Ordered Sachs Vert specific shocks/struts through Pelican and didnt receive correct

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  • IS300E30
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2009
    • 400

    #1

    Ordered Sachs Vert specific shocks/struts through Pelican and didnt receive correct

    Pelican lists the correct BMW OEM Part number for the Sach on their page as being 31-32-1-133-560 for the front and 33-52-1-132-123 for the rear. Which is correct per OEM BMW. But what I received was a box of Sach Advantage 100 590 for the front and Sach Advantage 105 750 which per Sach's 2008 Catalog is for either an 87-89 325i or 84-87 325e upgraded shock and strut.

    Per the Sachs website, the correct Sach for the e30 convertible is the Sach Super Touring 100857 for the front and the Sach Super Touring 105762 for the rear.

    I called up Pelican and the guy I spoke to stated they can not special order the correct shock and struts for the e30 convertible and why they list the ones I received as the correct ones is that they are a heaveir duty shock and strut.

    I am concern as I ordered all new shock and struts protection tubes, front and rear spring pads, and front and rear shock bump stops. My concern is that if these are heavy duty compared to the regular convertible shocks and struts then how well will the strut bump stops and shock bump stops I purchase hold up to these heavier duty shocks and struts?

    First, will the bump stops even fit and the protection tubing even fit?

    Secondly will the oem foam shock and strut bump stops I purchased for my convertible (thinking I was actually getting the correct convertible shocks and struts) beable to handle the heavy duty shocks and struts or will they wear out a lot faster?

    What you guys think?

    P.S.

    First, this is so not part of the real story, as my real concerns are if the oem shock bump stops will fit and be able to handle and not wear out faster with this upgraded Sachs Advantage compared to the vert specific shock/struts.

    With that being said, has anyone ever heard of Bekkers.com as on their website they say they have the correct convertible shocks and struts. Anyone ever use them or have any positive or negative things to say about them?
    Last edited by IS300E30; 10-10-2009, 01:30 PM.
  • whiltebeitel
    R3VLimited
    • Apr 2007
    • 2098

    #2
    Everything will be fine. You shouldn't notice much, if any, difference in ride. The parts will fit. Nothing will wear out prematurely.
    '89 325i track sloot
    '01 530i daily

    -Enginerd

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    • IS300E30
      E30 Addict
      • Apr 2009
      • 400

      #3
      Thank you for the response. Just concerned as the shock bump stops and all the other parts that I purchased was supposed to be used with the stock Sachs vert shocks and struts and not Sachs heavy Duty version shock and struts.

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      • IS300E30
        E30 Addict
        • Apr 2009
        • 400

        #4
        Just an update on my thread. The correct specific for the vert stock oem Sach front struts are on a 3 week backorder. I was luckly able to find one company that had the correct Sach Super Touring Struts in stock ( I actually bought their last two they had and I bought the correct rear convertible specific sach shocks) Correct fronts for convertible per Sach catalog is part number 100 857 and rear are part number 105 762.

        On Pelican website, it states the correct BMW OEM number but what they send you is the incorrect application. So, anyone looking for the stock shocks for the convertible specific application. Please stay away from Pelican (not ripping into Pelican, as I bought everything else from them).

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        • TrentW
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2008
          • 2815

          #5
          Back from the vault...

          Can't help but comment after searching for info on the Sachs Advantage struts/shocks for my wife's car--these are an exact replacement for the cabrios and are an excellent choice. The bump stop issue is irrelevant. I also believe these are the same body and just re-valved. I was specifically looking for replacement struts for my wife's car that would be slightly sportier than OE but still retain the ride comfort she wants and these fit the bill perfectly.

          OP, Pelican was actually correct in sending you these for your cabrio. Please don't shit on them.

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