Vaico vs lemforder Btw I'm not sure who makes our factory OFHG but I've had no Lemforder VS TRW. 04-26-2022, 10:09 AM #11. Do you think either of the brands below are better than the other? I have found Meyle's kit through ECS Tuning which includes Sway Bar End Links for $618. My Lemforder tie rods were identical to my orignal MB ones, I couldn't find a difference. My vehicle falls under that category with the high speed vibration, however, I've just grown used to it over the Changing engine mounts, OEM vs Corteco. Such as Lemforder m104 engine mounts used to be OEM and are now China made. Lemforder arms with wither X5, meyle HD, powerflex, or monoball bushings are your best bet. 408 Bmw 320d Touring E46 136cv. I know Lemforder makes some other bushings for BMW or at least used to. ShadowA4. A genuine BMW lower control arm is retailing in the $400 neighborhood Vs the Lemforder which is going for $95. Brands to go for or avoid? In particular, buying parts for a transmission swap. Vaico MTC Hamburg-Technic Dana / Victor Reinz Delphi Decent: Rein Elring Klinger FTC These are good: Lemforder (Makes OEM parts for BMW) Febi Meyle Mann Mahle. Don't mind paying for OEM or more but if it's worth it. per i braccetti sulla Meyle. DieselJake Well-Known Member. Adjustable koni yellow front struts, Rob43 9-way adjustable rear shocks, Special Rob43 lowering springs, supreme power drop hats, billet aluminum rear shock mounts, poly RTAB, poly FCAB, G. Save Share Per i silent block mi butterei sui Lemforder, Meyle, Copaco. Towards the other end of the scale, we had a member install cheap Uro flex discs, and when they gave up after three weeks or so, the driveshaft broke through the drive tunnel and came up inside the Hence, both TRW and Lemförder will be the same quality and produced far east in the near future. 103 posts · Joined 2005 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 17, 2023. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. Asking about a second opinion (ie "Is the shop trying to fleece me?"), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. ZWARIOWAŁEM 22 producentów jednego łącznika stabilizatora, a jedynie dwie/trzy nazwy coś mi mówią Do tego rozstrzał cenowy od 30 do 170 zł. toy4two Discussion starter 428 posts Meyle control arms seem to work okay but I still prefer Lemforder/TRW. Sucks for my paying customers however with the advent of Chinese produced parts quality has suffered substantially. Thread Tools. I try to use Sachs shocks, springs for OEM. They all had 30-40k when I replaced them. Ive recently purchased a lot of FEBI Bilstein items, they are made in Germany and the quality is comparable to Lemforder IMHO. TRW are an OEM supplier to MB for w124 and some w140 suspension parts. I say used to because in recent years Lemforder is getting tricky. E46325i998 Discussion starter. Stay away from Vaico, it's Chinese crap. Febi is an interesting outfit (as a supplier). MONROE. RockAuto has been the vendor I purchase the Lemforder parts from. Looking to replace the two and noticed that EVERYWHERE for the TRW M3 upgrade is out of stock or set on a crazy backorder. QUINTON HAZELL. Right now there are still some existing quantities stocked, but number are diminishing. The car is Lemforder vs Genuine BMW. Since more road damage is usually on the right side of the road (for most of the world), one may encounter that the parts intended for the right side of the car Lemforder I believe is OE for this part. Jump to Latest 24 views 0 replies 1 participant last post by toy4two 3h ago. Lemforder is the OEM manufacturer for BMW meaning it is the same part used on the vehicle when purchased, just not stamped BMW. Yup, URO is Fucking garbage!! For European vehicles (and most vehicles really), if it’s priced too good to be true, it probably is. Shop tried heat etc but nothing wanted to move. Post's about bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding, questions it belongs in r/Autobody Pressed the Lemförder into the first arm which needed a lot of force (10T) and now that one feels harder to move and turn then before. golgo13. Some of their products are actually original equipment manufactured (i. All of these brands are within my price range but I don’t know En cuanto a tu pregunta, las marcas Lemforder y Febi Bilstein son las que me suenan más, pero no estoy muy puesto en la materia. _____ 2016 Corvette Stingray Lemforder is a quality brand and OEM Mercedes supplier, when it comes to suspension and other critical parts Lemforder has always served me well. Lemforder - a week before they are delivered; FAI - can get them delivered tomorrow; Would also be interested to know if I need to replace one or do both font lower rear arms. A. Things like hoses, rubber parts, gaskets, etc. 800. 