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      01-11-2022, 09:16 PM   #23
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Thank you! I contacted three garages in Houston and EMG was by far the most reasonable. They also seem to have a good reputation working with M cars, which is reassuring. I've listed a breakdown of the two most reasonable shops for anyone in Houston seeking a spring kit installation + alignment. The third shop, I prefer not to disclose and at over $2,000 it is not realistic anyway.

European Motor Gruppe (EMG)
Installation: $750
Alignment: $150

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Installation: $1,050
Alignment: $199
Yea go to EMG lol, I take my cars to them for everything
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I just installed mine on jackstands and it took almost a hour to do all 4 corners, only because I was filming. I’m sure I could knock it out in about 40 min
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OK so after reading this I see the 9HR $1400 quote for AST spring install I got is really high.
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OK so after reading this I see the 9HR $1400 quote for AST spring install I got is really high.
Let's make the trip together to Leigh Valley Motors and get a group rate

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28784952

Looking for good service shop/mechanic in Lancaster (40 mile radius) & a tuning shop https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1869358
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Not really about the money but more so if you can trust whoever is working on your car. For example they can use an impact on the strut/nut to save time. However that is a big no. So many things can go wrong and they will never tell you. I did mines with my bro and turned out good. I would not spend anything more than 500 if hiring.
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Holy crap they are ripping you guys off for just a spring install...
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Let's make the trip together to Leigh Valley Motors and get a group rate

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28784952

Looking for good service shop/mechanic in Lancaster (40 mile radius) & a tuning shop https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1869358
Sorry just seeing this message or I would have set something up so we could go together. But yeah Lehigh Valley Motors did good work for a lot less. Plus they do a lot of work on BMW's and have done several G80's already. I'm happy!
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I've had three quotes in the last two days here in MN. One place was $750 labor with alignment. Another place was $1200 with alignment. Another place was $1595 with alignment. All reputable places.

This is for adjustable springs, which means they may have to take wheels back off for some adjustments.
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I've been quoted £650 to install my recently bought MSS springs, which is for 6 hours labour and includes wheel alignment. When I asked whether this includes the cost of spacers (there's a reason I asked this), they said no, the cost of the spacers would be extras plus they'll change me another 30 mins labour.

When I contacted the same place a couple of months ago for a quote to supply and fit Eibach springs, they quoted me £147 for the springs and £340 to fit them (plus 20% tax). All in - £584.

Now it's £650 just for the install, albeit for adjustable springs...and more on top for spacers that surely don't take any extra time to fit!

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I was quoted $1,610 out the door. This included KW HAS, installed, with alignment.
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I was quoted $1,610 out the door. This included KW HAS, installed, with alignment.
That's nuts.. Installed for under $400 with alignment in NYC by a shop that has done about 50 of these now.
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That's nuts.. Installed for under $400 with alignment in NYC by a shop that has done about 50 of these now.
$1,610 includes the actual KW HAS springs, as well.
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      04-23-2022, 06:11 PM   #35
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$1,610 includes the actual KW HAS springs, as well.
Ah. Then that seems within range. How much is the KW kit? MSS was $1100
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Ah. Then that seems within range. How much is the KW kit? MSS was $1100
$959, I believe.
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Hello All,

Happy I found this thread.

You guys just saved me a bunch of money. I received a quote today of $1,750 for springs/spacers installation. This is just lowering springs from H&R (not HAS). I knew the quote was high, but this thread just confirmed that.

With that in mind can anyone recommend a reputable shop near Atlanta GA area (or 50 miles radius)?

I want to make sure I go somewhere that knows how to work on BMWs and will do it a fair price. This will be for a 2022 BMW M4 (G82).

Thanks in advance.

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That's nuts.. Installed for under $400 with alignment in NYC by a shop that has done about 50 of these now.
Where did you go?
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Where did you go?
Keith@The Stance Shop in Astoria. Find him on IG @the_stance_shop
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Any part numbers for stretch bolts. Rear only, lower arms? Thank You!
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      05-08-2022, 11:37 AM   #41
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Any part numbers for stretch bolts. Rear only, lower arms? Thank You!
33-32-6-760-668 Self-locking collar nut x 2 GetBMWParts
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33-30-6-784-802 Trailing Arm Adjust Bolt GetBMWParts
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I was told it costs much more to install on an xdrive because you need to take the front axle out. Is that true? I was quoted with alignment close to $2k.
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      05-10-2022, 05:25 AM   #43
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Where did you go?
Keith@The Stance Shop in Astoria. Find him on IG @the_stance_shop
Keith is the man for the job for anyone in NYC. Prices are right and he takes good care and knows these inside out.
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I was told it costs much more to install on an xdrive because you need to take the front axle out. Is that true? I was quoted with alignment close to $2k.
Front axle? No. You have to take the struts out. In RWD you can swing the strut out without completely removing it. $2k with parts or just the install?

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