First, big shiny rims and a lowered stance scares shops. They have been there, done that. It usually ends up with many combacks, an unhappy customer, and a difficult job.
They have to got through motions to get the car on the rack that take time and is difficult.
The usual equipment locks onto the rims with little metal lugs. The problem is how to fit these without hurting the rims.
Next, the suspension is no longer stock, so the low-end guy is lost. Mid-level guys don't want the hassle. You need to find the high-end guy who considers it a challenge. This means more money and the right attitude.
Now, once the first step is taken, and you have specs for where the car is currently, the 2 of you have to come up with a desired result and a plan to reach it. More knowledge and attitude here. If you go in with the "just like stock, I don't care how" answer, the shop will either have to go through a long explaination on why that is no longer possible, or kick you to the curb. Understand what you have done by lowering the car and communicate what you want and expect that is reasonable. Explain what you hope for, and listen to what is offered. If you don't know what Caster and camber is and what each do, stop and find out. Learning SAI will make you able to really communicate. Spring rates and shock valving won't hurt, either.
In closing, don't be the uninformed customer that has made major changes and thinks a few simple adjustments will make it ride the same as before! Shops see way too many of these.
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2004 Dark Plum Base with windows tinted, cabin filter, silencers removed, fog lights, 18\'s, all Red taillights, Blaine\'s struts, modesty cover, color-matched center dash, 06 rear bumper
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