DrizzTT

Never dropped a car so I've got a couple of (maybe stupid) questions that I know you guys will be able to help me with. First off, was thinking I would not do this since it's a leased car, but also had no idea how cheap springs were. Just checked the ECS website and the H&R springs are just $263...thought it would cost double that, at least.

Question 1: Anyone put aftermarket springs on their S4 w/ 18" wheels? Saw a guy post pics of his S4 w/ HR OE springs (1.2" drop) w/ 19s on Audizine, but would love to see how it looks with 18" wheels as I'm not sure if I want to go with the OE or the Sport (1.5"-2" drop).

Question 2: What's a fair labor cost for something like this? $200?

Question 3: Upon install, will anything else need to be done to the car like re-alignment or a camber adjust?

Thanks guys!

krunko

$200 sounds about right, but you might be able to find it slightly cheaper.

Yeah, you'll need to get an alignment for sure after getting your springs installed. I'm not sure about camber, but I think it will stay the same.

finesta101

Q1: Havent seen it, but im sure itll look fine
Q2: 200-300 IMO
Q3: Alignment

DrizzTT

On 2nd thought maybe I won't be doing this. Got the $200 figure from seeing other posts, and others on here seem to agree. I called about a dozen places over the last hour and have been quoted between $460 and $750 dollars. If this is going to cost $460 just for the install (then another $460 to re-install old springs in 3 years) then it's not worth it. Why would everyone quote so much higher then what people are saying on these forums?

HyperS4

That $460+ quote is more accurate. The person who paid $200 admitted it was a place he had close ties with(friends/family) so you probably wont get that anywhere. Even AWE quoted me 4.5 hours of labor for it. It took me 6 hours to do with my friend and we both have done suspensions before. I have only seen that one post for less than $400 for the install.

Do it yourself man, have fun with it!

DrizzTT

You know, you just reminded me that I have a future brother in-law that's a mechanic for Toyota...he could probably help me with something like this. I personally have no experience with something like this. How did you go about aligning the car afterwards though?

You def saw the same post as me w/ the guy who knew the install guy, but thought I had seen other posts with people paying < $300.