e46 m3 snapped rear spring

e46 m3 snapped rear spring

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M3stann

Original Poster:

66 posts

185 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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The rear drivers side spring snapped on my M3 cab,
And the whole rear of the car was at a angle.. I had the broken spring replaced but still seems to be at a slight angle
(one fingers gap drivers side & 2 on the passengers)
Any Ideas??
Thanx

Vixpy1

42,626 posts

265 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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Yes, they do snap.

IRRC both side should be done to make the car sit evenly.

M3stann

Original Poster:

66 posts

185 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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I have ordered some eibach's but had to replace with a standard spring to get back on the road Untill they come.
Just wondered if it could have caused a bigger problem? it is alot better than it was! Guess it makes sence should have changed both, didn't think it would affect it that much!

Neil.D

2,878 posts

207 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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These German cars are built to be slightly higher on the (UK) passenger side. Back in the Reihnland the fat german oaf would level it out once sat in the LHD position, so its perfectly normal. You don't need to replace the other spring. Have a look at others in tesco's car park.

changingman

672 posts

185 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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Mine snapped as well and they replace BOTH sides under warranty

KENZ

1,229 posts

194 months

Wednesday 28th January 2009
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Mine snapped to..very common