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hello, anyone know any recommended mechanic shops in the Northern Virginia area that would install suspension components (coilovers) for around $300-450, with alignment. I looked around and got quotes ranging from $600-800 just for installation, as they estimate 6-7 hours @ $110/hour 
Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend 
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Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend thanks
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='805986' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:56 PM
hello, anyone know any recommended mechanic shops in the Northern Virginia area that would install suspension components (coilovers) for around $300-450, with alignment. I looked around and got quotes ranging from $600-800 just for installation, as they estimate 6-7 hours @ $110/hour Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend thanks
Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend thanksHave them do it or have someone who has experience do it.
03-03-2009, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='805993' date='Mar 3 2009, 01:46 AM
This is what happens when you buy parts online and not through the shops. They rape you on install labor because its their only way to make money since you opted to go another route.
Have them do it or have someone who has experience do it.
Have them do it or have someone who has experience do it.
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='805993' date='Mar 3 2009, 01:46 AM
This is what happens when you buy parts online and not through the shops. They rape you on install labor because its their only way to make money since you opted to go another route.
Have them do it or have someone who has experience do it.
Have them do it or have someone who has experience do it.
price is even higher some places even if they buy coilovers...they put alot of margins on coilovers again just because it is for BMW.
so in NOVA area it doesnt matter if you buy parts from shop or online...
If that is the price for local shop, ask BMW how much it would be for them to install... i got mine done with same price with loaner car
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='805986' date='Mar 3 2009, 12:56 AM
hello, anyone know any recommended mechanic shops in the Northern Virginia area that would install suspension components (coilovers) for around $300-450, with alignment. I looked around and got quotes ranging from $600-800 just for installation, as they estimate 6-7 hours @ $110/hour Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend thanks
Does anyone know where I can get this done cheaper with alignment, otherwise I may just install these myself over the weekend thanksIf it makes you feel any better, I got quoted $800-900 for a coilover installation from three different BMW mechanics here is Boston.
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