I Need a Shop

cshawkeye · 07-21-2010, 08:07 PM

Just talked to the BMW guy at IMA and he is pretty sharp. Thinking of getting these:

http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_variant_1.php

Wake27 · 07-21-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cshawkeye

Just talked to the BMW guy at IMA and he is pretty sharp. Thinking of getting these:

http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_variant_1.php

He is, very pleased with my experiences there so far. I need to call him in a few days.

J330 · 07-22-2010, 06:25 AM

Still havent been able to get my yellow konis and h&rs installed yet been to busy. : (

Raja Ventureshield · 07-10-2013, 11:07 AM

did u get it installed yet? I now you were a bit busy. :-)

xzibit a · 07-10-2013, 11:16 AM

i would hope 3 years would be enough time!!

Raja Ventureshield · 07-10-2013, 11:19 AM

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i would hope 3 years would be enough time!!

cotmfk · 07-10-2013, 11:51 AM

Holy smokes. Didn't even realize I was reading a three year old thread!!

And that B to P car thing? I will have some form of twin turbo 911 before I am 40. I would like to say that is the next car I will buy, but I don't know if I have the patience!!!

kihun · 07-10-2013, 02:38 PM

is 150 dollars good rate for installing all four springs and shocks?

Clem · 07-10-2013, 05:55 PM

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is 150 dollars good rate for installing all four springs and shocks?

Yes! I've probably done 100 suspension installs on E9X's and wouldn't touch it for that price. Maybe I could sub out my work to your guy!

XYR03 · 07-10-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

is 150 dollars good rate for installing all four springs and shocks?

Thats a very good rate. I've never actually heard of that quote but would like to know where it is so I can get my coils removed from my e92.

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Originally Posted by Clem

Yes! I've probably done 100 suspension installs on E9X's and wouldn't touch it for that price. Maybe I could sub out my work to your guy!

Need to come see you shortly. I have a KW sleeve kit I need to install. PM sent.

Raja Ventureshield · 07-11-2013, 07:30 AM

I have seen quotes up to 1k, so $150 seems too good to be true.

PSUSMU · 07-11-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Yes! I've probably done 100 suspension installs on E9X's and wouldn't touch it for that price. Maybe I could sub out my work to your guy!

x2 not worth doing it for only $150 IMO! Uncompressing/compressing springs to swap over the top assemblies is the killer. Coilovers are easier.

N8N · 07-11-2013, 04:08 PM

Does the $150 include an alignment afterwards? I might do it in my driveway for that if I felt like helping you out, but I certainly couldn't take the time to do a good alignment as well for that price even if I had an alignment rack...

PSUSMU · 07-11-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by N8N

Does the $150 include an alignment afterwards? I might do it in my driveway for that if I felt like helping you out, but I certainly couldn't take the time to do a good alignment as well for that price even if I had an alignment rack...

Not a chance..

xzibit a · 07-11-2013, 04:44 PM

i charge 150 for an alignment, so.....

N8N · 07-11-2013, 04:53 PM

yeah, that was my point... I think my last alignment I paid something like $120 and it wasn't that far out. So $150 for the whole job I just don't see happening. Especially if it's a real shop and not your buddy who will work for $20 an hour.

kihun · 07-12-2013, 06:48 PM

i found a shop that does 60 for alignement. but again, i don't want to make any statement because i haven't been there. it might just be regular cars. not the car that's lowered already. but you can check anyways.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...879019034.html

kihun · 07-12-2013, 06:49 PM

there is 335 i parked there.. lol did anybody go there already?

xzibit a · 07-12-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

i found a shop that does 60 for alignement. but again, i don't want to make any statement because i haven't been there. it might just be regular cars. not the car that's lowered already. but you can check anyways.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...879019034.html

as ive argued in other threads before, ill keep this short. Anyone can do an Alignment, but it takes skill and knowledge to do it properly for the maximum benefit. Easy test is to ask them " if i run 3 degrees of camber how fast will my tires wear out?"

PSUSMU · 07-13-2013, 02:52 PM

Tire wear is dependent on many factors, not to mention treadwear rating, so that question is a bit irrelevant. I used to get $60 alignments in NH with special requests (-3.1 camber) and had no abnormal wear issues. I've also paid $150 here and had abnormal wear.
I recently did Sears for $85 and it's perfect.

bmorebblick · 08-08-2013, 03:08 PM

How involved is a charge pipe\intake install? I'm a DIY'er buy haven't ever really messed with automotive engines.

I've taken apart the entire interior and hard wired things, etc, getting into coding a bit, but agian never really messed with things in the engine bay...

What are the typical rates, and do those types of mods even really require a specialized shop?

If so - after reading up on IMA vs At Speed, I'm 1 hr 45m from IMA and now a bit uncertain on At Speed!

Any other suggestions perhaps near the Baltimore area?

Sniz · 08-08-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorebblick

How involved is a charge pipe\intake install? I'm a DIY'er buy haven't ever really messed with automotive engines.

I've taken apart the entire interior and hard wired things, etc, getting into coding a bit, but agian never really messed with things in the engine bay...

What are the typical rates, and do those types of mods even really require a specialized shop?

If so - after reading up on IMA vs At Speed, I'm 1 hr 45m from IMA and now a bit uncertain on At Speed!

Any other suggestions perhaps near the Baltimore area?

Yup get in touch w Clem, your not too far from Adam

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xzibit a Captain 33 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	i would hope 3 years would be enough time!!
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 306 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	I have seen quotes up to 1k, so $150 seems too good to be true.
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 179 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	Does the $150 include an alignment afterwards? I might do it in my driveway for that if I felt like helping you out, but I certainly couldn't take the time to do a good alignment as well for that price even if I had an alignment rack...
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xzibit a Captain 33 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	i charge 150 for an alignment, so.....
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 179 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	yeah, that was my point... I think my last alignment I paid something like $120 and it wasn't that far out. So $150 for the whole job I just don't see happening. Especially if it's a real shop and not your buddy who will work for $20 an hour.
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kihun Captain 68 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	i found a shop that does 60 for alignement. but again, i don't want to make any statement because i haven't been there. it might just be regular cars. not the car that's lowered already. but you can check anyways. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...879019034.html __________________ e92
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PSUSMU Captain 99 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Falls Church/Merrifield, VA iTrader: (3)	Tire wear is dependent on many factors, not to mention treadwear rating, so that question is a bit irrelevant. I used to get $60 alignments in NH with special requests (-3.1 camber) and had no abnormal wear issues. I've also paid $150 here and had abnormal wear. I recently did Sears for $85 and it's perfect. __________________ RSI, LLC \| Fender Rolling \| Suspension \| Engine \| Other Stuff
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bmorebblick Private 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '13 e92 m-sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	How involved is a charge pipe\intake install? I'm a DIY'er buy haven't ever really messed with automotive engines. I've taken apart the entire interior and hard wired things, etc, getting into coding a bit, but agian never really messed with things in the engine bay... What are the typical rates, and do those types of mods even really require a specialized shop? If so - after reading up on IMA vs At Speed, I'm 1 hr 45m from IMA and now a bit uncertain on At Speed! Any other suggestions perhaps near the Baltimore area?
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