Prokits

[crazycanuck]

I got a quote from Speedtech for a new set of pro kits - $420 install included. I searched around, and this seems like a fair price.

Do you guys agree?

After lots of searching, I've decided to lower my car. Although it's only a few months old, the only thing holding me back was that insurance might be canceled should I ever be caught with them.

[b]

I think it is a fair price. I paid $325 for my prokits + $350 for an install. Yes... I know I know... a little high. I paid a premium to get them installed that day.

Go for it. That price is VERY GOOD!

[stevenlung]

325+350 OMFG!!!!!!!

also $420 isn't a good price, get the springs from SSG and install it at Street Performance would be cheaper for sure

[crazycanuck]

I saw at Sears the Pro Kits for the Mustang were only $250. I thought they might be more expensive for the 3. But that doesn't make much sense.

[b]

One stop to go pay and drive away 2 hours later with a prokit installed :)

[crazycanuck]

What's SSG?



352+350 OMFG!!!!!!!

also $420 isn't a good price, get the springs from SSG and install it at Street Performance would be cheaper for sure

[stevenlung]

One stop to go pay and drive away 2 hours later with a prokit installed :)

one word "RICH"


I saw at Sears the Pro Kits for the Mustang were only $250. I thought they might be more expensive for the 3. But that doesn't make much sense.

LOL!!!! no idea Sears carries springs too


What's SSG?

SSG=Supershyguy aka Peter from Nextmod, one of the sponsor on this forum, he ran a groupbuy on Prokit for only $260, but I'm not sure he still have this price or not, also installation only costs $100 at Street Performance, and SP is one of the top notch shop I've taken my car to.
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=19920

[dentinger]

the sponsor....
SuperShyGuy

tell you wat, bring it to my Auto Class, and we'll install them for $100 :chuckle.
thats where i installed mine. lol
i'll keep $50 for my work, and the other $50 will go towards the food drive lol

[b]

one word "RICH"

Ha... No not rich. Say at max it is $25 to $75 bucks more than another install place... that is next to nothing. If $75 bucks breaks the bank... one shouldn't be upgrading car parts.

[Nextmod]

Yup let me know if you are interested in the Prokits. on special right now for $270 Cash

[Nextmod]

the sponsor....
SuperShyGuy

tell you wat, bring it to my Auto Class, and we'll install them for $100 :chuckle.
thats where i installed mine. lol
i'll keep $50 for my work, and the other $50 will go towards the food drive lol


325+350 OMFG!!!!!!!

also $420 isn't a good price, get the springs from SSG and install it at Street Performance would be cheaper for sure

Thank you Steve and dentinger

[crazycanuck]

working out the details with SSG.

Once I pick it up, who wants to help me install? Dentiger you mentioned you hav e an autoclass? I want to learn to install it myself for future reference. In case I need to take my car in for warranty

[lamerking]

They sell Pro Kits at Sears??? Department store Sears?


I saw at Sears the Pro Kits

[crazycanuck]

Sears automotive, wherever that is

[Flagrum_3]

Ha... No not rich. Say at max it is $25 to $75 bucks more than another install place... that is next to nothing. If $75 bucks breaks the bank... one shouldn't be upgrading car parts.

I'd say you paid a huge premium, as I bought my prokits one day had them installed the next for the grand total of $360...that's a $315 dollar difference....ouch!!
That's enough savings to get my MScai, side markers, stubby......but hey, your car still looks sweet B.:)


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[crazycanuck]

lol, I think we're giving him buyer's remorse. What's done is done, if he likes them, who cares

[b]

I'd say you paid a huge premium, as I bought my prokits one day had them installed the next for the grand total of $360...that's a $315 dollar difference....ouch!!
That's enough savings to get my MScai, side markers, stubby......but hey, your car still looks sweet B.:)


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Ha ha it's all good. Yea I was raped. The only guy near burlington that installs springs basically made up any price he wanted to. :)

[dentinger]

i tihnk underworld customs (on Harverster here in Burlington) wants around $300 to 400 for installing springs....

[b3GS]

i tihnk underworld customs (on Harverster here in Burlington) wants around $300 to 400 for installing springs....

thats robbery :loco

[dentinger]

ya. thats exactly why i install everything myself. plus its good for my education.

[crazycanuck]

I'm going to pick up a set from SSG.

Where do you hold your auto class for self installation?

[dentinger]

im at Lester B. Pearson high school in Burlington.
IF you are interested, you will have to let me know. cuz we will need a hoist for probably 2 classes.
my classes are 8-11ish every weekday. we can always do the front one day, and the back the next. (the rears are a piece of cake, btw).
so if we rush it, we could probably do all 4 corners in one class...
but i'd have to talk to my teacher first....

p.s. i installed my sportlines myself too, but for some reason my rear springs hit each other, and cause a clunking noise when i go over bumps.
we also installed Prokits on my friend's jetta, and he has had no problems with them at all since we isntalled them a few months ago.

[crazycanuck]

8-11 PM or AM?

I work full time, can't make it if it's in the AM.


im at Lester B. Pearson high school in Burlington.
IF you are interested, you will have to let me know. cuz we will need a hoist for probably 2 classes.
my classes are 8-11ish every weekday. we can always do the front one day, and the back the next. (the rears are a piece of cake, btw).
so if we rush it, we could probably do all 4 corners in one class...
but i'd have to talk to my teacher first....

p.s. i installed my sportlines myself too, but for some reason my rear springs hit each other, and cause a clunking noise when i go over bumps.
we also installed Prokits on my friend's jetta, and he has had no problems with them at all since we isntalled them a few months ago.

[dentinger]

am unfortunately

[crazycanuck]

Ah no problem. I'll follow a guide to do it, or attend a T.O. meet.


am unfortunately

[dentinger]

the rears are extremely easy. im sure i could do them in my driveway.

the fronts tho, you will need a spring compressor. but im sure you could remove ur struts, take them to a shop, and have them isntalled for a decent price, seeing how it'll be about 30 minutes of work if that.

[EvilDeadFan]

I picked them up at a local parts store here in Ottawa which is very performance friendly for $260. I then had a very friendly local forum member with a beautiful garage/home/car/wife install mine for free. Yes. I'm sucking up. He did a great job. ;)

I rented a spring compressor for free from Canadian tire. Basically you just put the deposit down on it, and get it back if you return it the next day, which I did.

[Nextmod]

I will have some instock next week =)

[crazycanuck]

Man, I cannot wait for these to come in...

[nicker]

sweet, what type of drop are people getting on these springs and are you guys using camber links after?

[crazycanuck]

Pro kits are 1.5-2.0 depending on the weight of your car.

[dentinger]

wrong!
prokits are a mild drop. i believe its around 1.1 all around, according to Eibach
sportlines are (IIRC) 1.8 all around.

[crazycanuck]

Are you sure? I could've sworn it was more. Maybe a bit wishful thinking on my part. But from what I hear, even an 1 inch drop is visually noticeable.

Nicker, check this thread for more info.
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=19549