Szumita's journal - GTI pics to look at. - Page 27

***Szumita*** · 05-11-2008, 04:49 PM

ahaha yeah. ill order it up next week. than just needa find out how much the install is from joes friends shop.

Mi_Black_Pearl · 05-11-2008, 05:41 PM

he's prob going to charge u $400 to install the springs like he did for me...(Scott's shop)...but does a good job my friend..it's just going to take a while (i left my car there and had someone pick me up/ drop me off later when it was done)

IGoFast1589 · 05-11-2008, 05:51 PM

So your going with springs... sweet! I won't be in RI to see it until next semester though.

***Szumita*** · 05-11-2008, 06:04 PM

damn 400...

i needa rethink this one haha, ill check around

Bishop · 05-11-2008, 06:37 PM

DIY install, 400 is outrageous imo.... your going to pay more for labor than the actual spring.... at say $80 an hour for labor, thats 5 hrs labor.... from the DIY and such i have seen, if it takes you 5 hrs to do springs you musta stopped to get a six pack, drink said six pack, then continue install standing on your head..... of course since i havent installed springs myself (yet) i could be making a dumbass observation

ACHAHockey · 05-11-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop

DIY install, 400 is outrageous imo.... your going to pay more for labor than the actual spring.... at say $80 an hour for labor, thats 5 hrs labor.... from the DIY and such i have seen, if it takes you 5 hrs to do springs you musta stopped to get a six pack, drink said six pack, then continue install standing on your head..... of course since i havent installed springs myself (yet) i could be making a dumbass observation

You're pretty dead on. It takes very little time. Especially since your car is so new Szumita. My bugeye needed to have a torch taken to the lower strut bolts because they were being stubborn, but other than that, it was easy as hell. Some rent the spring compressors from an AutoZone. My dad had a set, but I held them down good enough.

Bishop · 05-11-2008, 06:54 PM

yeah, organize an install day with some locals and knock out a few projects for everyone in one day.... i wouldnt pay more for labor than the actual product

EROCK11 · 05-11-2008, 07:06 PM

Seriously, take your time and DIY. Don't even think of it as a 4, 5 or 6 hr. job, plan for a full day and get a couple of guys to help. Something will get stuck, break, get installed wrong but take your time and it will get done for little more than a few pizzas. Get all the torque specs, breaker bar and a spring compressor + basic tools and you'll end up with a great feeling of accomplishment. Good luck to you and make sure to seat the springs correctly!

***jnprn2003*** · 05-11-2008, 07:36 PM

Come to RI and check local prices...I am sure you will then agree to pay the $400.00.

I did mine on "this friends" lift with air tools on a car with 600 miles and it took just about an hour a side with the help of him...

It is a 5 hour job doing it alone...I am not defending anyone but labor is very expensive in the RI/MA area and there are also many hacks out here getting $100+ an hour.

Jesse, I will help you install the springs if you like but we will need to rent a spring compressor or use my friends.

LMK

GoodTimes · 05-11-2008, 11:31 PM

Yeah DIY it dude, and with that extra money you could spend that on some RCE lowering camber plates it will give you the right stance and added camber if you want. I have that setup and i love the look and the way it handles.

Matt

***Szumita*** · 05-12-2008, 04:44 AM

thanks for the advice guys. ill be sure to update..

Mi_Black_Pearl · 05-12-2008, 04:48 AM

hah i did it myself for my first/previous car and it wasnt too bad really (had like 4 extra guys hanging around so there was plenty of help but there was some messing around also-lol)...tho it can get really dangerous from what i keep hearing so we made sure to take it serious when it came time to using those spring compressors (2 of em already had knowledge of using them b4)...i have a set if you need jesse and if you want to wait till yous guys come down to visit jersey, we can use my pops shop with the lift also

***Szumita*** · 05-12-2008, 05:07 AM

cool Lucas

***Szumita*** · 05-12-2008, 06:51 PM

ok, ive done some thinking and im going to go with swaybars instead of springs. a bigger improvement for the price.

ive also ordered new highbeam bulbs (hir's), red rallyarmor PU flaps, and im going to get 04/05 tails this week.. ill be sure to take some pics when everythings in.

***Szumita*** · 05-12-2008, 06:56 PM

so if anyone wants to buy my gray logo flaps let me know. it will include all new hardware..

