$875 + tax for a HAS Kit + Spacer Install??

jeegunkim · 04-03-2023, 10:42 AM

I hit up Autocouture Motoring for a KW HAS kit with front and rear spacer install, they quoted me $875 + tax, which feels very steep, or is it just me? Anyone have any other shop recommendations? I'm in Upstate NY so somewhere in this vicinity, even NJ is okay.

PMW0801 · 04-03-2023, 11:16 AM

Is that price just install or kit included?

jeegunkim · 04-03-2023, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMW0801

Is that price just install or kit included?

Just the install, and doesn't include an alignment.

BGM-M3COMP · 04-03-2023, 12:37 PM

Install the spacers yourself and save some money. I installed mine 2 weeks ago. Took me 30 minutes for all 4.

PMW0801 · 04-03-2023, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeegunkim

Just the install, and doesn't include an alignment.

Seems high. If you want to travel call Steve at Lux Restyling in South Amboy NJ. He does all the work on my G82 and my brother G83. He did my H&R springs and my brother H&R HAS on his G83. He's the best around.

Mowe · 04-03-2023, 07:21 PM

600-1000 has been what I have seen. I paid in that realm. This is just for install

jeegunkim · 04-03-2023, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMW0801

Seems high. If you want to travel call Steve at Lux Restyling in South Amboy NJ. He does all the work on my G82 and my brother G83. He did my H&R springs and my brother H&R HAS on his G83. He's the best around.

Nice, I'll look them up. Thanks!

PMW0801 · 04-03-2023, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeegunkim

Nice, I'll look them up. Thanks!

Tell him the twins sent you. He’s the BEST!!!

pmw080178 · 04-03-2023, 08:57 PM

+1 for Steve/Lux!!

wavyyyy · 04-03-2023, 10:25 PM

Same quote they gave me. I’m gonna go through with it. Keep in mind they also trim the front fender liners so you don’t get rub which is nice.

Race_Doc11 · 04-05-2023, 06:19 PM

Wow they installed it on my E93 few years back for $350.

jeff@autocouture · 04-06-2023, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Race_Doc11

Wow they installed it on my E93 few years back for $350.

A lot has changed in the past decade. I understand the cost of installation can be a tough pill to swallow. There are plenty of competing shops that may be cheaper but those shops are much different than ours. We are happy & proud to service every car that passes through the doors here. You can always rely on us during and after the service has been completed to be there if you need it.

JDR_G80 · 04-06-2023, 07:22 PM

I tried to get my lowering springs installed at Lux. He gave me a date, and then never followed up. I called Autocouture and they didn't f around. Dropped off Sunday, picked up Monday, no run around. I really appreciate that. Plus they have a great rep with BMW's. I thought my price was fair, honestly I'll pay extra for competent service.

RussM4 · 04-06-2023, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavyyyy

Same quote they gave me. I’m gonna go through with it. Keep in mind they also trim the front fender liners so you don’t get rub which is nice.

I am getting my g82 H&R Springs and spacers done there also. I have a appointment on 4/13 to put my carbon fiber parts, then after 1200 miles my springs and spacers.

jeegunkim · 04-11-2023, 09:36 AM

Appreciate all the recco's, love this community! I'm going to try out a couple of the suggestions I got from this thread and folks who PM'ed on other parts I have inbound but for this initial suspension and spacer install, I am just going to go with ACM.

As someone who works in advertising and provides creative services for brands, I can appreciate ACM in upholding the value of their labor as I too understand the rationale and justification for higher labor rates. In the end, I am paying for peace of mind that the service will probably be better than some other shops that I've gone to in NYC and in knowing that ACM does quality work and have a ton of experience working on the G8X platforms. I already had an issue with a simple lowering springs install on my G20 that was a pain to deal with so paying more for sound work and peace of mind is worth it in the end.

Thanks gents.

Matt@AUTOcouture · 04-13-2023, 09:35 AM

Thanks for coming by yesterday, it was great to meet you. Car looks great!

Igor_M5 · 04-14-2023, 08:12 AM

FYI, the cheaper the install, the more expensive the repair once you realize your control arms are as clapped as the guy who did the labor and doesn’t know about pre-tension.

Already had a few examples of such incompetence displayed by NYC shops on the G8x platform….

“Mechanic” used a chizzle for half the install and removal of a HAS kit 😂

Refitting the wires & brake lines? Free spaghetti, with a side of torn control arm bushings.

chris s · 04-14-2023, 10:44 AM

You get what you pay for... ACM is top notch and will always stand behind their work!

jeegunkim · 04-15-2023, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

Thanks for coming by yesterday, it was great to meet you. Car looks great!

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52814518466_1674cfd47b_b.jpg[/img]

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52814518406_c3b83911f3_b.jpg[/img]

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52813956287_cf78074910_b.jpg[/img]

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52813956322_464b9eda86_b.jpg[/img]

Thanks, was great meet you guys. I will be back!

Race_Doc11 · 04-20-2023, 11:03 AM

I understand don’t get me wrong you guys did an awesome job on my car that day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff@autocouture

A lot has changed in the past decade. I understand the cost of installation can be a tough pill to swallow. There are plenty of competing shops that may be cheaper but those shops are much different than ours. We are happy & proud to service every car that passes through the doors here. You can always rely on us during and after the service has been completed to be there if you need it.

wavyyyy · 04-20-2023, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

Thanks for coming by yesterday, it was great to meet you. Car looks great!

