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Chinese Suspension Components on Ebay - Worth The Risk?

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  1. Chindit

    Chindit Formula Junior Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Hello Gents,
    My 612 has just over 40k miles on it now and I think it's ready for the typical suspension maintenance stuff, ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings and such. I came across this listing on eBay

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/394293212109

    for a reasonable price and I was wondering what the consensus here is...is it worth the risk or not? Of course I am aware of all the arguments against "cheap Chinese crap" but I am also aware that the OEM Ferrari suspension components leave a LOT to be desired, to put it nicely. I've watched with interest various forum threads and YouTube videos discussing the pros and cons of buying parts from Alibaba and similar vendors. It seems that quality and workmanship is actually pretty good in a lot of cases. Anyway...what do you think? Thank you.
     
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    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Hill Engineering is the way to go.
     
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    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    That’s probably the same place Ferrari got them.
     
  5. Pete Schweaty

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    Chindit Formula Junior Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Thank, Pete. I am looking at those as well. I've shopped with AW Italian before and have been really happy with their service.
     
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    George Vosburgh F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    I looked at the Chinese parts when I did my suspension. I read a lot of reviews all terrible. I went with OEM from Eurospares.
     
  8. Chindit

    Chindit Formula Junior Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Thanks, George. I have come to the same conclusion. I'm planning to use the Hill Engineering components. They have a solid reputation and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
     
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  9. Fcar dreams

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    Berlinetta Engineering in the UK ship non Chinese bushes, I’ve had success with them.
     
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    Same; they distribute for Prekom. I've been using them for years and am very happy with them.
     
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    funny. when Ferrari SF90 exhaust and lots of new Ferrari start manufacturing their parts in China. and some people here is complaining about how cheap they can get their parts on eBay.
    most of you don't even track the car and unable to feel the differences. why even bother that.
     

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