05-11-2008, 04:49 PM	#391
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? ahaha yeah. ill order it up next week. than just needa find out how much the install is from joes friends shop. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-11-2008, 05:41 PM	#392
Mi_Black_Pearl Spec C Club Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: turbocharger female warning sticker Location: Ocean State Posts: 1,596 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? he's prob going to charge u $400 to install the springs like he did for me...(Scott's shop)...but does a good job my friend..it's just going to take a while (i left my car there and had someone pick me up/ drop me off later when it was done) Last edited by Mi_Black_Pearl : 05-11-2008 at 05:56 PM.

05-11-2008, 05:51 PM	#393
IGoFast1589 Silver Member Car: 07 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Coilovers/Tune Location: NY Posts: 1,228 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? So your going with springs... sweet! I won't be in RI to see it until next semester though.

05-11-2008, 06:04 PM	#394
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? damn 400... i needa rethink this one haha, ill check around

05-11-2008, 06:37 PM	#395
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Stg 2 - STRI gauges Location: Niwot, CO Posts: 2,315 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? DIY install, 400 is outrageous imo.... your going to pay more for labor than the actual spring.... at say $80 an hour for labor, thats 5 hrs labor.... from the DIY and such i have seen, if it takes you 5 hrs to do springs you musta stopped to get a six pack, drink said six pack, then continue install standing on your head..... of course since i havent installed springs myself (yet) i could be making a dumbass observation

05-11-2008, 06:54 PM	#397
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Stg 2 - STRI gauges Location: Niwot, CO Posts: 2,315 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? yeah, organize an install day with some locals and knock out a few projects for everyone in one day.... i wouldnt pay more for labor than the actual product

05-11-2008, 07:06 PM	#398
EROCK11 Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi and 06 Spec B Fav Mod: Seb's Stromung! Location: CT Posts: 491 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? Seriously, take your time and DIY. Don't even think of it as a 4, 5 or 6 hr. job, plan for a full day and get a couple of guys to help. Something will get stuck, break, get installed wrong but take your time and it will get done for little more than a few pizzas. Get all the torque specs, breaker bar and a spring compressor + basic tools and you'll end up with a great feeling of accomplishment. Good luck to you and make sure to seat the springs correctly!

05-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#399
*jnprn2003* The Stig II Car: 07 STi, 07 Speed 3.. Fav Mod: EFI Logics tune Location: The Ocean State Posts: 2,127 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? Come to RI and check local prices...I am sure you will then agree to pay the $400.00. I did mine on "this friends" lift with air tools on a car with 600 miles and it took just about an hour a side with the help of him... It is a 5 hour job doing it alone...I am not defending anyone but labor is very expensive in the RI/MA area and there are also many hacks out here getting $100+ an hour. Jesse, I will help you install the springs if you like but we will need to rent a spring compressor or use my friends. LMK

05-11-2008, 11:31 PM	#400
GoodTimes Professional STI Racer Car: 07 Impreza WRX STI, Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Chino Ca Posts: 603 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? Yeah DIY it dude, and with that extra money you could spend that on some RCE lowering camber plates it will give you the right stance and added camber if you want. I have that setup and i love the look and the way it handles. Matt

05-12-2008, 04:44 AM	#401
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? thanks for the advice guys. ill be sure to update..

05-12-2008, 04:48 AM	#402
Mi_Black_Pearl Spec C Club Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: turbocharger female warning sticker Location: Ocean State Posts: 1,596 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? hah i did it myself for my first/previous car and it wasnt too bad really (had like 4 extra guys hanging around so there was plenty of help but there was some messing around also-lol)...tho it can get really dangerous from what i keep hearing so we made sure to take it serious when it came time to using those spring compressors (2 of em already had knowledge of using them b4)...i have a set if you need jesse and if you want to wait till yous guys come down to visit jersey, we can use my pops shop with the lift also

05-12-2008, 05:07 AM	#403
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - springs??? cool Lucas

05-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#404
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - new things ok, ive done some thinking and im going to go with swaybars instead of springs. a bigger improvement for the price. ive also ordered new highbeam bulbs (hir's), red rallyarmor PU flaps, and im going to get 04/05 tails this week.. ill be sure to take some pics when everythings in.

05-12-2008, 06:56 PM	#405
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Szumita's 06 Steel Gray STi - new things so if anyone wants to buy my gray logo flaps let me know. it will include all new hardware.. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.