Lowering spring installation

[14F06]

Can anyone share the installation cost they paid for lowering spring installation?

I was recently quoted north of $1000 for the install and it just seems way high to me.

I'd also be open to recommendations on where would be the best place to have the work done. I'm leaning towards independent shop over the dealer.

I have a 15' F15 35i xDrive - no air suspension, no dynamic damper control.

Thanks for the help!

[Violator]

Originally Posted by 14F06

Can anyone share the installation cost they paid for lowering spring installation?

I was recently quoted north of $1000 for the install and it just seems way high to me.

I'd also be open to recommendations on where would be the best place to have the work done. I'm leaning towards independent shop over the dealer.

I have a 15' F15 35i xDrive - no air suspension, no dynamic damper control.

Thanks for the help!

Insane.

It’s been covered on here many times, it seems that $400-$600 is the going rate. I paid €400 for springs and spacers to be installed.

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by Violator

Insane.

It’s been covered on here many times, it seems that $400-$600 is the going rate. I paid €400 for springs and spacers to be installed.

I paid ~ $700 with alignment 😇

[Violator]

Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

I paid ~ $700 with alignment 😇

///M and Cali tax

Crazy

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by Violator

///M and Cali tax

Crazy

well, it's a well known reputable indy shop in the bay area everything in the bay area is expensive.

personally, i'd rather pay more at a trusted indy snop then any stealer

[Violator]

Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

well, it's a well known reputable indy shop in the bay area everything in the bay area is expensive.

personally, i'd rather pay more at a trusted indy snop then any stealer

I agree.
The indy that did mine recommended to wait on the alignment for about 1k km to allow the springs to settle in. After 1k km I took it to BMW for an alignment and they determined that it didn’t need one.

[18BMWX5M]

I paid $300 for my X5M

[14F06]

Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

well, it's a well known reputable indy shop in the bay area everything in the bay area is expensive.

personally, i'd rather pay more at a trusted indy snop then any stealer

What shop? I'm also in the Bay Area

[yewlock]

Kane tire at San Rafael charge $600 a year ago.

[DuSh]

Here's a quick video of a guy doing it himself (related video portion starts at 1:46 and end at 6:25) - e70 x5m - has almost exactly same suspension setup in terms of spring lowering installation

Judging by the looks it's 3 bolts on top and 3 bolts on bottom lol. The rest is just handling and spring compression.

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Here's a quick video of a guy doing it himself (related video portion starts at 1:46 and end at 6:25) - e70 x5m - has almost exactly same suspension setup in terms of spring lowering installation

Judging by the looks it's 3 bolts on top and 3 bolts on bottom lol. The rest is just handling and spring compression.

I've done suspension work before on m3's 😇. I opted to get it done professionally as I'm too busy and lazy on weekends to wrench on my suspension 🤣

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by 14F06

What shop? I'm also in the Bay Area

Performance Technic in Fremont 😇

[r33_RGSport]

Drive down to LA and I'll do it for fraction the price.
You can enjoy LA city tour while it is getting worked on.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Drive down to LA and I'll do it for fraction the price.
You can enjoy LA city tour while it is getting worked on.

You are our only hope Ben.

[yewlock]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Drive down to LA and I'll do it for fraction the price.
You can enjoy LA city tour while it is getting worked on.

Do you provide a Porsche as a loaner while you working on the OP car?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by yewlock

Do you provide a Porsche as a loaner while you working on the OP car?

Uhm....






















No.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by DuSh

You are our only hope Ben.

I think you mean Obi Wan!

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by Violator

I agree.
The indy that did mine recommended to wait on the alignment for about 1k km to allow the springs to settle in. After 1k km I took it to BMW for an alignment and they determined that it didn’t need one.

You should have played the lottery that same day! Not only was it still in alignment, the fact the stealership didn't just take your money is amazing. I got really lucky, like you with my E46 M3. My buddy and I installed full coilovers w/ camber plates. We dialed in the ride height as it settled then took it for alignment and the shop called me right back and said the alignment was within spec. Didn't charge me a dime I too should have played the lottery.