Looking to get my coilovers installed

BlackZ85 · 02-25-2012, 04:59 PM

i just bought an BC coilovers and i need them installed. all the shops i asked is charging me a load of money. i don't have tools and i don't know much about suspension work so if you would like to install my coilovers just give me a price. thanks

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2012, 09:50 PM

Bro, I wish I could help ya, but Im definitely NOT that mechanically inclined.

Kirkster · 02-25-2012, 10:06 PM

Coilovers are actually a pretty easy install. No spring compressors needed...

About a 3 hour job.

Cristobal09 · 02-26-2012, 10:09 AM

If you arent mechanically inclined, I can recommend a good shop in the nova area. But its about 45 minutes from falls church. They installed my springs. But what is "a load of money" to you? Let me know if you're interested.

BlackZ85 · 02-26-2012, 01:17 PM

They're charging $500 to just install them

Mick714 · 02-27-2012, 03:39 PM

It shouldn't take a shop more than 2- 2 1/2 hours I had a guy quote me $300 and I thought he was crazy. I waited for a warmer day and had them on in less than 3 hours that's with adjusting them. I do suggest you get an alignment as soon as they settle in (less than 100 miles)

Kim@Forged · 02-27-2012, 03:53 PM

Coilovers are a really easy mod to do yourself, as long as you are minimally mechanically inclined.

I do suggest bringing them to a shop before an alignment to make sure they are adjusted properly. There is actually a science behind setting them up!

eastwest2300 · 02-27-2012, 09:39 PM

Check youtube, I bet theres a video on how to do them yourself, maybe even for Z... you never know, just an option.

DougChoe715 · 03-02-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ85

i just bought an BC coilovers and i need them installed. all the shops i asked is charging me a load of money. i don't have tools and i don't know much about suspension work so if you would like to install my coilovers just give me a price. thanks

I know this guy

He a good friend of mine for 10 years, we met up occasionally for coffee and chat about coilover install and talk for hours about 370Z about nearly anything except for turbocharged topics. He a great guy.
I tried to recommend him go to PTUNING but he looking for someone to install in affordable price. Might as well, me and BlackZ85 will probably install next month. Hopefully convince him to go to FFX Starbucks meet

02-25-2012, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Looking to get my coilovers installed i just bought an BC coilovers and i need them installed. all the shops i asked is charging me a load of money. i don't have tools and i don't know much about suspension work so if you would like to install my coilovers just give me a price. thanks

02-25-2012, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,987 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Bro, I wish I could help ya, but Im definitely NOT that mechanically inclined. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

02-25-2012, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Coilovers are actually a pretty easy install. No spring compressors needed... About a 3 hour job. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

02-26-2012, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3372	If you arent mechanically inclined, I can recommend a good shop in the nova area. But its about 45 minutes from falls church. They installed my springs. But what is "a load of money" to you? Let me know if you're interested. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

02-27-2012, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mick714 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 27 Drives: 2011 370Z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 14	That's Crazy It shouldn't take a shop more than 2- 2 1/2 hours I had a guy quote me $300 and I thought he was crazy. I waited for a warmer day and had them on in less than 3 hours that's with adjusting them. I do suggest you get an alignment as soon as they settle in (less than 100 miles)

02-26-2012, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	They're charging $500 to just install them

02-27-2012, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kim@Forged Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Marietta Posts: 592 Drives: 92 Nissan 240sx rb20 Rep Power: 0	Coilovers are a really easy mod to do yourself, as long as you are minimally mechanically inclined. I do suggest bringing them to a shop before an alignment to make sure they are adjusted properly. There is actually a science behind setting them up!

02-27-2012, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,987 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Check youtube, I bet theres a video on how to do them yourself, maybe even for Z... you never know, just an option. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[FOR SALE] KW V3 Coilovers	VolcanoG07	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	9	01-27-2012 10:16 PM
great info about coilovers vs springs..i may jus save up for coilovers instead	res0zsfa	Brakes & Suspension	15	09-09-2010 08:05 PM
Coilovers for Z	Red__Zed	Brakes & Suspension	24	08-17-2010 10:11 AM
DDMotorsports: Sneak Preview - BC Racing ER Coilovers Installed!!!	M.Bonanni	Brakes & Suspension	73	06-08-2009 02:13 PM
BC Coilovers (BR), AME wheels installed...	DannyGT	Wheels & Tires	22	05-10-2009 10:38 AM