if anyone knew a few shops that they trust that can do a decent job at a decent rate......TIA

you can try calling mars auto group in NOVA, very good at installing( 15 yrs master tech) n very good prices....703 361 2811 tell em omar reccomended you off the forums and he'll hook you up
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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lol, tell them their shop is probably worth 1100 bucks, thats insane. It shouldnt cost more than 400 bucks. Im sorry i dont know any in nova but thats just insane.

Yes I laughed at him on the phone when he said that....
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks omar...I'll give them a call tommorow
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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another rep for mars automotive, they're great shop, mention sang.

if you dont want to pay a shop, i'm sure some nova members would be willing to help when the weather gets a lil warmer. i honestly say you could tackle it yourself, it took me about 2.5 hrs to do it.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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