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Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)

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 :) :driving: oh yes it's on 82k and 2005 vintage so they have lasted well . :D
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
PeterZed said:
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.
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Same here. Replaced mine with Eibachs
 
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.
 
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.

*okay, not exactly the same car, it was the same colour though
 
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.
 
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?
 
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
 
grumps said:
PeterZed said:
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.
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Same here. Replaced mine with Eibachs
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Always a good choice.
 
Blofeld said:
Alpina roadster 3.4S 2004 replaced both rears springs at 52000mi. Haven’t checked for a previous change.
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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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