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Check your springs guys!
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 4:52 pm
by POC
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!
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:39 pm
by X5Sport
Our E46 breaks rear springs regularly. Our BMW Dealer blamed 'recycled steel'!
No, I wasn't convinced either.... >:(
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:53 pm
by POC
Yes I've previously had broken springs on e46, e90 and e91! Along with several cracked rims it does make you wonder!
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:46 am
by Marrow
Mine are broke too getting fixed tomorrow
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:39 pm
by POC
What springs did you fit Marrow?
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:41 pm
by Marrow
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What springs did you fit Marrow?
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Still under warranty so oem
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:26 am
by POC
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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
Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:09 pm
by Marrow
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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Re: Check your springs guys!
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:20 pm
by POC
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