$700 to install springs??!! WTF?

KANdaddy · 05-04-2009, 10:41 PM

Guys is this the going rate to install springs in the Bay Area? Went to my local BMW performance shop that has worked on several of my past ///M cars. $6-700 is what they quoted me to install H&R springs. Are they on crack or am I??

Thanks

MWorldorder · 05-04-2009, 10:44 PM

They on crack! Paid 450 for mine w installation.

endofanera7 · 05-04-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Guys is this the going rate to install springs in the Bay Area? Went to my local BMW performance shop that has worked on several of my past ///M cars. $6-700 is what they quoted me to install H&R springs. Are they on crack or am I??

Thanks

SonicMS charged me $350 for installation and alignment. Very happy with the job. Great guys!

LateBraking · 05-04-2009, 11:13 PM

The F? My inital quote was 250 at RennSpec. Paid slightly less.

Got alignment done through a friend's acquaintance for 90 bucks, and it was on a full hunter system, so it wasn't like it was a half-ass Firestone alignment or anything.

That price is just wrong. They're pushing M tax to the limit there.

Drive down from the Bay and talk to Gary from RennSpec or Anthony from Riss Racing. Even with the drive and the gas, you'll still get it a helluva lot cheaper than what you just got quoted....

KANdaddy · 05-04-2009, 11:52 PM

Thanks, guys. Glad to see I'm not going crazy here.

FStop7 · 05-05-2009, 12:05 AM

Lawl those fools are crazy, tell them to stick to ripping off Google paper millionaires.

LateBraking · 05-05-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Thanks, guys. Glad to see I'm not going crazy here.

Don't worry, your title hit the nail on the proverbial head.

Seriously, are they even getting any business with those crazy rates? No spring install, unless you're doing up a Lamborghini through those crazy fools at Unique Autosport with like gold plates and bling on them, should cost that much.

They're probably trying to rip you off due to the nature of EDC, but install is exactly the same as on regular shocks. Those guys are clearly mad.

M3WC · 05-05-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

SonicMS charged me $350 for installation and alignment. Very happy with the job. Great guys!

+1

Go to SonicMS in Mountain View. They work on high end cars all day, everyday.

johnhk79 · 05-05-2009, 01:12 AM

ill install it for you for $500. you save $200 and i'll make some cash after i drop it off at sonicms.

skoot3r · 05-05-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by johnhk79

ill install it for you for $500. you save $200 and i'll make some cash after i drop it off at sonicms.

KANdaddy · 05-05-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

+1

Splinter4784 · 05-05-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by johnhk79

ill install it for you for $500. you save $200 and i'll make some cash after i drop it off at sonicms.

hahahahaha

edcvin · 05-05-2009, 10:00 AM

LoL gotta love the stupid prices you get thanks to the M badge. Springs are springs and a regular spring install on a regular car is $150-$200. I had my g35 springs done for $150.00 at a nissan performance shop. But that M badge on top of the respect will cost you lol. I paid $400.00 with alignment which I feel was fair. $700.00 is ridiculous. Good luck man.

-Vin

tmntmn · 05-05-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

+1

Go to SonicMS in Mountain View. They work on high end cars all day, everyday.

Another +1

SonicMS in Mountain View does all my install, u should give Darwin or andy a call over there and they will take care of u

AckM3 · 05-05-2009, 11:13 AM

$700 sounds like the Dinan install price, which is ridiculous. Local shops are half that. Call SonicMS.

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Originally Posted by johnhk79

ill install it for you for $500. you save $200 and i'll make some cash after i drop it off at sonicms.

Did someone say Rick Ko?

MrAdams · 05-05-2009, 11:48 AM

$700!!! haha I'll do it for you!
DIY! It's easy!

tightie · 05-05-2009, 12:04 PM

damn, they were really trying to bend you over.

KANdaddy · 05-05-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AckM3

Did someone say Rick Ko?

IND-Distribution · 05-05-2009, 03:40 PM

We charge $300-$400 and include an alignment.

Andy@SonicMS · 05-05-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks for lookin' out guys!

KANdaddy, feel free to PM or call me if you have any questions or would like to set up and appointment to install your springs!

Thanks,
Andy

knifegun · 05-05-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@SonicMS

Thanks for lookin' out guys!

KANdaddy, feel free to PM or call me if you have any questions or would like to set up and appointment to install your springs!

Thanks,
Andy

I spoke with Andy and I can attest he is a good guy. I am getting my springs installed at SonicMS as soon as I receive them.

KANdaddy · 05-05-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@SonicMS

Thanks for lookin' out guys!

KANdaddy, feel free to PM or call me if you have any questions or would like to set up and appointment to install your springs!

Thanks,
Andy

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edcvin Captain 131 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2006 M5 \| 2011 M3 \| 2020 X3M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	LoL gotta love the stupid prices you get thanks to the M badge. Springs are springs and a regular spring install on a regular car is $150-$200. I had my g35 springs done for $150.00 at a nissan performance shop. But that M badge on top of the respect will cost you lol. I paid $400.00 with alignment which I feel was fair. $700.00 is ridiculous. Good luck man. -Vin
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