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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Bilstein PSS-9 ?'s

Ok, so I have the wheels, and tire covered....now to get rid of the gap that is expected when the 19's go on. Everyone on here has had nothing but good things to say about the PSS-9 Coilovers, so I believe that is what I am going to do (unless someone says there is a prob or a better system). Where is the best place to get these?? Also what is a good price for them?? My shop has quoted me anywhere from $700-$900 for the install (including alignment), is this a fair price??
Thanks guys, she's comin along
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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it takes half a day or more to put suspensions on a 996 Turbo... especially the front..

I paid about 1000 with allignment, but anything below that is a good bargain.
 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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what is so difficult about replacing the shocks? I have replaced many a shock in my day and never had it take more than 2 hours.

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what is so difficult about replacing the shocks? I have replaced many a shock in my day and never had it take more than 2 hours.

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was it a 996 Turbo?

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Originally posted by EM 996 GTS
was it a 996 Turbo?

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no, on other cars and trucks. some are peskier than others but i've never heard of anything that should cost $1000 of labor. I'm not doubting that it's the case i'm just wondering why it is so incredibly difficult? Figure that is about 10 hours of labor which is just unheard of for shocks.

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It takes about 10 hours of labor on the TT - I did mine a few weeks ago and paid around $110 with alignment....
 
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1K is around the going price. I wouldn't balk at 200 more or less as long as the guy is good.
 
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It takes about 10 hours of labor on the TT - I did mine a few weeks ago and paid around $110 with alignment....
I am hoping you mean $1100?!?!?!
So does anyone know where to get um?? Is carnewal the best place??
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Bilstein PSS-9 are not available in the US - call Gert...
Typo - did mean $1100!!
 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Bilstein PSS-9 are not available in the US - call Gert...
Typo - did mean $1100!!
Thanks was not aware they are not sold here, is there a reason??
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Also, how long does it take for stuff to come to me from them??(FL)
 
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Gert's stuff gets here FAST!!!
He is great!!
 
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Gert's stuff gets here FAST!!!
He is great!!
thats true to me!
 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Gerts very fast on shipping.

Btw, I got mine installed alligned and balanced etc for 200USD
thats in Australia tho.

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Gert's stuff actually delivers faster than most companies here in the states! I have ordered parts from Gert and some from other companies locally at the same time, and Gerts stuff arrives faster, and I'm on the left coast.
 
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"Gert's stuff gets here FAST!!!"

just ordered a set of PSS9s from Gert today (shipped today as well) to replace the H&Rs i bought from him a year and a half ago that got here in a about 2 days!
 


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