Installing H&R lowering springs
06-24-2008, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='609176' date='Jun 24 2008, 11:43 AM
I paid $300 for install. Keep in mind that doing springs for the xi takes a lot more time than the RWD models, due to the front set-up. Anyway, I paid $300 and it took about 4-5 hours. Just make sure they reattach your auto-self-leveler sensor for the lights correctly, otherwise you'll find your headlights pointing to the ground when you turn them on at night. I learned that the hard way. 
Congrats!
PS - I did not do an alignment when I got this done. I got a new alignment done when I put my 19's on. That was the only time.
Congrats!
PS - I did not do an alignment when I got this done. I got a new alignment done when I put my 19's on. That was the only time.
auto-self-leveler sensor for the lights? ill have to write that one down lol. i am going to 19's from 18's. but the car is brand new. should i still get an alighnment?
06-24-2008, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='609376' date='Jun 24 2008, 04:12 PM
paid $400 on h&r sports springs and labor. wheel alignment $75
06-24-2008, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='609242' date='Jun 24 2008, 12:40 PM
I paid about $380 for pro-kit and install back when I had it done.
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='609364' date='Jun 24 2008, 06:58 PM
auto-self-leveler sensor for the lights? ill have to write that one down lol. i am going to 19's from 18's. but the car is brand new. should i still get an alighnment?
06-24-2008, 10:47 PM
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My install was $260 on my xi....plus tax, not including springs.
As for the headlights....your aim is going to be off after the drop, so pull your NON-dropped ride up to a wall and mark your wheel spots with tape or whatever. Then mark your main headlight marks on the wall with tape, marker, etc. After the drop, pull the car into the same position and re-aim your headlights to your old marks on the wall. I wish I had done this on my old ride prior to the drop...big time saver.
As for the headlights....your aim is going to be off after the drop, so pull your NON-dropped ride up to a wall and mark your wheel spots with tape or whatever. Then mark your main headlight marks on the wall with tape, marker, etc. After the drop, pull the car into the same position and re-aim your headlights to your old marks on the wall. I wish I had done this on my old ride prior to the drop...big time saver.
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