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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Swift springs install GE

My wife got me some swift springs for Xmas!! Anyone know where is a good, reputable shop to install these? When should I get an alignment?
 
Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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go to a place that will install and align.
 
Old Dec 26, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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Auto Innovations in Milpitas

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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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ditto. It all depends on how far you are willing to go too. Most places will be able to do such a simple install.
 
Old Dec 26, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Where are you exactly in the Bay? I know several shops that can do this for you, or heck the HellaFit club has done like 2 cars in a weekend in my back yard minus alignments
 
Old Dec 26, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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*Sounds of impact gun*

Auto Innovations is a good place, usually really busy so set an appointment with them if that's where you wanna go.

Or...what Tyler said We can install them for you in a jiffy and you can find your own place to align, saving you the install cost.

Swift Springs is an excellent spring; I started out with them. Cheers!
 
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Thanks guys..

I ended up calling Auto Innovations that same day and got a same day appointment. Orlando squeezed me in and got the work done with an alignment and camber bolts (cuz i want even tire wear).

Now waiting for the rain to end to wash the car.. :P
 
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Good call on caber bolts too! If your nor cal local you should check out our HellaFit Facebook group and come out to some of our meets!
 
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Hi Tyler,

Been meaning to go out to these meets, I'm normal, and already added myself to the HellaFit facebook group. Just having had time to come out and meet everyone. Next meet is at D&B right? should be able to making barring any last minute emergencies.
 
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Sounds good! Hope to see you there
 
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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How do you like the ride? I understand you used to have a GD, but is this the first time you're on Swift? Looking forward to meeting you.
 
Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DoYouFit?
How do you like the ride? I understand you used to have a GD, but is this the first time you're on Swift? Looking forward to meeting you.
So far the ride is great. I wasn't expecting stock ride, but it is stock like for sure. It reminds me the miata that i had, not too stiff, but not to soft. I had a GD fit and it was a manual. Wife couldn't drive it so i had to sell it. Im getting a little bit better millage on the GE, even though it's auto so it's a welcome change.

of course coming from a 2000 insight (first gen) nothing else on the market compares to the gas millage, but there are more pluses than minuses between the Fit. Heck the ride now reminds me of the Insight.
 
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Would you mind telling me how much installation and alignment cost you over at auto innovations? I just got swift springs as well and am considering just letting professionals install it for me.
 
Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:56 AM
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Would you mind telling me how much installation and alignment cost you over at auto innovations? I just got swift springs as well and am considering just letting professionals install it for me.
cost me a about $300 after install, alignment and camber bolts.
 
Old Feb 26, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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Thanks

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cost me a about $300 after install, alignment and camber bolts.
Much appreciated! Sounds reasonable enough.
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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LUCKY! Evasive motorsport is back ordered right now, have to wait til April to get mines :[
 
Old Sep 26, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kitkit201
cost me a about $300 after install, alignment and camber bolts.
Camber bolts needed for the REAR?

What Swift spring model # are they?
 
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