12-13-2015, 10:03 AM. i do like Lemforder brand, nothing bad to say against them. Would appreciate your help . With both TRW and Lemforder, you might find BMW logo OE arms are either TRW or Lemforder. But the I was drawn to the MS ones as the part numbers cross refer to Audi / Lemforder (in fact they use the Lemforder 27036/27037 as their P/N's). BMW 318I E46 arm. VAICO. Join Date Jun 04 2007 Lemförder, Rein, INA are a couple of OE suppliers I can think of off the top o my head Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 10-26-2017, 10:12 PM #5. Lemforder vs Febi car parts . Personally I avoid URO at all cost. A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Lightbulb Due for control arms: OEM vs VAICO vs Lemforder - Hello all, As the title suggests I am in need of a full set of front control arms (Upper/Lowers on both sides). Show Printable Version; 11-18-2019 02:54 PM #1. TRISCAN. 23 Marzo 2008 Reputazione: 43. A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion - Meyle vs Ocap vs Febi Control Arm Kits. 700 o 1. No cracking or splitting, where as the other ones were starting to show signs. Gobain Sekurit. As for the bushing, I found that the Lemforder held up the best. OE CSL WHEELS - OE CSL BRAKES - OE AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL RACK - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA TUNE - AA PULLEYS - AS 40% SSK - BILSTEIN PSS9s CF CSL LIP - NAV- BMW PERF CF BRACE - BMW GROUP N MOUNTS - GRUPPE Les fournisseurs d'origine sont de toute façon des valeurs sûres, généralement (Lemforder, Victor Reinz, Behr, Luk, etc) bien que (on n'a rien sans rien) elles sont généralement plus chères (mais pas toujours!). Given the lifetime warranty from FCP, I think the removable ball joint is at best a modest convenience, and at worst an irritating job. I got the Meyle HD arms because they were a bit cheaper but also not fluid filled. 1K views 14 replies 10 participants last post by Attacking Mid Oct 19, 2023. The lemforder one whilst spot on in fitting was a lot lighter in weight than the original. Because ö and o are different letters, it's misspelt if the ö is changed to just an o. I'm wondering if any has experience with Lemforder and their X5M or should I just bite the bullet and go Genuine BMW. A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion - Meyle HD vs OEM Audi - I came back from a long drive (800km round trip) and some slight clunking and a judder while braking I have had for a while got a lot worse. Lemforder is great, mahle are great, Meyle is usually ok, Bosch is good depending on country if origin (some Brazilian made parts are shit), Beru are good, sebro are good, dansk is good, zimmermann are good, ATE are good, victor reinz gaskets are blah Lemförder, Sachs, TRW - ZF group Lemförder and Sachs from my experience are identical parts. View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Member Join Date Jul 2012 Location Dublin/Ireland Posts 1,193 My Cars Lemforder makes MB's stuff last I heard. Lemforder are the generally accepted OE Manurfacturer of suspension components. Dlatego pytam: jak oddzielić ziarno od plew oraz gdzie czai Thanks for posting on r/MechanicAdvice!Please review the rules. Also the box lists the kit specifically for the TDI only whereas as the other brands are listed for several models. Vaico quality vs Lemforder / Meyle / TRW Control Arms. . Unable to purchase the Lemforder lower control arms for the S550- maybe RockAuto is no longer supplying Lemforder. You really can't go wrong. TRW is good (got new control arms for E36). Looking to replace my front lower control arms. quattroism25. I'm