Need opinion on installation of aftermarket springs
10-11-2009 | 03:18 AM
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Hello once again!
I've got a set of H&R sport springs that I need to get installed. Meineke will do them at $78 per hour for labor (cheap IMO). My question is, whether or not there is something unique about our cars where you would not trust a shop like Meineke to do this installation. Do you recommend going to a shop that specializes in Bimmers, or other European cars?
Thanks in advance!
I've got a set of H&R sport springs that I need to get installed. Meineke will do them at $78 per hour for labor (cheap IMO). My question is, whether or not there is something unique about our cars where you would not trust a shop like Meineke to do this installation. Do you recommend going to a shop that specializes in Bimmers, or other European cars?
Thanks in advance!
10-11-2009 | 06:46 PM
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When you replace your springs, you'll probably want to get a 4-wheel alignment. Thus you may want to use an independent BMW shop to both install your springs and provide an alignment, as I've been less than impressed with alignments I've gotten at non-Bimmer dealers.
10-12-2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by wanker' post='1030172' date='Oct 11 2009, 10:46 PM
When you replace your springs, you'll probably want to get a 4-wheel alignment. Thus you may want to use an independent BMW shop to both install your springs and provide an alignment, as I've been less than impressed with alignments I've gotten at non-Bimmer dealers.
10-12-2009 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by wanker' post='1030511' date='Oct 12 2009, 11:58 AM
No, but my experience hasn't been positive with dealers who are not familiar with BMWs. Just my two cents.
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