Lowering
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Lowering
What would I need to lower my car? Just springs? Or springs and shocks? I'm at 90k miles but the mechanic hasn't said anything about needing a new suspension and I'm not that picky to notice any slight handling differences over the 10k miles that I've owned the car.
Also, how long does it take to install them? Is it something I can do on my own?
Also, how long does it take to install them? Is it something I can do on my own?
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You can change the springs without changing the shocks, but the shocks will wear out faster this way. Since you are already at 90k, I'd say you should definitely get shocks matched with your springs.
Lowering the CLK is a pain in the ***. My friend and I did my car, but it was hard as hell. You need a spring compressor for sure.
Lowering the CLK is a pain in the ***. My friend and I did my car, but it was hard as hell. You need a spring compressor for sure.
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I got 4 quotes to have H&R springs and Bilstein sports installed, and the cheapest was still over $800. The quote was based on an hourly rate, and the guy referenced a manual to find out how many hrs. it would take. I didn't ask, but the fact that he needed to consult a manual, told me he had never done a CLK before....didn't inspire much confidence.
Another shop HAD done a CLK, but said something about problems doing the allignment after it was completed. I forgot about it after that. I would still like to eventually get it done, but damn...I thought those quotes sounded excessively high. Am I wrong? Anybody else have a problem with allignment?
Another shop HAD done a CLK, but said something about problems doing the allignment after it was completed. I forgot about it after that. I would still like to eventually get it done, but damn...I thought those quotes sounded excessively high. Am I wrong? Anybody else have a problem with allignment?
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Lowering costs
Installation of just springs and shocks should not exceed over $250. You can also change out your spring pads at the same time and there should be no additional cost (just the cost of the spring pads themselves). The expense of springs and shocks will vary depending on choice of parts. If someone tells you that it will cost more than $250 to install, try getting another estimate. Any suspension or alignment shop should be able to do the installation.
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when you change the springs or shocks or both, you definitely need an alignment unless you don;t mind wearing out your tires unevenly.
try to get an estimate from an alignment shop who does mostly Benz or Bimmers, they should be able to give you a better deal.
I had a quote of around $300++ and that is with installation + alignment.
Good luck
Solihin
try to get an estimate from an alignment shop who does mostly Benz or Bimmers, they should be able to give you a better deal.
I had a quote of around $300++ and that is with installation + alignment.
Good luck
Solihin
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Re: Lowering costs
Originally posted by Benzoxtc
Installation of just springs and shocks should not exceed over $250. You can also change out your spring pads at the same time and there should be no additional cost (just the cost of the spring pads themselves). The expense of springs and shocks will vary depending on choice of parts. If someone tells you that it will cost more than $250 to install, try getting another estimate. Any suspension or alignment shop should be able to do the installation.
Installation of just springs and shocks should not exceed over $250. You can also change out your spring pads at the same time and there should be no additional cost (just the cost of the spring pads themselves). The expense of springs and shocks will vary depending on choice of parts. If someone tells you that it will cost more than $250 to install, try getting another estimate. Any suspension or alignment shop should be able to do the installation.
Also, do you or does anybody know if when the car is lowered, will a camber kit be required?
Thanks in advance...
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Str8, you must be in CA, lol... The lowest I have been quoted so far is $400. I have the H&R kit sitting in the garage screaming at me to get installed. I guess I am just going to have to fork over the cash and get it done when I get back in country. No luck finding it any cheaper so far... Good Luck!!
Cheers,
Dominik
Cheers,
Dominik
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Is cheapest really what you are looking for? I can find people willing to install the suspension for $100 if that's the case, however what I recommend you look for is the best value. The last thing you want to do is spend less up front, only to spend more in time, money and aggravation later fixing a problem.
We definitely are not the cheapest installer around, but I can offer you the best value.
Regards,
Ben
We definitely are not the cheapest installer around, but I can offer you the best value.
Regards,
Ben
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Originally posted by Mach430
Is cheapest really what you are looking for? I can find people willing to install the suspension for $100 if that's the case, however what I recommend you look for is the best value. The last thing you want to do is spend less up front, only to spend more in time, money and aggravation later fixing a problem.
We definitely are not the cheapest installer around, but I can offer you the best value.
Regards,
Ben
Is cheapest really what you are looking for? I can find people willing to install the suspension for $100 if that's the case, however what I recommend you look for is the best value. The last thing you want to do is spend less up front, only to spend more in time, money and aggravation later fixing a problem.
We definitely are not the cheapest installer around, but I can offer you the best value.
Regards,
Ben
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Samoan_Ridah,
I'd be happy to help you with your pricing inquiry. Please contact me at ben@evosport.com so that we can discuss your needs out of a suspension and choose the appropriate setup from there.
Thanks,
Ben
I'd be happy to help you with your pricing inquiry. Please contact me at ben@evosport.com so that we can discuss your needs out of a suspension and choose the appropriate setup from there.
Thanks,
Ben
