GREAT Price on Control Arms - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

gschotland · 03-12-2011, 11:42 PM

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 · 03-13-2011, 01:32 PM

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

insite · 03-14-2011, 05:52 AM

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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.

insite · 03-15-2011, 09:34 AM

well, i pulled the tracking info & apparently this thing delievered to my house on friday.......except that it didn't.

FCP is filing a claim w/ UPS. i'll follow up w/ them in a week.

dirkdiggler · 03-17-2011, 03:50 PM

I got mine today!

They look to be nice but I really have never seen any other ones to make a accurate comparison of their quality.

Hoping once you get yours insite you can fill me in on there quality!

insite · 03-17-2011, 07:31 PM

we found mine yesterday. some kids stole some boxes off my porch. turns out that they don't have a porsche & they don't read books. they ditched the boxes behind my neighbor's air conditioners.....

anyway, the part looks good. went on nice & easy. the casting is basically stock, but they seem to have added a little bit of material near the ball joint. i will post photos this weekend.

dirkdiggler · 03-17-2011, 07:46 PM

I see people knocking these FCP/ODI control arms really bad on other BMW/VW fourms saying "they only last like 3k miles and fail" .......... By looking at them do you think the wearable parts are pretty decent quality or would it be a better idea to leave semi worn original ones with 60K on them on the car???