ordering a bunch of car parts (mostly bushings) for my e36 at the moment and my main choice of brand is Meyle, however some parts are not available from Meyle and I have to choose between Lemforder and Febi. I just need to find a branch with a Lemforder item in stock if I want one of those. My 'aftermarket' Pilkington windshield seems way better than the original St. Bimmerpost ☰ Model Selection. Often TRW branded ones are cheaper than Lemforder (even if TRW owns Lemforder, LOL!). Appreciate 0 Got the feeling this question gets asked a bit, but are Lemforder parts and oem parts exactly the same? With absolutely no difference? I'm getting control arms (with bushings and ball joints) replaced and the shop is telling me that they use Lemforder parts, which are only marginally less expensive than the same parts from Tischer. BENDIX. Consiglio anche di sentire altre campane però!! Ciao 15 Gennaio 2009 #7. KAMOKA. Reply With Quote. OE arms are either TRW or Lemforder. I did research how to OEM Lemforder, TRW vs Meyle, 034, Control Arms; Results 1 to 3 of 3 Thread: OEM Lemforder, TRW vs Meyle, 034, Control Arms. 2. Lemforder vs original part. Corteco vs OEM motor mounts? Jump to Latest As far as I know forum various reading in forums the supplier of MB for the motor mounts has been Lemforder and thats what I installed on my w164 3 years ago and have been working smooth since then. I was leaning towards Lemforder already, not nearly as affordable as Vaico, but the quality The difference between lemfoerder and meyle is like the difference between gold and excrement. Sachant qu'il y a des marques qui sont entre les deux. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View Articles Veteran Member Four Rings. What's the best brand between those two? Has anyone had any bad experiences with either of them? On some the Lemforder is around three times the cost of the Meyle. Seguramente alguien de por aquí podrá In my experience, Vaico parts are the Euro equivalent of Autozone or Advance Auto - total shit. The number of parts I now buy from the dealer (VS: 10 years ago) has doubled, in the interest of a quality part. Lemforder, TRW, Meyle, Mapco, Vaico, Metzger, Starline the list of alternative is mind numbing and of course It's spelt Lemförder on the box, not Lemforder . I would stick with Lemforder over Febi if you’re not going Genuine BMW. Reactions: John Zina. Más o menos todo en repuesto original me sale por 1600€ sin percatarme de que algunas piezas van repetidas o más, así que se pondrá en unos 1. Lemforder ARE an OEM supplier to MB and many of their Lemforder branded parts used to have the MB star ground off. LEMFÖRDER. I typically purchase Lemforder suspension parts for Mercedes, they are often the OEM supplier. Hello all, As the title suggests I am in need of a full set of front control arms (Upper/Lowers on both sides). Hello Hello, back once again with some questions. BMWPlanetDude. - I'm looking to replace all my Control Arms and Tie Rod Ends within the next week. e. 2bar expansion tank cap, M56 valve cover -LEMFORDER-FEBI BILSTEIN-VAICO-MAPCO-MEYLE Lo que peor tiene es el flector y los tacos grandes del eje trasero, a ver si poco a poco le doy una vuelta. But all brands you listed make good stuff. I was leaning towards Lemforder already, not nearly as affordable as Vaico, but the quality They said the only control arm brands worth getting are Lemfoerder and TRW, as anything else will "break in 6 months. View Full Version : Due for control arms: OEM vs VAICO vs Lemforder. We actually have them at FCP as well and a better price: Lemforder, Meyle, vs Genuine BMW. VCDS Map User. I have heard not so great things about the Lemforder Tension Struts. My vehicle falls under that category with the high speed vibration, however, I've just grown used to it over the years. " my forum searching has dug up positive reviews on I've just been to GSF for an E36 M3 prop donut/guibo after their customer service told me the part they supply is Lemforder, which is exactly what I wanted. just not the best part for this application. ORIGINAL IMPERIUM. and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. It's considered an alternative typing of