I make the drive work harder, using OEM discs make the drive perform to manufacturers specs, backups make the laser and pickup moters work that little bit harder so it will ware out sooner.

I've been running backups (of my OEM discs) for years and had no problems, it's the luck of the draw.

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Sept 03, M3, Silver Grey. Retro-fits: Modded Mk4 DVD Drive, OEM Bluetooth, VR Control, Rainbow Speaker Upgrade, Sony SOT Amp, HK Sub, CCFL, Intravee II, NightMode.