getting prelude lowered on thrusday - Honda Prelude Forum

PREYLUDE · 02-25-2002, 04:20 PM

I'm installing my eibach prokits and kyg agx adj shocks on thrusday. I was quoted 260 for the install and an alignment is extra.

Do I need to get an alignment right away, or can I wait a little while before getting one?

Thanks

Preylude

ice1cube · 02-25-2002, 04:25 PM

install it all.......and wait like 2-3 weeks or so to let the springs and everything settle before you get your alignment

PREYLUDE · 02-25-2002, 04:36 PM

i had my 99 base model prelude lowered when i had it and i had a problem with it. I only got eibach prokits installed at the time and when I was driving home from the shop whenever i would turn the steering to the right the car would pull left and vice versa. I went back to the shop and they said that I need to get an alignment, when I did get one the problem went away.

That's why I am concerned...would I have that problem occurring again, if so I will just get the alignment done at the same time.

Someone let me know if they had the same problem....

Preylude

2Lude4U · 02-25-2002, 06:35 PM

hey preylude where in the 703 do you live?

2Lude4U · 02-25-2002, 06:36 PM

I think i might have seen your car b4 what color is it? mods? anything unique?

PREYLUDE · 02-25-2002, 07:09 PM

which one of my cars did you see?

my prelude is electron blue type SH with oem kit, jdms and other mods. it'll be more noticeable once its lowered and my wheels are back on it.

axngen · 02-25-2002, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PREYLUDE
I'm installing my eibach prokits and kyg agx adj shocks on thrusday. I was quoted 260 for the install and an alignment is extra.

Do I need to get an alignment right away, or can I wait a little while before getting one?

Thanks

Preylude

that's way too much. try http://mamsports.cjb.net/ and http://www.eiptuning.com...their prices are around 150-180..

2Lude4U · 02-25-2002, 07:30 PM

Preylude where do you go to get that price? i know some shops around here to hook you up. give me a ring

PREYLUDE · 02-25-2002, 07:56 PM

cde motorsports: 260
inline pro: 234.00
Autoauthority: 230.00

Where can I get cheaper prices in my area for labor?

VA area

Thanks

email me at SheikhsGST@aol.com

checkmate58 · 02-25-2002, 08:03 PM

Man...Why does it cost so much out there to install springs/shocks? Cost me 60 bucks...I guess that's one of the perks living in California... put up pix when your ride is lowered.

--Sam

GldCrzy · 02-25-2002, 08:20 PM

i got my springs installed for only 74 bucks

redlude2k1 · 02-25-2002, 08:33 PM

hey Preylude did you think about taking it to vertex near tysons corner......

there prices are pretty good but they're kinda rough with your car......

give them a call

2Lude4U · 02-25-2002, 09:02 PM

PreyLude tell them Lei (Me) sent you and ask for steve he will hook you up nicely. if you need anything give me a ring at 703-861-7137 Lei

Greek Lude · 02-25-2002, 09:10 PM

Guy did you say your installing your shocks/springs for 260? WTF. Thats a scam dude. I installed my KYB AGX / H&R and ST sway bar at the same time for 120 Canadian 2 weeks ago. Worst I've heard up hear is 230 Canadian. Man are you getting scammed.

WDW · 02-25-2002, 09:20 PM

TO :Greek Lude

what kind of wheels do you have in that picture of that prelude

screamer5300 · 02-25-2002, 11:46 PM

120 canadian is like 90 in us, right? I have bmw mechanics do my work for me. most of them worked at honda or acura before, so... it's free good work. Most of the other stuff I do it myself. Honda's easy car to work on, not like those damn german cars, all ran by computer dignostics crap. You don't know if your looking at an engine or a microwave. Alignment should be done right away, cause' your taking the strut/shock out of the axles. otherwise, some serious stuff might happen underneath and it'll cost more money down the line. Do it right the first time. IT's the ONLY WAY TO GO.

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-26-2002, 12:01 AM

the most i have ever seen anyone pay is 180 (40 a strut) whe i was in pennsylvania.

i did my own without anyone helping, not removing the ball joint and not spending a dime in 3 hours.

auto zone, 40 to rent the spring compressor and you get all 40 back.

if you dont wanna do it then take it to mineke or monroe or someplace like that. they will be a lot cheaper then import rape shops.

krzyxrevver12 · 02-26-2002, 12:14 AM

damn 180, 200+... do your own drop....

PREYLUDE · 02-26-2002, 04:49 AM

I know Steve at Vertex...I stopped going there awhile ago.

None of their mechanics are certified.

I'll just give them a call and see what happens.

Thanks

PREYLUDE · 02-26-2002, 04:24 PM

VA/MD/DC luders...

How is Vertex with their installs? I talked t Steve and he said that he's done a lot of installs for basically every make and model. He said he's done about 50 preludes in my style, but he's not a certified mechanic. He did say he will provide a lifetime warranty.

Vertex: $150 for labor

should I go for it?