[TSM330i]

I'm picking up a coil-over suspension and wanted to know if there's a good installer in the area. I don't have a lift or any help to do it myself.
Thanks,

[ejazbmw]

matt (itsbrokenagain) he does work outta my garage in nj but he does a hell of a job.

[itsbrokeagain]

yesiree.


And moe its ItsBROKEgain...not ItsBROKENagain....everyone always messes it up lol

[Bimmer335i07]

+1

Moe lives in Sayerville, so that shouldn't be that far from PA.

[JackMac]

Also, Bimmerworks is near us locally (in West Chester, PA)

www.bimmerworks.com

[Sea2Ski]

....or Bavarian Specialties (or is it Specialists?) They are on Church street off Henderson in KOP. I pass by them every day going to work. All they work on are BMWs, which I would think is a plus. However, I have no personal experiance with them. But I met up with Triton, and he told me they were cool.....

So really, all I can say is that I know about them.

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by JackMac

Also, Bimmerworks is near us locally (in West Chester, PA)

www.bimmerworks.com

Originally Posted by Sea2Ski

....or Bavarian Specialties (or is it Specialists?) They are on Church street off Henderson in KOP. I pass by them every day going to work. All they work on are BMWs, which I would think is a plus. However, I have no personal experiance with them. But I met up with Triton, and he told me they were cool.....

So really, all I can say is that I know about them.

The thing is, how much do they charge? Matt only charges $150 for the install, which is a great price.

[ejazbmw]

Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

yesiree.


And moe its ItsBROKEgain...not ItsBROKENagain....everyone always messes it up lol

haha i think you should just change it then

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

The thing is, how much do they charge? Matt only charges $150 for the install, which is a great price.

I will definitely be contacting Matt when I get them!
I placed an order today with **********s for a set of JIC Cross Coil-Overs

Thanks for the input everyone! I may have a local place do corner balancing once they're installed. It's a local Chevrolet dealer that has extensive track experience (Tom Oates Chevrolet).

[TSM330i]

Crap! I just looked where Matt is located and he's 93 miles one way from my place.

I may have to go local. Bavarian Specialists seems to be into the aftermarket suspensions already. They have a special for coil-overs installed on and E46.

[itsbrokeagain]

Originally Posted by AW325xi

Crap! I just looked where Matt is located and he's 93 miles one way from my place.

I may have to go local. Bavarian Specialists seems to be into the aftermarket suspensions already. They have a special for coil-overs installed on and E46.

LOL thats ok dude...,hey you could break them in on the way home!!!

Yeah I know KOP is a hike...when I had my DSM I used to meet my friends in Philly, then take the hike out to KOP from there..that was easily another 40 minutes.

KOP is like me driving from Long Island to Philly....just about 100 miles and its like a 2 hour drive!

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

LOL thats ok dude...,hey you could break them in on the way home!!!

Yeah I know KOP is a hike...when I had my DSM I used to meet my friends in Philly, then take the hike out to KOP from there..that was easily another 40 minutes.

KOP is like me driving from Long Island to Philly....just about 100 miles and its like a 2 hour drive!

Yes, it's just too far. I actually live 20 miles West (farther away) from KOP.

Thank you very much for the offer. It's a KILLER deal, but it's just too far for me.

[dr.roro]

Has anyone had experiences with both BimmerWorks and Bavarian Specialties?

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by dr.roro

Has anyone had experiences with both BimmerWorks and Bavarian Specialties?

I'm going to find out how Bavarian Specialties is because that's where I'm going to get my suspension installed.
Check out their website: http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/about.shtml

They're really into racing and suspension. He gave me an estimate of $700. This may sound steep, but it includes installation of the coil-overs, four-wheel alignment and corner balancing. It costs $250 for the alignment and the corner balancing alone. Oh,yes, I almost forgot, I'm getting UUC sway bars installed as well. I just ordered those today. They're adjustable, which helps further fine tune the suspension. Thanks again to **********s.

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by AW325xi

I'm going to find out how Bavarian Specialties is because that's where I'm going to get my suspension installed.
Check out their website: http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/about.shtml

They're really into racing and suspension. He gave me an estimate of $700. This may sound steep, but it includes installation of the coil-overs, four-wheel alignment and corner balancing. It costs $250 for the alignment and the corner balancing alone. Oh,yes, I almost forgot, I'm getting UUC sway bars installed as well. I just ordered those today. They're adjustable, which helps further fine tune the suspension. Thanks again to **********s.

If that price is also including the installation for the sway bars, then I think it's a pretty good price.

GL!

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

If that price is also including the installation for the sway bars, then I think it's a pretty good price.

GL!

It's only an estimate unfortunately. I told him that the front sub-frame needs to be dropped to do the front swaybar and he didn't say anything else about it.

I'll see. The suspension and bars should be here next week some time, but the install will have to wait a week or so after that.

By the way Bimmer335i07 - your car looks

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by AW325xi

It's only an estimate unfortunately. I told him that the front sub-frame needs to be dropped to do the front swaybar and he didn't say anything else about it.

I'll see. The suspension and bars should be here next week some time, but the install will have to wait a week or so after that.

By the way Bimmer335i07 - your car looks

Thanks man!

Btw, the rears sways are the hardest to install. You will have to drop the rear sub-frame to install them. The fronts are the easiest. I was thinking about getting the sway bars too, but the installation is rediculous!

[dr.roro]

Well let us know how the installation goes, how much it runs you, and what you think of both the new suspension and the quality of the service.

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by dr.roro

Well let us know how the installation goes, how much it runs you, and what you think of both the new suspension and the quality of the service.

No problem. I will definitely let everyone know.

I have a TON of mods coming. Mostly at the same time, both interior and exterior. I already have the Rogue Engineering SSK. It is so smooth, it almost feels factory, but much more positive without the sloppy feeling and a bit shorter throws.
Wait till everyone sees the custom steering wheel I'm doing. It's getting recovered right now in Canada and will hopefully be finished in the next couple of weeks

[wadgras44]

Had my suspension installed by VAC in South Philly.

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/

There was a sick e36 M3 race car on the lift next to mine so I felt like I was in good hands.

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by wadgras44

Had my suspension installed by VAC in South Philly.

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/

There was a sick e36 M3 race car on the lift next to mine so I felt like I was in good hands.

What did you have installed and how much?

[wadgras44]

Originally Posted by AW325xi

What did you have installed and how much?

OEM sport shocks and springs - and it ran in the $500 - 600 range (which I believe included an alignment)

It's a pretty neat place and I'm surprised I hadn't heard more about it.