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Old 06-07-10, 01:50 PM
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Default Coilover Installation in the Los Angeles area

I am leaning towards getting a set of BC coils for my 2009 IS-F.

Can anyone recommend an installer in the Los Angeles area? I am in West LA, but willing to drive a bit for good shop.

If I stick with the stock ride height, do I still need an alignment after the install?

Thanks
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tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte, CA

alignment is recommended... but nut must... just make sure the installer do not drop the whole lower control arm... in essence just if you take out just a couple bolts that is really required and your car don't pull to the sides... you're probably fine without any alignment

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+1 for Tommy @ MusicBox.
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
tommy @ Musicbox in El Monte, CA

alignment is recommended... but nut must... just make sure the installer do not drop the whole lower control arm... in essence just if you take out just a couple bolts that is really required and your car don't pull to the sides... you're probably fine without any alignment

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+1 for Tommy @ MusicBox.
+3 Tommy is awesome and great price....
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Yeah Tommy can help you with the install. And recommend alignment whenever you mess with the suspension.
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TWS in walnut ask for Albert or mike
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bump for Tommy
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Probably Tommy as everyone said..

if it was another car i could probably do it, i installed suspension 4 times.. but for the alignment make sure you drive around with it for awhile so it has time to settle.. if you get alignment right away your money will go to waste.
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Another recomend for Tommy
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Tommy@music box
948 Durfee Ave
South El Monte , CA 91733

626-823-2853
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another recommendation for tommy at musicbox. he knows what he is doing and has very good prices. he also can recommend a place for alignment if needed.
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
.. but for the alignment make sure you drive around with it for awhile so it has time to settle.. if you get alignment right away your money will go to waste.
If you have to wait for the suspension to 'settle', then you're doing it wrong
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Tommy @ Music Box
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I would defintiely do an alignment after a full coilover install, no matter how it's done.

If you need any help on settings, or ordering a set of BC's, shoot us a PM
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Tommy did all my suspension stuff. He does a great job, at a great price.


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