Standard 318is springs (anyone?)

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PhilipJL
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Post Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:30 am

I've got a broken rear spring on my 318is... BMW cant help.

Dont want to go down the road of uprated or 'slammed', as the car rides very well, as is.

Does anybody do a standard spec rear spring set for this car?

Philip
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Post Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:45 pm

Why can't BMW help?
Sachs springs available from carparts4less.
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Post Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:50 pm

Sachs Coil Spring (Rear) Part No.: 627110090 £33.54
(Priced Per Spring
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Post Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Don't forget the £10 discount for orders over £75, or £5 for £50.
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Post Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:27 am

BMW have listing, but no parts either here or Germany...!
Havent tried CPFL, but German & Sweedish have same part number listed against all E30 models. I was concerned as a 325i sport clearly has a different rear spring to a humble 316, so wasn't too convinced I was going to get the right thing...
This site says IS has -17mm from standard at the rear. I want to try to get something simlar...
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Post Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:39 am

CP4L lists four different rear springs for a 1.8 E30, which will probably narrow further if you define your car more closely.
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Post Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:39 am

OK, CPFL have a different part number shown for a 325i, thats a start!
Many thanks...