OK, I'm about to pull the trigger and buy springs to lower my car. How much do you think is a fair range to pay for installation? And do you think a place like NTB is a good place to have them done?

 

Ill ask my brother to look up the book time and i'll get back to you.

Just for a comparison it took me two hours start to finish with the right tools and taking my time.
I doubt you will find a name shop to do it for only two hours labor.
A mom and pop local shop that does imports may be better.

 

FP - Putting springs on a roadster is a bigger job than putting them on a coupe c/o the extra bracing.
If I was closer, you and I could get the fronts and backs done in a few hours.

 

~ $150 - $250 depending upon where you go.

 

you can rent the mbz coil spring tool from these guys http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...splay.php?f=93 but you need to be a member, or you can buy a knock off MBZ compressor tool for $175 it's better you do it yourself, that way you know the hack mechanics didn't damage your car.

 

So far the quotes I got are for 4 hours, and about $450 - $550. I think that's a bit steep.

 

Perhaps there's a forum member in your area who could assist.

 

why not do it yourself, save a lot of cash and get the satisfying feeling of being able accomplish the job.

 

4 hours may be about right. The labor seems high IMO.
Also, a spring compressor is not required if you use the method that BrianBrave used. I put the Eibachs in, took them back out, and put the stocks back in, all without a spring compressor.

 

$40 per spring.

 

~ the rear spring install is a joke imo ... very easy... the fronts are the time consumer... $250 tops for the install.

you need to speak with some m/b mechanics in the back of the shop ... many will provide services after hours for a fraction of the retail cost.

i paid $150 at my local benz dealer ... on their rack ... after hours.

 

I would do it myself if I new how to do it. Andrew, I might try your idea.

 

FP,
Search BrianBraves thread Lowered my Ride for $24.95 . . . it convinced me to do it myself. All you need are jack stands, a floor jack, and the tools mentioned . . . no spring compressor needed. Take your time, and don't worry about man handling the front a little. The torx you may need is a 55 if I remember correctly. I also recommend a good size screw driver to use as a pry bar. Brian doesn't mention it, but I took out the front shock completely to give myself a little more wiggle room. Give yourself an afternoon start to finish . . . tops.

 

I say GO FOR IT FP.... YOU CAN DO IT!

 

Thanks for the encouragement guys, but I'm really concerned that I will run into problems I can't resolve, and end up with a car that will have to be towed to a shop to get it completed. That can be more expensive.

 

I live in atlanta and i'm in your same situation i'm getting ready to buy the springs and i'm getting a price range of $500-650 for the install seems way to high, going to call my local dealership and see what they say. They sometimes do aftermarket work for me, no questions ask with their normal, we didn't do it disclaimer

 

Good luck, let me know how it goes.

 

fp ... i wish you were closer ... i have i guy that does it for $150 ... he has lowered at least 3 crossfires that i know of... cheers!

 

Well I think I finally found a MB master mechanic locally that will install them for $200,or $150 if I let him do it during business hours. I guess he works for an MB shop. I found him on Craigs List.

 

Hmm... that's a very tempting offer.

How far are you, or your guy from Toledo? I also wanna grab some of those emblems from you, so I could take a ride down, get springs installed, grab the emblems, then head back to michigan.