E36 M3 coil springs broken??!

[rorys]

Seems strange to me as I didnt notice anything changing with the handling. However from what I read this is fairly common and according to the indie they can only get new ones from BMW. Is this likely to happen again? I take it that changing to an aftermarket suspension kit would sort it out?

[ASBO]

Yes it is quite common and is age related.

You can get OE springs from the likes of GSF and Euro Carparts though.

[naetype]

I've just replaced a rear Eibach spring which was not much over a year old; prior to that I needed to replace a standard one that was over 6 years old.

It's an easy DIY job even with standard springs.

[rorys]

Thats strange because the guys at euro car parts say they cant get hold of them and I have to go to BMW? If anyone knows the manufacturer let me know, its 175 quid for a pair from them!

[tjw110]

Don't bother with OEM get an Eibach pro kit (IMO)

[andye30m3]

I'd agree with tjw110 eibachs make the car much nice to drive.

If i ever get round to putting my coil overs on I've got a set for sale if your interested

[Paul_Dids]

I had a front driver side spring fail on my e36 evo when it was parked in the garage!

A new one from the dealers was around 70 quid I remember... and my mechanic mate had it fitted in under and hour - result

[martinnitram]

I've had one break, front near side. The bottom last turn snapped off causing the rest of the spring to rotate round cutting the tyre into 2 ! Not nice, but could have been worse, id just come back off the M1 an hour before, luckily i was going at 30mph when it went, although i dont know how long it had been broken the snapped surface of the spring was rusty.