Springs shocks sways
04-09-2011, 09:55 PM
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How much does it generally cost to get springs and shocks installed?
Oh and front and rear sway bars.
Oh and front and rear sway bars.
04-10-2011, 01:49 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
I had 2 places quote me between $400-$800. I ended up doing the springs myself... Very tough job...
04-13-2011, 09:07 AM
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My Ride: Sapphire Black 07 530i non-sport
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6000k HID Xenon adaptive turn Head lamps and Fogs, Clear LED Turn Signals front/back and side markers. Clear bright license plate lamp. Full interior lighting upgrade.
Coding: daytime angel eyes, auto windows up, and digital speedometer. (Thanks to John at Motorcepts.com)
OEM Tinted LCI Tail lights (Thanks to David at http://www.luxmotorwerks.com
Oem Mtec rear bumper with diffuser and M5trunk finisher
Debadged! The best paint work! (Thanks to Desimone BMW)
20x8.5 +18 20x10 +25 Concept One RS-8 Black Machined Chrome Lip
V6.1 cables (Thanks to Bruce Miranda)
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Vac Motorsports ecu chip upgrade, and fender roll
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wish list:
Rieger Front bumper
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KW Variant 3 suspension
Brembo Big Brake kit
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so I'm getting my car back tomorrow from the BMW's body shop. I cant wait to see my new Mtec rear and trunk finisher installed.
I can now finally get the rest of the stuff installed! Its been collecting dust in my living room for a while now.
The shop that was recommended by Discount tire sounded like a mom and pops shop when I spoke with them on the phone. I need to get my 20' wrapped mounted and balanced, alignment, springs and sways done. Do you think they can handle that with no problems?
I spoke with the mechanic and they sounded all excited. It was like they rarely get ppl coming in to mount and balance 20 inch wheels and tires. They also said it might cost a little more. 
This place was one of the recommended shops by Discount Tire.
The local high performance shop I really wanted to check out is busy this week with a show and I have to go on a road trip Tues.
any advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
I can now finally get the rest of the stuff installed! Its been collecting dust in my living room for a while now.
The shop that was recommended by Discount tire sounded like a mom and pops shop when I spoke with them on the phone. I need to get my 20' wrapped mounted and balanced, alignment, springs and sways done. Do you think they can handle that with no problems?
I spoke with the mechanic and they sounded all excited. It was like they rarely get ppl coming in to mount and balance 20 inch wheels and tires. They also said it might cost a little more. This place was one of the recommended shops by Discount Tire.The local high performance shop I really wanted to check out is busy this week with a show and I have to go on a road trip Tues.
any advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
04-13-2011, 05:29 PM
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My Ride: Sapphire Black 07 530i non-sport
7000k Angel Eyes
6000k HID Xenon adaptive turn Head lamps and Fogs, Clear LED Turn Signals front/back and side markers. Clear bright license plate lamp. Full interior lighting upgrade.
Coding: daytime angel eyes, auto windows up, and digital speedometer. (Thanks to John at Motorcepts.com)
OEM Tinted LCI Tail lights (Thanks to David at http://www.luxmotorwerks.com
Oem Mtec rear bumper with diffuser and M5trunk finisher
Debadged! The best paint work! (Thanks to Desimone BMW)
20x8.5 +18 20x10 +25 Concept One RS-8 Black Machined Chrome Lip
V6.1 cables (Thanks to Bruce Miranda)
Nitto Invo tires 285x30 R20 - 245x35 R20
Discounttire.com
Vac Motorsports ecu chip upgrade, and fender roll
http://vacmotorsports.com/
wish list:
Rieger Front bumper
Hamann side skirts
Custom quad exhaust
Rpi Ram air intake scoop
M5 SMG shift knob
KW Variant 3 suspension
Brembo Big Brake kit
LCI Heads
Tints
BMW M5
Ok...decided to go and check out this shop. Fukin ghetto!
It was a gas station!
So I give them the kit and showed them a wheel cause I'm already there. While I'm negotiating a price with the mechanic, some kid is going through my pro kit plus to check if everything is there. The kid comes back and tells me a bushing is missing for the rear sways.
