Broken Rear Spring

jph · 04-12-2009, 02:00 PM

Hi All,

My CSL just failed the MOT on rear tyres just below the legal limit (to be expected!) and a broken rear spring

Does anyone know how much genuine replacements are?

I'm gutted because I was planning on swapping to coilovers but not until end of feb so i'm only going to need it for 2 and a half months!

I dont suppose any of you guys have got a used one you'd like to sell me? Maybe someone's got just a single one spare as they've replaced both of theirs?

I would never usually replace something like this with a secondhand component (particularly when they are so prone to failure) but I only need it to last for a couple of months.

Thanks

mattCSLnut · 04-12-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jph

Hi All,

My CSL just failed the MOT on rear tyres just below the legal limit (to be expected!) and a broken rear spring

Does anyone know how much genuine replacements are?

I'm gutted because I was planning on swapping to coilovers but not until end of feb so i'm only going to need it for 2 and a half months!

I dont suppose any of you guys have got a used one you'd like to sell me? Maybe someone's got just a single one spare as they've replaced both of theirs?

I would never usually replace something like this with a secondhand component (particularly when they are so prone to failure) but I only need it to last for a couple of months.

Thanks

Craig's your man

have a look at the tread below

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3164

Craig · 04-12-2009, 02:34 PM

I've got one used spring, and then a full set of rears.... take ya pick!

jph · 04-12-2009, 02:38 PM

Craig!

How much do you want for your used rear spring including postage to East Sussex?

Is it in fairly reasonable condition, i.e will it last till next march?

Cheers,
Jon

Craig · 04-12-2009, 02:43 PM

PM'd... from what I know its practically been taken straight off a CSL before much use, this spring is from Germany (Tom Schirmer place) and he doesnt leave M-Cars standard!

DuncanR · 04-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Another option if the spring is the same as a std E46 is the breakers yard ! Im sure others on here will be able to confirm if this is a possibility or not, obviously something with frontal damage would be preferable !

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Other than that, others on here have parts for sale and may be able to help.

Craig · 04-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Different spring rates between the M3 and the CSL... been there found that out lol.

DuncanR · 04-12-2009, 02:51 PM

Bogger me ! I dont believe it ! I have just hit the send button on an email to Tom Schirmer. See below.

Tom,
Duncan Rogers here, I visited your shop last month ref the parts from the above car, but i could see you had " viel arbeit" at the time and looked very busy. When you have time, could you please tell me what you have in store there as I want to get everything all together in one place now that i own the car. Im hoping you have the following, but i am still in touch with Andy and can check things if needed.

Front Seats.
Interior trim
Original BMW Suspension, I believe you fitted the Intrax one.
Any other parts that may belong to the vehicle but not listed.

Yours sincerely

I wonder

DuncanR · 04-12-2009, 02:52 PM

When did you happen to get hold of the spring from Tom Craig?

Craig · 04-12-2009, 02:54 PM

Haha, mebbie! I ended up using Tom for parts whilst out over there as I broke a coil the day before leaving, that was in July!!

He's got hundreds of springs back there, could here them clanging around as he was sifting through them so I bet Andrew's set is still there too.

04-12-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
jph S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 30 Casino cash: $781	Broken Rear Spring Hi All, My CSL just failed the MOT on rear tyres just below the legal limit (to be expected!) and a broken rear spring Does anyone know how much genuine replacements are? I'm gutted because I was planning on swapping to coilovers but not until end of feb so i'm only going to need it for 2 and a half months! I dont suppose any of you guys have got a used one you'd like to sell me? Maybe someone's got just a single one spare as they've replaced both of theirs? I would never usually replace something like this with a secondhand component (particularly when they are so prone to failure) but I only need it to last for a couple of months. Thanks

04-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#6
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	Another option if the spring is the same as a std E46 is the breakers yard ! Im sure others on here will be able to confirm if this is a possibility or not, obviously something with frontal damage would be preferable !. Other than that, others on here have parts for sale and may be able to help.

04-12-2009, 02:51 PM	#8
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	Bogger me ! I dont believe it ! I have just hit the send button on an email to Tom Schirmer. See below. Tom, Duncan Rogers here, I visited your shop last month ref the parts from the above car, but i could see you had " viel arbeit" at the time and looked very busy. When you have time, could you please tell me what you have in store there as I want to get everything all together in one place now that i own the car. Im hoping you have the following, but i am still in touch with Andy and can check things if needed. Front Seats. Interior trim Original BMW Suspension, I believe you fitted the Intrax one. Any other parts that may belong to the vehicle but not listed. Yours sincerely I wonder

04-12-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	I've got one used spring, and then a full set of rears.... take ya pick!

04-12-2009, 02:38 PM	#4
jph S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 30 Casino cash: $781	Craig! How much do you want for your used rear spring including postage to East Sussex? Is it in fairly reasonable condition, i.e will it last till next march? Cheers, Jon

04-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	PM'd... from what I know its practically been taken straight off a CSL before much use, this spring is from Germany (Tom Schirmer place) and he doesnt leave M-Cars standard!

04-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#7
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Different spring rates between the M3 and the CSL... been there found that out lol.

04-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	When did you happen to get hold of the spring from Tom Craig?

04-12-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Haha, mebbie! I ended up using Tom for parts whilst out over there as I broke a coil the day before leaving, that was in July!! He's got hundreds of springs back there, could here them clanging around as he was sifting through them so I bet Andrew's set is still there too.