[pdjafari]

So I've been thinking of getting the KW V3s for my 335xi coupe. I used to have a good viet friend in DC -Troung (off of Bladensburg ...ya pretty ghetto) area install springs for me when I had my G35 coupe. He'd charge 100 for spring install and less for coils as they are easier. Just want to know if anybody does install in the Northern VA area thats trustworthy with our cars?!?!

He used to get me to go to diamond at Eden every once in a while and I'd hook him up w/ drinks

[Spool]

I retired from doing suspension work...but my friend will do it

200 for springs, 300 for coilovers... Coilovers are much harder to do on a BMW than other cars. Since u gotta re-use the top hat and have to take the whole trunk lining apart.

If you want to get it done i can refer u to him...


O.T, did you call me that night we were supposed to meet up for the pedals? i didn't get any calls, woke up and saw a voicemail but nobody said anything

[alms21]

When I had springs installed on my CaymanS and then JIC c/o's on my 996tt, I used Funktion Auto by Dulles Airport. Talk to Tim Cobean or Walid (the owner) and tell them Scott from Frederick, MD sent you. Their number is 703-544-0015

Do great work on Euro cars. Walid (pronounced Wah-leeeed) races a Radical at Summit Point. They know suspensions pretty well.

[pdjafari]

Originally Posted by Spool

I retired from doing suspension work...but my friend will do it

200 for springs, 300 for coilovers... Coilovers are much harder to do on a BMW than other cars. Since u gotta re-use the top hat and have to take the whole trunk lining apart.

If you want to get it done i can refer u to him...


O.T, did you call me that night we were supposed to meet up for the pedals? i didn't get any calls, woke up and saw a voicemail but nobody said anything

sup mang,
ya i called you fri night i got out of work late left a VM i think. I want those man, let me know when i can come get em. i called you from my work a 571 number

[Spool]

Originally Posted by pdjafari

sup mang,
ya i called you fri night i got out of work late left a VM i think. I want those man, let me know when i can come get em. i called you from my work a 571 number

Let's meet up sometimes this week, i can talk to you more about the springs/coilovers installation if you're up for it...

[pdjafari]

^^def mang, sounds good i'll hit u up

[T-MC-G]

I used Induction Motorsports right next to BWI airport. They charged $300 to swap springs and shocks so I would think coilovers would be the same price. They did great work, but you have to baby-sit them while your car is there. I dropped mine off on a wednesday night after closing for a thursday appointment (after calling during the day to arrange the after hours drop off) and put my keys in the drop box. I came by thursday to pick it up and the car was never touched, no phone call or anything. Had to wait till friday to finally get it.

[f82phan]

I am getting crazy quotes for my H&R Spring installation, and this is just labor costs. I didn't know it was this expensive around here. Anybody have any other recommendations?

- RRT wanted $1100 (includes alignment)
- Pro-Imports wanted $445 (includes alignment)
- Funktion Auto wanted $744 (includes alignment)

Thanks!

[Spool]

My friend does it for 200 Henry, let me know if you want to do it, i can talk to him. He's viet also, he's friends with Lenny's bro

[f82phan]

Hey Spool...man, I'd def like to take you up on that.

Hopefully, I can pick up the springs this weekend. When I get them, can I PM you to set something up?

[Raja Ventureshield]

spool,

how much for h&r springs for my car?
i am not viet but i dated a 1/2 viet 1/2 french girl and i eat PHO once a week. Does that count?

Raja

[Spool]

Raja, i dont do it, but i help out my friend, he charges 200 for the bimmer...


good price, imo, shops charge a lot and they dont know what they are doing and scratch ur car up

[TheGtothe335i]

I went to Custom Wheels Boutique in Fredericksburg, VA. They charged me $300 for the coilovers install. They are actually owned by viets, im half korean but my best fried is flip who is married to a viet who owns a nail shop....well you get the idea. Eden anyone?

http://www.customwheelsboutique.com/index.html

4903 Trade Center Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(Four Mile Fork - Off Industrial Drive)

Phone: 540-710-2620

Tell them Will sent ya!

I will post my pics of my car soon, i lost the ps2 connector to my camera, i got lm reps with kw2 drop.

[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by Spool

Raja, i dont do it, but i help out my friend, he charges 200 for the bimmer...


good price, imo, shops charge a lot and they dont know what they are doing and scratch ur car up

no, i know you don't do it anymore. But can you ask your friend how much would it be?

Custom Auto B. sounds good 2. hmm 300$, how much more for alignment?

Raja

[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by TheGtothe335i

I went to Custom Wheels Boutique in Fredericksburg, VA. They charged me $300 for the coilovers install. They are actually owned by viets, im half korean but my best fried is flip who is married to a viet who owns a nail shop....well you get the idea. Eden anyone?

http://www.customwheelsboutique.com/index.html

4903 Trade Center Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(Four Mile Fork - Off Industrial Drive)

Phone: 540-710-2620

Tell them Will sent ya!

I will post my pics of my car soon, i lost the ps2 connector to my camera, i got lm reps with kw2 drop.

Did that include alignment? if not, shouldn't you get it done cuz it will eat up the tires like crazy??

[TheGtothe335i]

Well from what i heard BMW has their own "special alignment" please correct me if im wrong.

I am going to get my alignment done Monday at bmw, but ya alignment is a must! Corner balancing is another issue, i won't be doing that.

[f82phan]

Spool, I'm meeting up w/ one of the local forum members on Monday to pick up the springs. When the weather gets warmer out, we can set this up. Way too cold out man.

[Spool]

Originally Posted by e90phan

Spool, I'm meeting up w/ one of the local forum members on Monday to pick up the springs. When the weather gets warmer out, we can set this up. Way too cold out man.

We got a heated garage




We did mine when it was 25 degrees out...no biggie, but i am going on vacation on the 3rd of march and wont come back till April, so if you want it done let me know before then...

[VVA330]

spool,
I wanna come and check out the install for Henry. Maybe something i am interested in down the road.

[bavarian19]

I would like to get some springs installed...


Figured I would bump this thread, and if anyone has any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it...

[f82phan]

Hey bav19,

The best quote I got in the area was at Pro Imports in Rockville. They charge $445; $356 for the spring install and $89 for alignment. The alignment price is only good if you get it done w/ the spring install. Any other time they charge $132.

G/L

[Spool]

Originally Posted by e90phan

Hey bav19,

The best quote I got in the area was at Pro Imports in Rockville. They charge $445; $356 for the spring install and $89 for alignment. The alignment price is only good if you get it done w/ the spring install. Any other time they charge $132.

G/L

That's not a bad price, if they worked on this car before and know what they're doing. Most shop charge over 400+ for installation alone.

If you guys wanna get springs done my friend does it for $200