Reasonable cost to install springs/spacers/brake pads?

Chez · 03-16-2016, 09:38 AM

I need to get Macht Schnell springs and spacers fitted, as well as my brake pads swapped with the Power Stop ones.

No, I don't want to do it myself.

What would be a reasonable/typical be price for the installations alone (excluding an alignment, which I am going to get done separately at a specialized track alignment place)?

1MOREMOD · 03-16-2016, 09:40 AM

Spacers and pads shouldn't pay someone despite what you said. Springs I would let someone else handle.

Chez · 03-16-2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Spacers and pads shouldn't pay someone despite what you said. Springs I would let someone else handle.

Right, but while they have the wheels off/car up, I want to let them handle it all in one.

mshab356 · 03-16-2016, 11:50 AM

Spacers are super easy but it makes sense to just let them do it. I've heard between $300-700 for spring installs. I'm about to get a spring kit soon so hopefully I'll get the lower end and let you know what I paid.

marcus321 · 03-16-2016, 01:21 PM

I think anything under 500 is fair for all 3 of those WITH alignment.

su_root · 03-22-2016, 12:26 PM

Often shops will offer a discount or special for a plain jane spring install. Call around and phrase your question in that manner. They may be more inclined to have you come in vs the usual questions that come when you cold-call a shop and ask for a quote.

Me: hi, are you still running your special for spring install?
Shop: Um..yea let me check..yes we are...

In my area I was introduced to a local indy shop owned and operated by ex-BMW dealer mechanics. They run a flat $300 special for spring install. They did a great job and I simply asked the technician to throw on the spacers when I noticed he was ready to put the wheels back on. I tipped him $20 separately after the car was off the lift.

supremepower · 03-22-2016, 10:05 PM

We go by an hourly basis, it's about 2-3 hours of work.

I would say $300-$400 is a fair range

Xtabi · 03-22-2016, 11:05 PM

If I lived near you I'd say stop over and let me do the spacers and brakes. I'd charge one large pizza!

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mshab356 Go ///M or go home 276 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Spacers are super easy but it makes sense to just let them do it. I've heard between $300-700 for spring installs. I'm about to get a spring kit soon so hopefully I'll get the lower end and let you know what I paid. __________________ 2015 AB/SO F80 M3 6MT \| 19" Black M437 \| KW H.A.S. \| AutoTechnik Black Front Grills \| BMW Performance Side Grills \| Painted Front Bumper Reflectors \| Gloss Black Exhaust Tips GONE 2011 SG/Blk E92 M3 CS 6MT
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su_root Lieutenant 168 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: CFL iTrader: (0)	Often shops will offer a discount or special for a plain jane spring install. Call around and phrase your question in that manner. They may be more inclined to have you come in vs the usual questions that come when you cold-call a shop and ask for a quote. Me: hi, are you still running your special for spring install? Shop: Um..yea let me check..yes we are... In my area I was introduced to a local indy shop owned and operated by ex-BMW dealer mechanics. They run a flat $300 special for spring install. They did a great job and I simply asked the technician to throw on the spacers when I noticed he was ready to put the wheels back on. I tipped him $20 separately after the car was off the lift.
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