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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 04:22 PM
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Aftermarket spring question

AST now makes aftermarket lowering springs for the clubman s all4. They cost about $300.
What is a reasonable price to have a mini mechanic install these? I don't have the skills or tools to do this myself.
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 05:17 PM
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I just called the local mini dealer and they want 1200 dollars to install springs and do an alignment on top of the 300 springs. $1500 seems like a lot for this. Isn't this less work than installing a rear sway bar at half the cost?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 05:42 PM
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I just called the local mini dealer and they want 1200 dollars to install springs and do an alignment on top of the 300 springs. $1500 seems like a lot for this. Isn't this less work than installing a rear sway bar at half the cost?
My dealer will charge $120 for bolts and nuts, 4 hours of labor at $149, alignment for $159. With Schnitzer springs at $520, total is $1535 Canadian.... with tax
 
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 04:17 PM
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I'd think a regular shop in your area could take car of that for you. it would be the equivalent of changing your struts/shocks. Only difference is when they put it all back together they use a different spring. they'll still need to do an alignment either way. Call around. Only thing that could be an issue is if you have dynamic damper control.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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I do have the DDC, so hoping to have someone familiar with minis do the work.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2021 | 01:50 PM
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F54 S here. I purchased my AST springs and had them installed at a local BMW specialist shop. $262 for the springs and another $250 for install. I also have the DDC - springs have nothing to do with this.
 
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