newbie Q: lowering car with H&R springs

MD2007 · 11-30-2011, 06:04 PM

shop charging me $4k including springs + installation, is this ok? clueless on this stuff so don't ever know if im being ripped or not. thanks!

Ryan_M · 11-30-2011, 10:00 PM

I wouldn't just lower on Springs tbh, I'd pay a bit more to go with coilovers... but anyways, that price sounds reasonable.

cc_bavarian · 11-30-2011, 10:05 PM

FYI, I bought mine last year, H&R Sport springs for $2,000 new. $2,300 walk-in price.

MD2007 · 11-30-2011, 11:05 PM

thanks guys, so i guess its aiight.

NL684 · 11-30-2011, 11:31 PM

Agreed with Ryan, you should try coilover (PSS10, KW V1-V3, Saches) or some sport suspension combo like Bistein B8 with HR spring / EB spring especially yours is carbrio which weight more heavy.....+200KG!

MD2007 · 12-01-2011, 02:55 AM

how much are the B8's u reckon? broke!

Harriz.c · 12-01-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MD2007

shop charging me $4k including springs installation, is this ok? clueless on this stuff so don't ever know if im being ripped or not. thanks!

I actually have a set lying around.... Used it before for a month then changed to pss10

But do be cautious you may hit the fender

MD2007 · 12-01-2011, 03:14 AM

oh..maybe ill try out the springs first, called cargym on quote for pss10s other day, they said 14,800 special. Whats the reason u switch from spring/shock combo to coilover set?

Harriz.c · 12-01-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MD2007

oh..maybe ill try out the springs first, called cargym on quote for pss10s other day, they said 14,800 special. Whats the reason u switch from spring/shock combo to coilover set?

Just springs killed my original shocks (really) and it has a problem of hitting the fenders when I am overload or play rough on corners

MD2007 · 12-01-2011, 10:08 AM

sent you pm bud.

Harriz.c · 12-01-2011, 10:58 PM

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sent you pm bud.

whooo

mugen_ferio · 12-02-2011, 10:36 AM

If you go with lowering springs, you'll eventually want/need to get new shocks or coilovers. So it's better to save up and just go all out with a full suspension and pay for installation once.

rmahawaii · 12-07-2011, 01:41 PM

Spring should be $2xxx and install should be $800-$1000

Randywake1 · 12-08-2011, 11:18 AM

4k for pure spring is too much bro

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MD2007 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 335i cab Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	newbie Q: lowering car with H&R springs shop charging me $4k including springs + installation, is this ok? clueless on this stuff so don't ever know if im being ripped or not. thanks!
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Ryan_M First Lieutenant 30 Rep 388 Posts Drives: E70 X5 3.0si / R171 SLK55 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't just lower on Springs tbh, I'd pay a bit more to go with coilovers... but anyways, that price sounds reasonable. Last edited by Ryan_M; 12-01-2011 at 12:25 AM.. Reason: Typo
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NL684 Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Agreed with Ryan, you should try coilover (PSS10, KW V1-V3, Saches) or some sport suspension combo like Bistein B8 with HR spring / EB spring especially yours is carbrio which weight more heavy.....+200KG!
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MD2007 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 335i cab Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	oh..maybe ill try out the springs first, called cargym on quote for pss10s other day, they said 14,800 special. Whats the reason u switch from spring/shock combo to coilover set?
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