houston car shop

Linh · 04-04-2006, 11:46 PM

sorry about the off topic post..

I'm looking for a good shop to install springs onto my car, any recommendations? thanks

Mad Max · 04-04-2006, 11:46 PM

do it yourself.

B.S. Motorsports · 04-04-2006, 11:58 PM

yea im guessing its a civic or integra if so just do it your self its so easy a blind pot smoking geraff could pull it off...

UrMyStlkAl · 04-05-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

do it yourself.

Yup, you can even rent spring compressors from AutoZone for free.

hotcknstrips · 04-05-2006, 06:51 AM

what part of town r u?

Los · 04-05-2006, 06:57 AM

www.houston-imports.com

Good luck and post of pics when finished

ptd · 04-05-2006, 07:19 AM

https://www.nathaniels.com/

Shop isnt much to look at, but the guys (two brothers) do some amazing work.

-pd

Swift E · 04-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Just do it yourself.
This is an EASY job

Los · 04-05-2006, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift E

Just do it yourself.
This is an EASY job

True.... I did an Integra without a Spring Compressor. Almost took an arm off when the stock spring uncompressed. lol

Linh · 04-05-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm in Spring. I've done it before, not looking forward to spending a hot afternoon wrenching. I work 6 days a week, would much rather spend my day off riding.

Los · 04-05-2006, 09:10 AM

Doesn't muffler shops do these things too? I would just take it to any mechanic and get it done.

Swift E · 04-05-2006, 09:22 AM

Let me know what they charge you. I'll beat it and have it done in a couple of hours

Linh · 04-05-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigdawgR6

True.... I did an Integra without a Spring Compressor. Almost took an arm off when the stock spring uncompressed. lol

I did an integra too LOL. I had a spring compressor but was still scared it'd shoot right through me. I placed a tire on top of the spring/shock assembly and had a friend stand on top of it before I released it. The job took me almost 6 hours to do, not looking forward to it.

I called Nathaniels, seems like an upstanding guy, I'm probably just gonna take it there unless something closer turns up.

Linh · 04-05-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Swift E

Let me know what they charge you. I'll beat it and have it done in a couple of hours

They said typically around $150, but since they've never done my car before (Lexus IS350) it could be more depending on the suspension setup. It's gonna be the Eibach prokit and I'll need an alignment a week or 2 afterwards also...

Din · 04-05-2006, 01:25 PM

easy job. im sure someone around here would do it for 100$.

RACER X · 04-05-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linh

They said typically around $150, but since they've never done my car before (Lexus IS350) it could be more depending on the suspension setup. It's gonna be the Eibach prokit and I'll need an alignment a week or 2 afterwards also...

you'll want to do your alignment ASAP, you may also void some warranties by "dropping" it........after having 2 lowered cars, i wouldn't do a 3rd........get bigger sway bars.

Rick H.I.C. · 04-05-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

you'll want to do your alignment ASAP, you may also void some warranties by "dropping" it........after having 2 lowered cars, i wouldn't do a 3rd........get bigger sway bars.

What he said. Unless your going for new tires soon too.

Linh · 04-05-2006, 01:42 PM

thanks for the replies. There's like a 5 finger gap in the front makes it look offroad. I think the drop is only 1" front and 0.8" rear for the ProKit, I'll probably get an alignment right afterwards and another one 2-3 weeks later after it settles.

RACER X · 04-05-2006, 01:47 PM

it's not the drop, but the spring rate that effects ride quality. i have yet to see lowering springs w/ the same spring rate as OE. therefore a much harsher ride.......in a lexus......nono. nice ride though.

Linh · 04-05-2006, 01:53 PM

the IS350 is pretty cushy, I guess if it's a bit firmer I'd be ok with it. The wife drives a G35 coupe, and it's pretty stiff, hopefully the Prokit on the Lexus won't be as stiff.

04-04-2006, 11:46 PM	#1
Linh Member Join Date: May 2005 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 31 Bike(s): 2001 sv650, 2001 VFR, 2004 R1	houston car shop sorry about the off topic post.. I'm looking for a good shop to install springs onto my car, any recommendations? thanks

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04-04-2006, 11:58 PM	#3
B.S. Motorsports non agent jake Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S.E. all by my self Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 5,788 Bike(s): 20th ann. gsxr 750	yea im guessing its a civic or integra if so just do it your self its so easy a blind pot smoking geraff could pull it off...
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Los Gang Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 17,194 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): '20 R1 Stealth Edition '14 R6 Sexy Edition '04 R6 Basic Hoe Edition	www.houston-imports.com Good luck and post of pics when finished
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04-05-2006, 07:45 AM	#8
Swift E Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 11,046 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Triumph 675	Just do it yourself. This is an EASY job
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04-04-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
Mad Max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: norway Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 1,407	do it yourself.

04-05-2006, 07:19 AM	#7
ptd π Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Republic of Texas Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 389	https://www.nathaniels.com/ Shop isnt much to look at, but the guys (two brothers) do some amazing work. -pd

04-05-2006, 09:05 AM	#10
Linh Member Join Date: May 2005 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 31 Bike(s): 2001 sv650, 2001 VFR, 2004 R1	I'm in Spring. I've done it before, not looking forward to spending a hot afternoon wrenching. I work 6 days a week, would much rather spend my day off riding.

04-05-2006, 09:10 AM	#11
Los Gang Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 17,194 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): '20 R1 Stealth Edition '14 R6 Sexy Edition '04 R6 Basic Hoe Edition	Doesn't muffler shops do these things too? I would just take it to any mechanic and get it done.
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04-05-2006, 09:22 AM	#12
Swift E Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 11,046 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Triumph 675	Let me know what they charge you. I'll beat it and have it done in a couple of hours
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04-05-2006, 01:25 PM	#15
Din Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dont talk about it, be about it. Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 2,155 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): GSXR with CHROME PACKAGE	easy job. im sure someone around here would do it for 100$.

04-05-2006, 01:42 PM	#18
Linh Member Join Date: May 2005 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 31 Bike(s): 2001 sv650, 2001 VFR, 2004 R1	thanks for the replies. There's like a 5 finger gap in the front makes it look offroad. I think the drop is only 1" front and 0.8" rear for the ProKit, I'll probably get an alignment right afterwards and another one 2-3 weeks later after it settles.

04-05-2006, 01:47 PM	#19
RACER X what R you lookin' at? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, Tx Feedback Rating: (26) Posts: 34,518 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 8 Bike(s): 2015 Ducati Monster 1200S '14 Honda GROM! 181cc of fury!!-SOLD '10 Aprilia Tuono Factory-SOLD '08 Busa - sold A few more sold	it's not the drop, but the spring rate that effects ride quality. i have yet to see lowering springs w/ the same spring rate as OE. therefore a much harsher ride.......in a lexus......nono. nice ride though.
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04-05-2006, 01:53 PM	#20
Linh Member Join Date: May 2005 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 31 Bike(s): 2001 sv650, 2001 VFR, 2004 R1	the IS350 is pretty cushy, I guess if it's a bit firmer I'd be ok with it. The wife drives a G35 coupe, and it's pretty stiff, hopefully the Prokit on the Lexus won't be as stiff.