Alternative parts, what everyone needs to know...

[Bladerunner]

You all are gonna force me to get on Facebook. For the first time. In 2023. Grrrrrrr

You shouldn’t need to get a Facebook account, just need to quote the group as far as I’m aware - not actually tried it myself

 

[Zep]

You should mention this forum to Eurospares, as they are now forum sponsors.

 

[lozcb]

You should mention this forum to Eurospares, as they are now forum sponsors.

Or ask for James the owner............though as the business has gone from strength to strength hes not around as much as he used to be

 

[mowlas]

To be fair the last time I spent a decent chunk of change with Scuderia, I outright asked for a discount and they gave it to me. Whenever I buy things from them I now refer to my dealings with the last salesperson and usually get a discount. I think both Scuderia and Eurospares are reasonable.

Having said that, they are both valuable resources for us Maser owners with cars of a certain age so we shouldn’t push it too hard I guess.

 

[CatmanV2]

You should mention this forum to Eurospares, as they are now forum sponsors.

Didn't have the stock I wanted although had good experience in the past. I'd never used Scuderia before but was pleased so it's good we have a couple of options

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[MarkMas]

I ordered the wrong thing from Scuderia, and they were happy to take it back, which was nice.

 

[conaero]

We are lucky to have both Scuds and Eurospares in the UK. Did you all see the Ratorossa tour of ES, shows just what they have invested, it’s a massive operation

 

[conaero]

 

[MaserMM]

We are lucky to have both Scuds and Eurospares in the UK. Did you all see the Ratorossa tour of ES, shows just what they have invested, it’s a massive operation

Meridien have always been great to deal with too. Do they still offer a 10% forum discount?

 

[Gazcw]

Meridien have always been great to deal with too. Do they still offer a 10% forum discount?

I have used them quite a bit in the past but they normally cannot beat the others. Sometimes they come close and the postage is normally cheaper so you win that way.

 

[will-w]

I ordered the wrong thing from Scuderia, and they were happy to take it back, which was nice.

I ordered a couple of bits, one of which was the wrong sided item..
They were happy to take it back, but they wanted me to pay an obscene amount to ship it back to them.

Never again, unless I’m in a serious pickle

 

[ChrisNico]

2005 QP - Well, I have a functioning handbrake again! I took a gamble and ordered these very cheap brake shoes from Germany, and they fit!! £36 with delivery!!!

I think they would have been way over £200 from Eurospares.

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[alastairb]

£25 Delivered here (Its Autodoc) : https://www.euspares.co.uk/parts/abs/7717293

Can confirm they fit pre-facelift ZF QP5 (2008)

 

[Grantoonriusmo]

I'm guessing a few people have purchased new brake rotors before from Topeuro in the US. But for those that haven't and want an alternative option for your GT, I've just purchased new front and rear brake rotors only for £1,271 from them. Around a £400 saving compared to Eurospares.

 

[Zep]

I'm guessing a few people have purchased new brake rotors before from Topeuro in the US. But for those that haven't and want an alternative option for your GT, I've just purchased new front and rear brake rotors only for £1,271 from them. Around a £400 saving compared to Eurospares.

Have you received them yet? I’m intrigued as to whether they are the copies from China or OEM in a different box?

 

[Grantoonriusmo]

Have you received them yet? I’m intrigued as to whether they are the copies from China or OEM in a different box?

Not received them yet. I will report back once they arrive.

According to their website it's OEM ?

 

[Zep]

Not received them yet. I will report back once they arrive.

According to their website it's OEM !

They have done well there, a carefully constructed paragraph. They describe OEM parts but it doesn’t actually say what they are selling are OEM. The only part of what they wrote that seems to apply to their product is the first line, “we supply replacement parts and sell them online.”

 

[Felonious Crud]

Not received them yet. I will report back once they arrive.

According to their website it's OEM ?

How do they make OEM stand for Original Parts Manufacturer, I wonder. Surely 'Equipment'.

 

[DLax69]

How do they make OEM stand for Original Parts Manufacturer, I wonder. Surely 'Equipment'.

Lost in translation.

 

[Kiwibrit]

Lost in translation.

Another one that belongs in the UK vs US discussion then!