H&R XI Springs are FINALLY available! Only $252!
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Originally Posted by Saridi' post='410159' date='Apr 4 2007, 04:54 AM
What is the offset of the 20" you are running?
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Originally Posted by KU530' post='410035' date='Apr 3 2007, 09:36 PM
I did get it washed and yes that 1200 bucks is about right that is from Bimmer dealer. my friend that works in service told me that is what it would be after I called he confirmed. I have not finished the car yet work, kids, dinner, bath time it is not a high priority, since I dont drive it everyday. My friend is sending me some print outs of how to dissasemble the front so that I can post up. Calton if that guy is only going to charge 400 buck you are straight ripping him off. 
to you. If I where a shop and charging to do this install I would charge about 800 before alignment.
to you. If I where a shop and charging to do this install I would charge about 800 before alignment.
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Originally Posted by beemerdreamer' post='410250' date='Apr 4 2007, 10:48 AM
Carlton always finds the deals! I called around and can't find a decent shop that wants to touch the job...period, so it's the dealer or nothing. They must all be afraid of the xi. Maybe I should take that drive to Carltons mechanic, but you know the price will double after he does the job once. Can't wait to see your pictures, especially running 20" wheels. I have 18" style 135m's and should have gone at least to 19"'s. That will be another treat when I find the cash. I thought 20" were a nono on the xi's. The dealer told me no way, and it could void warrantee with anything over 18" and staggered sets. Any problems or issues yet?
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KU - You still aren't done??? You're starting to scare me with how long it's taking. I'll have mine done on Saturday. I'll keep you guys posted.
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I called another BMW dealer in town, and they want to charge me $120/hour/corner, estimating a total cost of $480. Seeing as how it takes only like 30 mins to do the rears, it's really dependent on how long it takes to change the fronts that will determine the final cost. I don't have much time right now to get this job done, gotta wait until July or so. But C, definitely post up your pics ASAP when you install them this weekend 
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='410429' date='Apr 5 2007, 01:09 AM
KU - You still aren't done??? You're starting to scare me with how long it's taking. I'll have mine done on Saturday. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Originally Posted by KU530' post='410572' date='Apr 5 2007, 03:07 PM
Well seeing how I work during the day and have 2 kids to take care of in the evening and by the time I get them in bed I am dead tired but I will finish on Sat. My car sits in the garage most of the time anyway. I commute to work so my wifes car became my daily drive which those springs took me 45 mins to change. BMW front struts= pain.
I assume you'll finish the job tomorrow? Spoke to my installer. I should have my car back by 12 noon, EST. Dropping the car off at 8:30am. I'll probably post the results at some point tomorrow evening. I can't wait!
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='410952' date='Apr 6 2007, 04:38 PM
KU - I'm gonna beat you to the punch I think. I assume you'll finish the job tomorrow? Spoke to my installer. I should have my car back by 12 noon, EST. Dropping the car off at 8:30am. I'll probably post the results at some point tomorrow evening. I can't wait!
I assume you'll finish the job tomorrow? Spoke to my installer. I should have my car back by 12 noon, EST. Dropping the car off at 8:30am. I'll probably post the results at some point tomorrow evening. I can't wait!
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It's done! Yeah baby! I can't tell you guys how much better the ride is. Still comfortable and not too stiff, but noticeably better on cornering and hard cornering.
As for the ride height....WHAT RIDE HEIGHT!?!?!?! The gap is GONE! I can fit maybe 1 finger in the rear and 1 1/2 fingers in the front. It looks AWESOME!!!
Oh, and the best part too....I paid $320 to have it done! Yes, $320 with alignment. He did the job in 3 hours. I am very happy.
I'll start a new thread with pix, later today. I have to go out with the wife now and do some shopping for our vacation next week to Aruba.
As for the ride height....WHAT RIDE HEIGHT!?!?!?! The gap is GONE! I can fit maybe 1 finger in the rear and 1 1/2 fingers in the front. It looks AWESOME!!!
Oh, and the best part too....I paid $320 to have it done! Yes, $320 with alignment. He did the job in 3 hours. I am very happy.
I'll start a new thread with pix, later today. I have to go out with the wife now and do some shopping for our vacation next week to Aruba.
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C'mon, post the pics already! 