ROW M030 installation help in Balt./Wash.
08-03-2008, 08:50 PM
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ROW M030 installation help in Balt./Wash.
Well, my new suspension finally arrived from Sunset. I had considered installing it myself but I don't have a lift(yet) and my garage averages about 85F these days so I'm looking for an indie in the Baltimore/Washington area. The closer to Ellicott City the better.
So far, I have a quote from AtSpeed for ~$1000 plus $200 for align.
I have a call in to Ralph's in Owings Mills but haven't heard back yet.
I also talked to another shop I won't mention who wanted $1500. He insisted the car had to have a corner balancing and an immediate alignment after driving around the parking lot to settle the springs. I told him that I had read a different opinion here. The conversation deteriorated rapidly after he made a disparaging comment about Rennlisters.
In searching the forum here it seems prevailing wisdom is to drive the car for a few days to let the springs settle before the alignment. Additionally, I have seem a number of posts stating that corner balancing is only relevant for an adjustable suspension like a PSS9.
My questions:
Anyone have experience/recommendations with local shops for suspension install work? What was the cost? Any particularly good or bad experiences?
Any comments about my suspension assumptions above? I don't plan to track the car if that's relevant.
Thanks in advance!
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So far, I have a quote from AtSpeed for ~$1000 plus $200 for align.
I have a call in to Ralph's in Owings Mills but haven't heard back yet.
I also talked to another shop I won't mention who wanted $1500. He insisted the car had to have a corner balancing and an immediate alignment after driving around the parking lot to settle the springs. I told him that I had read a different opinion here. The conversation deteriorated rapidly after he made a disparaging comment about Rennlisters.
In searching the forum here it seems prevailing wisdom is to drive the car for a few days to let the springs settle before the alignment. Additionally, I have seem a number of posts stating that corner balancing is only relevant for an adjustable suspension like a PSS9.
My questions:
Anyone have experience/recommendations with local shops for suspension install work? What was the cost? Any particularly good or bad experiences?
Any comments about my suspension assumptions above? I don't plan to track the car if that's relevant.
Thanks in advance!
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08-07-2008, 08:48 AM
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Did you purchase the complete package including bigger stabilizer bars....if so a little more work required on the install. You are 100% correct in your thoughts the Row M030 is not adjustable and corner balancing is not required. It should be a very straight forward process of install, drive the car (2-3 miles) to seat the suspension 100% then align. Install should take around 4-6 hours (max).
08-20-2008, 10:17 PM
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For future reference, call Gennady at http://gtperformanceinc.com/
Excellent service, excellent prices. All the Chesapeake region PCA guys get their track cars set up by him. He is located just north of Baltimore. It'll be a long time before I find a shop of the same quality here in LA.
Excellent service, excellent prices. All the Chesapeake region PCA guys get their track cars set up by him. He is located just north of Baltimore. It'll be a long time before I find a shop of the same quality here in LA.
08-21-2008, 08:56 AM
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For future reference, call Gennady at http://gtperformanceinc.com/
Excellent service, excellent prices. All the Chesapeake region PCA guys get their track cars set up by him. He is located just north of Baltimore. It'll be a long time before I find a shop of the same quality here in LA.
Excellent service, excellent prices. All the Chesapeake region PCA guys get their track cars set up by him. He is located just north of Baltimore. It'll be a long time before I find a shop of the same quality here in LA.
