D3 Front coil spring snapped!!!!! joys of christmas spending

hicky73 · Post by **hicky73** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:59 pm

So,,,, This morning i need to be in work early this morning to set up for a conference. as i pull out of my driveway bang and the front of the car drops on the drivers side. after a quick inspection i realise its the front coil spring has snapped. ive not inspected any further as its wet and dark but im assuming thats all it is. any ideas on part numbers for these and or any suggestions on alternative springs or should i stick to the standard Alpina spring set up on my D3 56 Plate.

A nice Christmas present for me though eh? on the plus side im glad it went in the driveway as 2 mins later i would have been driving on the motorway at 70 odd mph.
any help would be grateful and before anyone comments i will be changing both sides and not just the snapped one

Sandyf · Post by **Sandyf** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:11 am

Same spring as fitted 330 not expensive do a forum search and you'll find part number that's been put of.
Better replacing both sides if other one has not been changed

hicky73 · Post by **hicky73** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:51 pm

thanks sandy,
i've been in touch with BMW in Swansea and have been told they are standard, as in 320d msport. due you think this is right or are they just pulling my plonker? They did have my chassis numbers also.

if they are right then i'm thinking of getting a set of lowering springs from Eibach, HR or KW's. its new territory for me so im unsure now.

v8 ego · Post by **v8 ego** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:02 pm

Be a bit careful. If you have given them the last 7 of your BMW VIN number, it will list the base model as a 320d SE and I suspect you will get the wrong springs.

The parts catalogue is the link below but helpfully says refer to 'spring table' that I can't find

http://www.klinika-bmw.pl/alpina-pdf/ka ... 1%20d3.pdf

Another thread here:

http://thealpinaregister.com/forums/vie ... hp?t=14806

hicky73 · Post by **hicky73** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:29 pm

Hi James,
thanks for the info. When i rang BMW Swansea they did ask for the 2 chassis numbers as he would have to cross refrence them over. im hoing he did his job properly.

i might give someone a ring in Nottigham Sytners tomorrow and see what they say.

mart

Sandyf · Post by **Sandyf** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:01 am

No there right iv already changed both all the money is in the shockers.
The springs as just a BMW standard part fitted to a few models across the range .

hicky73 · Post by **hicky73** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:18 am

Sandyf wrote:No there right iv already changed both all the money is in the shockers.
The springs as just a BMW standard part fitted to a few models across the range .

for the price of 2 front springs which work out at Â£206 + Vat. would you not recomend or say that it would be fine to go down the Eibach spring full set?
front and rears complete and delivered are only Â£165.00. thats a 25mm lowered rear and 30mm lowered front.

im well confused now what to get

obviously i dont want to loose the stance the car has now if you know what i mean. it sits nice and level.

Sandyf · Post by **Sandyf** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:38 am

Don't buy from BMW.
Killen or lejoefer spring's about Â£50 each do the same job.

Sandyf · Post by **Sandyf** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:34 am

BMW part number is 31336767377

bene1989 · Post by **bene1989** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:34 pm

my D3 front coil spring snapped on the way to the MOT center eariler this year ,, got bmw sytner sheffield to order me my part , they did the same , took both vin numbers to be able to order it , i know a few guys there and got trade discount and wasn't too expensive at all

gruppeb86 · Post by **gruppeb86** » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:44 pm

Hmmm, the exact same experience of hicky73 has occurred to myself!, only I just wanted to shift my car a few metres from its resting place.

The Alpina Parts catalogue was of limited help i.e. "see spring table" which is non existant.

Information provided by Sandyf is invaluable!

Using part number 31336767377, am plumping for Eibach springs as these appear to be shown in 'ausgabe' brochure.

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