E92 Spring Install - SEA ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

p166mmx73 · 04-02-2007, 07:40 PM

Can anyone recommend a shop in the Bellevue/Seattle area that can install H&R Sport Springs on my 328xi?

Only place I've found so far was Les Schwab, but they seem like more of a tire store. I just want to find someone who has done a few of these installs on an E92 and not have to practice on my car.

Thanks.

ATG · 04-02-2007, 09:41 PM

Europa Service in Bellevue: http://www.europabellevue.repair.bz/

ATG · 04-02-2007, 09:42 PM

Check here too:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53938

8oh8 · 04-03-2007, 09:10 AM

can't go wrong with Strictly BMW

p166mmx73 · 04-04-2007, 11:40 PM

Geez, how much should it cost to install springs anyway? The estimates I have gotten so far are between $600 and $700 including the 4 wheel alignment!

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind spending money, but I just hate wasting hit, and $700 sounds like a lot for something I use to do in my garage on little rice-rockets.

Now, I am thinking of waiting for my 189 wheels so I can get everything done at the same time and get a little bang for my buck that way.

obLu · 04-05-2007, 02:19 PM

There used to be a couple of speed shops back in the e46 days that would do it for 200-300. Now you're pretty much stuck with the pro shops. Speedware, etc. And it'll run 4-5hrs at $90+/hr.

If you're spending that much, make sure you wait until you have matched shocks to go with the springs. Otherwise you're in for another install charge later.

p166mmx73 · 04-16-2007, 02:38 PM

I ended up getting the work done at Auto Dynamix in Bellevue. Here are pics of my 328xi with H&R Sports and 12 mm rear spacers.

ATG · 04-16-2007, 02:38 PM

Here: http://www.solar-reflections.com/solar-reflections.html

I'm not sure if Dave works on BMWs, but he had installed lots of suspension parts for my old Legacy GT at a very reasonable price. (Springs for less than $200).

ATG · 04-16-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p166mmx73

I ended up getting the work done at Auto Dynamix in Bellevue. Here are pics of my 328xi with H&R Sports and 12 mm rear spacers.

how much did it cost you?

p166mmx73 · 04-16-2007, 09:57 PM

Cost came out to $468 and change for the spring install and 4 wheel alignment.

ATG · 04-20-2007, 03:12 PM

Not bad. Driving impressions? How is the ride quality? Also, what % tint do you have? Looks great.

p166mmx73 · 04-20-2007, 04:53 PM

Definitely a firmer ride. I probably should have went for shocks or Coilovers, but I just wanted to get it lowered. Going over some sections of I90 I feel like a highschool kid on a Honda Civic with cut springs from all the bouncing. Eibach springs weren't available for the XI so I ended up with H&R Sports. Incidently, these are the same springs as for the E91 XI model.

Point of note, this is my first real sports car and I just came off a 4x4 Explorer so my basis for comparison is not the best.

Anyhow, I have a 30% Greystone tint and I am hoping to have some 189's and my painted reflectors on in the next few weeks and that'll be it for me. I haven't spent this much time and money on vehicle mod's in a long time.

ATG · 04-20-2007, 06:12 PM

Your 30% tint looks darker than my 20% at least in the pictures. Thanks for sharing your experience with the H&Rs. BTW, were those pictues taken in the Issaquah Highlands area?

p166mmx73 · 04-20-2007, 11:19 PM

The black leather makes it look darker than it really is. On another note, I decided to check my tire pressure and I was running around 38 psi all around

I dropped the pressure down to 32 for all four tires and the ride is much improved. I'm definitely going to make sure the pressure is correct when I get the 189's on.

Those pics were taken in IH, right next to the dog park.

daheechang · 05-28-2007, 10:22 PM

wow it seems like the isntalls are very expensive in teh seattle area. I was hoping to spend about 150-200 for install, is this not a possibility with Seattle shops? Any body else have any experience w/ installs?

ATG · 05-29-2007, 01:34 PM

See my post re Solar Reflections above.

daheechang · 05-29-2007, 03:33 PM

hmm.. does solar reflections do installs for bmw's? from what it looks like they specialize in subaru's. but i'll give them a call today. thanks for the advice.

daheechang · 05-31-2007, 04:33 PM

Just got a quote through TKO motor right next to solar reflections for 320+tax on install.

p166mmx73 · 05-31-2007, 06:41 PM

Don't forget the alignment. That alone is like $175 or so, and recommended by most everyone that has had their car dropped. Not all shops have the proper equipment to do a BMW alignment.

daheechang · 06-01-2007, 04:51 AM

thanks for the remidner! i'll ask about that. i hope it's included in taht price. from what i read, the install should take about an hour, but the guy is trying to tell me it takes about 4 hours.. does anyone know how long it shoudl take?

ifaudi · 06-07-2007, 03:56 PM

I'm getting my KW V2 coilovers installed this weekend at TKO Motowerks in Auburn. I'll post how it goes.

