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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Performance shops in DFW

Anyone know of one that specializes in MINI's? I'm looking to buy some coilovers, but I'm too lazy to install them myself. Any recommendations?

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Pro Tuning Performance in Fort Worth is great. They've installed my coilovers and did the alignment and corner balance. They're great guys and they're prices are good too.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Pro Tuning Performance in Fort Worth is great. They've installed my coilovers and did the alignment and corner balance. They're great guys and they're prices are good too.

They quoted me $325-$400. A little overpriced for coilover install. Thanks though.
 
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I'm not sure you'll find a place that will do it for much cheaper. It's a fairly labor intensive job, including a proper alignment afterwards as well as leveling the ride height and corner balancing the car.

If you find a reputible shop in the area with better prices (no Midas type places) I'd definitely be interested. I'm always adding something to my car. It's an addicting hobby...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I'm not sure you'll find a place that will do it for much cheaper. It's a fairly labor intensive job, including a proper alignment afterwards as well as leveling the ride height and corner balancing the car.
Unless there is something special about MINI suspension that is definitely overpriced. I've had lots of Audi/VW cars and the most a reputable shop has quoted me was $250. $325-$400 was the price they quoted me just for the install. Alignment was an extra $100. Also, more expensive than most alignment places.

Thanks for the suggestion though.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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You can also try posting this on the metroplex mini boards. Great forum for DFW Mini owners if you're not already familiar with it.
 
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You can also try posting this on the metroplex mini boards. Great forum for DFW Mini owners if you're not already familiar with it.

This is posted in the Metroplex MINI forum.
 
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