Lowering Springs Install Costs

Simply335 · 07-02-2013, 09:41 AM

hi guys,

im currently in a fever of mods for my e90

just purchased set of H&R springs and wanted to know what to be prepared for if i go to fit them in the garage.
also brake discs and pads are laying here ready to go on.

anyone have any experience? i know the price may vary in garages but even a rough ideas would be helpful.

cheers

P 5UML · 07-02-2013, 10:04 AM

be anywhere between £120/180 mate as you mentioned garages vary so much!

but if you get it under £150 thats a good price

you shouldnt be paying more than £180 IMO

Simply335 · 07-02-2013, 10:21 AM

started to ring up local garages and already have a quote of £250 for springs + discs & pads... would be good to close this within £200 tbh,

IanS100 · 07-02-2013, 10:48 AM

Have you tried asking BN Dynamix in Wigan

1 AKY · 07-02-2013, 01:58 PM

Was about to say either BNDynamix in Wigan (as above) or Darren Wood in Stockport.

Simply335 · 07-02-2013, 03:26 PM

thanks guys, this is by far the most helpful car community i came across

i have already enquired with BND and awaiting news from Kevin.

ibz.s.b · 07-02-2013, 08:52 PM

Hm as i recall Ash Wheels & Tyres charged me £100 to fit my Eibach Pro Kit Springs...they have a website too they're based on the A12/Eastern Avenue off of Oaks Park Lane in East London/Ilford but this may be too far for you...also the price was decent because i'm a regular there and they know me lol but yeah anything between £100-£160'ish i'd say...you gotta take into account the 4 wheel alignment/cambers tracking you're gonna need to get done after letting the springs settle in for about 50-100 miles

Also seeing as you're going down the H&R route regardless of whether you were on SE or Msport before i dont know if you have but you better make sure you're changing your shock absorbers too...that's why i went for the Eibach Pro Kit because they're similar to the stock Msport so i didnt have to change anything apart from the springs but enough to close the gaps on the arches

Hope that helps!

Simply335 · 07-03-2013, 01:53 AM

i will see what the car will be like if the shocks will be necessary i will get them sorted too, i quite liked the looks of the e90's on h&r springs, folks saying that the pro kit is not lowering the rear at all therefore i went extreme way

ibz.s.b · 07-03-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply335

i will see what the car will be like if the shocks will be necessary i will get them sorted too, i quite liked the looks of the e90's on h&r springs, folks saying that the pro kit is not lowering the rear at all therefore i went extreme way

Yeah but people who generally say eibach is not enough have a lighter engine but as you got a 335 would have been fine I know I think if was skelts who has a 335i and eibachs on his e92 and the drop was perfect

H&R's are good but I still like the ability to go over humps lol

But I meant you should upgrade your shocks not replace them for the same I heard good things about koni yellows or something like that but let us know how you get on!

Simply335 · 07-03-2013, 08:12 AM

well i was obviously thinking about uprated shocks

there is few options i looked into already (bilstein, koni)
i probably would have gone adjustable coilovers way but i did not wanted to have a proper hard ride with all the plastics in the car rattle...

well i hope i will still be able to go over humps and stuff,
i have a habit of slowing down or even stop before speed bumps anyway,
i will keep you posted about the outcome.

philmots · 07-03-2013, 09:27 AM

£50 to fit 4 springs...

Anyone in East Leeds/Selby/York area who want my contact, PM me.

E90325iM-SPORT · 07-04-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

£50 to fit 4 springs...

Anyone in East Leeds/Selby/York area who want my contact, PM me.

Simply335 · 07-05-2013, 12:46 PM

right, got 'em finally installed in a friendly garage, they were not sure of doing it as they are little bit old school but i convinced them lol,
once finished they said that was a T**T of a job (it took 'em most of a day to sort it...)
been charged £200 in total for springs and front brakes
it was not a bad option for me as it is not far and i got a courtesy car for a time my car was in there

i may do bit of a write up about my experience with H&R, but as for now i did not get a chance to drive much because e90 went to body shop to get the M kit installed and sprayed... 4 wheel alignment next on the list

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Simply335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335d Saloon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	started to ring up local garages and already have a quote of £250 for springs + discs & pads... would be good to close this within £200 tbh,
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Simply335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335d Saloon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	thanks guys, this is by far the most helpful car community i came across i have already enquired with BND and awaiting news from Kevin.
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ibz.s.b 2018 F15 X5 X40d #BSM #IvoryWhite 39 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 X40d #BSM #IvoryWhite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London, UK iTrader: (3)	Hm as i recall Ash Wheels & Tyres charged me £100 to fit my Eibach Pro Kit Springs...they have a website too they're based on the A12/Eastern Avenue off of Oaks Park Lane in East London/Ilford but this may be too far for you...also the price was decent because i'm a regular there and they know me lol but yeah anything between £100-£160'ish i'd say...you gotta take into account the 4 wheel alignment/cambers tracking you're gonna need to get done after letting the springs settle in for about 50-100 miles Also seeing as you're going down the H&R route regardless of whether you were on SE or Msport before i dont know if you have but you better make sure you're changing your shock absorbers too...that's why i went for the Eibach Pro Kit because they're similar to the stock Msport so i didnt have to change anything apart from the springs but enough to close the gaps on the arches Hope that helps!
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Simply335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335d Saloon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	i will see what the car will be like if the shocks will be necessary i will get them sorted too, i quite liked the looks of the e90's on h&r springs, folks saying that the pro kit is not lowering the rear at all therefore i went extreme way
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Simply335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335d Saloon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	well i was obviously thinking about uprated shocks there is few options i looked into already (bilstein, koni) i probably would have gone adjustable coilovers way but i did not wanted to have a proper hard ride with all the plastics in the car rattle... well i hope i will still be able to go over humps and stuff, i have a habit of slowing down or even stop before speed bumps anyway, i will keep you posted about the outcome.
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philmots Lieutenant 103 Rep 511 Posts Drives: M340i Touring LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	£50 to fit 4 springs... Anyone in East Leeds/Selby/York area who want my contact, PM me.
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07-05-2013, 12:46 PM	#13
Simply335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335d Saloon Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	right, got 'em finally installed in a friendly garage, they were not sure of doing it as they are little bit old school but i convinced them lol, once finished they said that was a T**T of a job (it took 'em most of a day to sort it...) been charged £200 in total for springs and front brakes it was not a bad option for me as it is not far and i got a courtesy car for a time my car was in there i may do bit of a write up about my experience with H&R, but as for now i did not get a chance to drive much because e90 went to body shop to get the M kit installed and sprayed... 4 wheel alignment next on the list
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