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Thread: TRW Strut Inserts for the E31 Available from FCP Euro

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    Quote Originally Posted by thelongeride View Post
    So glad I did not have to use Bilstein.
    Can someone enlighten me as to the Bilstein bashing for the E31?

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    No bashing here. Bilstein is a great product. I have them on both of my trucks. They can be a little harsh for the 8. They can cause the car to sit a touch higher. So I hear anyway. The real reason is, My springs were designed to be used with stock shocks.

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    There just seems to be so many people arguing that they are happy to be rid of Bilsteins, would not recommend Bilsteins etc.
    Then again, I think you Americans might just be a bit soft. I had an Audi S4 and all reviews pointed to them being too firm, however I found it just nice. Having said that, I did come from a Japanese car where lowered springs were super firm because they're designed for perfect Japanese roads... to a set of KW coilovers wihch were super plush.
    Maybe my Bilstein/Eibach will be ok...
    Last edited by tangcla; 05-19-2016 at 10:37 PM.

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    It is very relative to the road conditions where you live and of course the side walls on your tires and size of your rims and the rest of the tune on your suspension setup.

    Quote Originally Posted by tangcla View Post
    There just seems to be so many people arguing that they are happy to be rid of Bilsteins, would not recommend Bilsteins etc.
    Then again, I think you Americans might just be a bit soft. I had an Audi S4 and all reviews pointed to them being too firm, however I found it just nice. Having said that, I did come from a Japanese car where lowered springs were super firm because they're designed for perfect Japanese roads... to a set of KW coilovers wihch were super plush.
    Maybe my Bilstein/Eibach will be ok...

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    I just ordered a set of these as well. I drive a LOT and the Bilsteins are just too stiff for me on 7+ hour drives and the rough roads of Northern California.

    I will first be using these shocks with H&R fronts and cut stock rears. If it's still too stiff because of the springs then I'll be going back to stock springs.

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    On my next set, it'll definitely be revalved Bilsteins.

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    Why?

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    Perhaps not too many options out there. The big 8 does need to be a tad stiffer than what the stock boge offers. Staggs from Ebay could be the alternative but I'm just not sure of the quality and reliability, plug, made in China?

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    If you want a stiffer ride focus on the springs.

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    BTW, has anyone else noticed it is now only $120 shipped for all 4 TRW shocks from FCP?

    I bought them just on principle because of the price.

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    Me too!

    Quote Originally Posted by mojocoggo View Post
    BTW, has anyone else noticed it is now only $120 shipped for all 4 TRW shocks from FCP?

    I bought them just on principle because of the price.

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    That is crazy. I paid ( in uk) $600 and they come from France.

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    $30/shock? Come on... Kidding right?

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    I just checked. Rear 39 each front 80 something. Clearance. Well worth buying.

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    It's $39 for a pair of rears and $82 for a pair of fronts, my order was $131 including shipping for all four.

    Fronts: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-trw-jgc143t

    Rears: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ar-trw-jgt300t

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    Stupidly cheap.

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    I paid $121 with the free shipping option for all 4. You must have paid 9.99 for UPS ground.

    Quote Originally Posted by mojocoggo View Post
    It's $39 for a pair of rears and $82 for a pair of fronts, my order was $131 including shipping for all four.

    Fronts: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-trw-jgc143t

    Rears: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ar-trw-jgt300t

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zohar View Post
    That is crazy. I paid ( in uk) $600 and they come from France.
    Yeah, they were around that much when FCP first introduced them. They are clearing them out now, honestly I thought they would be long gone by now.
    They must of had quite a bit of inventory...
    At this price they are damn near giving them away!

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    They sold quite a few sets to start with so must have ordered more. They are becoming harder to find in Europe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zohar View Post
    They sold quite a few sets to start with so must have ordered more. They are becoming harder to find in Europe.
    If you look on TRW online parts catalog, these shocks are no longer listed. They are discontinued. As to WHY, I have no idea.
    I am hoping new, updated TRW set could be hitting production possibly? Only way to find out is to call TRW europe....

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    TRW are now part of ZF - as are Sachs and Boge. I am surprised none of those bothers making shocks for the e31

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    Price go back up? Need all 4, can't find at that price.

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    I had a feeling it was a catalog error or something, but they shipped and they're on the way, it does look like the price went back up...

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    Did anyone buy a set for the price that they didn't need, that they would part with?

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    Unfortunately not, was out of the country last night and didn't want to put an order through with my CC. The fronts are up to $200 now. I admire them though, they honored their advertised price even though it was an error.

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