[IHateBrakeDust]

I am located in the Ohio. Been getting quotes for springs ( non adjustable) install at over 4 different locations with prices easily over 1100 USD. That includes alignment.
Downpipe install is also about 1k usd.

Are these cars not basically the same as g80s ? The posted price on the forums for those mods are much less for g80s. Or is the M2 harder because it's smaller in the engine bay (doubt it)

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by IHateBrakeDust

I am located in the Ohio. Been getting quotes for springs ( non adjustable) install at over 4 different locations with prices easily over 1100 USD. That includes alignment.
Downpipe install is also about 1k usd.

Are these cars not basically the same as g80s ? The posted price on the forums for those mods are much less for g80s. Or is the M2 harder because it's smaller in the engine bay (doubt it)

Other than close to the bumper, all engine bay components and space in it are the same, as are the wheel well components and access.

[IHateBrakeDust]

I figured. This is ridiculous with some of these quotes.

I'll keep looking. Thank you.

[k-m2-j442]

Both of those are relatively easy installs if you have the tools. Springs are harder than say pre assembled coil overs or other assemblies. As for the down pipes I haven’t done an s58 but I did do my b58 Supra and it was an hour job.

If you have the desire to learn, watch a couple YouTube videos and it shouldn’t be too bad.

[IHateBrakeDust]

I did my b58 as well which is why I am baffled. S58 looked more work for sure.

[k-m2-j442]

Originally Posted by IHateBrakeDust

I did my b58 as well which is why I am baffled. S58 looked more work for sure.

If you were close I’d offer you my quick jack so we could knock it out but…well Ottawa is farrrrrr

[IHateBrakeDust]

Damn it's that easy ? I'm actually in Ohio Cincinnati

[Ravenseal]

Springs are basically a full day of labor, meaning 5-8 hours. Depending on the shop rate, well, you do the math. Most shops these days are charging $150-225/hr. You're lucky if you find a performance shop charging $80-120 like they used to back in the 2010s.

[IHateBrakeDust]

Springs I get with the alignment like you said with modern day hourly wages. But the downpipes that's what I don't understand. And the shops make it sound like it's different from a G80

[M2PDX]

Get the BMW MP HAS.

Most dealers are charging $2,800 or so.

Aftermarket HAS plus installation is easily that or more. It's the adaptive suspension that is proving more labor intensive than F87s. And there's no warranty coverage. In fact, BMW is denying warranty coverage on things like brake issues when aftermarket HAS is installed.

Several YouTube videos are out on the issue.

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Get the BMW MP HAS.

Most dealers are charging $2,800 or so.

Aftermarket HAS plus installation is easily that or more. It's the adaptive suspension that is proving more labor intensive than F87s. And there's no warranty coverage. In fact, BMW is denying warranty coverage on things like brake issues when aftermarket HAS is installed.

Several YouTube videos are out on the issue.

The HAS Kit costs roughly $2900 before tax itself. The dealer install sheet says 8.1 labor hours and my dealer is $229/hr. It costs about $2k with tax for an install at the dealer.

I negotiated with mine to get the HAS done and a bunch of OEM CF parts installed for $2,500 tax included. That is just the dealership labor, no parts.

I went that route because of the warranty like you mentioned, but it's by far the most expensive route one could take.

[IHateBrakeDust]

I found a genuine bmw shop here who hammered it out with downpipes all within 9 hours total. Warranty issue is understandable. Thanks for your input

[boostspoon]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Springs are basically a full day of labor, meaning 5-8 hours. Depending on the shop rate, well, you do the math. Most shops these days are charging $150-225/hr. You're lucky if you find a performance shop charging $80-120 like they used to back in the 2010s.

In this day in age, shops take 5-8 hours because they're shooting stupid IG cinematic videos to share with customers.

Bring it to a traditional automotive repair shop with a tech that has at minimal some familiarity with aftermarket parts and you'll honestly see the job get done in 3 hours or less.

[fcman]

Originally Posted by rons e92

The HAS Kit costs roughly $2900 before tax itself. The dealer install sheet says 8.1 labor hours and my dealer is $229/hr. It costs about $2k with tax for an install at the dealer.

I negotiated with mine to get the HAS done and a bunch of OEM CF parts installed for $2,500 tax included. That is just the dealership labor, no parts.

I went that route because of the warranty like you mentioned, but it's by far the most expensive route one could take.

My dealer has the HAS for $1790
Another one nearby has it for $1521

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by fcman

My dealer has the HAS for $1790
Another one nearby has it for $1521

That's a great deal. I got mine from either getbmwparts or IND. I can't remember which, between the two I dropped almost $20k on OEM parts before I took delivery of the car.

[Info@mad-us.com]

$1000 for a dp install? What's their labor rate?

[IHateBrakeDust]

I think just under 200 and hour but I ended up finding someone who does bmws and it was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by IHateBrakeDust

I think just under 200 and hour but I ended up finding someone who does bmws and it was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper

Should be 2.5 -3 hours for downpipes.