the the same spelling, since the letter ö can alternatively be typed oe. They reckon it's just But generally for suspension parts TRW and Lemforder work well. 395. but then that same can be said of Febi, FAG, ATE, TRW, Lemforder etc Many of the above now make +1 for Lemforder, besides them making OEM parts for BMW they also have a good reputation in the Land Rover (Defender) community for making parts that seem to last as well as the original items but without the manufacturer price tag. F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 - 2018. Continued with the Meyle, pressed it in (went in smooth with less force, maybe 4T), still seems the same (not harder to move), but still heavy as it was to begin with. Is the quality difference enough to warrant the cost? Or would I be fine with any OE parts (non-Taiwan junk) _____ I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. As explained, Lemförder can be alternatively typed Lemfoerder. from Ruville/Ina) that Febi simply repackages and distributes out, while some of their items are definitely and without a doubt aftermarket (and in same cases Asian made) items that Febi-Bilstein has manufactured and private-labeled for them. Sometimes BMW changes or adds additional suppliers. I’m beginning my search for a suspension refresh since most of my eccentric bolts and other hardware is seized. 2001 330Cic/A in the same color combo is "Her" ride. No false economy, they supply both Vaico and Lemforder under the same part number. I may as well replace some suspension bits before I toss some coil overs on and can’t get a decent alignment after. FEBI Bilstein are reboxers though, so i imagine that there might be a window for variation in quality on that note. After just doing the full suspension rebuild, going in and having to replace individual arms is actually very easy with a ball joint separator (I say this as someone who undertook their first real wrenching job by replacing all the arms and shocks on my E39 so I am a novice). Lemforder have performed as expected. On peut éventuellement inclure dans l'une ou l'autre catégorie une Depends on the parttheir HD versions are far superiorbut the range is limitedthe basic versions are as good as. I've found last longer when they're replaced with OEM/Genuine BMW parts. thanks Master-Sport, lemforder, trw, optimal, or vaico . METZGER. Jump to Latest 8. All of these brands are within my price range but I don’t know enough about different manufacturers to know if more money = better quality. So it can't have been an original part minus the branding Anyway, like it says - parts - OEM ("Genuine BMW") vs aftermarket. Just recently found that my passenger side thrust arm + bushing have gone out/bad, same with my lower control arm. E. I only get Febi if its between MB parts (if it is unjustifiably Master-Sport, lemforder, trw, optimal, or vaico. Disa kit, G. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. If you can afford 'em go with Lemforder. Vaico hoses better than Febi ones ( I use Lemforder and have replaced control arms and bushings 4 times on my cars. Never heard of the other one. Same factory and materials. 10-17-2012, 12:14 PM #4. However, Meyle had the most grease. They are the OE. B. 729 689. I need to order a set of control arms & track rod ends for a Ford fiesta mk6. G42Model Year: 2021 + F44Model Year: 2020 + Previous Generations; F22 / F23Model Year Lemforder vs Meyle HD. 1. gile1983 Amministratore Delegato BMW. FAI AutoParts. Lemfoerder is the only choice for suspension/steering components as far as I have heeded that above list for 5 years at least and it has paid off well for me. BMW OEM vs Corteco M70 Motor Mounts? By paulmer in forum 8 Series (E31) Replies: 4 Last Post: 05-17-2020, 06:53 PM. SPIDAN. For some parts, like a clutch master cylinder, the difference is double btn OEM and, say, FTI and 15% vs Febi Bilstein. Joined Jun 14, 2012 Messages 3,807 Reaction score 1,129 Points 113 Location Looking to replace lower control arms on a 2011 Mercedes S550. A. I cut into the ball joint end and found that Lemforder to be more beefy than the rest. S. eyxtfsfynfjmsevupqectmamnqvruvzlfguttygalmqadlrcdlyzibtxdzvduigiklvxpckkmlxw
