Recommendations for suspension installer in Calgary?

[uv23]

Hey folks. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for suspension installs in cowtown? It'll be for a Volvo C30. A Mazda shop would probably work too, as the P1 chassis is shared with the Mazda 3. I've been trying to call Tunerworks but they won't answer their phones. Cheers.

[strong]

I would say just go drop by tunerworks, also if you dont have the suspension yet they can probaly get it for you

[uv23]

I dropped by yesterday and they were closed. And still not answering phones today. Maybe they took an extended vacation.

[962 kid]

They just moved shops, so that's probably why you're having trouble getting ahold of them. They're definitely the guys to talk to though.

[uv23]

I went to their new shop and it was shuttered.

[rc2002]

On a 2008 car, it'll be a piece of cake to do it yourself. You'll have no problems with seized bolts/bushings.

[n1zm0]

dunno if you found anyone yet, but pm me i can help you out

[uv23]

I've been in touch with Auto Leader, who do the installs for Tunerworks. They seem like a good crew.

[adidas]

If you dont mind me asking, how much is their labour?

[uv23]

$100/hour. At first they quoted me two hours per corner(!), which is over the top. But he followed up with an estimate of 4 to 6 hours for a full coil over install. It's a lot more than I paid last time I had coil overs put on a car, so if anyone has alternate recommendations, I'm listening.

[sk3tchb4g]

do it yourself, new car means no breaking bolts,
take it out and put it back in

[adidas]

loool...they want way too much! :nut:

[uv23]

I have neither the expertise nor the space to do a proper coil over install, which is why I'm looking for a professional shop to do it.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by uv23
$100/hour. At first they quoted me two hours per corner(!), which is over the top. But he followed up with an estimate of 4 to 6 hours for a full coil over install. It's a lot more than I paid last time I had coil overs put on a car, so if anyone has alternate recommendations, I'm listening.

That's so expensive :eek:

Give Mike Perret a call at TireCraft. It's the store right off Macleod Trail and 57th AVE next to Silverhill Acura. They've done suspension work on all my cars. Highly recommended!!!

[uv23]

Originally posted by max_boost


That's so expensive :eek:

Give Mike Perret a call at TireCraft. It's the store right off Macleod Trail and 57th AVE next to Silverhill Acura. They've done suspension work on all my cars. Highly recommended!!!
Thanks, will do!

[nj2Type-S]

option-import quoted me $250 to swap my coilovers to my stock suspension (1 of the shocks in my coilovers is totally blown) and with their 25% off promotion, it'll come down to $187 for the whole installation! :eek:

no experience from them yet but from what i've heard from a couple of people, they seem to be pretty good guys. maybe you could give them a try. :thumbsup:

[uv23]

Thanks, I'll call them too! I want a good price, but at the same time I'm wary of bargain basement. The coil overs will require a lot of finessing and I'm also having new control arms installed for some camber adjustment (in addition to needing a standard alignment).

[nj2Type-S]

i think these guys are approved vendors in these forums.

[Ichigo]

Why dont you give my friend ADRIAN a call. He runs a small little shop and I know the mechanic he's got is good at what he does. Tell him Peter sent you and he'll probably work a nice cash deal with you.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post up his number so drop me a pm or email me at [email protected]

[Mitsu3000gt]

I would suggest buying the suspension from the states. When I was looking for my coilovers, Calgary retailers including Tunerworks, Concept 1, Two Square and CMS all quoted me over $3000 for parts alone, (some claiming they had to order them direct from Germany) and I bought them for $1100 brand new from a reputable dealer in the states (and that was when the dollar wasn't at par). I have full warranty too. Take a good look in the states before you buy car parts in Calgary in my opinion. Everything I have bought so far has been durastically cheaper down there.

[idriveabox]

Originally posted by nj2Type-S
option-import quoted me $250 to swap my coilovers to my stock suspension (1 of the shocks in my coilovers is totally blown) and with their 25% off promotion, it'll come down to $187 for the whole installation! :eek:

no experience from them yet but from what i've heard from a couple of people, they seem to be pretty good guys. maybe you could give them a try. :thumbsup:

Just got a few fluid changes done there yesterday. Give these guys a call! Very friendly and a nice shop. :thumbsup:

[Scope951]

try Knibbe!
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