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    Broken Front Spring Questions

    So I discovered I have a broken front Spring this morning, and now need to address this asap. This is for a 330 vert with Sport package I have a couple of questions.

    I imagine I will sell the car in the spring so not looking to spend a ton and will likely do the work myself, despite it being winter here.

    1) Do all convertibles have sport package? Curious if I order springs. Notice for both Eibach and HR the coupe and convertible have same stock number for sport springs. Thought convertible would have higher spring rate in rear.
    2) If I did FK coilovers (good price) would I need front spacers as well, car runs on Style 189 rims, 8x18 ET34.

    Thanks
    Mark
    2001 330Cic Daily Driver
    1998 323is Track Car
    2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Wife's)

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    If you just intend to sell it shortly, just replace the front springs with OEM style (www.getbmwparts.com). Don't mess with C/O's and spacers and all that. Let the next owner decide.
    Johnny Murray

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    Agree...OEM is way to fix it.

    Quote Originally Posted by johnjmurray View Post
    If you just intend to sell it shortly, just replace the front springs with OEM style (www.getbmwparts.com). Don't mess with C/O's and spacers and all that. Let the next owner decide.
    Don't waste your time with aftermarket springs.
    Try FCPEuro.com....lifetime guarantee is irrelevant to second owner but still.
    Make sure you get the p/n from your BMW dealer and feed that p/n into whatever source you want to compare pricing.

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    just find a wrecker and get them cheap. dont worry if sport or not. most people wont notice the small difference, especially if the struts themselves are worn.
    its an easy diy, prob 60-90 mins tops.

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