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DUST
03-09-2007, 01:31 PM
Hey guys, i rang up a suspension shop and got a quote for $89 an hr and it may take 3 hrs or more to put them on. So it will be $267 or more to install them.

1. Is this a reasonable price?
2. Or should i source it out cheaper?
3. How much have you guys paid to install them?
misteR_bilzz
03-09-2007, 01:38 PM
do it yourself its fun!
cristian
03-09-2007, 01:40 PM
i haven't heard of that kind of job being charged per hour...

over here i got a quote for package, $1700 coilover + fitting...
JDM_VTIR
03-09-2007, 01:41 PM
lOl i don't know where you went but that's a ridiculous price. have a look around for some alternatives. you could save yourself money and self install them. i got mine installed for $100...took about maybe 2 hours.
DUST
03-09-2007, 01:51 PM
Omg for reals, over charging me hey bastards lol
I will try to bargain it down then hehe

I would love to do it myself and i can get all the necessary tools to install them. I know its simple bolt ons too. But i might aswell pay pros to do it since i dont have a hoist to do it properly. Really i just wanna do the rear coilovers first cause if my LCAs dont fit on my new ones, then im screwed!

Anyone in Perth willing to give me a hand? lol
JasonGilholme
03-09-2007, 01:54 PM
do it yourself. Only took me 2 - 3 hours and it was the first time i've ever worked on suspension. been on the car for about 9 months and they're working great. no funny noises and no leaks. :thumbsup:
DUST
03-09-2007, 01:57 PM
Jason wanna help me install them :P
scyt7e
03-09-2007, 01:58 PM
haha you want me to try? ahahahhahaha :p anyway it doesnt take 3 hours my mechanic will do it for you all 4 corners for around 100 bucks but u gotta come back to adjust it or just adjust the height yourself after :thumbsup:
Chuckz
03-09-2007, 02:05 PM
usually around 2-300 to have them installed. havent heard any1 charging that by the hr for suspensions tho.
scyt7e
03-09-2007, 02:09 PM
300 is way too expensive i wouldnt pay more than 150 all up to get them installed
DUST
03-09-2007, 02:22 PM
I know mechanics work for $60 an hr, but just to install suspension for $89 an hr is abit too much i thought.

Yeh scyt7e come over I'll buy you lunch and u can put them on for me haha. Oh yeh and bring me a spoon front lip T_T
I might get my cousin to chuck them on for me then.

This is the same shop that charge my friend $800 for Tein springs for Subaru STI plus istallation.
scyt7e
03-09-2007, 02:39 PM
LOL haha i woudl try but your car might be the 2nd one i've ever done so i dunno :P a lot of risk there you want to send it to my mechanic? 100 bucks installation roughly pretty good too not per hour but thats fixed price :p and i'm looking for the lip for u
JasonGilholme
03-09-2007, 02:42 PM
haha yeah i'd help but i'm on the wrong side of the country :P:P
mrwillz
03-09-2007, 03:06 PM
haha you want me to try? ahahahhahaha :p anyway it doesnt take 3 hours my mechanic will do it for you all 4 corners for around 100 bucks but u gotta come back to adjust it or just adjust the height yourself after :thumbsup:

wot does it require wen adjusting it yourself???
cristian
03-09-2007, 04:06 PM
wot does it require wen adjusting it yourself???

adjustables usually come with the clamp tool u use to spin the height up and down the thread

http://www.autocarparts.com/images/H&R/coilovers.jpg

those things on the right...
JasonGilholme
03-09-2007, 04:12 PM
yeah but thats how you ajust the height via pre-load.

The best way to adjust it is by spinning the lower mount as far as you need it to go. :thumbsup: (if you've got dual height adjust ;);))
chumdab
03-09-2007, 04:21 PM
lol sorry im starting a new topic but what are some good brands and best suited for Eg's and Ek's with out being super expensive?
dc2dc2dc2
03-09-2007, 04:24 PM
depends if u want a smooth ride/ track use / in between :)
DUST
03-09-2007, 05:15 PM
Man im so glad i asked about this on this forum before i booked myself into money hungry mechanics. Thumbsup to all the peeps that is helping me out, you all get ice creams! lol

Scyt7e i will let you know if i need your services, thanks for the offer :thumbsup: but i might Do it myself as a learning experience!
JasonGilholme
03-09-2007, 05:31 PM
theres a few DIY's here on ozhonda regarding the sussy install. The hardest part is actually getting the stock ones out cause they're soo much longer then the aftermarket ones.