[SiEgs90]

Im looking to replace my front springs with OEM ones. The problem is I’m getting two part numbers. One being BMW-31336769915 and the other being BMW-31336769916. Now ECS is saying the BMW-31336769915 is the correct fitment for my vehicle and FCPeuro says neither part parts my car. I spoke to somebody at ECS and they looked up the parts for my front coil springs using my VIN and nothing was coming up and said BMW said they were discontinued. Does anybody known the reason for the discrepancy?

[Tambohamilton]

Those are spring codes L1 or L2. They fit a 325 or 330 xi, correct? Best way to check is pull a wheel off and look for the white label on the spring. Alternatively you could call a BMW dealer with your vin. Or you could have a guess at the correct fitment based on the options on your car (more options = heavier = L2, less options = lighter = L1).

[MightyMouseTech]

Exactly, there are MANY different springs based on engine, transmission, options etc etc. They all look the same but use different wire diameter. Best to go by the label on your current springs, or call the dealer for the part number.

[SiEgs90]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Those are spring codes L1 or L2. They fit a 325 or 330 xi, correct? Best way to check is pull a wheel off and look for the white label on the spring. Alternatively you could call a BMW dealer with your vin. Or you could have a guess at the correct fitment based on the options on your car (more options = heavier = L2, less options = lighter = L1).

The car is a 2008 328xi. I emailed World BMW Parts and ECS and they both confirmed the part based off of my vin number was BMW Part #33536769916. This part number is listed on FCPeuro, but it’s stated that it is not a correct fitment for my car. I’m gonna trust the first two responses I get, but I’d like to wait and see what FCPeuro has to say in response.

[SiEgs90]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Exactly, there are MANY different springs based on engine, transmission, options etc etc. They all look the same but use different wire diameter. Best to go by the label on your current springs, or call the dealer for the part number.

Might pull a wheel off this weekend. I had a rear spring crack so I’m getting the rear springs replaced and figure I might as well do the front springs also. I have a set of Bilstein B4s at home with all the other components and I’d rather do the springs all at once. ECS has Sachs springs for 75 a pop compared to Genuine BMW at over $150 a pop so I’m hoping the part numbers are accurate.

[Tambohamilton]

Crossref the sachs part no's here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Of8...w?usp=drivesdk

[E91Noob]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Crossref the sachs part no's here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Of8...w?usp=drivesdk

Thanks for posting this. Strangely they don't have any listings for E91 328xi, but I'm just going to go with the same part No. as the 325xi and the 330xi. I found that the best prices for the Sachs 993 251 are on eBay.de, there aren't many North American options at the present time.