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Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
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i had my z4 2003 2.2 checked over a year or so back and they found a broken rear spring - assumed it was just due to age??
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Happens to E89s as well!... car has just done 31,000 miles.
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I have had broken springs.
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08 E86 64k miles joining the club...
My FSR was rattling so got both done.
They must’ve been knackered, car feels a lot better now....
My FSR was rattling so got both done.
They must’ve been knackered, car feels a lot better now....
Z4C Sapphire Black - DLV mods done! CDV Delete / DLV Backbox Mod
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59 plate 23i 52k Rattle started rear passenger side, spring snapped an inch from bottom. New ones supposed to arrive today - haven’t yet!!!
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Andy, same happened to me last year at 29k! my mechanic says its a fault in the design of the rear springs, they thin out near the end and thats where they break.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:48 pm 59 plate 23i 52k Rattle started rear passenger side, spring snapped an inch from bottom. New ones supposed to arrive today - haven’t yet!!!
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Yep, my 29k Mile E85 3.0si failed mot a week or so back on rear offside broken spring. Sorted in about 30 mins after getting a replacement from the forum and now road legal again. Have a B12 Pro kit sat in my hallway now
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Had a quick run through Glen Coe about a week ago. First proper run and I could hear a wee tinny rattle. I thought it was a loose heat shield or something. Popped up to my mechanic when I got home and he produced this.Zed Baron wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:57 pmAndy, same happened to me last year at 29k! my mechanic says its a fault in the design of the rear springs, they thin out near the end and thats where they break.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:48 pm 59 plate 23i 52k Rattle started rear passenger side, spring snapped an inch from bottom. New ones supposed to arrive today - haven’t yet!!!
Told me just order a pair of standard ones. Argyll roads don’t take too well to the Zed being lowered
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G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Both my rear springs snapped last year, so I also did the only responsible thing and replaced the whole set with a B12 kit
2007 Z4M Coupé - Midnight Blue
1988 VW Transporter - Slate Blue
2008 E82 123d - Space Grey
2009 Abarth 500 Esseesse - Campovolo Grey
1988 VW Transporter - Slate Blue
2008 E82 123d - Space Grey
2009 Abarth 500 Esseesse - Campovolo Grey
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Yep happened to mine, stopped once I got rid of those run flats.
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Well it's taken a while as I have had my Zed since 2012 but now I can add myself to the broken spring list passengers side rear found broken but couldn't tell by driving or it's stance only on inspection. now replaced with a pair of M sport direct replacement, I would have maybe liked to change them for something more softer to improve the ride , but it's MOT day tomorrow so couldn't wait oh yes it's on 82k and 2005 vintage so they have lasted well .
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,satnav, computer,multi function wheel,folding mirrors.matt black rad grills MV3 wheels , and yes cup holders )
,satnav, computer,multi function wheel,folding mirrors.matt black rad grills MV3 wheels , and yes cup holders )
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Broken springs
58 plate E86, Titan Silver - gone but not forgotten
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Broken spring ~150 000km on e85 3.0 m54 2005. Did not feel anything.
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2006 2.0
90.000 miles
RH front spring
90.000 miles
RH front spring
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My 2nd Z4 this time a 2.2 109k both rear springs found broke upon MOT inspection 12 Jan 2021. Not sure when it happened.
Specs: 2003 2.2 Silver 5 speed Manual, internal carbon fibre wrap, 19" Dare alloys and BMW Air freshener.