Rear suspension strut - kaput?

Pip1968 · 30-10-2012, 09:55 PM

I know a lot of CSL owners on here have had springs snap on their suspension and after a track day at Nordschleife I loaded up the spare wheels and tyres into the back and noticed the tyre almost touching the wheel arch on one side. I assume this is a broken spring/strut and have ordered a replacement.

Is there anything else I should be looking at. I managed to get back and once the car was unloaded the clearance on the rear arch seems to be equal on each side but assume it must still be the suspension.

I will pop the rear wheel off tomorrow and have a closer look. Is replacement a fairly easy job otherwise I will get it done under warranty. I assume replacing just one side is the norm or should they be replaced in pairs. I have a £250 excess so at £150 for the part it is unlikely to be worth getting on the Mondial warranty.

Any other pointers appreciated.

Pip

**Mark CSL** · 31-10-2012, 12:30 AM

Springs brake at the bottom they are around £80 each and easy to change
Jack up the car and remove the wheel then feel around the bottom of the spring if its broken all you have to do is remove the bottom bolt out the shocker and push the hub down with your foot and remove the spring.

Its a bit harder to put the new spring in but can be done

Hope this helps

Pip1968 · 01-11-2012, 11:46 AM

Cheers Mark I will try and look at it today. The only thing that is odd is that now that the spare tyres and wheels have been taken out it now seems all level at the back. I tried depressing the suspension from above and cannot hear any odd noises which I assume I would if the spring was broken.

We shall see.

Pip

s.mac · 01-11-2012, 07:03 PM

if its a damper they should change them all under warranty

Pip1968 · 01-11-2012, 09:04 PM

Cheers Mac but as I have a £250 excess on my warranty it is not really worth it.

A complete new strut that I order is a special order so it will take five days. I read Mark's tip top tip after the order was made so could have saved £70 as the whole part is about £150 complete.

Pip

Barry C · 02-11-2012, 11:55 AM

Shocks/discs/brake pads etc always replace in pairs, always.

**alexk** · 08-11-2012, 08:24 AM

Well you could take the wheel out (~5mins of work) and check it.

It's simple as that.
I am not sure which other test could exist to tell you what is wrong on your suspension without taking a wheel out or seeing from underneath what is the problem.

30-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Rear suspension strut - kaput? I know a lot of CSL owners on here have had springs snap on their suspension and after a track day at Nordschleife I loaded up the spare wheels and tyres into the back and noticed the tyre almost touching the wheel arch on one side. I assume this is a broken spring/strut and have ordered a replacement. Is there anything else I should be looking at. I managed to get back and once the car was unloaded the clearance on the rear arch seems to be equal on each side but assume it must still be the suspension. I will pop the rear wheel off tomorrow and have a closer look. Is replacement a fairly easy job otherwise I will get it done under warranty. I assume replacing just one side is the norm or should they be replaced in pairs. I have a £250 excess so at £150 for the part it is unlikely to be worth getting on the Mondial warranty. Any other pointers appreciated. Pip

31-10-2012, 12:30 AM	#2
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Springs brake at the bottom they are around £80 each and easy to change Jack up the car and remove the wheel then feel around the bottom of the spring if its broken all you have to do is remove the bottom bolt out the shocker and push the hub down with your foot and remove the spring. Its a bit harder to put the new spring in but can be done Hope this helps __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

08-11-2012, 08:24 AM	#7
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,784 Casino cash: $29969	Well you could take the wheel out (~5mins of work) and check it. It's simple as that. I am not sure which other test could exist to tell you what is wrong on your suspension without taking a wheel out or seeing from underneath what is the problem. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

01-11-2012, 11:46 AM	#3
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Cheers Mark I will try and look at it today. The only thing that is odd is that now that the spare tyres and wheels have been taken out it now seems all level at the back. I tried depressing the suspension from above and cannot hear any odd noises which I assume I would if the spring was broken. We shall see. Pip

01-11-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	if its a damper they should change them all under warranty

01-11-2012, 09:04 PM	#5
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Cheers Mac but as I have a £250 excess on my warranty it is not really worth it. A complete new strut that I order is a special order so it will take five days. I read Mark's tip top tip after the order was made so could have saved £70 as the whole part is about £150 complete. Pip

02-11-2012, 11:55 AM	#6
Barry C S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 300 Casino cash: $3349	Shocks/discs/brake pads etc always replace in pairs, always.