ROW M030 installation help in Balt./Wash.
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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 indy 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.
Ralph's in Owings Mills is quoting ~$900 plus $160 for the same work.
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 forums 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?
I've received a number of comments from people on the 996 board reinforcing my opinion about the corner balancing. However, their installation prices were, in some cases, significantly lower. I find it hard to believe that it costs 2-3 times as much just because I live in the DC metro area. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
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So far, I have a quote from AtSpeed for ~$1000 plus $200 for align.
Ralph's in Owings Mills is quoting ~$900 plus $160 for the same work.
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 forums 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?
I've received a number of comments from people on the 996 board reinforcing my opinion about the corner balancing. However, their installation prices were, in some cases, significantly lower. I find it hard to believe that it costs 2-3 times as much just because I live in the DC metro area. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
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I had an '02996 C2 and had the MO30s put in. World of difference all positive. Have the top tech at the dealer do it, then drive it for a week and then align. You should be good after that. I never corner balanced and tracked it a lot.
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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 indy in the Baltimore/Washington area. The closer to Ellicott City the better.
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The shop who told you to corner balance an M030 is at best wrong and possibly incompetent or trying to scam a few extra $$.
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Well if your living in DC price is no issue just go to the dealer. Just kidding
. I used to work with the folks at GT Performance in northeastern MD but I think there are places more convenient to your location. If not GT Performance is great to work with.
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Thanks again!
Tim