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Old 09-27-2003, 10:54 AM
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Default close call with a repair shop

i had an appointment this morning to get my new suspension installed and an oil change. over the phone the shop said it would be no problem, they could do susp. + alignment on a quattro and they had experience with a4s.

fedex lost my springs, so i ended up just going in for the oil. after about 10 minutes, the guy comes back into the lobby to ask me what model car it was! glad i found out they're worthless before i trusted them with suspension.

now i need a place in kansas city that can install shocks + springs for a reasonable price. every place i've called has quoted 900+.
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Default do you have access to tools?

its not a hard install. but if you pay for it, i think 300 or so would be reasonable
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Default 900?? sheesh, that's how much the suspension with install should cost

i paid around $225 for my suspension install. i definitely wouldn't pay over $300. as for oil, you can change it yourself very easily.
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Default i'd like to do both myself

but i live in a downtown apartment with no garage. and i don't know anyone here (with a garage) well enough to borrow it for a whole day.
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Default Re: close call with a repair shop

know how you feel
i have done many s4 suspensions and all kinds of audis in the last 8 years at the dealer
if you supply the parts i can do the installation for $600.00

aligment has to be done with a special tool to get the raise camber and toe when you lower the car

just adjusting the toe will wear your tires in the inside


good luck

wish you were in los angeles
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ask on AW. i'm sure someone would help
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