Spring Installation Cost

[BMWhokie]

How much are your local shops charging you for a spring install? I called one shop today and they were asking 400 w/o alignment. That's steep IMO. I had my 02 celica lowered a couple years back for 100 bucks. I guess i'll call some more shops and see what my options are. I just want to make sure i'm not getting over charged. 600-700 to lower a car is a lot.

[JAMS 135]

I have been quoted anywhere from $900 to $1400 (SFO Bay area) for installation of coilovers and sway bars on my 135. Includes corner balance and F/R alignment.

[Charles1]

I paid 900 for a full coilover install, alignment, and conner balance from TC Kline.

FYI... please install shocks if you going to put springs on your car.

[morscode]

FWIW, you might want to get a quote on a Honda Civic first, then ask about the 135 and make the deal on that. I believe they will hike up the prices because it's a BMW and the customer might not know how simple these installations are.

Anything over a couple hundred for springs/shocks/coilovers is too much IMO. I'm talking strictly install and not tune.

[blackbubblebum]

Originally Posted by mzaiderman

FWIW, you might want to get a quote on a Honda Civic first, then ask about the 135 and make the deal on that. I believe they will hike up the prices because it's a BMW and the customer might not know how simple these installations are.

Anything over a couple hundred for springs/shocks/coilovers is too much IMO. I'm talking strictly install and not tune.

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[MVF4Rrider]

Originally Posted by Charles1

I paid 900 for a full coilover install, alignment, and conner balance from TC Kline.

FYI... please install shocks if you going to put springs on your car.

That's about twice what it costs in Germany from a high-end tuner. I'm quite sure they did a great job, but that price is way too high. Do they give you a second alignment for free? Usually it's best to have it checked again a few weeks later after everything has settled. My dealer does. And his equipment is laser state-of-the-art. It takes a damn scientist to read the printout alignment specs.

[professor]

yeah, there are installations and there are installations. from what i read there is a bit of feel-based installing going on out there which is rather scary considering the incredible technology in patch geometry!

[Templedogg]

I paid $450 after tax for a H&R Spring install and new 4 wheel laser alignment.

[sissupr]

We charge $240 (no alignment included).

We did our 1er with H&R Race Springs, took me less than 2hrs.

Joe

[BMW Dreamer]

I went to One6motorsports in Arlington Heights for Eibach Pro spring install only on an 07 Acura TL-S. $180 total.

[eunosracr]

I paid 180.00 for my H&R Springs install.