Vaico vs lemforder Btw I'm not sure who makes our factory OFHG but I've had no Lemforder VS TRW. 04-26-2022, 10:09 AM #11. Do you think either of the brands below are better than the other? I have found Meyle's kit through ECS Tuning which includes Sway Bar End Links for $618. My Lemforder tie rods were identical to my orignal MB ones, I couldn't find a difference. My vehicle falls under that category with the high speed vibration, however, I've just grown used to it over the Changing engine mounts, OEM vs Corteco. Such as Lemforder m104 engine mounts used to be OEM and are now China made. Lemforder arms with wither X5, meyle HD, powerflex, or monoball bushings are your best bet. 408 Bmw 320d Touring E46 136cv. I know Lemforder makes some other bushings for BMW or at least used to. ShadowA4. A genuine BMW lower control arm is retailing in the $400 neighborhood Vs the Lemforder which is going for $95. Brands to go for or avoid? In particular, buying parts for a transmission swap. Vaico MTC Hamburg-Technic Dana / Victor Reinz Delphi Decent: Rein Elring Klinger FTC These are good: Lemforder (Makes OEM parts for BMW) Febi Meyle Mann Mahle. Don't mind paying for OEM or more but if it's worth it. per i braccetti sulla Meyle. DieselJake Well-Known Member. Adjustable koni yellow front struts, Rob43 9-way adjustable rear shocks, Special Rob43 lowering springs, supreme power drop hats, billet aluminum rear shock mounts, poly RTAB, poly FCAB, G. Save Share Per i silent block mi butterei sui Lemforder, Meyle, Copaco. Towards the other end of the scale, we had a member install cheap Uro flex discs, and when they gave up after three weeks or so, the driveshaft broke through the drive tunnel and came up inside the Hence, both TRW and Lemförder will be the same quality and produced far east in the near future. 103 posts · Joined 2005 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 17, 2023. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. Asking about a second opinion (ie "Is the shop trying to fleece me?"), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. ZWARIOWAŁEM 22 producentów jednego łącznika stabilizatora, a jedynie dwie/trzy nazwy coś mi mówią Do tego rozstrzał cenowy od 30 do 170 zł. toy4two Discussion starter 428 posts Meyle control arms seem to work okay but I still prefer Lemforder/TRW. Sucks for my paying customers however with the advent of Chinese produced parts quality has suffered substantially. Thread Tools. I try to use Sachs shocks, springs for OEM. They all had 30-40k when I replaced them. Ive recently purchased a lot of FEBI Bilstein items, they are made in Germany and the quality is comparable to Lemforder IMHO. TRW are an OEM supplier to MB for w124 and some w140 suspension parts. I say used to because in recent years Lemforder is getting tricky. E46325i998 Discussion starter. Stay away from Vaico, it's Chinese crap. Febi is an interesting outfit (as a supplier). MONROE. RockAuto has been the vendor I purchase the Lemforder parts from. Looking to replace the two and noticed that EVERYWHERE for the TRW M3 upgrade is out of stock or set on a crazy backorder. QUINTON HAZELL. Right now there are still some existing quantities stocked, but number are diminishing. The car is Lemforder vs Genuine BMW. Since more road damage is usually on the right side of the road (for most of the world), one may encounter that the parts intended for the right side of the car Lemforder I believe is OE for this part. Jump to Latest 24 views 0 replies 1 participant last post by toy4two 3h ago. Lemforder is the OEM manufacturer for BMW meaning it is the same part used on the vehicle when purchased, just not stamped BMW. Yup, URO is Fucking garbage!! For European vehicles (and most vehicles really), if it’s priced too good to be true, it probably is. Shop tried heat etc but nothing wanted to move. Post's about bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding, questions it belongs in r/Autobody Pressed the Lemförder into the first arm which needed a lot of force (10T) and now that one feels harder to move and turn then before. golgo13. Some of their products are actually original equipment manufactured (i. All of these brands are within my price range but I don’t know En cuanto a tu pregunta, las marcas Lemforder y Febi Bilstein son las que me suenan más, pero no estoy muy puesto en la materia. _____ 2016 Corvette Stingray Lemforder is a quality brand and OEM Mercedes supplier, when it comes to suspension and other critical parts Lemforder has always served me well. Lemforder - a week before they are delivered; FAI - can get them delivered tomorrow; Would also be interested to know if I need to replace one or do both font lower rear arms. A. Things like hoses, rubber parts, gaskets, etc. 800. 