Aftermarket vs Original door carrier

[willy_manily]

I had a good experience with an aftermarket rear carier about 4 years ago. The fitment was basically spot on, however it wasn't the cheapest of aftermarket parts (I've seen them for around $30 USD).

[Jake335i]

Originally Posted by Squiggy

I installed a $45 aftermarket carrier on my driver's door a few weeks ago. Did not look like it would line up until the very last turn of the screw and then it did, finally, line up. However, like you it only worked with the original screw. The aftermarket screw did not even come close to working.

Good to hear, amazing how something so simple (style of screw), makes such a difference.

[iansanderson]

When I am fixing my car, I want to spend as little as time possible doing the job, and not have to do it over again.

There are many times I waiver on aftermarket vs. genuine, but I've been screwed too many times with aftermarket.

[stiubhartach]

My passenger door handle quit working from the outside. I replaced it with a Febi unit from Pelican. I removed a Uro unit that the PO had an independent euro garage install. The cable had stretched after 2 years. Junk. The Febi unit seemed OK. Poor finish and had to file a spot, but it's inside and you dont see it. I would but it again.

[richardb]

I also installed an aftermarket door handle in our X5. No problems yet! Here's the DIY:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7-HJ0DUz0

[powell.guy2]

Dealer wants $200 for outside door carrier???

[diyanich]

I just bought one for $220 canadian dollars taxes in after the one Trucktec branded from FCP Euro kept on popping up from the door lock lever ball.
The carrier itself was replaced by a mechanic when he was assembling all the trim etc after the paint job.Well,he said it took him about two hours to figure out the way to fit it and then the cable popping started...a disaster.
While the FEBi branded one was no problem and works as it should.

So FEBI is the cheapest I would go with the parts.This far all their parts performed well for me.

Originally Posted by powell.guy2

Dealer wants $200 for outside door carrier???

[squidzilla]

I am going to try the bavauto private brand on mine.