Rear springs again

[brack1e]

Having changed my broken rear springs 3 years ago today I found that the off side rear spring has again snapped after 8000 miles, I can't remember what make of springs were fitted but they weren't genuine BMW parts, my question is which springs should I buy having been quoted £280 from my local BMW dealer ( not fitted ) for two rear spring for my 2008 2.0l sport Zed, I don't really want to go lower or find the ride is harsher. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[mr nurburgring]

I put KYB SPRINGS on 7 years ago and they haven’t broken yet.

 

[philbo909]

Having changed my broken rear springs 3 years ago today I found that the off side rear spring has again snapped after 8000 miles, I can't remember what make of springs were fitted but they weren't genuine BMW parts, my question is which springs should I buy having been quoted £280 from my local BMW dealer ( not fitted ) for two rear spring for my 2008 2.0l sport Zed, I don't really want to go lower or find the ride is harsher. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Personally I use suplex, you can get them £100 for a pair roughly I think,
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPLEX-06231-Rear-Coil-Spring-for-BMW-Z4/183004181098?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

 

[brack1e]

Thanks for the couple of replies, I did look at Suplex but wasn't sure which ones I needed but I might have to make Some more inquiries, and if anyone else would like to recommend a good spring then like I said, it will be very much appreciated

 

[highway1]

Go for the Suplex-they are quality springs that are MSport equivalent and also available for se spec. BMW springs are hugely overpriced and likely to break again before the Suplex springs.

 

[andystone]

Hi all, sorry to jump onto your thread, but I’m looking at replacing my rear springs due to corrosion, and plan on using suplex, with new rubber mounts top and bottom. I am though a bit confused as to which ones to buy (I have a standard e85, 2.5).

Are these the ones? What does the 6227 number refer to as I note they are different and are my cause of confusion!

 

[philbo909]

Hi all, sorry to jump onto your thread, but I’m looking at replacing my rear springs due to corrosion, and plan on using suplex, with new rubber mounts top and bottom. I am though a bit confused as to which ones to buy (I have a standard e85, 2.5).CCFA7274-D531-4A07-A085-CC24BB1060A9.png

Are these the ones? What does the 6227 number refer to as I note they are different and are my cause of confusion!

Standard like SE?

 

[andystone]

Hi all, sorry to jump onto your thread, but I’m looking at replacing my rear springs due to corrosion, and plan on using suplex, with new rubber mounts top and bottom. I am though a bit confused as to which ones to buy (I have a standard e85, 2.5).CCFA7274-D531-4A07-A085-CC24BB1060A9.png

Are these the ones? What does the 6227 number refer to as I note they are different and are my cause of confusion!

Standard like SE?

Yes and original shocks etc

 

[philbo909]

Hi all, sorry to jump onto your thread, but I’m looking at replacing my rear springs due to corrosion, and plan on using suplex, with new rubber mounts top and bottom. I am though a bit confused as to which ones to buy (I have a standard e85, 2.5).CCFA7274-D531-4A07-A085-CC24BB1060A9.png

Are these the ones? What does the 6227 number refer to as I note they are different and are my cause of confusion!

Standard like SE?

Yes and original shocks etc

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPLEX-06228-Rear-Coil-Spring-for-BMW-Z4-/173081638897?hash=item284c7837f1