What up guys...I plan on lowering my 3GS within the next couple of weeks. What price range should I be looking at? I live in S.Cali. Thanks.

 

Lowering coils is cheaper b/c everything is together, you just take out the old shock/strut and put the new one in. Replacing OEM wiht aftermarket shock/strut costs more as they have to compress a strut.

Independent shop can charge $250-$350. Lexus will charge around $450-$550

 

if you live in socal, go to music box (tommy) in el monte. tons of us bring our cars there for lowering. price is very cheap, call him directly for pricing (626) 823-2853. tell him henry refers you

 

I paid about $170 with tax. They key is to find a shop that does this all the time, they're typically much less.

Lexus quoted me $1,000.

 

my dealership wouldn't install them at all. still debating. the tanabe springs cost about $250...and I think a local "customs" shop here said they would install them for $250...so roughly $500.

went to another local shop, who I think would do a better job, based on the clientele they have, and they quoted me $1,100. This includes the springs, installing the springs and a full alignment. Says the "book" quotes this as a 7 hour job....is this right???? This is with Tanabe NF210 springs...which I assume they are ordering from Tanabe directly. What I need to do is call back and get a price if I supply the springs myself.

 

i agree. he's the man. i swear, i brought my car in his shop and got it on the lift, started BS-ing and decided to go get something to eat with one of his buddies that was there, returned a while later and my ride was outside and dropped!!

im not gonna lie.....i went home and took the shock tower covers off in the rear to check out his work and see if everything was on the "up and up" so to speak!! i couldnt believe he killed that job so quick!!!

+1 for The MusicBox!

 

no no, tell tommy kev refers ya

 

If you live in SoCal then you got it made. There are tons of shops that can install them for you. Many reputable shops charge 200-250. I wouldn't pay more than that. Moreover, just contact a vendor here who is selling coils and just pick them up and save on shipping charges.

 

I had an ex-Ferrari tech install my coils on my last car for $250.. so anything more than that.. don't even bother

 

tell me about it. some people would think fast =/= good, but man, not with tommy. he installed the cst on my gs350 so fast i couldn't believe it

not to mention installing the exhaust. literally spent a lot more time cooling off my car...

 

I would have called that guy out on his bull**** immediately. He knows damn well that's not a 7 hour job. He's BSing you. My shop would do 8 cars for that price.

 

7 hours?! they do the install with one foot? they are smoking crack probably. my shop took about 1 1/2 hr for install including adjusting my coilovers. and he's one man show

 

$350 out the door, installed...Brand-New Tanabe NF210s + Labor.....Mazzautosport in San Gabriel. Best price; great work quality...I'll hook you guys up

 

Those price ranges are terrific! Does anyone know any reliable shops in the San Diego area? If not, then El Monte or San Gabriel here I come....

 

any place in shreveport or dallas that can lower the 06 awd? and that doesn't kill the warranty right