hoarspower Member 478 Member For: 13y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 23/01/12 06:59 AM Share Posted 23/01/12 06:59 AM Ok so the so the pistons in my motor need replacing, should I get a good name brad or should I get some cheap aftermarket ones that don't really fit and slap around at a third of the price but I also want it to run tens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 10m 19d Posted 23/01/12 07:23 AM Share Posted 23/01/12 07:23 AM Ok so the so the pistons in my motor need replacing, should I get a good name brad or should I get some cheap aftermarket ones that don't really fit and slap around at a third of the price but I also want it to run tens?Not a real good comparison as new pistons require machining the block no matter what you get, and the end result can depend alot on how good the machinist is.Does the same logic you've used apply to people not using genuine ZF fluid, and a million other possible scenarios?At the end of the day these cars aren't that flash as far as panel gaps, sagging front bars etc, so for a daily drive, and saving of over 1k compared to genuine, provided you have a decent panel beater, they should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoarspower Member 478 Member For: 13y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 23/01/12 10:04 AM Share Posted 23/01/12 10:04 AM Sorry my analogy wasnt up to par but was a simple ( glad you got it ) example of how we as a general group of like minded enthuiasts tend to spend a motza on things that arnt seen yet pinch afew pennies on the most cricial things.... apperance, that's who everone remembers it by. Jeez that car was quick ( insert car ) or That car looks good..Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 3m 12d Posted 27/01/12 04:04 PM Author Share Posted 27/01/12 04:04 PM Okay lets simplify itGenuine Ford Bonnet good quality = Expensive fits wellAftermarket Bonnet = Cheaper Fits not as good as genuine under Half the priceThe decision is upto the buyer as to what they buy, I just thought I would clear it up so we can all agreeWould you agree with this, Hoarspower ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoarspower Member 478 Member For: 13y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 27/01/12 09:32 PM Share Posted 27/01/12 09:32 PM Absoluty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 27/01/12 10:31 PM Share Posted 27/01/12 10:31 PM I had an aftermarket one put on and it is fantastic. I didnt even notice any gap difference, being that every gap tolerance on the car is average anyway. I would never pay 1800 for a oem unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Resident idiot. Donating Members 2,068 Member For: 14y 2m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 28/01/12 02:38 PM Share Posted 28/01/12 02:38 PM I've been looking at a few cars fitted with ebay steel bonnets, I am now going to purchase one as I really can't fault them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnman Member 567 Member For: 15y 5m 8d Posted 11/02/12 10:40 AM Share Posted 11/02/12 10:40 AM I am going to buy this.........http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170766324584?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648Looks good, the supplier is local to me, and seems to be a decent bunch of people ,Im pretty comfortabel with going this way over the genuine one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosij Donating Members 2,045 Member For: 13y 3m 19d Gender: Male Posted 11/02/12 12:12 PM Share Posted 11/02/12 12:12 PM Continuing from my previous comments the supplier has sent me a new bonnet and I can keep my old faulty one! Can't wait to put the new one on and paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Gene Donating Members 21 Member For: 12y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/03/12 03:05 AM Share Posted 14/03/12 03:05 AM Thanks again for all your guidence, this forum is my bible when it comes to any mods on my car, I think I will do the same and buy one from Panel house as they seam to be the only local supplier here in Brizzy,I think I will get one in the next week or 2, where is a good place to get them painted on the North side if possible ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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