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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 06:01 AM
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Suspension Install

Looking for a good shop in Northern VA. I am ready to have a few suspension parts installed and am looking for a shop with a good reputation. I know a lot of you have had work done and would appreciate any insight you can provide.

The place I was planning on going to recently closed their doors.

Parts ready for install:

BMR: Springs, LCA, Relocation Brackets, UCA, UCA Mount, PHB
Koni STR.T struts/dampers and GT500 upper strut mounts
1 inch Spacers
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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Performance Autosport? I think they're in Richmond?

I follow them on Instagram and Facebook. They prep and run an RTR in competition and do work on all vintages of mustangs and other rides...
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bocefus
Looking for a good shop in Northern VA. I am ready to have a few suspension parts installed and am looking for a shop with a good reputation. I know a lot of you have had work done and would appreciate any insight you can provide.

The place I was planning on going to recently closed their doors.

Parts ready for install:

BMR: Springs, LCA, Relocation Brackets, UCA, UCA Mount, PHB
Koni STR.T struts/dampers and GT500 upper strut mounts
1 inch Spacers
You have an awesome parts list. Did you also get camber bolts. I think they would be a good investment, just in case.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Thanks, I will look them up. They are a little farther than I would like to travel but my options seem a bit limited. appreciate the info.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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You have an awesome parts list. Did you also get camber bolts. I think they would be a good investment, just in case.
Thanks, I do have Eibach Camber bolts. I bought them just in case. I was under the impression the GT500 mounts would correct camber since I am only dropping 1.25 front and 1.5 rear.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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Any time!

And like Mr. V said, Nice parts list!

How do the BMR springs stack up to Steedas or other companies?

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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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I had Excessive in Manassas do my front suspension when I ran out of time to get it done myself. I have used them in the past and they always did good work.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
I had Excessive in Manassas do my front suspension when I ran out of time to get it done myself. I have used them in the past and they always did good work.
Excessive was my first choice however they closed their doors.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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Any time!

And like Mr. V said, Nice parts list!

How do the BMR springs stack up to Steedas or other companies?
Not going to pretend like I know why they are technically better, if they even are. I havent heard anything bad about Steeda that sent me to BMR. I went with BMR due to most of my parts are all BMR. I figured I would stick with the same company since they design their stuff to work together. At least I assume they do.

I researched for a while and almost everyone had good things to say about BMR. Plus they are really helpful when you call and provide great customer service, like answering all my noob suspension questions. Not saying Steeda doesnt bc im a sure they do.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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Wow I've been out of the loop for a while. That's too bad.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
Wow I've been out of the loop for a while. That's too bad.
I heard from a friend that knows the owner they shut down last week.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bocefus
Not going to pretend like I know why they are technically better, if they even are. I havent heard anything bad about Steeda that sent me to BMR. I went with BMR due to most of my parts are all BMR. I figured I would stick with the same company since they design their stuff to work together. At least I assume they do.

I researched for a while and almost everyone had good things to say about BMR. Plus they are really helpful when you call and provide great customer service, like answering all my noob suspension questions. Not saying Steeda doesnt bc im a sure they do.
Good deal man, thanks! BMR has been on my list for the stage 4 rear control arm setup.... I'm going to have to look at their springs too now!
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, its a pretty straight forward install. You just need a few hand tools and spring compressor along with a torque wrench. I've installed all those items myself either in the driveway or a garage.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, its a pretty straight forward install. You just need a few hand tools and spring compressor along with a torque wrench. I've installed all those items myself either in the driveway or a garage.
I would like to do it myself but i dont have the tools or the mechanical skills.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bocefus

I would like to do it myself but i dont have the tools or the mechanical skills.
Could be worse. I have the tools and mechanical ability. I'm just lazy.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Could be worse. I have the tools and mechanical ability. I'm just lazy.
hahaha
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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I stand corrected. Excessive motorsports is still open. they moved locations. apologies for any confusion
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