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Ihave1 · 04-30-2011, 12:59 PM

Does anyone know of a good place to have coilovers installed with corner balance and alignment? I'm thinking about using import performance on Hillsborough street.

Mutilator · 04-30-2011, 01:40 PM

Give Import Motor Werks a call (formerly MPowered Automotive) and see if they can do it. They're in Cary on Woodwinds Industrial near the Cary Parkway/Old Apex intersection.

thez99 · 05-01-2011, 07:24 PM

I have already met up with Jordan (shop manager) and talked with him bout some future possible mods on my 1er and seen his shop, met his guys, etc. Its a good place. Fairly small but the know-how is def there and he can do alignments, balancing, everything pretty much.

tylerh269 · 05-02-2011, 07:32 AM

I contacted them about a week ago to get coilovers install they quoted me $600!!!!!!
alignment included, thats INSANE!!

Ihave1 · 05-03-2011, 08:25 PM

Import performance quoted me $600-700 today for install and alignment. Seems pretty steep compared to prices I have seen other people pay. I can't image it takes very long if they know what they are doing and have the right tools.

thez99 · 05-03-2011, 09:42 PM

How long do you think it takes to professionally install a set of springs and struts/shocks. Uninstall and install the coilovers, same bit, that and you need to have them adjusted, plus an alignment (another hour for one done after a suspension install). $600 is not bad. If a shop is doing a fast halfass job for say $300, then that's exactly what you'll get.

I still have yet to have this shop do anything for me, but they have a great rep, lots of well known sponsers, loads of known reviews on bmw forums for the area and like I said I visited their shop and they have their shit together and are honest and professional.

Impervious · 05-03-2011, 09:50 PM

NC FTW!

Any of you guys drive a blue 135i that's modded?

thez99 · 05-03-2011, 09:57 PM

<<<

Impervious · 05-03-2011, 10:02 PM

I think it had different wheels, lowered, different brakes, etc?

I saw one in Chapel Hill a few weeks ago.

thez99 · 05-03-2011, 10:19 PM

Impervious · 05-03-2011, 11:18 PM

Awesome! Car looks great man. Are you a student around there or at one of the surrounding schools? I was walking on Stadium Drive when you rolled through.

thez99 · 05-04-2011, 03:42 AM

Nah sorry, its not me. Im in the wake forest/raleigh area. Dont touch chapel hill. And im far from a student at 27 =D

I do have a blue 135 though with exhaust mods and a few other minor things for now.

Impervious · 05-04-2011, 01:57 PM

Oh well. I'll be in the Raleigh area more in the next few months... hope to see some of you guys around!

thez99 · 05-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impervious

Oh well. I'll be in the Raleigh area more in the next few months... hope to see some of you guys around!

You'll hear me before you see me probably

Impervious · 05-04-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thez99

You'll hear me before you see me probably

Exhaust?

thez99 · 05-04-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impervious

Exhaust?

Impervious · 05-04-2011, 08:01 PM

What kind? Info please. I've been considering getting one myself.

thez99 · 05-04-2011, 08:25 PM

Maddad whisper axleback with non-resonated black ceramic tips and maddad resonated midpipes

Impervious · 05-04-2011, 08:31 PM

Very cool

Ihave1 · 05-06-2011, 04:59 PM

Here is a good thread with a bunch of reference info
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524864

$700 still seems steep

04-30-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
Ihave1 Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC, USA Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Coilover Install in Raleigh Does anyone know of a good place to have coilovers installed with corner balance and alignment? I'm thinking about using import performance on Hillsborough street.
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05-01-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	I have already met up with Jordan (shop manager) and talked with him bout some future possible mods on my 1er and seen his shop, met his guys, etc. Its a good place. Fairly small but the know-how is def there and he can do alignments, balancing, everything pretty much. __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

05-03-2011, 09:42 PM	#6
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	How long do you think it takes to professionally install a set of springs and struts/shocks. Uninstall and install the coilovers, same bit, that and you need to have them adjusted, plus an alignment (another hour for one done after a suspension install). $600 is not bad. If a shop is doing a fast halfass job for say $300, then that's exactly what you'll get. I still have yet to have this shop do anything for me, but they have a great rep, lots of well known sponsers, loads of known reviews on bmw forums for the area and like I said I visited their shop and they have their shit together and are honest and professional. __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

05-03-2011, 09:57 PM	#8
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	<<< __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

05-03-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	__________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

04-30-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
Mutilator Private First Class Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Give Import Motor Werks a call (formerly MPowered Automotive) and see if they can do it. They're in Cary on Woodwinds Industrial near the Cary Parkway/Old Apex intersection.

05-02-2011, 07:32 AM	#4
tylerh269 Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: fayetteville NC Posts: 276 iTrader: (1)	I contacted them about a week ago to get coilovers install they quoted me $600!!!!!! alignment included, thats INSANE!!

05-03-2011, 08:25 PM	#5
Ihave1 Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC, USA Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Import performance quoted me $600-700 today for install and alignment. Seems pretty steep compared to prices I have seen other people pay. I can't image it takes very long if they know what they are doing and have the right tools.

05-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#7
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	NC FTW! Any of you guys drive a blue 135i that's modded?

05-03-2011, 10:02 PM	#9
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	I think it had different wheels, lowered, different brakes, etc? I saw one in Chapel Hill a few weeks ago.

05-03-2011, 11:18 PM	#11
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! Car looks great man. Are you a student around there or at one of the surrounding schools? I was walking on Stadium Drive when you rolled through.

05-04-2011, 03:42 AM	#12
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	Nah sorry, its not me. Im in the wake forest/raleigh area. Dont touch chapel hill. And im far from a student at 27 =D I do have a blue 135 though with exhaust mods and a few other minor things for now. __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

05-04-2011, 01:57 PM	#13
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Oh well. I'll be in the Raleigh area more in the next few months... hope to see some of you guys around!

05-04-2011, 08:01 PM	#17
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	What kind? Info please. I've been considering getting one myself.

05-04-2011, 08:25 PM	#18
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	Maddad whisper axleback with non-resonated black ceramic tips and maddad resonated midpipes __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

05-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#19
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Very cool

05-06-2011, 04:59 PM	#20
Ihave1 Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC, USA Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Here is a good thread with a bunch of reference info http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524864 $700 still seems steep

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