Lemforder Parts Fail

[Attacking Mid]

Are we to the point where we have to buy genuine BMW suspension parts to get decent quality? I'll warranty these through FCP, but none of the other aftermarket parts available are likely to be any better. I've had "meh" success with using Meyle years ago. I've never tried any Delphi suspension parts, but I've never run across anyone online raving about them being good. I'll probably just keep warrantying Lemforders through FCP, I guess.

AM.

[nick325xit 5spd]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

Are we to the point where we have to buy genuine BMW suspension parts to get decent quality? I'll warranty these through FCP, but none of the other aftermarket parts available are likely to be any better. I've had "meh" success with using Meyle years ago. I've never tried any Delphi suspension parts, but I've never run across anyone online raving about them being good. I'll probably just keep warrantying Lemforders through FCP, I guess.

AM.

You're making a big assumption that Genuine BMW is going to be better. BMW may have some back stock of higher quality older parts that lasts longer than the third party supply chain, but when that runs out, they'll frequently just buy aftermarket quality "good enough" parts and slap the Genuine BMW sticker on them.

For esoteric parts, that back stock can go a long time. I bought an E30 M3 gauge a few years ago that had three decades of updated parts stickers on it. Yes, it was "Made in West Germany."

For common parts, though, like major gaskets and suspension items, that inventory doesn't last long at all. Which is why you'll see things like "Genuine BMW Victor Reinz" where they literally have slapped their label on trash.

[Dking078]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

Are we to the point where we have to buy genuine BMW suspension parts to get decent quality? I'll warranty these through FCP, but none of the other aftermarket parts available are likely to be any better. I've had "meh" success with using Meyle years ago. I've never tried any Delphi suspension parts, but I've never run across anyone online raving about them being good. I'll probably just keep warrantying Lemforders through FCP, I guess.

AM.

I had some OEM lower control arms. NOS hilariously 2009 dated.

The rubber failed in short order. We aint winning anymore.

Despite my FCP warranty, Lemforder is a shat show, but hey, not my money for the last 50k miles.