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      12-05-2016, 06:15 PM   #1
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Question How much to install springs on your M2??

I just got a $480+tax quote to install my KW HAS kit on my car from the local shop that I wanted to use.

Hopefully that includes the re-indexing I was reading about over on the F80 forum.

How does that seem?? I remember in my E46 days I think I payed half that to have my coils installed.
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I just got a $480+tax quote to install my KW HAS kit on my car from the local shop that I wanted to use.

Hopefully that includes the re-indexing I was reading about over on the F80 forum.

How does that seem?? I remember in my E46 days I think I payed half that to have my coils installed.
I'm interested in the re- indexing business- can you link me?

I wouldn't think it's necessary in our cars as we don't have adaptive dampening.
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I'm interested in the re- indexing business- can you link me?

I wouldn't think it's necessary in our cars as we don't have adaptive dampening.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1292808

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I would like to know how much also??
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I normally do springs myself. But I have been so busy lately I decided to contact a local shop. They wanted $580 for the install of the my H&R springs and $180 to align the car. Needless to say I will find the time to install them myself, probably in the springtime.
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I'm interested in the re- indexing business- can you link me?

I wouldn't think it's necessary in our cars as we don't have adaptive dampening.
its unrelated to adaptive suspension.. I read the linked post, and there looked like one guy who knew what he was talking about - The bushings in the control arm are bolted tight. Lowering the car, twists those bushings more than from the factory and will lead to their early demise, or what people think is "settling" of springs as the bushings either relax or tear... All it is is loosening the control arm bolts, bounce the car a couple times sitting on its wheels and tightening the bolts. That makes sure all the bushings are in a "neutral" position... Honestly, changing springs is simple. Sometimes can be a bit of a pain, but its not complex (need a spring compressor for the fronts at least). My current dd is a bug turbo, and if you timed me, I think I could do the rears in less than 10 minutes for both, and maybe 30min a side for the fronts. I just did it in my driveway after work this past summer. While you are in there, you can throw in some camber plates too Alignment after all that is a good idea as it will change a bit - the camber change is usually beneficial but it tends to change toe a bit too (usually toe-in) which is good to reset.
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They wanted $580 for the install of the my H&R springs and $180 to align the car.
US$180 for alignment?! Are they on crack?!?!?
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US$180 for alignment?! Are they on crack?!?!?
Seriously, I almost shit myself
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KW HAS requires removal of the rear shocks to swap the bump stops. The installation is on par with a full coil over system. Labor rates vary, but actual installation time will average out at about 3 hours.

Springs like H&R will usually run about an hour to an hour and a half.
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I'm interested in the re- indexing business- can you link me?

I wouldn't think it's necessary in our cars as we don't have adaptive dampening.
its unrelated to adaptive suspension.. I read the linked post, and there looked like one guy who knew what he was talking about - The bushings in the control arm are bolted tight. Lowering the car, twists those bushings more than from the factory and will lead to their early demise, or what people think is "settling" of springs as the bushings either relax or tear... All it is is loosening the control arm bolts, bounce the car a couple times sitting on its wheels and tightening the bolts. That makes sure all the bushings are in a "neutral" position... Honestly, changing springs is simple. Sometimes can be a bit of a pain, but its not complex (need a spring compressor for the fronts at least). My current dd is a bug turbo, and if you timed me, I think I could do the rears in less than 10 minutes for both, and maybe 30min a side for the fronts. I just did it in my driveway after work this past summer. While you are in there, you can throw in some camber plates too Alignment after all that is a good idea as it will change a bit - the camber change is usually beneficial but it tends to change toe a bit too (usually toe-in) which is good to reset.
Agreed, nothing to worry about on the front, just a couple of the upper rear arms might need the bushings reset. Lower arms are always at the same resting position no matter the spring installed. The BMW suspension kits don't have you mess with the bushings. You need to remember that you are lowering the body not the suspension components on this car.
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I just got a $480+tax quote to install my KW HAS kit on my car from the local shop that I wanted to use.

Hopefully that includes the re-indexing I was reading about over on the F80 forum.

How does that seem?? I remember in my E46 days I think I payed half that to have my coils installed.
Sounds about right. There shouldn't be tax on labor though.
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So I'm guessing if $580 to install springs + $180 for alignment is a bit much, then 8 hours at $195/hr for coilover install and another $250 for alignment ($1810 total) is *slightly* off the deep end? (actual dealer quote)
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So I'm guessing if $580 to install springs + $180 for alignment is a bit much, then 8 hours at $195/hr for coilover install and another $250 for alignment ($1810 total) is *slightly* off the deep end? (actual dealer quote)
Dinan quotes 9.2 hours, including alignment, for installation of its coilover kit...
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