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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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Price of spring install in Bay Area?

I was just wondering how much I should expect to spend to have my new Eibach springs installed. I'm sure it all depends on where I take the car, but is it something that your average wheel/tire shop can do easily and inexpensively? I want to make sure it gets done right, but don't wanna get ripped off just because it's a benz. Also, if anyone can recommend a shop in the San Jose/South Bay Area, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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Re: Price of spring install?

Originally posted by Blake P
I was just wondering how much I should expect to spend to have my new Eibach springs installed. I'm sure it all depends on where I take the car, but is it something that your average wheel/tire shop can do easily and inexpensively? I want to make sure it gets done right, but don't wanna get ripped off just because it's a benz.

look to spend around $150 - 250 for install...
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Re: Re: Price of spring install?

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look to spend around $150 - 250 for install...
I just got quoted $350 at Wheel Works
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Really depends on where you go. Socal is a lot cheaper than Norcal.

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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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Got any recommendations?
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by Blake P
Got any recommendations?
I don't any place in your area

Edit your title subject and mention NorCal Spring installs, that would help you more bro
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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Really depends on where you go. Socal is a lot cheaper than Norcal.

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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Lucky you! Here in the East the lowest quote I got was $650 (just installation - springs not included).
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Lucky you! Here in the East the lowest quote I got was $650 (just installation - springs not included).


Nooooooooooooooooooooo!
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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I just got quoted $600 by a different shop...it's getting worse!
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Lucky you! Here in the East the lowest quote I got was $650 (just installation - springs not included).

$650?????? damn!!!
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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I think TWS spoiled us
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Yup... glad their close by to where I live
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Sorry this might be off topic here but, Does Lowering your C230K VOID Warranty?? My dealer told me it might. Is this True? Thanks.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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are eibach springs good ???
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Sorry this might be off topic here but, Does Lowering your C230K VOID Warranty?? My dealer told me it might. Is this True? Thanks.
technically it should but my sales and advisor says that MB wouldnt do that
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Car and Driver spent $500 to get springs put on their long-term Camry. They charge what people are willing to pay.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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i'll say around 350 including aligment.

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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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The MB dealer here in Tucson told me they would charge me about $250 for the spring/shock install and then would need to do a re-alignment for $400...so, total of $650. This was about a year ago...when I was checking into pricing. Havent done anything yet.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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im sure you can find some shops that will do it for 100-150
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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The MB dealer here in Tucson told me they would charge me about $250 for the spring/shock install and then would need to do a re-alignment for $400...so, total of $650. This was about a year ago...when I was checking into pricing. Havent done anything yet.
Youd have to be a dip ***** to pay $400 for alignment.

The W203 has an annoying rear spring setup, where you have to gain access to the strut tops through the trunk. I could see a shop charging up to $350 and being reasonable. I fyou can get $150 you are extremely lucky.


You shouldnt pay more than $60 for a good hunter alignment.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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im sure you can find some shops that will do it for 100-150
The same people that cut your springs?
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Youd have to be a dip ***** to pay $400 for alignment.
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Youd have to be a dip ***** to pay $400 for alignment.
Thats why I had to laugh at them!
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