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Post by greg81 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:34 pm

These look like they should do the trick...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Coil-Spri ... SwsONanVdI

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Post by Fat Yucca » Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:38 pm

Yup,

2003, 3.0, Offside rear at around 128,000 miles. Don't know if they were the original springs. I bought a complete set of Eibachs for around £190, I've fitted the rears (easy DIY job), will do the fronts when the weather improves!

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Post by GJames » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:44 pm

Me too at 63000

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Post by bz4kev » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:55 pm

Replaced rear before Xmas front getting done tomorrow as driver side one exploded whilst sat in garage used suplex £46 for front M-Sport spec
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Post by Tony Thompson » Tue May 15, 2018 9:47 pm

Evening all.

I've a 2003 3.0i and just had the rear springs replaced by a BMW independent garage twice in the last week. The handling following the initial spring replacement was awful, traction control kicked in round fast sweeping bends. Thinking they were inferior, today they replaced the rear springs with genuine BMW (I understand they're the same as the M Sport) handling has not improved. To be honest I'm at a loss, does the tracking or wheel alignment need checking. Any advise is much appreciated.

Thanks Tony

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Post by craig3.2 » Wed May 16, 2018 9:02 pm

The alignment should be checked after renewing suspension parts,on a hunter 4 wheel alignment machine ,as far as I am aware :thumbsup:
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Post by ronk » Wed May 16, 2018 11:59 pm

My last E89 had some work done which I’m told included dropping the the rear suspension • it seemed ok at UK motorway speeds but very nervous on the Autobahn (120/130 mph) so there maybe something in having it properly tracked up :thumbsup:
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Post by Tony Thompson » Sat May 19, 2018 12:35 am

Thanks guys, booked in tomorrow morning for 4 wheel alignment, geometry etc. Will let you know

Cheers, Tony

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Post by Tony Thompson » Sat May 19, 2018 10:20 pm

Quick update.

Geometry all to cock so that's now sorted. Car still doesn't handle as it should, traction control kicks in around sweeping corners. My family estate handles better, absolutely gutted.

Looking back at previous pictures, the gap between top of tyre and wheel arch appears larger now than before. Any info as to roughly this should be will be much appreciated :headbang:
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Post by ronk » Sat May 19, 2018 10:34 pm

Sorry if I’m stating the obvious but :-
New tyres, pressures, types etc?
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Post by Tony Thompson » Sun May 20, 2018 11:24 pm

Tryes are new and pressure correct. There is however a ? regarding type. Although correct size, im questioning my decision not to go for Bridgestone. More phone calls tomorrow!

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Post by ronk » Mon May 21, 2018 9:58 am

How new are the tyres?
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Post by andyf1140 » Mon May 21, 2018 5:46 pm

If the ride height is higher and there is a loss of rear end grip it could be that the new springs are too stiff.

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Post by Tony Thompson » Tue May 22, 2018 4:54 pm

Tyres only fitted a few weeks ago on the basis they are A rated fior grip. On paper they preform better than Bridgestone.
Booked in again Friday morning. Although it still maybe the tyres, Andyf has a very good point.

Thanks guys, much appreciated

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Post by ronk » Tue May 22, 2018 5:03 pm

Is there any intervention by the traction control or is it a warning light only situation.
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