Oh God! Tire rack messed up! and then mechanic gives me some ridiculous quote on the installation.
so I up and left!
So I decided to screw the pro kit plus and find someone to get and install me some coilovers.
I guess I wont be driving to Toronto in style.
If someone is within 50 miles Philadelphia and can acquire and install KW variant 3 coilovers by Mon or Tues I'm sold!
It was a gas station!
So I give them the kit and showed them a wheel cause I'm already there. While I'm negotiating a price with the mechanic, some kid is going through my pro kit plus to check if everything is there. The kid comes back and tells me a bushing is missing for the rear sways.
Oh God! Tire rack messed up! and then mechanic gives me some ridiculous quote on the installation.
so I up and left!
So I decided to screw the pro kit plus and find someone to get and install me some coilovers.
I guess I wont be driving to Toronto in style.
If someone is within 50 miles Philadelphia and can acquire and install KW variant 3 coilovers by Mon or Tues I'm sold!
04-13-2011, 08:19 PM
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My Ride: Sapphire Black 07 530i non-sport
7000k Angel Eyes
6000k HID Xenon adaptive turn Head lamps and Fogs, Clear LED Turn Signals front/back and side markers. Clear bright license plate lamp. Full interior lighting upgrade.
Coding: daytime angel eyes, auto windows up, and digital speedometer. (Thanks to John at Motorcepts.com)
OEM Tinted LCI Tail lights (Thanks to David at http://www.luxmotorwerks.com
Oem Mtec rear bumper with diffuser and M5trunk finisher
Debadged! The best paint work! (Thanks to Desimone BMW)
20x8.5 +18 20x10 +25 Concept One RS-8 Black Machined Chrome Lip
V6.1 cables (Thanks to Bruce Miranda)
Nitto Invo tires 285x30 R20 - 245x35 R20
Discounttire.com
Vac Motorsports ecu chip upgrade, and fender roll
http://vacmotorsports.com/
wish list:
Rieger Front bumper
Hamann side skirts
Custom quad exhaust
Rpi Ram air intake scoop
M5 SMG shift knob
KW Variant 3 suspension
Brembo Big Brake kit
LCI Heads
Tints
BMW M5
Admin, can you move this topic to the discussion area. I have no idea how it ended up in the classified section.
04-14-2011, 06:20 AM
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My Ride: Sapphire Black 07 530i non-sport
7000k Angel Eyes
6000k HID Xenon adaptive turn Head lamps and Fogs, Clear LED Turn Signals front/back and side markers. Clear bright license plate lamp. Full interior lighting upgrade.
Coding: daytime angel eyes, auto windows up, and digital speedometer. (Thanks to John at Motorcepts.com)
OEM Tinted LCI Tail lights (Thanks to David at http://www.luxmotorwerks.com
Oem Mtec rear bumper with diffuser and M5trunk finisher
Debadged! The best paint work! (Thanks to Desimone BMW)
20x8.5 +18 20x10 +25 Concept One RS-8 Black Machined Chrome Lip
V6.1 cables (Thanks to Bruce Miranda)
Nitto Invo tires 285x30 R20 - 245x35 R20
Discounttire.com
Vac Motorsports ecu chip upgrade, and fender roll
http://vacmotorsports.com/
wish list:
Rieger Front bumper
Hamann side skirts
Custom quad exhaust
Rpi Ram air intake scoop
M5 SMG shift knob
KW Variant 3 suspension
Brembo Big Brake kit
LCI Heads
Tints
BMW M5
04-14-2011, 09:08 AM
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geeeeeeez! that guy is crazy. I don't blame you I would've ran out! 
That's not a bad quote for the sways. It should take them under an hour for each one with the proper tools. Just a heads up it's REAL easy job in case anyone says otherwise.
Spring/shock installation is tougher but not impossible like some of these "mechanics" make it seem. :thumbsdown:
Good luck!
That's not a bad quote for the sways. It should take them under an hour for each one with the proper tools. Just a heads up it's REAL easy job in case anyone says otherwise.
Spring/shock installation is tougher but not impossible like some of these "mechanics" make it seem. :thumbsdown:
Good luck!
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