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Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Both mine gone
2003 20,000 miles
2003 20,000 miles
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Mine (NSR) was diagnosed at 31,000 miles during service not sure when it actually went though.
2.5 SE '05 reg
2.5 SE '05 reg
2.5se Roadster - First Z
3.0 si Sport Coupe - now sold
3.0 si Sport Coupe - now sold
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Mine too.
Sept 2006 2.0i
Driver side rear spring broken at 12k miles, car was 20mths old
BMW only replaced the broken spring, not both
Sept 2006 2.0i
Driver side rear spring broken at 12k miles, car was 20mths old
BMW only replaced the broken spring, not both
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Jus
RIP: '06 2.0i Sport, Montego Blue with heated black leather
Jus
RIP: '06 2.0i Sport, Montego Blue with heated black leather
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Three off side rears and just last week an offside front. Looking at the break I could see that rust had penetrated part way through so it had obviously been cracked for quite a while! It turns in to the right really well though!!
What are the best after market springs to use?
Cheers
What are the best after market springs to use?
Cheers
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Eibach Pro springsshed_driver wrote:What are the best after market springs to use?
Search my user name for details of mine - they lower 15mm beyond a M Sport suspensioned car though, which is something I could do without...
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'm not sure I dare drop the car; here in rural N.Yorkshire I need every bit of ground clearance I can get!
Cheers
Cheers
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Both rears, Feb 2009 39K on the clock
2.2 05 plate (march 05 build)
origional OEM run flats on at the time
2.2 05 plate (march 05 build)
origional OEM run flats on at the time
Toyota Aygo+ for the city miles
Z4 roadster for the B road smiles
Z4 roadster for the B road smiles
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2004 04 3.0i (on RE040 RFTs)
30k miles approximately and four years old
Both (OSR followed by NSR next day)
(If you're after any statistics, then we may want to include testimony from those who haven't had their springs go).
30k miles approximately and four years old
Both (OSR followed by NSR next day)
(If you're after any statistics, then we may want to include testimony from those who haven't had their springs go).
Andrew
Current: 2015 F33 435i Auto M Sport - Estoril Blue
Former: 2008 E88 125i Auto M Sport - Titanium Silver
Former: 2004 E85 3.0i SMG SE - Maldives Blue
Current: 2015 F33 435i Auto M Sport - Estoril Blue
Former: 2008 E88 125i Auto M Sport - Titanium Silver
Former: 2004 E85 3.0i SMG SE - Maldives Blue
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Yes, me too. OSR at 30k, NSR at 38k (and I didn't even notice that one until the MOT). All done under warranty - it seems to be an expected item.
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NSR at 76k on 03 2.5, seem to have lasted longer than most but common fault neverless. Only became apparent during recent dealer MOT, would not have noticed otherwise! Fairly unforgiving ride what with 18"'s on run-flat tyres and all so not suprising coils give out eventually. Mate ditched his RF's and saved considerably on replacements, need a can of foamy stuff if you dont wanna be stranded at side of road mind. Prefer the security they offer personally.
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drivers rear at 20k
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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My nsr spring gone at 28k on a 3.0si July o4 car. section from the bottom of the spring clattering about.
Initially thought it was the towbar loose in the battery boot compartment until I did a search on this forum.
If i replace with non BMW parts will the ride become stiffer than standard? Will be getting it repaired next week.
Initially thought it was the towbar loose in the battery boot compartment until I did a search on this forum.
If i replace with non BMW parts will the ride become stiffer than standard? Will be getting it repaired next week.
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Me too:
OSR 21,000 miles
NSR 25,000 miles
2004 04 2.5 on RFT's
Stealer cost each - £79.50 incl. vat. (self fitted)
OSR 21,000 miles
NSR 25,000 miles
2004 04 2.5 on RFT's
Stealer cost each - £79.50 incl. vat. (self fitted)
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
I had them last year. OSR at 37000 miles.
2003 2.5
Before I got shot of the car.
2003 2.5
Before I got shot of the car.
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport. Silver Grey Metallic, Brembo Brakes, HEL Braided Brake Hoses, Machine Monkey Exhaust Tips, Stubby, Piano Black trim, Black Leather, Bilstein B12-Pro-Kit, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on MV2's. Roof Motor in the Boot!
Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Me to, offside went, but Stealer replaced both rears (car was on Warranty)