I canceled for now (Mo) but that's because I'll be getting KW V3s and I'll be coming then. Sorry! From everything I've seen though I definitely trust your work.

04-03-2023, 10:42 AM	#1
jeegunkim Lieutenant 328 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2020 330i xDrive, 2023 M3CX Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	$875 + tax for a HAS Kit + Spacer Install?? I hit up Autocouture Motoring for a KW HAS kit with front and rear spacer install, they quoted me $875 + tax, which feels very steep, or is it just me? Anyone have any other shop recommendations? I'm in Upstate NY so somewhere in this vicinity, even NJ is okay. __________________ 2020 MG 330i xDrive M Sport 2023 AR M3 Competition M xDrive
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-03-2023, 11:16 AM	#2
PMW0801 Second Lieutenant 397 Rep 284 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: May 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Is that price just install or kit included?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2023, 12:37 PM	#4
BGM-M3COMP The Ben Shapiro of this place. I never lose! LOL 2328 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: 12 plaids on order Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Tesla Land iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 COMP [0.00]	Install the spacers yourself and save some money. I installed mine 2 weeks ago. Took me 30 minutes for all 4. __________________ 2035 on the move!!! lmaooooooooo
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2023, 07:21 PM	#6
Mowe Lieutenant 2456 Rep 541 Posts Drives: G82 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M4 [10.00]	600-1000 has been what I have seen. I paid in that realm. This is just for install __________________ Instagram - _MOWE_
	Appreciate 2 Laguna01///M31397.50 jeff@autocouture965.50 Quote

04-03-2023, 08:57 PM	#9
pmw080178 Private 159 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW M4 competition convertible Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	+1 for Steve/Lux!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2023, 10:25 PM	#10
wavyyyy Captain 1046 Rep 941 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Queens iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 bmw m3 6mt [0.00]	Same quote they gave me. I’m gonna go through with it. Keep in mind they also trim the front fender liners so you don’t get rub which is nice.
	Appreciate 1 jeff@autocouture965.50 Quote

04-05-2023, 06:19 PM	#11
Race_Doc11 Lieutenant Colonel 463 Rep 1,634 Posts Drives: 2023 G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW G82 M4 [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 Audi RS5 (Sold) [10.00] 2008 E93 M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Wow they installed it on my E93 few years back for $350.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2023, 07:22 PM	#13
JDR_G80 IG jerseydentrepair IG dravitgrey_g80c 212 Rep 187 Posts Drives: G80c Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I tried to get my lowering springs installed at Lux. He gave me a date, and then never followed up. I called Autocouture and they didn't f around. Dropped off Sunday, picked up Monday, no run around. I really appreciate that. Plus they have a great rep with BMW's. I thought my price was fair, honestly I'll pay extra for competent service. __________________ M57, N55, S58
	Appreciate 2 Laguna01///M31397.50 jeff@autocouture965.50 Quote

04-11-2023, 09:36 AM	#15
jeegunkim Lieutenant 328 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2020 330i xDrive, 2023 M3CX Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Appreciate all the recco's, love this community! I'm going to try out a couple of the suggestions I got from this thread and folks who PM'ed on other parts I have inbound but for this initial suspension and spacer install, I am just going to go with ACM. As someone who works in advertising and provides creative services for brands, I can appreciate ACM in upholding the value of their labor as I too understand the rationale and justification for higher labor rates. In the end, I am paying for peace of mind that the service will probably be better than some other shops that I've gone to in NYC and in knowing that ACM does quality work and have a ton of experience working on the G8X platforms. I already had an issue with a simple lowering springs install on my G20 that was a pain to deal with so paying more for sound work and peace of mind is worth it in the end. Thanks gents. __________________ 2020 MG 330i xDrive M Sport 2023 AR M3 Competition M xDrive
	Appreciate 2 jeff@autocouture965.50 Laguna01///M31397.50 Quote

04-13-2023, 09:35 AM	#16
Matt@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 4166 Rep 2,319 Posts Drives: V8 tricycle Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for coming by yesterday, it was great to meet you. Car looks great!
	Appreciate 3 Laguna01///M31397.50 jeegunkim327.50 BMWRacer5232519.00 Quote

04-14-2023, 08:12 AM	#17
Igor_M5 2143 Rep 1,836 Posts Drives: Many, BMW. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (10) Garage List 2007;2013 E91 335is [10.00]	FYI, the cheaper the install, the more expensive the repair once you realize your control arms are as clapped as the guy who did the labor and doesn’t know about pre-tension. Already had a few examples of such incompetence displayed by NYC shops on the G8x platform…. “Mechanic” used a chizzle for half the install and removal of a HAS kit 😂 Refitting the wires & brake lines? Free spaghetti, with a side of torn control arm bushings. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 Laguna01///M31397.50 AhsanU3829.50 jeegunkim327.50 ny2nj189.50 Quote

04-14-2023, 10:44 AM	#18
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	You get what you pay for... ACM is top notch and will always stand behind their work! __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
	Appreciate 1 Laguna01///M31397.50 Quote