[GT Eye]

Hi guys!
While im pretending to study here in school, I am planning out my spring break. Therefore I need to know how long it would take for shocks and springs to be installed. I don't know how many people are from NYC here but i'm planning to get my work done at RAPtuning out in Hempstead. Does anybody know their prices (for parts and labor). Any places that you guys can recommend?
Besides the suspension, im goin down to central Jersey to get my chip done by John Achille. So when i head back to school after spring break, i should be a significantly happier driver!

Sorry about all these questions...Ive had my GTI for less than a month- it's pretty exciting stuff...whewee!

 

[A3Jetta]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

Takes me 2-3 hours to do a suspension install in my garage at home.

 

[euro sport]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

You shouldn't spend more than $200 labor to install suspension at a shop. With air tools, they can do it in a matter of minutes for each corner.
Sorry that I can't recommend a shop tho', since I'm not in your area.
BTW... what kind of GTI (year, engine, etc) are you putting this stuff on?

 

[GT Eye]

Re: Suspension Installation time (chuck_simpson)

Thanks for the info
I just called RAPtuning and they quoted me 900 beans
I guess that sounds about right since the parts come to about 700 beans, but then again there are some people on this board that have gotten their suspension work for lower prices.
Im putting all of this on a 2002 1.8T
Thank again for helping me out

 

[GT Eye]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

VERY NICE CAR CHUCK!

 

[edsgti2nv]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

talk to tyrolkid- he lives in queens- does great work, good prices.

 

[GT Eye]

Re: Suspension Installation time (edsgti2nv)

hey thanks man,
I talked to him and he gave me a really good price!
He seems like a really cool guy and he graduated from my college (SUNY Albany-

)
So now i need to get the Bilstein/H&R combo....where?
i just created an account at http://www.parts4vws.com
but http://www.shox.com strikes my fancy as well...
Any info about these retailers or any other good ones out there?
I need one that ships fast as well
Again, thanks for all your help!!! Great board http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[edsgti2nv]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

I just bought my suspension from shox.com- theyre the cheapest place ive found. takes about a week to arrive i think, not sure as i have not received them yet. but u could always do next day air.

 

[OXY MARON]

Re: Suspension Installation time (edsgti2nv)

check out ([email protected]) he does swapps ,suspenions,you name it he does it. he also has a 87 vr6 running 12"s ..he live in queens..tell him demz's sent ya.

 

[coolwater00]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

I got my nuespeed anti-sway system from new deminsions 446.00 shipped, bilsteins and eibachs with strut tower brace 659.00 shox.com.
FYI:
if you do the install yourself get the strut specialty tool from vw. My install took about 18 hrs cause we didnt have power tools or the vw tool.

 

[EBG 1.8T]

Re: Suspension Installation time (coolwater00)

Shine Racing did my install in about 2.25 hrs including the rear bar.
Eric

 

[GT Eye]

Re: Suspension Installation time (EBG 1.8T)

Thanks for all your replies guys!
This board has been most helpful.
I'm getting my suspension done by Tyrolkid and i ordered the Bilstein/H&R sport shocks and springs combo...so hopefully by next week I'll be carvin the curb!

One more question, guys (and gals)...Does an effective suspension make the car "feel" fast while accelerating?
Thanks
peace

 

[coolwater00]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

O' yeah!

 

[citat3962]

Re: Suspension Installation time (GT Eye)

quote:[HR][/HR]VERY NICE CAR CHUCK!

[HR][/HR]​

A little bestickered for my tastes but the actual car looks good..

...and mmmmmm mmmmm mmmm that drop is slick! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Nice Car chuck