ifaudi · 06-16-2007, 02:55 PM

TKO Motorwerks did great work. I highly recommend them. Here is the result:

04-02-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	E92 Spring Install - SEA ? Can anyone recommend a shop in the Bellevue/Seattle area that can install H&R Sport Springs on my 328xi? Only place I've found so far was Les Schwab, but they seem like more of a tire store. I just want to find someone who has done a few of these installs on an E92 and not have to practice on my car. Thanks. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

04-04-2007, 11:40 PM	#5
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	Geez, how much should it cost to install springs anyway? The estimates I have gotten so far are between $600 and $700 including the 4 wheel alignment! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind spending money, but I just hate wasting hit, and $700 sounds like a lot for something I use to do in my garage on little rice-rockets. Now, I am thinking of waiting for my 189 wheels so I can get everything done at the same time and get a little bang for my buck that way. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

04-16-2007, 02:38 PM	#7
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	I ended up getting the work done at Auto Dynamix in Bellevue. Here are pics of my 328xi with H&R Sports and 12 mm rear spacers. Attached Images __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

04-16-2007, 09:57 PM	#10
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	Cost came out to $468 and change for the spring install and 4 wheel alignment. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

04-20-2007, 04:53 PM	#12
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	Definitely a firmer ride. I probably should have went for shocks or Coilovers, but I just wanted to get it lowered. Going over some sections of I90 I feel like a highschool kid on a Honda Civic with cut springs from all the bouncing. Eibach springs weren't available for the XI so I ended up with H&R Sports. Incidently, these are the same springs as for the E91 XI model. Point of note, this is my first real sports car and I just came off a 4x4 Explorer so my basis for comparison is not the best. Anyhow, I have a 30% Greystone tint and I am hoping to have some 189's and my painted reflectors on in the next few weeks and that'll be it for me. I haven't spent this much time and money on vehicle mod's in a long time. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

04-02-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Europa Service in Bellevue: http://www.europabellevue.repair.bz/

04-02-2007, 09:42 PM	#3
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Check here too: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53938

04-03-2007, 09:10 AM	#4
8oh8 Enlisted Member Drives: 06' E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Unincorporated King County Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	can't go wrong with Strictly BMW

04-05-2007, 02:19 PM	#6
obLu Major Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA Posts: 1,161 iTrader: (1)	There used to be a couple of speed shops back in the e46 days that would do it for 200-300. Now you're pretty much stuck with the pro shops. Speedware, etc. And it'll run 4-5hrs at $90+/hr. If you're spending that much, make sure you wait until you have matched shocks to go with the springs. Otherwise you're in for another install charge later.

04-20-2007, 03:12 PM	#11
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Not bad. Driving impressions? How is the ride quality? Also, what % tint do you have? Looks great.

04-20-2007, 06:12 PM	#13
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Your 30% tint looks darker than my 20% at least in the pictures. Thanks for sharing your experience with the H&Rs. BTW, were those pictues taken in the Issaquah Highlands area?

04-20-2007, 11:19 PM	#14
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	The black leather makes it look darker than it really is. On another note, I decided to check my tire pressure and I was running around 38 psi all around I dropped the pressure down to 32 for all four tires and the ride is much improved. I'm definitely going to make sure the pressure is correct when I get the 189's on. Those pics were taken in IH, right next to the dog park. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

05-28-2007, 10:22 PM	#15
daheechang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (4)	wow it seems like the isntalls are very expensive in teh seattle area. I was hoping to spend about 150-200 for install, is this not a possibility with Seattle shops? Any body else have any experience w/ installs?

05-29-2007, 01:34 PM	#16
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	See my post re Solar Reflections above.

05-29-2007, 03:33 PM	#17
daheechang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (4)	hmm.. does solar reflections do installs for bmw's? from what it looks like they specialize in subaru's. but i'll give them a call today. thanks for the advice.

05-31-2007, 04:33 PM	#18
daheechang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (4)	Just got a quote through TKO motor right next to solar reflections for 320+tax on install.

05-31-2007, 06:41 PM	#19
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	Don't forget the alignment. That alone is like $175 or so, and recommended by most everyone that has had their car dropped. Not all shops have the proper equipment to do a BMW alignment. __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

06-01-2007, 04:51 AM	#20
daheechang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (4)	thanks for the remidner! i'll ask about that. i hope it's included in taht price. from what i read, the install should take about an hour, but the guy is trying to tell me it takes about 4 hours.. does anyone know how long it shoudl take?

06-07-2007, 03:56 PM	#21
ifaudi Second Lieutenant Drives: B7 S4/E92 335i [SOLD] Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228 iTrader: (2)	I'm getting my KW V2 coilovers installed this weekend at TKO Motowerks in Auburn. I'll post how it goes.

06-16-2007, 02:55 PM	#22
ifaudi Second Lieutenant Drives: B7 S4/E92 335i [SOLD] Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228 iTrader: (2)	TKO Motorwerks did great work. I highly recommend them. Here is the result: