Lowering springs: installation cost

m3rxn · 09-11-2009, 12:34 AM

What is the average cost for installation of lowering springs? I talked with
two independent shops so far and one quoted me 650$ with alignment and the other quoted 695$ with alignment. Both shops said the job takes 4-5hrs for spring install only!!

I posted a similar thread on M3forum and the general consensus is 200-300$ TOPS for lowering spring install and around 80-150$ for alignment..just wanted to also get a consensus here on E90 to make sure I don't get JACKED!!..also general consensus on M3forum is 15-30minutes max for the rears and 30min-1hr max for the front installs ( from experienced shop ). Thanks in advance!

VTECaddict · 09-11-2009, 12:51 AM

What they said on M3foum sounds about right. $600+ is absolutely insane. Have you PMed Longtran?

DEVN335 · 09-11-2009, 02:22 AM

pm Longtran

DEVN335 · 09-11-2009, 02:24 AM

or i went to promax in alhambra and they charged me $110 for my e90...
came out great but it did take a while. i even went to go watch that new xmen movie n they took like another 30-40 mins...
cheap but long

chumley · 09-11-2009, 10:43 AM

Sounds a bit high. Get them to break out the alignment and see where the costs are. It's not a difficult job but it's not something you can do in 1 hour either. I'd say that a shop that knows the car should be about to do it in a couple hours so $200-$300 is more than fair.

Though there is some debate whether springs actually "settle", conventional wisdom is that you should probably wait a few days or week to have it aligned anyway.

Potty_Pants · 09-11-2009, 11:47 AM

my area would charge about $300 to install the springs and another 100 for the labor.

ppp

The HACK · 09-11-2009, 11:49 AM

Since you are in So. Cal, I'm going to recommend my buddy and personal mechanic:

John Handel
European Motorwerks
86 West Live Oak Ave,
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626)445-6600

Tell him "The HACK" sent you and he'll take care of you.

cb1111 · 09-11-2009, 12:04 PM

It is so easy to say "$300 max" but please list the place that will do a proper install for that price. Better yet, please give me the name of a reputable shop in the greater DC area that'll do a suspension install for anywhere close to that - local BMW shops are quoting in the $600-$700 range.

m3rxn · 09-11-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

It is so easy to say "$300 max" but please list the place that will do a proper install for that price. Better yet, please give me the name of a reputable shop in the greater DC area that'll do a suspension install for anywhere close to that - local BMW shops are quoting in the $600-$700 range.

The prices I was quoted are from reputable shops. what's the definition of a proper install? taking 4-5 hrs to install lowering springs only ( not including shocks and struts )?.

cb1111 · 09-11-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m3rxn

The prices I was quoted are from reputable shops.

hmm. I just looked up "reputable shops" and didn't find a repair shop by that name

m3rxn · 09-11-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

hmm. I just looked up "reputable shops" and didn't find a repair shop by that name

SV Concepts III · 09-11-2009, 12:41 PM

Usually about 300-375 for the install and 100 or 120 for alignment.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-11-2009, 12:44 PM

LTBMW

m3rxn · 09-11-2009, 12:56 PM

^ thanks guys.

LCIr · 09-11-2009, 02:54 PM

Try Vince at Eurorev in Inglewood. I had my HR Sport springs and installation for $300.

Check them out at Eurorev.com

LEEZY TT · 11-04-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCIr

Try Vince at Eurorev in Inglewood. I had my HR Sport springs and installation for $300.

Check them out at Eurorev.com

EuroRev FUUUUUUCKED my boys Cayman up during a short-shifter install...

Definitely do not recommend

tunachris · 11-05-2011, 06:05 AM

I paid $300 to have Coil-overs installed with an alignment in SoCal.

Express · 11-05-2011, 08:10 AM

i would not pay more than 200 + alignment. does not take more than 3 hours to install springs.

or, DIY with a helper!

jpk774 · 04-03-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

It is so easy to say "$300 max" but please list the place that will do a proper install for that price. Better yet, please give me the name of a reputable shop in the greater DC area that'll do a suspension install for anywhere close to that - local BMW shops are quoting in the $600-$700 range.

I agree. I just got a set of springs and went to Authority in Chantilly (850) with alignment, and IMA Motorsport next door to them (650.00) for install only no alignment. Rates vary I wish I could find a shop to do them for 300.00

The shops are off on the alignment. You can go to the dealer and they will charge 150.00

shagans · 10-15-2017, 11:42 AM

This looks like a pretty old thread but can anyone recommend a good shop in the dallas area to install some H&R springs? I?ve called a few places and am getting quotes like $1200 which is nuts.

dreamspeed · 10-15-2017, 11:58 AM

Like others have said, in SoCal I wouldn?t pay more than 300 max. Even if they are charging 100 bucks an hour it shouldn?t take more than 3 hours to install for someone who knows what he?s doing

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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	It is so easy to say "$300 max" but please list the place that will do a proper install for that price. Better yet, please give me the name of a reputable shop in the greater DC area that'll do a suspension install for anywhere close to that - local BMW shops are quoting in the $600-$700 range.
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LCIr Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 279 Posts Drives: AW LCI 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Valencia CA iTrader: (3)	Try Vince at Eurorev in Inglewood. I had my HR Sport springs and installation for $300. Check them out at Eurorev.com __________________ Eurorev.com
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shagans Registered 6 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (0)	This looks like a pretty old thread but can anyone recommend a good shop in the dallas area to install some H&R springs? I?ve called a few places and am getting quotes like $1200 which is nuts.
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