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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: sepehr on June 19, 2008, 11:15:14 PM

Title: Control Arm Brands
Post by: sepehr on June 19, 2008, 11:15:14 PM

There are two ebay stores that sell control arm and bushing kits at pretty low prices.

   
deutschepartsusa sells parts made by "Hamburg Technic"

FCP Groton sells parts made by "Karlyn/STI"

Anyone know anything about these brands and whether they are decent quality? My car is a daily driver and not in show room shape so the very best parts are not really important. I just need something that won't bust on the highway.

Thanks

Title: Control Arm Brands
Post by: John W on June 21, 2008, 03:07:50 PM

I'm wondering the same thing. With control arms going for $79.95 at Bavarian Autosport, why should I pay nearly twice that much from some of the other popular vendors?

Title: Control Arm Brands
Post by: Cristian G in Oz on June 22, 2008, 10:09:10 PM

I bought a pair from FCP.

I can't remeber what brand they are but they were made in Germany and looked just the same as the ones that came out of my car.

So far I have not had any problems (coming up to 1000kms now).

I would recomend them for trading with.

Cristian