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Discuss problems you have had or are having with your Z4
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Post by Daz W » Sun May 02, 2021 10:53 pm

I've yet to look at a MOT history on a Z4 and not see broken springs
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Post by DamianPinder-George » Wed May 05, 2021 10:24 pm

OSF gone on mine today. Bugger. Who is everyone buying from? Searching the usual suspects and I'm coming up with silly money to replace shocks and springs.

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Post by Ewazix » Sun May 16, 2021 5:31 pm

For springs I usually end up buying from Eurocarparts who always have a code/sale on the site. I bought and fitted their own brand Anschler coils to my Fiesta last week and was very pleased with the quality, at least as good as originals. Doublecheck but I think their Anschler coils for the Z4 are single rate, i.e. without the fragile tail that usually breaks off, and may have a longer warranty?

My original BMW Z4 rear multi-rate coils snapped before the car was three years old! and the second set didn't last much longer. The current single rates I fitted five or six years ago are still fine. I've always believed that BMW fitted coils with overly soft (thin) initial turns to compensate for the rigid run-flats, now I'm on non-RFT's the single rates work very well.
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Post by grumps » Sun May 16, 2021 6:17 pm

PeterZed wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:30 pm 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.
Same here. Replaced mine with Eibachs
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Post by Nick W » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:43 pm

Replaced mine at 74,000 with Gen BMW, now done 86,000. Heard a bang similar to last time on Sunday, all looked fine at the roadside but I must take the wheels off and have a good luck. It's a pain if they have gone but could be a great excuse to get something different. If they're not broken, then it could also be time for something different. I think it would be a same not to waste the opportunity.
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Post by Bilko » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:10 pm

Both rears, spotted at MoT yesterday - haven't driven it much this year, or last year (2006 E86 on 74K miles) so hadn't noticed - though I did maybe hear a bang out on the A36 a few weeks back while distracted by the Z4M in my rear view mirror just as I was telling my dad how rare these cars are*.
Bloke at the garage asked if I was going to replace the front pair too? Nice bit of seed planting there.

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Post by Rockhopper » Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:41 am

I have a single very good condition genuine BMW Msport front spring for a 3.0 E85 for free if any Chesterfield members need it.

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Post by Monster666 » Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:05 am

A while ago the rear os spring broke on my E85 Z4m 2006, didn't notice much difference and only realised there was a problem when the broken bit fell off whilst driving!

Occasionally, I am now hearing a small clunk when turning onto my driveway which is relatively steep. Is this a symptom of a problem with the front spring?

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Post by keith777 » Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:10 pm

I went to getv mine out of the garage yesterday and both front springs broken, (both replaced 3 years ago )don’t know how the hell I’m going to get it to the garage for repairs

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Post by Rockhopper » Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:15 am

I had a mobile chap come and swap my front struts for me.

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Post by warmasice » Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:12 pm

grumps wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 6:17 pm
PeterZed wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:30 pm 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.
Same here. Replaced mine with Eibachs
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Post by keith777 » Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:03 pm

Rockhopper wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:15 am I had a mobile chap come and swap my front struts for me.
How mobile ? Do you think he’d come as far as Liverpool?

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Post by Rockhopper » Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:50 pm

I doubt it but I’d be surprised if you can’t find someone local. Try Facebook.

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Post by Blofeld » Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:38 pm

Alpina roadster 3.4S 2004 replaced both rears springs at 52000mi. Haven’t checked for a previous change.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:12 pm

Blofeld wrote: Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:38 pm Alpina roadster 3.4S 2004 replaced both rears springs at 52000mi. Haven’t checked for a previous change.
Welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

Why not head to the Newbies section and introduce yourself? We'd love to see photos of your Alpina!
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