GREAT Price on Control Arms

[insite]

That's Porsche brand. The other is URO brand & made in china. They are not the same thing.

Originally Posted by dirkdiggler

Looks like Suncoast parts sells the exact same product for $250

part numbers are the exact same

http://www.****************************************************.com/product/99634105316.html

[dirkdiggler]

Why wold the part numbers be the exact same?

I see pelican parts sells these cheaper ones for $135 ......... anyone have experience with them?

[insite]

read the whole thread. btw, the part number of the aftermarket parts are frequently matched to that of the OEMs they replace. this is done so that

a) you know where it's designed to go
b) so that you can find them when you do a search for the porsche part

just because someone tags a part with the same number as OEM doesn't mean that it's the same thing.

Originally Posted by dirkdiggler

Why wold the part numbers be the exact same?

I see pelican parts sells these cheaper ones for $135 ......... anyone have experience with them?

[dirkdiggler]

I bought a pair of them for $160 just to give them a try ..... warranty seems good so what the heck

[gschotland]

I just replaced my control arms with TRWs (OEM supplier) from Pelican. Unquestionably a nicely made product that I expect will last 80k miles like the originals.

If my wrench time (and safety) were worth zero, then I'd be all over the $100-$180 "savings" from buying these Chinese parts. This is probably the same stuff Deutsche Parts peddles on eBay that buyers ******************** like crazy about. In my experience with other European cars, mostly BMWs, this low-buck stuff just doesn't cut it. Sure, I want to save a buck like most people, but I always stick with OEM or near-OEM quality, shop a bit for price, and buy from a trusted supplier.

[dirkdiggler]

insite - have you received yours in the mail yet? if so, What are your thoughts on them compared to the OEM control arms?

[insite]

Originally Posted by dirkdiggler

insite - have you received yours in the mail yet? if so, What are your thoughts on them compared to the OEM control arms?

i'll let you know when they show up. they supposedly shipped last tuesday or wednesday from CT. i think they should have been here by now. if they don't arrive today, i will call FCP.