12-13-2015, 10:03 AM. i do like Lemforder brand, nothing bad to say against them. Would appreciate your help . With both TRW and Lemforder, you might find BMW logo OE arms are either TRW or Lemforder. But the I was drawn to the MS ones as the part numbers cross refer to Audi / Lemforder (in fact they use the Lemforder 27036/27037 as their P/N's). BMW 318I E46 arm. VAICO. Join Date Jun 04 2007 Lemförder, Rein, INA are a couple of OE suppliers I can think of off the top o my head Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 10-26-2017, 10:12 PM #5. Lemforder vs Febi car parts . Personally I avoid URO at all cost. A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Lightbulb Due for control arms: OEM vs VAICO vs Lemforder - Hello all, As the title suggests I am in need of a full set of front control arms (Upper/Lowers on both sides). Show Printable Version; 11-18-2019 02:54 PM #1. TRISCAN. 23 Marzo 2008 Reputazione: 43. A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion - Meyle vs Ocap vs Febi Control Arm Kits. 700 o 1. No cracking or splitting, where as the other ones were starting to show signs. Gobain Sekurit. As for the bushing, I found that the Lemforder held up the best. OE CSL WHEELS - OE CSL BRAKES - OE AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL RACK - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA TUNE - AA PULLEYS - AS 40% SSK - BILSTEIN PSS9s CF CSL LIP - NAV- BMW PERF CF BRACE - BMW GROUP N MOUNTS - GRUPPE Les fournisseurs d'origine sont de toute façon des valeurs sûres, généralement (Lemforder, Victor Reinz, Behr, Luk, etc) bien que (on n'a rien sans rien) elles sont généralement plus chères (mais pas toujours!). Given the lifetime warranty from FCP, I think the removable ball joint is at best a modest convenience, and at worst an irritating job. I got the Meyle HD arms because they were a bit cheaper but also not fluid filled. 1K views 14 replies 10 participants last post by Attacking Mid Oct 19, 2023. The lemforder one whilst spot on in fitting was a lot lighter in weight than the original. Because ö and o are different letters, it's misspelt if the ö is changed to just an o. I'm wondering if any has experience with Lemforder and their X5M or should I just bite the bullet and go Genuine BMW. A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion - Meyle HD vs OEM Audi - I came back from a long drive (800km round trip) and some slight clunking and a judder while braking I have had for a while got a lot worse. Lemforder is great, mahle are great, Meyle is usually ok, Bosch is good depending on country if origin (some Brazilian made parts are shit), Beru are good, sebro are good, dansk is good, zimmermann are good, ATE are good, victor reinz gaskets are blah Lemförder, Sachs, TRW - ZF group Lemförder and Sachs from my experience are identical parts. View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Member Join Date Jul 2012 Location Dublin/Ireland Posts 1,193 My Cars Lemforder makes MB's stuff last I heard. Lemforder are the generally accepted OE Manurfacturer of suspension components. Dlatego pytam: jak oddzielić ziarno od plew oraz gdzie czai Thanks for posting on r/MechanicAdvice!Please review the rules. Also the box lists the kit specifically for the TDI only whereas as the other brands are listed for several models. Vaico quality vs Lemforder / Meyle / TRW Control Arms. . Unable to purchase the Lemforder lower control arms for the S550- maybe RockAuto is no longer supplying Lemforder. You really can't go wrong. TRW is good (got new control arms for E36). Looking to replace my front lower control arms. quattroism25. I'm