lewiso Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi I plan on fitting (having fitted) new disks, pads, hoses, springs and drop links (anything i'm missing there?) on a 140 gen 7 I thought i'd check with my nearest garage for a quote, I will be providing my own parts so this is for fitting only £120 for disks, pads, hoses £180 for springs and drop links £118 for a full alignment Does this seem reasonable, I think it seems a little steep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombrady Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 118 for full alignment!? As far as I know, most cars will have adjustment for toe and camber. To get my front wheels done on my gt4 was £15 mate! Theres no adjustment on the rear. Even if there is on the G7's, thats rediculous. See if you can get help from guys on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottChester Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had my disks and pads all round done for £120 so that sounds okay I'm just about to book my car in for the lowering springs and drop links fitting and have been offered to get it done for £80 someone else quotes £100 so your overpaying on that - not sure where your based but drop martinking6 or ams a line 4 wheel alignment I've been quoted £75 from demon tweeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSystems Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 ...speak to Martin Kingston (martinking6)...as Scott points out, above...I'm sure he will give you a competitive price - and he makes a wicked brew while you're waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewiso Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) I think Martin might live a little far away i'm in the Newcastle area does anybody know where he is based? Thanks for the replies though might end up waiting for springs if they are going to cost that much Edited January 9, 2013 by lewiso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSystems Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Martin is in Blackburn...not hard to get to, he's not far from the motorway...he gets people coming from Bristol to get their cars serviced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 £120 for disks, pads, hoses - Id do it for around £60 £180 for springs and drop links - Id do it for £110 £118 for a full alignment - Can only do front and rear track, cant do camber - £30 each - be warned the rear toe and cmaber bolts are usually seized completely on the g7 and you will get a ridiculous price to replace them - if this is the case and you do want it sorted then buying a good used subframe will be cheaper and easier - I might have one left that is good but Id need to check to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu1287 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 hey bud if you are close i live in hartlepool i could give u a hand save u some cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftershock Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Disks and pads easy to do yourself, hoses a little harder maybe but still easy enough to do yourself Drop links can be a pain and need cutting off most of the time, depends on the tools you have available, shouldnt be more than a couple hours work for a garage Full alignment your being ripped off, paid £55 for full laser allignment 2 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewiso Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 hey bud if you are close i live in hartlepool i could give u a hand save u some cash Hartlepool is a lot closer to me than Blackpool I'm in Gateshead If that's a genuine offer I might have to take you up on it, are you coming to the North East meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu1287 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 yer its a genuine offer bud will try and get to the meet if i can get to work later that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 best thing about the club is that there are always going to be helpful people to give you a hand. Do it your self is a good way to learn and save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 that quote for changing your springs is ludicrous I paid £100 for mine to be changed and the drop links at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mek Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Dependant on days etc I can pop across and give you a hand mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewiso Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks for all the replies it's really helpful to know how much I should be paying for this I really appreciate the offers to help me do it myself hopefully i'll get to chat to you both at the North East meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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