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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:47 pm

got some range rover parts from euros earlier and using code WEBSAVER25 , got a 25% discount and collect/pay instore

going back tomorrow to get the e30 parts , 1986 325i

what spark plugs are the better is it bosch or ngk ? they have 10 different options, 2 bosch 1 ngk (5839) and a few beru and denso options inc 2 denso at £15 each !

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http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... 92f&000301

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http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... 4a8&000301

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... a7a&000301
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:50 pm

As far as I'm aware, NGK are the recommended for ordinary use, Denso Iridium are very good for uprated ones, I used them in my VR6 and have all intentions of putting then in the E30 when the time comes
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:59 pm

Standard bosch works best for me in the m20, none of this super 4 plus rubbish, if it ignites fuel then it doesnt matter what electrode is on it
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:00 pm

are them ngk the correct (best ngk) ones to use ?

sorry if this sounds like a stupid question
also with brake pads- they do pagid front pagid rear, and also pagic break shoes rear, do i need all 3 ? the shoes are the hand break ?
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:05 pm

Rear disk brakes have shoes for the handbrake. No point buying them blind, I would inspect that they need done first.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:10 pm

polsta wrote:sorry if this sounds like a stupid question
also with brake pads- they do pagid front pagid rear, and also pagic break shoes rear, do i need all 3 ? the shoes are the hand break ?
You would need to inspect them really, if your handbrake is ok I'd probably leave it, if you do what I do and try to replace them, then realise your back plates are rusty, you'll either have to bodge or replace, and you have to pull the hub and replace the wheel bearing to replace the back plate to hold the shoes in place. The back plates are dealer only at £22.17+VAT plus shoes, fitting kit, and bearings. It's a can of worms if they don't really need doing
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:23 pm

Only time the hand brake shoes contact the drum is when the car is stationary winkeye so no wear takes place,unless the back plates corrode allowing the shoes to wander about within the drum...you will know when this happens,as it makes an 'orrible rattling sound!
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:41 pm

i do know that, had them pull through the backing plate in my old is and replaced the shoes

are them ngk ones the right plugs ?

what about heater matrix, they have one on there for £40 odd = 30 with the money off, as dash is out and mines 25 years old would it be a good idea to replace it ?
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:32 pm

polsta wrote:got some parts from euros earlier
Pics or it never happened! winkeye
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:50 pm

:D :D

come on you must know what plugs are best out of the ones you sell ? what ones are the ngk exactly ?
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:53 pm

NGK BPR6ES, ftw.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:57 pm

NGK are the ones that always get recommended for use on BMWs.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:09 pm

polsta wrote::D :D

come on you must know what plugs are best out of the ones you sell ? what ones are the ngk exactly ?
I've only ever used NGK BPR6ES as mentioned above for my sport, its equivalent to the Bosch W8DC listed in your handbook but with NGK quality.

There's plenty of garages about that won't ever fit Bosch plugs.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:11 pm

Taking Pagid front pads as a random example: ECP = £30.60 -25% = £22.95.
Carparts4less; same pads, same part number = £21.30, plus a further discount of between a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 15% if you spend at least £50.
Some people are easily taken in by Sale! sale! sale! promotions.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:18 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Taking Pagid front pads as a random example: ECP = £30.60 -25% = £22.95.
Carparts4less; same pads, same part number = £21.30, plus a further discount of between a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 15% if you spend at least £50.
Some people are easily taken in by Sale! sale! sale! promotions.
Just goes to show its wise to research prices before getting the wallet open!

Do carparts4less offer collection from store and/or is delivery free?
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:30 pm

You can pay for next day delivery, but if you can wait a few days its free
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:33 pm

Kedge wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Taking Pagid front pads as a random example: ECP = £30.60 -25% = £22.95.
Carparts4less; same pads, same part number = £21.30, plus a further discount of between a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 15% if you spend at least £50.
Some people are easily taken in by Sale! sale! sale! promotions.
Just goes to show its wise to research prices before getting the wallet open!

Do carparts4less offer collection from store and/or is delivery free?
certainly does 8O are they run by euros ? ALL the parts come up the same, same website lay out, but cheaper, ive wrote down all the parts and euro price, il go through them and see how much it comes too, everything looks the same as euro it must be the same company
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:44 pm

actualy, cart for cart of 12 items is about the same price
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polsta wrote:
Kedge wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Taking Pagid front pads as a random example: ECP = £30.60 -25% = £22.95.
Carparts4less; same pads, same part number = £21.30, plus a further discount of between a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 15% if you spend at least £50.
Some people are easily taken in by Sale! sale! sale! promotions.
Just goes to show its wise to research prices before getting the wallet open!

