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Cyman
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:16 pm

Hi,

I need some lower control arms, and F&R pads and disks for my 318is.

Allparts have quoted me £61.30 for the arms (Delphi) which is a fair bit cheaper than i've been quoted elsewhere - £98

Should I avoid non-original parts, or snap up a bargain?

Does anyone have experience of Dephi brake parts? What else should I be looking for? (nothing fancy required, just standard).

Cheers,

Simon
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:33 pm

I think Delphi Lockheed is good stuff, theyve been around longer than a lot of car makers anyway.
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:37 pm

Delphi supply a lot of car manufacturers with parts, it's a massive global company.
Shouldn't have a problem with those parts if it's not a racing car!
Jeremy Clarkson wrote:...but it drives the front wheels. Theee wrooong wheels!
da4x4turbo wrote:I raced a vivaro on the motorway once in a 318is.... and lost!!!
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:23 pm

£61 is bloody expensive for a wishbone!

I used delphi.. seem to be ok.. wouldnt use their brakes though
Bollocks to this 24v scrap!
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:19 pm

Delphi are pretty strong in the aftermarket but 60 bills still sounds steep to me.
Get a price for Lemforder from ECP or GF as they are OE fit anyhow. And make sure they actually send you Lemforder!
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lemforder have only given me probs in the past from ECP..
Bollocks to this 24v scrap!
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