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Is this too much for coilover install: labor $560 + alignment $132

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:46 PM
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Default Is this too much for coilover install: labor $560 + alignment $132

These are the quote by Audi specialist shop (all three of their mechanics are
master mechanics).
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:49 PM
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Default Yikes, sounds like its an 8 hour job at $70 an hour...

i.e. it does NOT take 8 hours to install coilovers!!!!
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:50 PM
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yes
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:51 PM
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Are you sure they didn't quote you for a stage 3 install?
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:52 PM
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Yes, it is a two hour job. Or half a day DIY.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:57 PM
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Default spent $600 for install of h&r sport and konis but it was well worth it

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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Default Fu@k that man I put mine in myself and then just had the car corner balanced after for 190 bucks

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It took me and my buddy about 4.5 hours in his garage. It was actually pretty easy. Koni Coilover kit.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 05:03 PM
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Try 3.5 hours. 1 hour with 4 mechanics, 4 jacks, 4 spring compressors
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 05:03 PM
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Yes. These guys are expensive to begin with. They are the only trusty Audi mechs around here
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 05:05 PM
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What tool list do I need (spring compressor, wrenches, etc)?
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