Quote for KW install? Good shop in Seattle

Peertwelve · 01-26-2012, 11:02 PM

Hey guys - wondering if it's normal for an Indy 'auto spa' shop to quote 'one hour of labor per corner' for installing a set of coil overs? This seems high to me, especially when they said that an alignment would be another $130 on top of that.

Can you share rough costs and shops with me? Not looking for the cheapest deal - i just don't want to get screwed and want to give the business to the best shop. Seattle or Bellevue preferred. Thoughts?

Peertwelve · 01-30-2012, 10:00 PM

bump - Anyone? Looking for a good Indy shop for Coilovers and LSD install. thanks

Ducati848R · 01-30-2012, 10:41 PM

I know it takes time to do the install. My bro was quoted anywhere from $600 to $1000 to install his springs on his 08 a few years ago. I personally swapped them from his car to mine just recently when he put it back to stock. The rears are super easy, fronts take time.

kelvin2010 · 02-01-2012, 01:54 PM

My friend just got his KW v3 installed on his G37s last week..
Quoted 4 hours of labor and they charge $60 labor/hour.
So, it was only $240 for the installation!

Chicks-Love-Bimmers · 02-01-2012, 03:05 PM

I got my KW's installed for $180, but it was by someone in their own garage. As far as alignment, I highly recommend firestone's lifetime alignment for like $150

thwgw24 · 02-02-2012, 09:51 PM

I got my V3 installed for $200 at Topline Motorworks and alignment done at Firestone.

Peertwelve · 02-02-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thwgw24

I got my V3 installed for $200 at Topline Motorworks and alignment done at Firestone.

Thanks for the feedback... that's a great deal. I assume you were happy with the service?

01-26-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
Peertwelve Captain 781 Rep 914 Posts Drives: Silverstone E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.00]	Quote for KW install? Good shop in Seattle Hey guys - wondering if it's normal for an Indy 'auto spa' shop to quote 'one hour of labor per corner' for installing a set of coil overs? This seems high to me, especially when they said that an alignment would be another $130 on top of that. Can you share rough costs and shops with me? Not looking for the cheapest deal - i just don't want to get screwed and want to give the business to the best shop. Seattle or Bellevue preferred. Thoughts? __________________ 2008 SSII E92 M3 \| LCI CIC, Apps, Tails\| MPE \| BBS Ch-R 1990 325i Sold- 2011 335i Sedan \| 6MT \| Wavetrac \| Eibach Pro \| CDV delete \| Cobb \| BSW Sudden death - 1970 BMW 2002
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Peertwelve Captain 781 Rep 914 Posts Drives: Silverstone E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.00]	bump - Anyone? Looking for a good Indy shop for Coilovers and LSD install. thanks __________________ 2008 SSII E92 M3 \| LCI CIC, Apps, Tails\| MPE \| BBS Ch-R 1990 325i Sold- 2011 335i Sedan \| 6MT \| Wavetrac \| Eibach Pro \| CDV delete \| Cobb \| BSW Sudden death - 1970 BMW 2002
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01-30-2012, 10:41 PM	#3
Ducati848R Captain 19 Rep 762 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon iTrader: (23)	I know it takes time to do the install. My bro was quoted anywhere from $600 to $1000 to install his springs on his 08 a few years ago. I personally swapped them from his car to mine just recently when he put it back to stock. The rears are super easy, fronts take time.
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kelvin2010 Lieutenant 33 Rep 497 Posts Drives: E92 335i, E82 1M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon iTrader: (8)	My friend just got his KW v3 installed on his G37s last week.. Quoted 4 hours of labor and they charge $60 labor/hour. So, it was only $240 for the installation!
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Chicks-Love-Bimmers Captain 68 Rep 743 Posts Drives: FBO 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I got my KW's installed for $180, but it was by someone in their own garage. As far as alignment, I highly recommend firestone's lifetime alignment for like $150 __________________
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thwgw24 Major 60 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: RB PWRED E90 N54 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (19) Garage List 07' E90 335i [0.00]	I got my V3 installed for $200 at Topline Motorworks and alignment done at Firestone. __________________ RB Turbo/Procede V5/Vishnu PWM Meth Injection Kit/Vishnu DCI/AR Catless DP/AE Performance Exhaust(Sold)/Helix FMIC/Forge DVs/Rixster Vent Boost Gauge/Wavetrac LSD/KW V3/ACT Street Clutch Kit
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