ordering a bunch of car parts (mostly bushings) for my e36 at the moment and my main choice of brand is Meyle, however some parts are not available from Meyle and I have to choose between Lemforder and Febi. I just need to find a branch with a Lemforder item in stock if I want one of those. My 'aftermarket' Pilkington windshield seems way better than the original St. Bimmerpost ☰ Model Selection. Often TRW branded ones are cheaper than Lemforder (even if TRW owns Lemforder, LOL!). Appreciate 0 Got the feeling this question gets asked a bit, but are Lemforder parts and oem parts exactly the same? With absolutely no difference? I'm getting control arms (with bushings and ball joints) replaced and the shop is telling me that they use Lemforder parts, which are only marginally less expensive than the same parts from Tischer. BENDIX. Consiglio anche di sentire altre campane però!! Ciao 15 Gennaio 2009 #7. KAMOKA. Reply With Quote. OE arms are either TRW or Lemforder. I did research how to OEM Lemforder, TRW vs Meyle, 034, Control Arms; Results 1 to 3 of 3 Thread: OEM Lemforder, TRW vs Meyle, 034, Control Arms. 2. Lemforder vs original part. Corteco vs OEM motor mounts? Jump to Latest As far as I know forum various reading in forums the supplier of MB for the motor mounts has been Lemforder and thats what I installed on my w164 3 years ago and have been working smooth since then. I was leaning towards Lemforder already, not nearly as affordable as Vaico, but the quality The difference between lemfoerder and meyle is like the difference between gold and excrement. Sachant qu'il y a des marques qui sont entre les deux. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View Articles Veteran Member Four Rings. What's the best brand between those two? Has anyone had any bad experiences with either of them? On some the Lemforder is around three times the cost of the Meyle. Seguramente alguien de por aquí podrá In my experience, Vaico parts are the Euro equivalent of Autozone or Advance Auto - total shit. The number of parts I now buy from the dealer (VS: 10 years ago) has doubled, in the interest of a quality part. Lemforder, TRW, Meyle, Mapco, Vaico, Metzger, Starline the list of alternative is mind numbing and of course It's spelt Lemförder on the box, not Lemforder . I would stick with Lemforder over Febi if you’re not going Genuine BMW. Reactions: John Zina. Más o menos todo en repuesto original me sale por 1600€ sin percatarme de que algunas piezas van repetidas o más, así que se pondrá en unos 1. Lemforder ARE an OEM supplier to MB and many of their Lemforder branded parts used to have the MB star ground off. LEMFÖRDER. I typically purchase Lemforder suspension parts for Mercedes, they are often the OEM supplier. Hello all, As the title suggests I am in need of a full set of front control arms (Upper/Lowers on both sides). Hello Hello, back once again with some questions. BMWPlanetDude. - I'm looking to replace all my Control Arms and Tie Rod Ends within the next week. e. 2bar expansion tank cap, M56 valve cover -LEMFORDER-FEBI BILSTEIN-VAICO-MAPCO-MEYLE Lo que peor tiene es el flector y los tacos grandes del eje trasero, a ver si poco a poco le doy una vuelta. But all brands you listed make good stuff. I was leaning towards Lemforder already, not nearly as affordable as Vaico, but the quality They said the only control arm brands worth getting are Lemfoerder and TRW, as anything else will "break in 6 months. View Full Version : Due for control arms: OEM vs VAICO vs Lemforder. We actually have them at FCP as well and a better price: Lemforder, Meyle, vs Genuine BMW. VCDS Map User. I have heard not so great things about the Lemforder Tension Struts. My vehicle falls under that category with the high speed vibration, however, I've just grown used to it over the years. " my forum searching has dug up positive reviews on I've just been to GSF for an E36 M3 prop donut/guibo after their customer service told me the part they supply is Lemforder, which is exactly what I wanted. just not the best part for this application. ORIGINAL IMPERIUM. and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. It's considered an alternative typing of the the