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Thread: 1995 850ci Shocks.

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    1995 850ci Shocks.

    Anyone has an experience with these shocks:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHO...8AAOSwBahVS-gZ

    STAGG 4 SHOCKS STRUTS BMW E31 840ci 840csi 850i 850ci 850csi 91 92 93 94 95 - 99

    For US $240.00.

    I don't like the Bilstein yellow colored ones showing through my wheels. Want it as OEM colors as possible.
    This is for my 1995 car , with no EDC.
    Front shocks are completely dead.

    Their description:

    STAGG SHS gas shocks are precision engineered for the ultimate in smooth ride and handling. This is a set of 4 BRAND NEW in the box STAGG shocks/struts , 2 front , 2 rear , to fit 1991 to 1999 BMW E31 , 840i , 840ci , 840csi , 850i , 850ci , 850csi , including Cabriolet , Excluding EDC electronic suspension . These shocks will transform your car into an awesome handling and smoother riding machine. Day and night difference over stock. Shipping is $24.95 in the lower 48 U.S. states.

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    aren't those black painted Bilstein's with a sticker ? looks the same..... ?

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    I'd say check out the reviews from the 3 Series folks for Stagg shocks...

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    Billsteins are around $600+ i think just for front.

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    Roughly $450 with shipping here:

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ion,strut,7584

    Coupon code MMAR19 gets you 5% off at checkout. Goes in the "How did you hear of us?" field.

    Hope this helps out, I know it's not as attractive as the Stagg price point, but I trust Bilstein for longevity. Not sure on the quality of the ride for the particular part number sold at RA. I know some folks say they're worth re-valving to more OE spec. I once had Bilstein HDs in an old Camaro....took a bad ride and made it....worse.

    The Staggs are reported to wear quickly by the 3 Series guys from what I've read though.

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    Revalved fronts and stock rears are fine for the Bullies unless you want Koni with some modifications.
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    I went with TRW’s all around, they feel nice but then again all 4 original were shot.

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    Am under financial pressure and can't throw money at the Bilsteins. The reports on STAGG appear scattered: some report failures and some report good ride on daily un-spirited driving. They happen to complain in the 3 series groups only for aggressive driving. Let me try them on the first E31 in history now. Strut technology without EDC can't be that complicated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Calypso8ball View Post
    Roughly $450 with shipping here:

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ion,strut,7584

    Coupon code MMAR19 gets you 5% off at checkout. Goes in the "How did you hear of us?" field.

    Hope this helps out, I know it's not as attractive as the Stagg price point, but I trust Bilstein for longevity. Not sure on the quality of the ride for the particular part number sold at RA. I know some folks say they're worth re-valving to more OE spec. I once had Bilstein HDs in an old Camaro....took a bad ride and made it....worse.

    The Staggs are reported to wear quickly by the 3 Series guys from what I've read though.

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    These are B8 sportier and stiffer ones, with lowered clearance. They look appealing, but i can't get into this financial commitment right now.

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    I have personally ran STAGG (KYB's essentially) with LOWERING springs for several thousand KM's. I was on blown front Bilsteins and good rear bilstein sport shocks when I switched to STAGG.
    I loved the ride, firm enough to feel sporty and not bouncy, without making my teeth jarr over bumps. Even though I was lowered, I never experience any ill effects.
    I pulled them off when I installed my coilovers last summer.

    I just bought another e31 (manual this time) that needs a complete suspension refresh, guess which shocks I ordered again? STAGG, for the money, I don't think there is a better option to be honest. 5*s from me.

    On a side note, I've ran them on multiple E90's with no issues as well (stock suspension).
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    Check these out, it’s what I used,
    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...-from-FCP-Euro

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    I have seen many youtube videos to change front struts.
    They all show mechanics taking off the brake calipers, loosening control arm bolts, and
    letting the entire thing hang down.
    There is one video where one spanish speaking mechanic with an english translator just removes the 3 nuts at the top, then twists out the struct without all the complications.
    Any thoughts on this ?

    This is simpler also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZLgRNgdznU
    Last edited by sshivaram; 03-29-2019 at 04:31 PM.

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    just done it last week ... yes, only the 3 nuts at the top and the sway bar connection. That's all needed to twist it outside the fender. ( with a jack under it , to do it controlled… )
    O yes, first suspend the brake caliper ( hose isn't long enough ) and just take the ABS wire out of the supports .

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    oh dear, am in trouble !!
    can't believe my own bimmer forums thread exists, from history !
    Any suggestions ?? I can't get one of the nuts to screw on either of the struts. I am changing the inserts now, after nearly 3 years lol.
    one gland nut works on BOTH the struts, and one doesn't go on either. This is very depressing.

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...6#post30685296

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