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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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Where to find OEM front coil springs?

This is for an '05 MCS.

I need to replace my front coil springs and I've had some trouble finding the OEM products online. Dealer parts catalogs and oem catalogues don't seem to provide the coil spring part numbers:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=31_0641

Does anyone know the OEM part number?

If OEM springs aren't available, could know recommend what springs would most closely resemble oem? I don't want lowering springs since I only need to replace the fronts.

thanks in advance.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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If ECS Tuning doesn't have them on their web site, call them. I've had great results with ECS getting parts.

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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mdurando
This is for an '05 MCS.

I need to replace my front coil springs and I've had some trouble finding the OEM products online. Dealer parts catalogs and oem catalogues don't seem to provide the coil spring part numbers:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=31_0641

Does anyone know the OEM part number?

If OEM springs aren't available, could know recommend what springs would most closely resemble oem? I don't want lowering springs since I only need to replace the fronts.

thanks in advance.
You need to be careful with the springs you purchase as there are more than one spring sets. What is the reason you need to replace just the front? Also if your front has sagged what about the rear ones?

What is the mileage of your 05 MCS? How about the condition of the dampers (shocks)?

I have a complete set of OE coils and dampers off my 05 MCS at around 42k miles. All are in excellent condition. My Mini is never loaded so there is no sag at all. I also have a set of front strut top mount with no crack on the rubber. May be we can work something out.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks for the response. My front struts mounts are in bad condition needing replacement and I haven't been able to remove them from the strut due to badly frozen bolts. I already have new struts, i will need to purchase new strut mounts, so I would rather just replace the coil springs as well rather than drill out the awkward bolts on the strut mount to release the old springs. does that make sense?
my mini has 100k miles on it.
where are you located?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 08:30 AM
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Shoot me your VIN and I will get back to you with the springs.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 10:06 AM
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Right now in classified, free S springs. I suggest you grab front and back ones so they match.
 
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