slktyperice

You guys ever heard of this company's springs? I'm thinking it's some cheapo eBay stuff that we should steer clear of.

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Ynot

Like you said, it's some cheapo eBay stuff that we should steer clear of. Since you are going to hk soon, why don't you pick up some eibachs there, it should be cheaper than Brabus and is the same springs.

slktyperice

I want the stiffer springs in H&R...I hope my rims don't rub...

Ynot

255/30/19 rears, guarantee not to rub.

slktyperice

Ack...I already have my 265/30/19 Toyo T1S's...got them for 175 each shipped on eBay. Hope they don't rub with the ET35 offset. Oh yeah, is it possible to go 245/35/19 or 245/30/19 on the fronts?

Ynot

$175/each, that's a killa price. I'm not sure if it'll fit, I was told 235 is ideal for the fronts and never questioned it. 245 might fit.

slktyperice

I guess I'll ask Luke in the Tire forum. I don't want this to turn into a tire thread all of a sudden, so here's another question: How much should the install of the springs and alignment cost so I don't get ripped off?

Ynot

Let us know what Luke said.

Spring installation should not cost more than $250, I know most ppl will charge another $200 on top of that price for Bimmer and Mercedes. They assume you can afford a nice car then you can afford $400 plus for spring installation. It's about 2.5 - 3.5 hour job given the right tools. Since I'm more familiar with it now, I can do it in less than 2.5 hrs.

You might want to PM Linh (Nguyen) from benzworld, he was helping fellow members do it for $100 bucks in SoCal. That's a bargain, I would glady pay him double for it.

Alignment cost me $44 dollars, the rear didn't need adjustment and the front needed a little bit. You might want to drive it for a week or two for the springs to settle before getting an alignment. Good luck.

slktyperice

Thanks a lot ynot! You've been really helpful!