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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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You can take your coilover installs to Paul/Rotorsport if you'd like but I specialize specifically in Footwork tuning and I should have the most reasonable pricing available. Most shops don't include a second visit in their estimate for you to come back to reset the ride height once the springs have broken in. I do.....

The process and procedures we take you through in regards to optimizing the ride or performance of the coilovers is another incentive you have by letting me, Rishie, do your install. Plus you have got to know that I have done several 8's and i know every socket and nut needed to install these coilovers in an orderly fashion.

I'm convenient to schedule and can get alignments done. Sorry to threadjack i just figured this would be a good place to let you guys know that i'm doing Suspension and Tire Installs, Cash money yields the best deals you'll find. My mounter has road force balancing to boot.

I've determined that what I charge for coilover installs is about 25% less than any other shop and I can promise it will be setup correctly for your needs.

Here's a basic breakdown of a Cusco or Tein Flex Coilover for Example:

$300.00 for the Coilovers, already assembled with uppermounts
$100.00 for the Electronics install, does not include custom mounting of the controller.

$100.00 for 4 Wheel Laser Alignment

Grand total: $500.00 with controller, $400.00 without
I do my best to be $100.00 cheaper than most shops who don't have the experience I have with coilovers in general.

Wheels and Tire Mounting, (LOOSE ONLY):

17": $50.00 mounted and balanced
18": $60.00
19"-20": $80.00 mounted and balanced

Add $20.00 for reverse mount or SUPER EXPENSIVE wheels.

Thanks, Rishie
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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I got a brand new set of Falken FK452's 245/45/zr18 today for 440$!!! KICK ***! gonna try to get them installed tomorrow, if I cant than saturday



AND

Is that 60 to mount and balance ONE 18inch tire? or a set of four?

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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Why is everyone going to the 245/45s here?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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HAHAHA, I think I started the trend....
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Who's coming out tonight? Sushi?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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I will most likely make it.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Yo!!! I might be getting my dent pulled today. I hope they can do it though, the guy said that because the doors are made of aluminum so he's not sure.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Rear doors are aluminum, front doors are steel.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Yea, its the pass. side rear door.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Anything going on tonight? Again, im new to the area, all i do is work and am looking for some good times in Santa Clara or around the area. So whats going on tonight? lol
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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IT happend every Friday night, Union City, Krispy Kreme parking lot @ 7pm... I think I said it like 3 times in the past 2 weeks. Hope you can come out!

Spinbreakz - PM SlipnSlide1.3 or LionZoo and maybe you can follow them up here.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Hey Spinbreakz, I leave Santa Clara at 5:00pm to go home in Fremont. Your more than welcome to follow me home and chill at my spot for about 30 minutes before we go to the meet. I can fill you in on the festivities. Let me know. Pm me your # and I can give you a call. We are a good group of guys. No smack talk, well maybe a little LOL we just laugh at the fartpipes that rev by when we are hangin.

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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Big O wanted like 160 bucks to mount and road force balance the tires, **** THAT, I will take them somewhere else
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
Why is everyone going to the 245/45s here?
Because on stock rims they look WAYY more flush and clean, and they give a considerable amount of extra grip, and, it was a deal I couldn't pass up even at vulcantire.com, which is the cheapest place on the net to get Falkens, its 564 + 50 for shipping a set of 4
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Try america's tire. Or even firestone, it should only be at most, $20/tire to mount and balance.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I'll be there tonight a little after 7
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Hey it was great meeting all you guys (and girl) tonight. Good times! with all the picture taking. See ya next week
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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good times, nice meeting you new guys, I'll be talking to you soon about the tint, dick
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Old May 19, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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It was great meeting you to as well Tom. I enjoy taking phots. Sometimes there good and sometimes not. I didn't have time to post process that much so I hope you guys enjoy the pics.

Here is the link:
https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/master-bay-8s-weekly-meet-23-pics-no-56k-117019/
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Old May 20, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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boo no more Rx-8 in santa clara for me. i got a little accident apparently while parked in my crappy parking lot, so now im leaving my 8 in salinas untill i get out from school in a few weeks. there have been a few scratches and dings just building up and i cant bear for my car to take it, so now im taking up my 7 because its already kinda beat up and i dont care if it gets messed up a little more.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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whoa... someone hit your parked car?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Bad luck, I got hit as well last night. Some little 16 year old Chinese girl in a Scion hit me sideways and fucked up both driver's side doors, my rear wheel, and my rear bumper.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Wow, that sucks. The Bay Area rampage on RX-8s continue...

And people wonder why I'm moving back down!
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Old May 20, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Dang, i better be careful. Sounds like people are out to get us!
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Old May 20, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Throwdown
Bad luck, I got hit as well last night. Some little 16 year old Chinese girl in a Scion hit me sideways and fucked up both driver's side doors, my rear wheel, and my rear bumper.
****! that blows man, sorry to hear that, your car was clean as ****
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