Cost cutting - Febi Bilstein vs OEM?

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Post Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:08 pm

Currently having a bit of a suspension/propshaft sort out - using Lemforder for most parts but can't source engine mounts, gearbox mounts or the propshaft centre bearing and support.

Can get all in Febi Bilstein - for a quarter of OEM parts at dealer prices. Question is, is that just short term saving? Is the difference in quality enough so that in a couple of years I'll be p***ed off I didn't stump up the extra cash for OEM?
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Post Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:22 pm

I used febi engine mounts on my 325i and they're still fine three years later
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Post Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:25 pm

Febi Bilstein is OEM. Just like Lemforder. You are not short term saving.
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:41 am

I used RS2000/capri thick engine mounts from Burton Power for my M20 - all good and not expensive.

Dealer gearbox mounts are stupid money :evil:
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