Stopped by Altered Atmosphere recently to inquire about lowering my 06' 6mt sedan. The guy there suggested using Tein Basics. I told him that I had just purchased some 19" AME's and was awaiting there arrival I also stated that I was a little strapped for cash after this purchase. His response was that I should just do the coilovers because if I try a different setup that doesnt work i'll be paying them $500.00 each time I want them to replace the suspention, (thats just for labor). He proceeded to tell me that they charge a minimum of $500.00 for this work. The kicker is as he's telling me this there was sign posted behind him stating that their standard labor rate is $79.00 an hour. WTF!
ANY OTHER SHOPS IN THE AREA? I line in Columbia MD. Thanks.

 

that's pretty shady if you ask me... it only takes 2 hours at max to install Basic coilovers, less if you're just doing a spring swap. I say find another shop cuz that price is rediculous, you could get a used set of Basics for that much.
-GP-

 

Thats what I thought. While your available. At their highest height, will the basics drop my sedan so low that I will need a camber kit? If so, I think I will use '06 Z springs and struts up front and an '06 coupe springs and shocks for the rear. Thanks.

 

at the highest height the basics will lower you -1.4F/0R. The will put your front camber at about -1.8/1.9 My camber is at -2.3/2.4 and i'm dropped about 1.7/1.8" it's all up to you on whether you think you need a camber kit or not, even with Z springs your front camber will be slightly out of spec.
-GP-

 

I appreciate the help. Just thought i'd ask. I was actually reading your suspension sticky. Still looking for a reputable shop in DC metro area.

 

i have a suspension sticky?? where's it at?? lol, i think you're talking about gsedan35, he's another suspension guru.
-GP-

 

My bad. I've been for 18 straight hours now. Sorry.

 

haha, $500? goodness. I'm not sure about the sedan, but i don't know if the Basic is necesarry. I honestly don't know why people sweat coilover. Other than the autocrosser, people simply don't adjust their height or damper setting. I heard the basic is super hard and stiff. If they want to charge $500 for install, don't ever go back there. In fact, you should probably talk to the owner to let them know the people they have on their staff.



~Khoa

 

Elite Auto ! Its in Laurel ! Number is 301-604-5004 ! I get all my work done there on my G :cool . They do good work . Tell them Will sent you .

 

$500!?!

I put my own on it about 3 hours.

 

I need to get springs installed too! Where to go? Im also in the same area

 

Contact LEK. He's got a hookup with spring installs. I got mine done there and for cheap.

 

yup, call lek...he got the hookup

 

500.00 bucks! WTF. You can do it yourself and break a few bolts and it won't cost you that much. They are saying labor rate is 79.00 hourly then waht are they doing taking an hour on each coilover?

 

yea i need to get my springs installed soon. just got them from khoa's hook-up