rickyb80

I just got my Tanabe NF210's in the mail 2 days ago and decided to take my car by a local shop to get an install quote. They told me $440.00 not including an alignment afterwards or tax! I walked out.

Is this an accurate quote? If so I never would've bought $225 springs if I knew it was going to cost twice the price of the springs to install them. I'll send them back and buy coil overs if that's the case. I was just looking to drop the car an inch f/r and not spend $1000 in the process. After all is said and done I'll have spent close to $800 dropping the car if I get it aligned.

I do have a GS450h and I do have the OEM adjustable suspension, not sure if that makes a difference or not.

cowsgomoo

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After using springs to drop my cars in the past to about ~2inches. I have learned that the quality of ride you receive and the additional wear that gets placed on the struts being out of the optimum travel range is not worth it.

Just buy the coilovers first and save yourself the hassle. I'm on DF springs right now and the ride sucks, very bouncy.

Coilovers and springs are the same install. It should be anywhere from 75-175 for fair pricing. Alignment should be 50-100.

rominl

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here in socal, expect to pay around 150 for install

JL6speed

Last time I had suspension installed (shocks + springs) it cost me like $160 I believe.

I had unlimited alignment because I got a special deal from NTB $99 life time alignment ;o

lkapimp216

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I paid $350 to have my coilovers installed. Springs actually cost more to install cause its more labor to break the strut down and install the new spring as opposed to removing a strut and replacing with a coilover.

rickyb80

Thanks for the advice man.

BTW, how do you like that tinted windshield? Notice a better driving experience in sunnier conditions? I'm in AZ so it might be cool do tint my windshield.

bigblack06

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thats what i was quoted from the dealer for each wheel an my friend said 400 for all went with that but seems about right, cause it takes alot of labor hours and thats what they go by.

kabukd

around $150 is a fair price.

JL6speed

I wouldn't get parts installed at the dealer. They are almost always a ripoff. Most of their auto parts are a ripoff too, since it's a major source of profit off of the misinformed. Just take your car to various car tuning/install shops and get quotes. I am pretty certain installing springs would cost <$200.

If you want to save even more $, try to see if there are any mechanics in your area that would like to work off the clock and you can pay them cash ~$150 because I'm sure they don't get paid nearly as much doing the same install job at their shop or working for the dealer.

IXI187IXI

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$150 is extremely cheap, at least for around my way. i would expect to pay about $250-$300 w/o an alignment.

JL6speed

Maybe it's Texas prices ;o

Cuz I paid a shop to do springs + shocks and was charged $160. I would imagine installing 1 part be cheaper than installing 2 parts.

lkapimp216

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Exactly I think you live near my region, most shops around here charge $75-85 hr I think it's like a 3-4 hour job when Its all said and done w/ out an alignment

lkapimp216

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I love it just don t go too dark I have 50 on the windshield it definitely helps keep the sun out of the car it also helps the car stay cooler in the summer

skim07

dude, how do you pass MD emissions and inspection with front tint??? I guess MD isn't as strict as VA.

rominl

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i think it has to do with competition and experience. here in socal shops are literally everywhere, it's a cut-throat business. and there are so many cars so they might have more experience. for springs i think it takes them maybe 2 hrs max to change