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12-29-2006, 02:53 PM
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I need to find a mechanic that can swap my stock springs for new lowering springs. Just the springs. I'm keeping the stock shocks.
Anyone know roughly what this should cost me? I assume a realignment is necessary as well, once the new springs are put in, right?
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Anyone know roughly what this should cost me? I assume a realignment is necessary as well, once the new springs are put in, right?
Anyone, anyone?
12-29-2006, 07:19 PM
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Nobody knows what it would roughly cost to have new springs put in? Just talking labor, not parts.
12-29-2006, 07:27 PM
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Shouldn't be that much unless you're like me and took it to a BMW Master Technician who charged me an arm and a leg. 
Busta had his done for $450. That included everything but it's only good in Socal. Realistically, it'll range anywhere from $200 - $800 for installation. Hmmm..., now that I think about it my price included an alignment as well. Maybe I didn't get reemed like I though I did > $1K.
Busta had his done for $450. That included everything but it's only good in Socal. Realistically, it'll range anywhere from $200 - $800 for installation. Hmmm..., now that I think about it my price included an alignment as well. Maybe I didn't get reemed like I though I did > $1K.
12-29-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='372269' date='Dec 29 2006, 11:27 PM
Shouldn't be that much unless you're like me and took it to a BMW Master Technician who charged me an arm and a leg.
Busta had his done for $450. That included everything but it's only good in Socal. Realistically, it'll range anywhere from $200 - $800 for installation. Hmmm..., now that I think about it my price included an alignment as well. Maybe I didn't get reemed like I though I did > $1K.
Busta had his done for $450. That included everything but it's only good in Socal. Realistically, it'll range anywhere from $200 - $800 for installation. Hmmm..., now that I think about it my price included an alignment as well. Maybe I didn't get reemed like I though I did > $1K.
12-29-2006, 08:19 PM
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If you pay more than $350, you have paid too much. Its not a difficult install. Find a good shop that charges by the hour. Mine cost $250 total plus $150 for the alignment at BMW.
12-30-2006, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by az530on21' post='372273' date='Dec 30 2006, 12:19 AM
If you pay more than $350, you have paid too much. Its not a difficult install. Find a good shop that charges by the hour. Mine cost $250 total plus $150 for the alignment at BMW.
12-30-2006, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Black525i' post='372285' date='Dec 30 2006, 02:23 AM
i payed $180.00