Hey guys, I want to get some lowering springs installed in the next month or so and I live in southeastern PA. I have been calling around to a few shops and they all quote $250-$300 to do the installation, then another $70 or so to do an alignment. I have read a lot of posts on here where people are paying $150-$200 for the installation and claiming that $300 to do the job is robbery. (Alignment pricing seems to be consistent). So my question is: can you local guys recommend any reputable shops in southeast PA or northern Delaware that would install springs for ~$200? Any first-hand experience with these shops?

What I do know is that after installing springs on my previous car, and considering that I have a bit more money this time around, I sure as hell don't want to tackle that job again. Thanks in advance for the input!

 

if you want, we have a shop area and you (with help) can install them yourselves...

Call CarV2... <not sure how much they charge now but they did a good job for me.

 

+1 Motormouth is correct. We are a working (modding) club and encourage enthusiast to come in to do these types of mods. Hopefully, you'll enjoy the crowd, (albeit) they do like to bullsh!t alot as we do the work, and you will come back!

Actually, we just like to see what mods other people have done to give us ideas.

 

I actually wanted to come hang out when you guys first started having meets (what 6 months ago?) but I had no mods to do! I just ordered a set of 19" wheels/tires which are near OEM specs as fas as tire O.D. is concerned, but it's just not gonna look right unless I lower it. Plus I have a 2006 which comes from the factory with more wheel gap in the rear so it will look extra bad if I don't lower. One idea I was tossing around is buying the Hotchkis springs and then trimming the upper spring perch in the rears (there is a thread about it somewhere on here) to get a nice even drop all around. Think that's something we could get done in a day?

I probably wouldn't be doing this until early March or so, close to when I will be putting my new wheels on. The other thing is, I don't really want to do any of the work myself. I had help when installing springs on the old car and I don't have the gumption or the confidence to do the work myself. I would love to look over someone's shoulders as they did it though. I could definitely supply money, food, beers, etc. in return for the favor. Let me know what you guys think!

 

Well, if you supply the money, food, beer and a stripper, you could probably talk someone into doing it!

Seriously, we have a few similars, they like to "observe". In my opinion, you're missing in the fun, but we'll accomidate you.

 

+1... Car v2 is one of the best. they do excellent work, and the owners/operators are good guys. In addition, there are only a handful of shops in the country that have as much experience with the Z. They did most of the work on my car (including suspension) and I couldn't be more pleased.

Check out their website: carv2.com The shop 350z is worth looking at... a real beauty!

 

OK how about I do the work, but you guys look over my shoulder and give me step-by-step guidance? And I'll just bring food and beer?

 

I called them this morning, and James quoted $250 for the job which I guess is the going rate around here. Probably not bad considering they have a lot of experience working on the Z. He knew the price right off the top of his head, so that usually indicates that it is a routine job for them. The next problem is that I will need to convince my girlfriend to give me transportation to/from their shop since the job will take a day. That's almost an hour trip each way so I'm not sure if she will be totally down with that...

 

Hey man, I'm local and I'm not sure what the going rate is, but I have a mechanic who does a lot of performance work and I could give him a call and see what kindof numbers he could do for you.

 

what is your shop? name and loc.

 

Dude, that would be awesome of you. If it's not too much trouble ask him pricing for spring install & alignment (if he does alignments) for a fellow 350z guy. Thanks in advance!

-steve

 

He's located right around the Paoli hospital right on business 30, it won't be any trouble at all, he's a really really good mechanic and he's done a lot of work on American Muscle cars and he had an INSANE Daytona Blue 350Z in there a few months ago and did all the engine work. I'll definitely give him a call and ask him for pricing.

 

Ok I called my guy and told him that you wanted to get the car lowered and aligned, and he told me to have both done would cost about $250.

 

Theatrix do you guys have a spring compressor in your shop???

 

Yes

Our mod date is the 18th in the shop. I'll be installng coilovers and a few others have projects as well. Would be a good day for you

 

why do you need mods to hang out -

 

hey theatrix...I live in williamstown area...are you guys having a Z/G meet any time soon. I also am interested in learning more about my Z and willing to pick up as much as I can...
will definitely bring beer, food and etc....

 

Here's our forum and calendar.

http://forums.freshalloy.com/forumdisplay.php?f=85

 

Well I eventually took AbsolutSpeed's advice and went to Pancoast Automotive in Paoli. It was the same $250 as everywhere else but they got the job done in a day, and as far as I can tell the springs were installed correctly. Also it is located between home and the gf's work so I didn't have to inconvenience her too much to give me a ride to and from their shop to drop off and pick up. I never actually got to meet the mechanic Bruce in person because he was busy when I went by, but I spoke to him on the phone a couple times and he's a good guy. I'll recommend this shop to anyone in the area!

 

Yes, I knew he would do a good job, thats the way he is, and he's always soo busy, I hope you ended up being really happy with his service!