(NW Chi Suburbs) Shop Recommendation Needed

[skepticalasian]

Just ordered a set of Eibach springs (AWD GT2 if it matters...) Question is should I have a dealer install the kit or is there a shop in the area that you prefer?

 

[Chi-Guy]

Just ordered a set of Eibach springs (AWD GT2 if it matters...) Question is should I have a dealer install the kit or is there a shop in the area that you prefer?

Any shop like Firestone can install it fairly cheap. There's no need to pay dealer rates.

 

[jatleson]

Following for good indy shops in the NW Burbs. I'm in 60060. I've learned from BMW ownership learning some DIY and having a great indy shop is HUGE.

 

[RockyJodr124]

Tirerack does a great job of listing reputable installers

Select "Springs" when you do a search.
https://www.tirerack.com/installer/Installer.jsp?zipCode=&srch3=P

 

[GreySpectre]

Any shop like Firestone can install it fairly cheap. There's no need to pay dealer rates.

I asked my local Firestone if they could install springs while I was having my winter tires put on, they said no because it's not an OEM part.

 

[nhcowboy28]

I asked my local Firestone if they could install springs while I was having my winter tires put on, they said no because it's not an OEM part.

My experience with firestone has always been bad. While yes they can do stuff, they are blunt instruments. There are always better solutions.

 

[skepticalasian]

Following for good indy shops in the NW Burbs. I'm in 60060. I've learned from BMW ownership learning some DIY and having a great indy shop is HUGE.

SAME! I called Ben at 7th Gear from the BMW Motorwerks service waiting room more times than I can count...

 

[jatleson]

Ben is great. Maybe he'll start learning the Stinger. I told my guy, eFab Motorsports, to start reading up on the Stinger.

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[Chi-Guy]

[MENTION=1635]skepticalasian[/MENTION] did you ever found a shop you liked?

 

[DaBears4Lyfe]

I know a Mechanic that works out of his garage. He Builds full performance engines for people. If there is ever things that I dont want to do (like suspension) I have him work on it. Hes located near 55 and 294 if you are interested DM me and ill get you his info.

 

[skepticalasian]

[MENTION=1635]skepticalasian[/MENTION] did you ever found a shop you liked?

Not yet, likely waiting until the planet thaws in the spring to make any changes anyway...