[Carefree]

Personally I don’t understand why somebody would quibble over a few hundred dollars on a $70K+ car.

For this owner the difference between port HAS and aftermarket unknowns is an insurance policy and I’d do it again unequivocally.

All of course IMO

[JCoR]

Originally Posted by Carefree

Personally I don’t understand why somebody would quibble over a few hundred dollars on a $70K+ car.

For this owner the difference between port HAS and aftermarket unknowns is an insurance policy and I’d do it again unequivocally.

All of course IMO

Port install would have been a no brainer for me at the $2,800ish (inc HAS). Unfortunately I didn't have the option as I purchased off the lot. Keeping the warranty on the suspension is less critical when the dealer is charging $2,500 for install. Can probably replace the half a dozen struts for that price. It's too bad that dealers aren't able to keep the install cost closer to the port install price.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Yup, you are still clueless (but of course and as I said, the world leader on the best info and knowledge)...dbag.

I dont know how these boards ever survived without you.

I provided information to the OP, and backed up my statement. You provided childish name calling. Typical when one has no relevant info to share, nor can they refute another's argument.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by JCoR

Port install would have been a no brainer for me at the $2,800ish (inc HAS). Unfortunately I didn't have the option as I purchased off the lot. Keeping the warranty on the suspension is less critical when the dealer is charging $2,500 for install. Can probably replace the half a dozen struts for that price. It's too bad that dealers aren't able to keep the install cost closer to the port install price.

Dealers always charge more than if you just get it port installed. They will fleece you on the part and the install. On a related note, I ordered my current daily with port installed options and they tried to double charge me for the install. Said they had to install the options that I had ordered even though I specifically said port installed and had it in writing. I quickly called out their BS and watched him squirm realizing they'd been caught. In retrospect I should have reported them to BMW NA; next time I will.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by JCoR

For those of you that had MP HAS installed at the dealer, after taking delivery of you car, what did you pay? I picked my car up off the lot so didn't get a chance to order with MP HAS port installed. I just checked with my local dealer and they want $7,660.00 ($2,020 for the HAS and $5,640.00 for labor). I about pissed myself as I thought I've seen others in the say they paid in the $3,600 range. I'm mainly interested in keeping warranty on the suspension but at this price I'm starting to reconsider.

Southern California has a million high-performance driving shops. I'm sure you can find one that is track-oriented and supports race series. They're going to be the ones that know how to setup something like the HAS. Way more than any dealership technician could.

[ourlee]

Yo, pro tip, buy shit at the port. YW Rick

[G80S58]

Sorry for the noob question, but when you guys say "port install" where is the installed location exactly, and who is doing the installation?

[1stM]

Originally Posted by G80S58

Sorry for the noob question, but when you guys say "port install" where is the installed location exactly, and who is doing the installation?

The installation is done at BMW New Vehicle Distribution Center by BMW tech.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by 1stM

The installation is done at BMW New Vehicle Distribution Center by BMW tech.

Or, to simplify for the noob (not trying to be disrespectful), installed by a BMW tech at the car's port of entry into the USA.

[Carefree]

It’s a professional crew.

(Kidding of course)

[M2PDX]

Wow, this conversation went off the rails quickly.

I WISH I'd checked the port installed box.

Unfortunately, I thought I'd save a few hundred bucks and do aftermarket KW HAS.

COST $2900 to install at my local shop. So over $4,700 total.

Go with Port install folks!

[baron95]

I have port-installed MP HAS and love it. Note that the installers at the Port of NY/NJ have been sending cars out with the steering wheel not centered. I had to have mine corrected by the dealer under warranty, and they sent a BMW regional tech to document it to try to solve the systemic issue.

OP, since you missed the port install option, I recommend that you install it yourself or have a local performance shop do it. Don't bother with the dealer. There will be no real difference in warranty treatment if a related part fails. I think it is more important to have the lowering setting that you want with a good alignment, than worry about haggling with a dealer.

good luck.

[Carefree]

This^

Performance shops perform significantly more specialized services than your dealer tech who is basically a jack of all trades.

Installing HAS in your car won’t be their first rodeo.

Good luck

[JCoR]

Originally Posted by baron95

I have port-installed MP HAS and love it. Note that the installers at the Port of NY/NJ have been sending cars out with the steering wheel not centered. I had to have mine corrected by the dealer under warranty, and they sent a BMW regional tech to document it to try to solve the systemic issue.

OP, since you missed the port install option, I recommend that you install it yourself or have a local performance shop do it. Don't bother with the dealer. There will be no real difference in warranty treatment if a related part fails. I think it is more important to have the lowering setting that you want with a good alignment, than worry about haggling with a dealer.

good luck.

I purchased KW HAS from EAS and had them install a couple of weeks ago. I was out the door for well under $2K.

[Ronin76]

when you get the HAS kit installed at the port, do they lower it a noticable amount?

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by Ronin76

when you get the HAS kit installed at the port, do they lower it a noticable amount?

Standard 10mm drop port installed, aligned and considered oem under warranty.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Standard 10mm drop port installed, aligned and considered oem under warranty.

And on your window sticker.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

And on your window sticker.

Yep this too!

[Trogster]

Today I was quoted $4300USD (with alignment) for the OEM HAS supply and installation.

About twice the private sector price for an equivalent installation. .

Is preserving the warranty worth the premium...not sure!

[Bringtheheat]

In the official BMW dealership in my region in Spain, 2290€ M Performance suspension installed (tax included). Thats about 2500USD.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by Trogster

Today I was quoted $4300USD (with alignment) for the OEM HAS supply and installation.

About twice the private sector price for an equivalent installation. .

Is preserving the warranty worth the premium...not sure!

If you would have gotten it port installed it would have been $2,800.

If you got the car off the lot and you have to get the HAS separately then yeah, you will have to decide if the cost if worth the warranty. You could get a different kit and take it to an independent shop and get it installed for cheaper.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by Trogster

Today I was quoted $4300USD (with alignment) for the OEM HAS supply and installation.

About twice the private sector price for an equivalent installation. .

Is preserving the warranty worth the premium...not sure!

There is no reason to be paying dealership install prices if you have any reputable performance shops in your area, specially ones that work on BMWs often and/or are focused on servicing cars that are used on tracks often. They should be 100% competent enough to install the kit AND do a proper alignment and height setup, which is the part that's ACTUALLY important.