Cost of lowering - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

angman · 12-20-2006, 12:26 PM

Hi guys I am in need of help. I am requesting help for a good Porsche mechanic in Seattle or the Vancouver BC area. They want an arm and a leg for any work done in Vancouver BC (Wiessach). I bought some Eibach Pro Springs and the dealer here wants $800 for installation and alignment. The oil change is another $400. Any suggestions?

How much have you guys paid to install your springs and to do an alignment? I understand that the alignment is necessary after lowering.

Thanks!

blue2000s · 12-20-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by angman

. I bought some Eibach Pro Springs and the dealer here wants $800 for installation and alignment.

$800 sounds cheap for a dealer, actually.

The $400 oil change is pretty excessive,

blinkwatt · 12-20-2006, 12:34 PM

They want an arm and a leg for any work done in Vancouver BC (Wiessach).

It cost an arm & leg to get any work done to a Porsche.

I bought some Eibach Pro Springs and the dealer here wants $800 for installation and alignment.

For a dealer to do the install & alignment that's actually a very good price.

The oil change is another $400. Any suggestions?
Get the oil filter kit from www.************************************************************ along with some other basic maintainence(cabin filter,air filter) and get free shipping. The oil should cost another $60 and an hour to D.I.Y. with basic tools.

I understand that the alignment is necessary after lowering.

Yes you are right! Good luck!

j.fro · 12-20-2006, 01:32 PM

This won't save any cash this time, but it might in the long run. A lot of shops offer alignment packages for 1, 3, or 5 years. If you plan on keeping the car for a while and drive it often, an alignment every six months or so is common. Tossing the cash out once and having it over with may help out...

djomlas · 12-20-2006, 01:51 PM

why not do springs yourself, and then take the car in for alignment after u put the springs in?

blinkwatt · 12-20-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by djomlas

why not do springs yourself, and then take the car in for alignment after u put the springs in?

Easier said then done,the rears are a pain.
http://boxster.wikia.com/wiki/Wheel_Bearing_Change

http://gwl.rmsolo.org/hacks/suspension/index.html

986Roadster · 12-20-2006, 05:23 PM

hey 800 is reasonable. dealers usually charge 1000. i paid 800 and i've been told that it's not easy and takes time to do the rear. pay the 800 and you'll be very happy. i love driving lowered cars.

oil change for 400 isn't too bad through the dealer....i think. i went to a local porsche mechanic and paid 300.