same spelling, since the letter ö can alternatively be typed oe. They reckon it's just But generally for suspension parts TRW and Lemforder work well. 395. but then that same can be said of Febi, FAG, ATE, TRW, Lemforder etc Many of the above now make +1 for Lemforder, besides them making OEM parts for BMW they also have a good reputation in the Land Rover (Defender) community for making parts that seem to last as well as the original items but without the manufacturer price tag. F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 - 2018. Continued with the Meyle, pressed it in (went in smooth with less force, maybe 4T), still seems the same (not harder to move), but still heavy as it was to begin with. Is the quality difference enough to warrant the cost? Or would I be fine with any OE parts (non-Taiwan junk) _____ I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. As explained, Lemförder can be alternatively typed Lemfoerder. from Ruville/Ina) that Febi simply repackages and distributes out, while some of their items are definitely and without a doubt aftermarket (and in same cases Asian made) items that Febi-Bilstein has manufactured and private-labeled for them. Sometimes BMW changes or adds additional suppliers. I’m beginning my search for a suspension refresh since most of my eccentric bolts and other hardware is seized. 2001 330Cic/A in the same color combo is "Her" ride. No false economy, they supply both Vaico and Lemforder under the same part number. I may as well replace some suspension bits before I toss some coil overs on and can’t get a decent alignment after. FEBI Bilstein are reboxers though, so i imagine that there might be a window for variation in quality on that note. After just doing the full suspension rebuild, going in and having to replace individual arms is actually very easy with a ball joint separator (I say this as someone who undertook their first real wrenching job by replacing all the arms and shocks on my E39 so I am a novice). Lemforder have performed as expected. On peut éventuellement inclure dans l'une ou l'autre catégorie une Depends on the parttheir HD versions are far superiorbut the range is limitedthe basic versions are as good as. I've found last longer when they're replaced with OEM/Genuine BMW parts. thanks Master-Sport, lemforder, trw, optimal, or vaico . METZGER. Jump to Latest 8. All of these brands are within my price range but I don’t know enough about different manufacturers to know if more money = better quality. So it can't have been an original part minus the branding Anyway, like it says - parts - OEM ("Genuine BMW") vs aftermarket. Just recently found that my passenger side thrust arm + bushing have gone out/bad, same with my lower control arm. E. I only get Febi if its between MB parts (if it is unjustifiably Master-Sport, lemforder, trw, optimal, or vaico. Disa kit, G. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. If you can afford 'em go with Lemforder. Vaico hoses better than Febi ones ( I use Lemforder and have replaced control arms and bushings 4 times on my cars. Never heard of the other one. Same factory and materials. 10-17-2012, 12:14 PM #4. However, Meyle had the most grease. They are the OE. B. 729 689. I need to order a set of control arms & track rod ends for a Ford fiesta mk6. G42Model Year: 2021 + F44Model Year: 2020 + Previous Generations; F22 / F23Model Year Lemforder vs Meyle HD. 1. gile1983 Amministratore Delegato BMW. FAI AutoParts. Lemfoerder is the only choice for suspension/steering components as far as I have heeded that above list for 5 years at least and it has paid off well for me. BMW OEM vs Corteco M70 Motor Mounts? By paulmer in forum 8 Series (E31) Replies: 4 Last Post: 05-17-2020, 06:53 PM. SPIDAN. For some parts, like a clutch master cylinder, the difference is double btn OEM and, say, FTI and 15% vs Febi Bilstein. Joined Jun 14, 2012 Messages 3,807 Reaction score 1,129 Points 113 Location Looking to replace lower control arms on a 2011 Mercedes S550. A. I cut into the ball joint end and found that Lemforder to be more beefy than the rest. S. eyxtfs fyn fjmsev upqe ctmam nqvru vzlfg utt ygal mqadlrc dlyzib txdzv duigik lvxpckk mlxw