Just bought some H&R coilovers for my 03 Carrera C2..Does anybody know of a place that will install them in the SoCal area and not charge $500.00-$650 bucks? I mean I want it done right but is this the usual price for the install? Thanks..

 

Lucent does an excellent job on the install....Just curious why H&R?

 

$5-600 does not sound bad if that includes install, setting height/rake to your request, corner bal, & align.

 

i agree with greggT. 800+ is the going rate for porsche shops. remember, you have to pay the porsche tax . my buddy had his h&r coilovers installed on his audi s4 and it cost him 300 bucks! maybe try an audi shop instead.

 

its around that price but you get 2 alignments with it ...

1st alignment right after they install it , the second is after a few weeks or months...

when the springs settle in and they adjust it again ...

 

I've had H&R on a few cars, BMW, Audi and I thought I'd give their coilovers a shot..Usually I'd pay around $150.00 for the install of shocks and springs on the aforementioned vehicles.Just wondering why so much more for the 996? Is there that much more labor involved?

 

there is yes. I was just had my 996 align, corner balance, raised a little, and sway bars adjusted and I paid about $300 for everything. so install at $300 sounds about right.
good luck I don't know shops personally in SOCAL, but I know people in Scottsdale if you wanna drive LOL

 

If your looking for a good deal Try Autobacs in Stanton I had my M030 ROW suspension installed for $600 aligned. They install suspensions all day long on the asian cars. So you are paying their rate. I have had them do work on my 996 and CS I could not be happier with their price and service. They do stand behind their work. Highly recommended.... If Arling/Lucent is closer then you can't go wrong with his shop too.


Search for Autobacs I did a write up about a year and a half ago. They also installed my PSE for $100.

 

Whats the name of the place??

 

The Dealer(s) wanted $1100 to install the M030 Suspension. So if you can get it done for $5-600 you are doing great.


https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...light=autobacs


Their website: http://www.autobacsusa.com/us_stores.php

 

Ddog911,
i'd like to help & make a new friend but for 150 u have better luck at local Discount Tire. btw it is true but the guy happened to do it all over again.

hit me up when u're ready. otherwise i'll see ya on the road.

 

I paid about $800 here plus tax for the install of the M030, which should be easier than the coil-overs since you don't have to adjust the height. This was at a local porsche shop and included an alignment. If your paying $600 with an alignment, then it's a great price.

 

I think It takes a good 4-5 hours to do the instllation + Alignment from what I remember. I was not their during most of the install so I am not sure when they got to my car. I do know it was 6PM when they finished.

 

Thanks for the info guys!! I'm gonna check out both Lucent and Autobachs.