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Strut & spring replacement sport suspension

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10K views 36 replies 13 participants last post by  Alex323Ci  
It was a powder coat issue, was it not?
YES IT IS.

As many of you know we do a fair amount of classic BMW's in here. Many a 1st. gen M3,M5, M6. Springs are just FINE.
Starting on/about the E39 they saved money by using inferior powder coating on the springs. The rears are more susceptible, owing to location & placement.
The coating cracks, water/road salts/brine get in touch with the spring steel.
Mother nature takes over.