Think I've finally done it - e46 m3 rear springs
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I decided to keep it OEM when the first set of springs broke...then..the 2nd...then the 3rd... then finally i decided OEM might not be the best option!
I changed the last set of rears about 6 months ago for a set off eBay which i cannot even remember the brand name of! However, they have been perfect ever since, not too firm or soft and no signs of cracking.
I changed the last set of rears about 6 months ago for a set off eBay which i cannot even remember the brand name of! However, they have been perfect ever since, not too firm or soft and no signs of cracking.
Hi,
I have recently just fitted a set of rear springs, i didnt go with Genuine BMW, having had them previous and had 3 sets, i've opted for some Sachs ones from Euro Car parts. They came in around 20% cheaper tham BMW ones as ECP have a 25% offer on at the time of purchase, plus prices of the BMW ones have gone up a fair bit in the last 3 years.
Will see how they last.
Andy
I have recently just fitted a set of rear springs, i didnt go with Genuine BMW, having had them previous and had 3 sets, i've opted for some Sachs ones from Euro Car parts. They came in around 20% cheaper tham BMW ones as ECP have a 25% offer on at the time of purchase, plus prices of the BMW ones have gone up a fair bit in the last 3 years.
Will see how they last.
Andy
I should add that only the drivers side was really knackered. I went over (through) a big pot hole in Aldenham and the noise started, lifted the car and it'd pretty much been smashed. The rubber or polymer was incredibly brittle I guess due to age. Replaced both sides and it feels tighter than it has since I bought it.
pidsy said:
I should add that only the drivers side was really knackered. I went over (through) a big pot hole in Aldenham and the noise started, lifted the car and it'd pretty much been smashed. The rubber or polymer was incredibly brittle I guess due to age. Replaced both sides and it feels tighter than it has since I bought it.
I'm debating changing them on mine with Poly replacements but I am in two minds:1) Do I wait until I do the subframe plates next year? I plan to let ETA Motorsport do these
2) Do I do them now? But can I get away with partially dropping the subframe and only disconnecting the brake lines on the subframe itself (thus not disconnecting them) and fit them?
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