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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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What should I expect to pay for h&r spring installation

What are the real world driving benefits of these,

http://www.championmotorsport.com/product-p/29111-1.htm


What should the installation cost be?

any other low cost options to make my car handle a little more tightly?


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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Sway bars and if you track the car I'd suggest GT3 LCAs to dial in the alignment.
 
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Most shops will charge between 6-8hrs for install...
 
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Most shops will charge between 6-8hrs for install...

Dang!!! That's a grip.. Way more then I charge.. Skeeter where in T town do u live I'm out there all the time..
 
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to do my springs, sways, and the required alignment was 10h at a porsche only shop
 
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We are about $900-$1000 with sales tax installed with alignment for what its worth. My cousin works for Ferrari of Long Island, if they are reasonably close to you give them a shot. ck@ferrarioflongisland.com
 
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Originally Posted by spooling
What are the real world driving benefits of these,

http://www.championmotorsport.com/product-p/29111-1.htm


What should the installation cost be?

any other low cost options to make my car handle a little more tightly?


Thanks
What are your alignment settings?

If you do a search, a few members have done a fair comparison of before and after springs +/- alignment versus adjustable coil overs. Alignment probably makes the biggest differences.
 
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Originally Posted by spooling
What are the real world driving benefits of these,

http://www.championmotorsport.com/product-p/29111-1.htm


What should the installation cost be?

any other low cost options to make my car handle a little more tightly?


Thanks
Installation cost: probably around 800-1000 by the time you are done, alignment included (necessary). If you are going the lowering springs route *and* are looking to make the car tighter, then I would suggest to look into Techart and GMG lowering springs as well. No one publishes data so it will remain forever a mystery, but it's possible, even probable based on rumors LOL, that of the 3, GMG is stiffest, then Techart, then H&R being softest.

I don't mean to be critical at all - just trying to help here: Suspension is *the* most important component of this car's enjoyment and is not the place to try and save. Might be a good idea to look for "reasonable cost best solution," as opposed to "low cost."

Bob rightly suggested you do a search on coilover - you should do that, or look a few lines below this line, beneath my "Regards, Can."
 

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A rear GT2 sway bar would also work well and fairly inexpensive.
 
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