Hi all. Just wondering how much I should be looking at labour wise to fit a few parts? Discs and pads all round. New springs. I have got a quote, but that includes fixing either 1 or possibly both swivel joints. I think I need them to break down the costs. Thanks guys
Discs and pads all round - if you've got the right tools - can be done at zero labour cost of you're wanting to try it yourself. I've done mine before MOT and it passed so it was clearly done right (safe)! - All I needed was the right socket sizes and a caliper rewind tool. Rewind tool a few quid from eBay and begged and borrowed some sockets that I didn't already have. The other bits you mention, I'd be looking at probably no more than a couple/few hundred £. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk
Ive been quoted £572 to fit springs, brakes and repair 1 ball joint. Or £746 if it needs both ball joints doing. Thats with me providing the brake parts and springs.
Its at Aarons autos. I was hoping to get a quote from Diamond as well but they are off for another week.
Just spoken to Chris at Beaniesport. £324 to fit everything and then possibly extra for the slight knocking.
Blimey, I feel blessed... for discs and pads all round, labour only - 80 quid, cash in hand... car picked up and dropped off by my local guy :-)
Chris at beaniesport fitted my bilstein coilovers and serviced my RS265 last feb. He done superb job, very professional. I need to give him a bell end of this month to book another service come to think of it.
I have also called Armstrong autos in Luton who have quoted a good price, so may go there. Just got to decide between cooksport or H&R springs.
Ah that doesnt sound good. Is it common that they snap? Or is it just a few but everyone remembers the few? Anyone know the cheapest place for H&Rs? Is there a particular product code to order?
Not heard of any snapping on the Meg mk3, very common on the Cilo 182. I found them to hard and crashy, much happier back on the Cup springs. If i changed again it would be H&R or Grams
I will probably go for H&R then. I see that Ktec have fairly good prices. Will it need a geo check after fitting?
Well I am booked into Armstrong Autos in Luton. I will see what they thi k about getting a geo done. Will probably play safe and go for H&Rs from Ktec
If you do anything to the suspension, it's good practice to have the geometry checked afterwards, just to be sure everything is right.
Yep, the toe-in angle changes as the suspension compresses / decompresses due to the way that track rods travel in an arc when looking at them from the front or rear of the car. So when lowering, you are effectively fixing the suspension in a new compressed position. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Well had my car in at Armstrong Autos in Luton today. Kevin is a great guy and really knows his stuff, probably helped by him having a MK3 RS as well. I can highly recommend them.
The ride is very similar to standard, just a touch firmer. Cant comment much on the handling yet though as its permanently dark and wet!
