Trustworthy Performance Shops Around Charleston, SC

[bootlegger]

Hello, fellow Charleston area S550 guys! I have a set of Steeda springs and adjustable camber plates coming in the mail, and am thinking about just having a shop install these. I normally do all my own work, but I will have to have everything professionally aligned after and I don't have a spring compressor. I was wondering if anyone had experience with shops in the Charleston area. I would prefer to have a shop with good pricing and experience with this sort of install. Please let me know if there are any good options. Oh, btw, I have Magneride, so it might be good if the shop has worked on this sort of system before (Corvette?). Thanks!

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[bootlegger]

Crickets

 

[Gtgpa]

Was hoping you would get a reply.

 

[bootlegger]

Was hoping you would get a reply.

Nothing. I called 3 shops and got stupid high quotes.
Shop 1: $705 for spring install, alignment, and "shop fees"
Shop 2: $700 for spring install only
Shop 3: $525 for spring install only

They all seem to be quoting 5-7 hours labor, which is a rip off. An amateur can easily do all 4 in 4 hours with limited tools. Most of the experience guys I talked to said max 2 hours for any experienced technician. I did have a guy on FB offer to do it for $150, if I could drive to Myrtle Beach. That may be my only option. Pretty disappointing that there aren't any affordable options in Charleston. I would easily pay $300 for install and alignment.

 

[Gtgpa]

There is a mustang club and a muscle car club in Charleston. They might know someone. Nothing in Charleston is cheap anymore.

 

[Timeless]

If you want to drive to Columbia, there is a shop called CPR ( http://www.cprperformanceparts.com ).

Haven't been there in years but they used to be very Mustang oriented.

 

[Ratfink53]

I have been in this area since 1976. Speed shops are rare here. Roberts automotive is the only place that I know of that specializes in mustang work. I have not used him though.

 

[bootlegger]

If you want to drive to Columbia, there is a shop called CPR ( http://www.cprperformanceparts.com ).

Haven't been there in years but they used to be very Mustang oriented.

Trying to stay in this area, but I will see how their prices are. Thanks.

 

[bootlegger]

I have been in this area since 1976. Speed shops are rare here. Roberts automotive is the only place that I know of that specializes in mustang work. I have not used him though.

Robert's was the $525 quote for installation only. While the lowest of the 3 shops, still excessive. They are either charging an astronomical labor rate, or overestimating for 5hrs at the standard rate.

 

[Gtgpa]

Robert's was the $525 quote for installation only. While the lowest of the 3 shops, still excessive. They are either charging an astronomical labor rate, or overestimating for 5hrs at the standard rate.

Wow. Probably worth the trip outta town.

 

[Ratfink53]

Robert's was the $525 quote for installation only. While the lowest of the 3 shops, still excessive. They are either charging an astronomical labor rate, or overestimating for 5hrs at the standard rate.

I think that they know they are the only mustang shop and price their work accordingly. I hope that you find a shop that reasonable, let us know.

 

[Gtgpa]

Check Harbor car care in Johns Island. They did some excellent work for me recently and competitive. Really nice people.

 

[Interceptor]

Labor prices seem to average 75.00 per to 100.00 per hour now.

 

[bootlegger]

Labor prices seem to average 75.00 per to 100.00 per hour now.

Which is fine. This is a 3hr job max for a professional shop. Quoting me 5-7hrs is pretty messed up.

 

[Interceptor]

Understand what you are saying, I understand Advance/Auto Zone will rent tool needed. What would a spring compressor cost. When I did my 2010 springs I didn't even need compressor since I replaced struts at same time.

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