04-08-2023, 07:07 AM | #1 |
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Are all aftermarket Chinese/Taiwan parts mostly poorly made?
So I have experimented out of sheer curiosity on trying several CF parts that I have bought from vendors here and even very well-known sellers and it's so hit or miss, for example, CF mirror caps - suck, the CF grille sucks, the rear diffusor - sucks. The finish on them is perfect, but the alignment and fitment are poor. even ordered a hood badge from a vendor that claims it's just like OEM, not even close. Such bullshit.
Ones that fit 100% was the gear selector CF trim and CF paddles. I ended up returning everything and getting BMW OEM which is well worth the money and less hassle. |
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04-08-2023, 08:20 AM | #4 |
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Here’s one I tested out last week after waiting 3 weeks for it, it’s a seller here that claims just like OEM BMW badge and it’s not even straight, plus the back isn’t recessed for a flush fit on the grommets.
It went into the trash immediately and I ordered OEM instead. |
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04-08-2023, 10:59 AM | #8 |
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Experimented on some earlier M5’s I’ve owned and it is “hit or miss” as you stated.
I don’t waste my time anymore and just bite the bullet and go OEM. It’s more expensive, but I never have to worry about quality or fitment. Cheap crap ends up being more expensive in the long run.
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That’s exactly it. A lot of the well known vendors in the States outsource this stuff. Even if they get the fit right (hit or miss), the resin and clear coat is really poor in the long run. It yellows and cracks a lot more easily.
I have a mix of OEM and Reventon carbon bits, and with Reventon being a Polish company manufacturing there in Poland, their stuff is really good but lead times are unreasonable. I went through a 6 month ordeal with them rectifying an issue. They won’t screw you, but pace is what they deem acceptable. OEM really the way to go.
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04-09-2023, 06:50 AM | #13 |
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I just checked that out yesterday actually. They have in the product notes that it can take 12 weeks to get it. 12 freaking weeks! Lol. What is it still Covid in IND world? It took BMW less time then that to make my M5 and ship it across the Atlantic ocean lol.
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04-09-2023, 07:15 AM | #14 |
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I was still annoyed IND took my reflector deletes out of the OEM box and wrap it in there restroom paper towels to save themselves on shipping. Lol
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isn't the front lip supposed to line up with the bumper edge?
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