Was quoted on a KW V1 install...

Shinzi · 02-25-2013, 02:59 PM

So, Ive been calling around to get a quote on the install for my KW V1's. Best price ive gotten so far is $350.

Is that reasonable? What did you guys pay for your installs?

CJ421 · 02-25-2013, 03:03 PM

That's cheap. I'm assuming alignment is extra?

Just make absolutely sure the shop is reputable and familiar with late model BMWs. There are too many horror stories here.

WesleyC · 02-25-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

That's cheap.

I'm sure $350 is about half of what the dealer would charge, but it's far from cheap. LTMW, for example, installs coilovers for $250.

idrift4wd · 02-25-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'm sure $350 is about half of what the dealer would charge, but it's far from cheap. LTMW, for example, installs coilovers for $250.

yeah average price ive seen was around 200-300. not including alignment

Javy · 02-25-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

yeah average price ive seen was around 200-300. not including alignment

+1. Usually would run you around that price. I paid $250 and it was around a 4-5 hour job.

Shinzi · 02-25-2013, 03:50 PM

So its prob recommended to stay away from places like Tires Plus, Discount Tire, Firestone.. Etc..?

Anyone around the Gwinnett area wanna chime in with installation places theyve been to? (I know I should post in regional)

Sered · 02-26-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinzi

So its prob recommended to stay away from places like Tires Plus, Discount Tire, Firestone.. Etc..?

Anyone around the Gwinnett area wanna chime in with installation places theyve been to? (I know I should post in regional)

I'd avoid them, I've had nothing but trouble with chain stores. Alignments tend to always be wrong, they have the lesser mechanics because a better shop won't hire them; and a lot of their equipment is tailored for normal vehicles. Your 335i with anything lower than sport suspension will have difficulty fitting on their alignment rack unless they have ramp extenders.

Shinzi · 02-26-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sered

I'd avoid them, I've had nothing but trouble with chain stores. Alignments tend to always be wrong, they have the lesser mechanics because a better shop won't hire them; and a lot of their equipment is tailored for normal vehicles. Your 335i with anything lower than sport suspension will have difficulty fitting on their alignment rack unless they have ramp extenders.

Cool, im prob going to take it to this local tuner shop who has alot of experience with german cars. Ive heard some good things about them so why not give it a shot. May be worth paying the extra bit.

Hybrid For Life · 02-26-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinzi

Cool, im prob going to take it to this local tuner shop who has alot of experience with german cars. Ive heard some good things about them so why not give it a shot. May be worth paying the extra bit.

what did they quote you?

Shinzi · 02-26-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

what did they quote you?

Havent talked to them yet.. I do need to give them a call soon. Alot of people I know have been going to them religiously. Prices cant be that bad.

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