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Chinese Suspension Components on Ebay - Worth The Risk?

Discussion in '612/599' started by Chindit, Jan 11, 2025.

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  1. Chindit

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    #1 Chindit, Jan 11, 2025
    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.
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tazandjan, Jan 11, 2025
    Hill Engineering is the way to go.
     
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  3. Nospinzone

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    #3 Nospinzone, Jan 11, 2025
    :D:D:D

     
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  4. JLF

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    #4 JLF, Jan 11, 2025
    That’s probably the same place Ferrari got them.
     
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  5. Pete Schweaty

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    #5 Pete Schweaty, Jan 12, 2025
  6. Chindit

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    #6 Chindit, Jan 12, 2025
    Thank, Pete. I am looking at those as well. I've shopped with AW Italian before and have been really happy with their service.
     
  7. George Vosburgh

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    #7 George Vosburgh, Jan 18, 2025
    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

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    #8 Chindit, Jan 19, 2025
    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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    #9 Fcar dreams, Jan 20, 2025
    Berlinetta Engineering in the UK ship non Chinese bushes, I’ve had success with them.
     
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  10. brogenville

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    #10 brogenville, Jan 24, 2025
    Same; they distribute for Prekom. I've been using them for years and am very happy with them.
     
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