So far so good the MEYLE's have been in for a few weeks now, the old arms were shot! The car is far better to drive now, far more dialled in
I have had to have it tracked twice thus far as it was miles out after changing the arms.
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| Author: | Rob996 [ Sat May 17, 2014 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Porsche parts v non Porsche |
Hi All, I am looking to replace my lower arms (fronts initial) and looked at Prices. There is a big difference between Porsche parts prices and others found on the internet. to the extent that I have found 4 for less than the price of 1 from Porsche, so are the non Porsche ones any good? I am thinking of upgrading the bushes anyway, but thinking of doing this on a new arm, so are the Porsche arms 4 x better than others in the market? Thanks |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Sat May 17, 2014 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
I would always be careful where you buy from off the net. As a Club member you get discounts from reputable independent traders, like JMG, Design 911, ProMax etc. |
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| Author: | Rob996 [ Sat May 17, 2014 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
Sean Smallman wrote: I would always be careful where you buy from off the net. As a Club member you get discounts from reputable independent traders, like JMG, Design 911, ProMax etc. Thanks Sean, I will see what JMG and ProMax do (admit I did not spot them in the Mag). Thanks Rob |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Sat May 17, 2014 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
The reason that you can find cheaper ones is because the OEM (TRW I think) who makes them for Porsche now sells direct. Hartech used to recondition them but I believe doesn't any more because the TRW are cheaper. Edited to say: Baz is still listing the parts so shop around. http://www.hartech.org/porsche_996_997_ ... _sale.html |
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| Author: | Rob996 [ Thu May 22, 2014 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
cheers guys, Yes TRW are the originals but also found some made by MEYLE, which are a German company and can be had cheaper, but from speaking a friend who has a boxster, he bought some of these with the intention to upgrade the bushes, only to find the aftermarket bushes only fit the TRW's! I am undecided as to if I upgrade the bushes, and probably won't so may give a pair of MEYLE a try? (as found them for less than £120 for a pair- set of 4 £207! |
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| Author: | Mike968 [ Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
Let us now how you get on. |
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| Author: | Rob996 [ Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porsche parts v non Porsche |
So far so good the MEYLE's have been in for a few weeks now, the old arms were shot! The car is far better to drive now, far more dialled in I have had to have it tracked twice thus far as it was miles out after changing the arms. |
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