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Originally Posted by wpoll
It doesn't help that I keep buying knock-offs but the OE items are insanely priced and don't seem to be much better (other than the fit).
In terms of fit etc., just for the record, the knock-offs I've tried are: -
Autopa - pretty average fit (meaning not good but manageable if you know how these work) - poor lifespan. Poor feel too - feels "broken" and spongy from new.
Frey - great fit (as good as OE) - seems to last well (not replaced it yet, after two years) - feel is not quite OE but close. Recommended.
No-name - this is the most recent replacement - fit is very poor, but I made it work with some tricks I've learnt along the way. Lifespan is unknown (it's lasted a week so far!  ) but feel is pretty good, at least as good as the Frey - it opens the door positively at about 50% of the travel. |
I've tried a variety of non-BMW units, I think they were Febi, and they all had the same problem, the connector from the DHC mini Boden cable and the door lock wouldn't stay on. I managed on a couple to get them to stay with a little teflon tape in it to tighten the fit, but the last one that didn't even work, so I finally gave up and bought genuine BMW. Fit and operation are about the same as the Febi units, but the cable stays put.