Arrg

[Tyler]

I'm getting kind of aggrivated. I just called 3 random places in around the Providence area and not one of them will install my suspension. They won't install parts that you bring to them. Well i hope all the other places aren't like that but from what the lady said to me sounds like this is might be difficult to find a company to do this.

[drkblu318ti]

Just keep looking... i know of atleast 3 or 4 shops in town that would install my suspension.. they just cost way too much....

[SDKmann]

Alot of shops are gay like that. Its their way of getting people to buy the parts from them.

[1996 328ti]

It's tough for companies guarantee when it's someone elses parts.
They also loose on the parts markup. But I think it's more that it's a can of worms when installing non-stock parts. I'm assuming these aren't stock ti parts. My mechanic doesn't care because he knows I won't hold him responsible for the labor if there is a problem.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

It's tough for companies guarantee when it's someone elses parts.
They also loose on the parts markup. But I think it's more that it's a can of worms when installing non-stock parts. I'm assuming these aren't stock ti parts. My mechanic doesn't care because he knows I won't hold him responsible for the labor if there is a problem.

She said something to do with a warranty issue and how what they install would not be guaranteed. Yes Steven it is not stock parts,bavauto springs/bilistein sports.

[PettitWC]

man, sounds like a situation, good luck

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by Tyler

She said something to do with a warranty issue and how what they install would not be guaranteed. Yes Steven it is not stock parts,bavauto springs/bilistein sports.

You need to find a shop who is a track junkie.

[Platanos]

Tyler, if I can do it, you can too!!! Andy did a KB article that helps alot. It will save you a ton of money!

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Platanos

Tyler, if I can do it, you can too!!! Andy did a KB article that helps alot. It will save you a ton of money!

My father and i looked at the Bentley manual and came to the conclusion that we can't do it. Plus i live on a gravel driveway and it's not comfortable even while doing oil changes. Jim said he would help out,i just got to drive to CT which isn't far from me. I just don't want to hassle him,kind of want to pay for it so i won't be hassled by it. I just started asking garages today so hopefully i can come up with something or i'll be in touch with Jim.

[Platanos]

i know what you mean, when i looked at my bentley i got all confused and was thinking i couldn't do it. i started by trying to remove the caliper because thats what mr. bentley said. after spending most of my day trying to remove the caliper, Andy told me it wasn't nessasary. the front is literally 3 bolts and 3 nuts on each side.

it sucks your driveway is gravel, i would be scared of the car slipping. safey first! keep looking around for a garage, i'm sure you'll find one. but in the end the satisfaction of diy is priceless.

hope you find a solution

[andyman7931]

I did my first suspension job on gravel, it's not too bad if you get lots of cardboard, you'll never feel the stones. Do only 1 side at a time so you don't risk the car falling.

[DustenT]

Do it yourself!

[Tyler]

Ok i found one place but kind of pricey. $320 and then he said you should also replace the mounts on the front/rear which i was planning on doing. So say another 100 for that and wow alot more than i thought it would be. Atleast i found one place so far which is up the street from me.

[DustenT]

Seriously, it takes 1 hour to do the front, and probably a half hour to do the rear. I would consider doing it yourself, you have all the help here you need. Or better yet, if J!m can help you, he has all the tools to do it. Once you've done it once, it's super easy.

Think of it as a personal challenge.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by DustenT

Seriously, it takes 1 hour to do the front, and probably a half hour to do the rear. I would consider doing it yourself, you have all the help here you need. Or better yet, if J!m can help you, he has all the tools to do it. Once you've done it once, it's super easy.

Think of it as a personal challenge.

I probally will end up asking Jim. I know he said he had the 18th free of this month. If i do go to Jims he'll get a nice dinner/money for helping me out. I just have to buy mounts for the rear and not sure if i really need the fronts. What's your suggestion on the front plates/brackets?