Check your springs guys!

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So a week or so ago I reversed off the drive, full lock only to be greeted with a loud metallic 'boing' noise!  Knew instantly the spring had snapped.

Ordered a replacement pair (H&R) and had it in the garage today for fitting.

Turned out BOTH the front springs were broken, one fresh (last week), the other clearly some time ago. 

The car drove perfectly, only making any noises after the second spring broke last week.  I've had broken springs on several bmws in the past, it seems not even the mighty X5 is immune!

Might be worth checking yours?  My car has 124k miles and only went through an mot some 7 weeks ago!

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Our E46 breaks rear springs regularly.  Our BMW Dealer blamed 'recycled steel'!

No, I wasn't convinced either.... >:(

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Yes I've previously had broken springs on e46, e90 and e91!  Along with several cracked rims it does make you wonder!

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Mine are broke too getting fixed tomorrow

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What springs did you fit Marrow?

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What springs did you fit Marrow?
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Still under warranty so oem

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What springs did you fit Marrow?
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Still under warranty so oem
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Ah I see.  I changed to H&R, the overall ride is much improved. Then again my X might have been riding like crap due to busted springs lol

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Do H&R lower or just replace ?
I have run them before on a4 avant I had and it sat very low.

You got pics ?

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What springs did you fit Marrow?
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Still under warranty so oem
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Ah I see.  I changed to H&R, the overall ride is much improved. Then again my X might have been riding like crap due to busted springs lol
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Yeah they have lowered a bit, I'll stick up some pics once I get a few miles on them.  H&R quote 1.2 inches, from previous experience I'd expect to see just over two inches