Wishbone kit

[Sean d]

Has anyone fitted this kit , If so just wondered if its any good as seems very cheap.
SUSPENSION CONTROL TRAILING ARM WISHBONE SET+ BUSH BMW 3 SERIES E36 Z3 E36

# 8 PARTS / INCLUDING TIE ROD +ENDS +STABILISER LINK #

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371434594035?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Seem to remember someone asking the same question not too long ago, don't know what happened. Seems like a lot for not much money, some may think me cynical but there's often a reason why things are cheap. Got a two year warranty, so may well be worth taking a chance on.

 

[t-tony]

@Bozzy ??

Tony.

 

[Jack Ratt]

I did my wishbones and bushes last year just before my MOT. I bought a kit off ebay much like the one above but can't recall who I bought it from.
I've done around 10k miles in the last 12 months without any problems.

 

[Bozzy]

@Bozzy ??

Tony.

@t-tony no not me mate,although the rear drop links on mine look past there best.

Steve

 

[Low Rider]

Didn't a member purchase a set and the wish bones where a different pattern from each other but I wouldn't know who the seller was.

 

[t-tony]

@t-tony no not me mate,although the rear drop links on mine look past there best.

Steve

Sorry mate, just something made me think you might have a look at these a while ago.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Didn't a member purchase a set and the wish bones where a different pattern from each other but I wouldn't know who the seller was.

I remember something along those lines too Steve, also one was much heavier than the other IIRC.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

Sorry mate, just something made me think you might have a look at these a while ago.

Tony.

No worries mate

Steve

 

[Synclare]

Personally Sean I would stick with Meyle or Lemforder, they are OEM standard, you know where you stand then.

 

[Synclare]

PS Some prefer to buy the 'M' version with the solid rear bush, reduces tram lining chances.

 

[Sean d]

PS Some prefer to buy the 'M' version with the solid rear bush, reduces tram lining chances.

Thats interesting.

 

[Redsheep]

Someone bought this not long ago... One arm was half the weight of the other arm.
The Meyle kit for the same on eBay is £168

 

[Dino D]

I wonder about warranties on parts like this.
What happens if you want to claim under warranty - take them off and ship them back and wait for them to approve a warranty claim and send you new ones?

I reckon they don't get many warranty claims, too much hassle and time off the road to bother for many I guess.

Not looked at these specific parts just thinking out loud as I have driveshafts on the Galaxy with warranties and I think they playing up again but can't be without the car waiting for warranty claim to be dealt with.

 

[oldcarman]

Most co's will want you to pay for a replacement and you ship the defective part back for their assessment if faulty payment is reimbursed if they claim nothing they can do you're screwed because they have the part and you can't challenge them. Win win for them!! Dealing with co's with a good reputation can negate some problems especially if there is a lot of time left on warranty! JIM

 

[t-tony]

I wonder about warranties on parts like this.
What happens if you want to claim under warranty - take them off and ship them back and wait for them to approve a warranty claim and send you new ones?

I reckon they don't get many warranty claims, too much hassle and time off the road to bother for many I guess.

Not looked at these specific parts just thinking out loud as I have driveshafts on the Galaxy with warranties and I think they playing up again but can't be without the car waiting for warranty claim to be dealt with.

To be honest Dino, a reputable trader would take back the item on receipt of your purchase invoice surely. We don't have any hassle with Andrew Page or ECP in Lincoln, ok, I know we're "trade" but I would be asking rather than anticipating the worst.

Tony.

ps. That's the downside of buying from distance.

 

[oldcarman]

I agree Tony, but my experience has been as I posted. I should have added that those co's were at a distance away and didn't necessarily have local supplies. I'd try as Tony says and go the invoice route, the only time I had questionable service was if the part was at the tail end of the warranty but with persistence all parts were replaced and reimbursement made in a timely manner. Hope that clarifies @ Dino D. Sorry for any confusion. JIM