Broken coil springs, bmw or not?

[carlm5]

I've got a couple of broken coil springs, both the rears if I remember correctly. Would it be sensible to just replace with standard bmw items, or would this be a good opportunity for some aftermarket items perhaps 10mm lower?? What would you suggest?

Carl

[sailorbaz]

Welcome to the Forum mate, wee introduction is always welcomed.

If you've not got warranty, I've heard of some using the opportunity to change all 4 to Eibachs for £150 or something daft. I think they have a lifetime warranty too and haven't heard of any breaking.

However, if you have warranty, BMW will replace them under that.

[DuncanR]

Hi mate, M5 or CSL ?

[carlm5]

Duncan, it is indeed a csl, thanks for spotting that, I can see why you asked :)

Sailorbaz, I don't have the bmw warranty, chose not to renew that a few years back now, so far 'touch wood' I've been lucky. I'll investigate those eibach springs, £150 for a set sounds pretty good. Thanks for that. Do you know if the springs are csl specific or will normal M3 springs work??

Carl

[sailorbaz]

After a quick search....
Ebay Link (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-M3-E46-3-2-EIBACH-SPRINGS-PRO-KIT-10-20-001-02-22-/230356921145?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35a257ab39)
AFAIK, the same set suits both cars. You can always call them up to check. However, I don't think they will lower the car any as the CSL springs are different from standard M3 springs. I could be wrong though, I'm sure others will point this out.

Let us know how you get on with these if you go down that road, I don't know anyone with a CSL that has fitted them. Normally, guys go for Coily's when the standard gear becomes...let say, not-so-good.
My mate has them fitted on his M3, just for looks but has been impressed with them since he fitted them 3-4 years ago. Drops the standard M3 nicely. About CSL height, just what he was after.

Baz