Do carparts4less offer collection from store and/or is delivery free?
certainly does 8O are they run by euros ? ALL the parts come up the same, same website lay out, but cheaper, ive wrote down all the parts and euro price, il go through them and see how much it comes too, everything looks the same as euro it must be the same company
Yup, same company! :mad:
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:45 pm

Any Penniless Porsche owners on here? :D

http://www.carparts911.co.uk/car-parts? ... tAodKG4AeQ
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:45 pm

It's exactly the same company. The last order I had from them was even boxed up with ECP parcel tape!
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:47 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:It's exactly the same company. The last order I had from them was even boxed up with ECP parcel tape!
as ive just said tho brian re your 1st post - a cart of 12 of the same items is about the same price ! although without the 25% that would be cheaper
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:49 pm

polsta wrote:actualy, cart for cart of 12 items is about the same price


Including the CP4L discount on total price? Don't forget to divide the order up into separate orders of exactly £100, with any remainder making up £75 or £50.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:53 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
polsta wrote:actualy, cart for cart of 12 items is about the same price


Including the CP4L discount on total price? Don't forget to divide the order up into separate orders of exactly £100, with any remainder making up £75 or £50.
where/when does it apply that ? 12 items euros £154, 12 same items cp4l £159 , but its now asking for all my details still saying 159 is what my card wil be charged

or like you say would i do an order £100, and another £59...what would the total be with the discount your saying ?
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:55 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:It's exactly the same company. The last order I had from them was even boxed up with ECP parcel tape!
Wonder if the same is true for demon tweaks and JJC rally, who are *slightly* cheaper. Identical website except for graphics and text, address very close. You have one company competing on ebay with cut throat prices, and another where people pay a bit more because they trust the name! :D
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:55 pm

oh i see the codes now on main page £100 to get £15 off, and £5 off £50 , so it will be £139 total
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:35 pm

polsta wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:
polsta wrote:actualy, cart for cart of 12 items is about the same price


Including the CP4L discount on total price? Don't forget to divide the order up into separate orders of exactly £100, with any remainder making up £75 or £50.
where/when does it apply that ? 12 items euros £154, 12 same items cp4l £159 , but its now asking for all my details still saying 159 is what my card wil be charged

or like you say would i do an order £100, and another £59...what would the total be with the discount your saying ?
You'd get £15 off of the £100 order and £5 off of the £59 order.
Alternatively, divide into two orders of just over £75 each, and get £10 off of each. Either way, the total to be paid will be £139.
You have to enter the promo code on your 'basket' screen, then update.
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Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:36 pm

I really must learn to check to see if a thread has started a new page before posting!
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:21 am

Just tried a little experiment to see if what I've posted on here before still works.
I made up a random basket of bits on the CP4L site, logged in, then abandoned it at the checkout stage. Sure enough, I've now have an email from them, offering a straight 7.5% off my next order of whatever value.
This little trick can be used when you want to place an order of less than £50.
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:47 am

Crikey, just been pricing up Lemforder control arms, £78 on Euro, £57 on CP4L, and that's before you apply any discount codes!!

Works out at £99 for a pair with the discount
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:05 am

Meatballs82 wrote:You can pay for next day delivery, but if you can wait a few days its free
Their free delivery is pretty quick... Parts ordered recently arrived in two days i think....
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:28 pm

does that 7.5% discount email only work i presume if a member/registered and logged in ?

im going to sort this today and get the order done, need to take some bulbs back to ECP aswell so may take the other with me on paper nd say, will you match your own CP4L price its only £15 cheaper and il pay cash and collect, see what they say
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:30 pm

polsta wrote:does that 7.5% discount email only work i presume if a member/registered and logged in ?
Obviously, otherwise they wouldn't know who to send the email to.
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:36 pm

of course, whats the bests what ecp will say ? as i have to go there anyway this arvo im going to try before ordering

brian, is there anything else i should get for a major sort of service/recomission to get back on the road ?

ive left brakes off the order at the moment, is my 325i rear disc ? i cant even remember lol its been that long since off the road

what pads and discs should i be looking at ?
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Post Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:45 pm

polsta wrote: what pads and discs should i be looking at ?
You'll be wanting Pagid discs and pads mate
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