$1,500 Install on Shocks/Springs... WTF?
04-20-2006, 02:07 PM
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$1,500 Install on Shocks/Springs... WTF?
I ordered a set of Koni shocks and H&R springs for my '01 CLK55 and called Autoscope of Dallas, TX for an installation quote and they said $1,500 for labor! WTF? Is this right?
Anyone know of a shop in the Dallas-FortWorth area that can do this at a reasonable rate? Thanks!
Anyone know of a shop in the Dallas-FortWorth area that can do this at a reasonable rate? Thanks!
04-20-2006, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by scrapes55
They must be high if it is going to take them 10+ hrs to install it.
Has anyone done this for less? Help please!
04-20-2006, 07:24 PM
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M.S. Performance in Plano can help you out. They have done a ton od upgrades for my past BMW and Audi clients. Several MB clients have good things to say about them as well. (214)783-7480 is Carson, the owners personal cel # !
Tell the Steve sent you... that'll get you in the door "right"
Steve
Tell the Steve sent you... that'll get you in the door "right"
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04-20-2006, 09:03 PM
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I paid $750 for 4 Koni's and H&R springs. I paid my mechanic $250 for labor, it only took him about 2.5hours. I would wait on the alighnment for about one month after you drop it. My car dropped about 1/2" more a month after install.
Good luck
Mario
Good luck
Mario
04-22-2006, 11:39 PM
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W208 55 & R170 230
I do all 4 corners in my own garage in 3 hours.!!!
VERY VERY easy job.
I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.
REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...
any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.
VERY VERY easy job.
I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.
REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...
any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.
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04-24-2006, 11:03 AM
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Wish you were in Dallas! The least expensive quote I got so far is $400 without alignment. I'm still looking.
Originally Posted by mtimmy
I do all 4 corners in my own garage in 3 hours.!!!
VERY VERY easy job.
I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.
REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...
any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.
VERY VERY easy job.
I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.
REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...
any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.
