Where to get F32 XDrive Stock Springs? PArt no?

lonecitizenfour · 12-04-2020, 05:59 PM

Hey everyone, does anyone know / help m get the part numbers for full set of stock springs?

I will be replacing my struts with B6.

Long story: Not having a good day. I had some interesting noises after not driving the car and thought it was brake pads shifting (they're aftermarket)... spent $$ replacing them with BMW pads... well after the car has been put down from the lift, it made the noise even worse.

I believe it's from me using lowered coil overs (Bilsteins) and having XDrive busting up a/some axle(s).

I'll have to flatbed it to BMW.

FastF30 · 12-04-2020, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lonecitizenfour

Hey everyone, does anyone know / help m get the part numbers for full set of stock springs?

I will be replacing my struts with B6.

Long story: Not having a good day. I had some interesting noises after not driving the car and thought it was brake pads shifting (they're aftermarket)... spent $$ replacing them with BMW pads... well after the car has been put down from the lift, it made the noise even worse.

I believe it's from me using lowered coil overs (Bilsteins) and having XDrive busting up a/some axle(s).

I'll have to flatbed it to BMW.

How low were you? You think your universal joints went bad? ... how many miles...

lonecitizenfour · 12-04-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

How low were you? You think your universal joints went bad? ... how many miles...

You're not gonna believe it. Less than 3500. I was at the highest setting of B14s.

FastF30 · 12-04-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lonecitizenfour

You're not gonna believe it. Less than 3500. I was at the highest setting of B14s.

says minimum 30mm (1-1/4") .... well... I guess I'll keep mine just in case... let us know how it all works out..

Just asking.. but did you get an alignment right after you lowered it?

lonecitizenfour · 12-04-2020, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

says minimum 30mm (1-1/4") .... well... I guess I'll keep mine just in case... let us know how it all works out..

Just asking.. but did you get an alignment right after you lowered it?

3500 miles (sorry) but yea it was safest highest setting for the b14
and I got it aligned right away.

FastF30 · 12-04-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lonecitizenfour

3500 miles (sorry) but yea it was safest highest setting for the b14
and I got it aligned right away.

last question... did you have staggered tires or anything like that? .... and really thanks in advance for all this info...

lonecitizenfour · 12-04-2020, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

last question... did you have staggered tires or anything like that? .... and really thanks in advance for all this info...

My radius is same/similar to my stock. But staggered setup yes. Wider rears.

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