i was just quoted $250 in labor (+ addtional 70 for allignment) for a Comptech spring install. Tech said 2.5 - 3 hours of work involved in spring install only. Does this sound reasonable? Based on some things others on the board have said, this sounds high to me.

 

it should be 2 hours of labor.

labor is typically $50-$75 an hour.

 

3 hours is a bit high, my mechanic freind who has never worked on a Honda/Acura car before was able to do mine in about 2 hours...and also, be weary of the alignment, in most cases, you wont even need an alignment, my car didnt need an alignment after the install and so he didnt waste his time with it.

 

i'm gettin mine put on for free as we speak...

 

son of a Biatch... your a lucky bastard... ca i bring mine down...lol... that is if they ever get here in the mail...

Smitty

 

Sounds about right, and get the alignment !!

 

I paid $500 for everything!!!!!

 

Call Suburban Acura in Novi MI.

They wanted 590.00 for labor and alignment. ONLY!!!!

 

i am lookin to get springs when i get my new rims........any suggestoins?

i know lots of ppl here got comptech and some got H&R..can someone tell me the diffreence btw the 2? such as price, drop, quality, etc.

how much did u guys pay for springs? and installation? where'd u get em?

does the ride feel rougher w/the springs?

please advise. thanks in advance!

 

iT SEEMS LIKE YOU GUYS NEED HOOK UP!!!!!

 

my friend got his eibach pro kit w/ installtion for about $230 and for installion is $60 - $65 plus alignment is about $40 but u might still need a chamber kit.

 

I called my acura delaer yesterday to get a quote ang received a similar answer. $365 for the springs and $491 for the install!!!!!!!! And he told me if they don't install them, they are not covered under warranty!!! Some of these guys are just slime balls!!! :angry:

 

I found that the cheapest places to go is a performance place. If they dont do the work on-site, they usually can refer a cheap shop. Thats what I did and was quoted up to 500 for just the springs installed. I ended up getting the springs and sways installed for 200

 

Its about $75 bucks in Texas at the local speed shop.

 

mantis23...
what speed shop are you talking about?
i'd be interested.

 

Yeah Mantis, what speed shop for $75 for all 4s.

I usually get all my cars done at Jotech for about $100-150 (depending on which car).

I wish I had a spring-compressor so I can do this stuff myself...

 

The name of the shop is NTENSE Motorsports. The guy's name is Alan. It is located in Dallas near Greenville & Forest Lane intersection. His number is 214-852-0977. He put in my Zeals, and I'm more than happy with the install. He stands behind everything he does, and if you have a problem with it, he won't charge you for adjustments.

Let me know if you decide to go with him, I'll let him know to look out for ya.

Aaron P.

 

I like the Comptechs, 1.5 in front and 1.0 in back for a nice raked look, but no probs with driveways or speed bumps and no need for camber kits. The springs don't affect the ride much but new struts will make it firmer but handling goes way up. I'd suggest getting upgraded struts at the same time as springs to avoid dual labor. Good luck.