Audi S5 Coilover installation Labor?

[LJS5]

I am assuming Audi S5 coilover install is same or very similar to every other car? But i am getting quoted some ridiculous amount by 2 shops now.

One said $600 and another said $500. I don't have a garage or i'd take a crack at it but i've installed them on an Evo before and it was rather quick and straightforward.
My friend with a S2000 just got them installed at a Honda Shop for $180. I was thinking i'd be paying around $300 since the Audi brand but wasn't expecting $600.

What's the average price you guys have seen for coilover install?

[Sweep]

600 is about what I was quoted for coilovers. Remember not all coilovers and suspension setups are the same. The B8 chassis uses a multi link suspension setup which is a little more complicated and hence takes more shop time.

Edit: just went back and checked I ended up paying $400 but I was told at the time the shop owner misquoted me because he wasn't aware it was more complicated. They honored the price anyways but it should have been more.

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[Plutolawyer]

Not an S5 but to compare, I paid $255 to install coil overs on my A7. That's of course was in addition to the cost of the coil overs themself.


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[RVJ]

I'd have to dig out my invoice but I want to say labor was around $300 or so. Definitely not anywhere near $600.


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[997_4Me]

I paid $300 but the shop said it took a lot longer than anticipated. They honored the price. He said he would prob charge around $400-$450 if he had to do it over.

[Brozee]

Glad to say i did it myself :) like all the other mods. Definitely took me longer as I ran into some difficulties with the used coilovers I bought on the forums from a dishonest SHIT user on here. I had to re dye the top thread... long story. I can say that I did my BMW 3 series coilovers in half the time.

Anyways DIY! But I'd expect $450-$500 that is what I was quoted.

[Beast]

i've been quoted anywhere from 250-1200 for coilover install.

[4RingRook]

I paid $150 for mine - but most shops will charge an hour labor per corner on average.

[HearMeSpool]

In San Diego $300 billed at 2 hours of labor @ $150/hour. Plus alignment for $79

[Mops@Nemesis]

I'd say $350 is the median. Anything more than $450 is a rip IMO.

[Sweep]

Seems like there's quite a bit of regional variation as well. OP, just keep calling around to see if you can get a better price.

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[AbeViator]

I paid $350 originally in NJ at an accredited shop to install H&R coils, I paid $280 to install H&R springs. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, make sure you choose a place that guarantees their work and has good reviews. I will never make that mistake again of trying to save a couple dollars to find out they did a shoddy job.

On the other end, I called to get a quote for installing springs on my Audi here in SoCal and it's all over the place. The big name shops around here are almost price gouging asking like $600-700 for an install on springs, which is ridiculous. Talk to local Audi owners and I'm sure you'll find a reputable shop at a fair price!

[xuandatou]

3-3.5 Hrs labor quote (excluding alignment) would be fair enough for any tuning shop

[LJS5]

Out of 4 shops 500 was the cheapest.
Must be a chicago thing. Anyways, i don't consider Coilover installation to be worth $500 + $Allignment so i'll be doing it myself in a friends Garage.. unless i find another shop that'll do it for around 300.

[RVJ]

Actually, I'm in the Chicago SW burbs and I swear mine was ~$300. Let me dig out my invoice and make sure that I'm remembering correctly.


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[LJS5]

Actually, I'm in the Chicago SW burbs and I swear mine was ~$300. Let me dig out my invoice and make sure that I'm remembering correctly.


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Which shop did you go to?

[RVJ]

Komet Motorsports in St Charles. Great father and son shop. They specialize in German cars. I'll dig out that invoice and let you know.


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[LJS5]

Awesome, Thanks i'll call them tomorrow. St. Charles is a drive but if i can save $200-$300.. why not.

[chrissurfr]

450 with alignment and one adjustment included

[RVJ]

Awesome, Thanks i'll call them tomorrow. St. Charles is a drive but if i can save $200-$300.. why not.

Couldn't find the invoice last night but I honestly don't think that it was more than $350. It's a haul for me as well...about a 45 minute drive. I will say that I put about $3k into the car day one though so I could be off a bit on the price. Worth a call though and it is a great shop.


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[LJS5]

Couldn't find the invoice last night but I honestly don't think that it was more than $350. It's a haul for me as well...about a 45 minute drive. I will say that I put about $3k into the car day one though so I could be off a bit on the price. Worth a call though and it is a great shop.


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Just called Komet Motorsports and was quoted $700 with allignment.

[RVJ]

Ouch! Sorry about that, I really thought that I paid less but I was spending quite a bit on the car at the time so I guess that it fell into the "noise".


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[LJS5]

No worries - I decided to go with GRD Tuned in West Chicago.
Was quoted $400 and they have done a fair amount of work on B8s.

[HearMeSpool]

Some of these prices are insane... Thank God for living in America's Finest City.

[Twotonicnite]

Apologies for reviving an old thread but, I was looking at getting the Bilstein B16 with the IRC module installed on my S5. Rennology in Oak Forest, IL quoted me $1500 to do it with corner balancing and alignment. I almost fell over. Anyone know of any other reputable shops in the south Chicago/burbs or NW IN area that could do this work?

[Game]

Apologies for reviving an old thread but, I was looking at getting the Bilstein B16 with the IRC module installed on my S5. Rennology in Oak Forest, IL quoted me $1500 to do it with corner balancing and alignment. I almost fell over. Anyone know of any other reputable shops in the south Chicago/burbs or NW IN area that could do this work?

Wish I was more familiar with the Audi platform but try GRD like the guy above. Other known Chicagoland shops that may still be able to do it: ABMotoring, Fluid Motor Union, AMS.

[fasteddy91]

I was qouted 750-800 to install springs from several shops in the bay area. My brother in law who owns a shop did mine in two hours for 200 bucks. He said it was a fairly easy job and doing the rears only took 30 minutes which included dropping the subframe.

[theaudiguys]

Interesting, in Ontario the highest I've seen is $300 to install my coil overs, my mechanic does it for 200 & a case of beer