partquip or autocom

[Mobin]

Hi,
am replacing the tie rod ends and rack ends on my E39.Can anyone recommend the correct aftermarket brand.Was advised to go with Autocom instead of Partquip.Any additional info to help in my choice .Thanks, mobeen

 

[P1000]

Hi,
am replacing the tie rod ends and rack ends on my E39.Can anyone recommend the correct aftermarket brand.Was advised to go with Autocom instead of Partquip.Any additional info to help in my choice .Thanks, mobeen

I'm in the same boat, but will probably go OEM, after the shocking service I received from our local Meyle distributor.

 

[hennie]

ive just used partquip ones they looks good my rack still had originals on they are 36oo from the agents paid 445 at lits spares in kemptonpark

 

[Mobin]

thanks Hennie.did you have to do both the rack ends and tie-rod ends.Also, did they cause the car to wobble when braking?I changed brake pads and discs, now the car wobbles when braking at high speed, now they say its the tie-rods and rack ends.

 

[Polisiehond]

Autocom is the better product.

 

[hennie]

your ball joints on suspension can also be the culprit do them before you do the rack ends and tie rod ends i must still do my ball joints but then i have a e 30 but the rack is a e 36 one
i did both sides

 

[P1000]

thanks Hennie.did you have to do both the rack ends and tie-rod ends.Also, did they cause the car to wobble when braking?I changed brake pads and discs, now the car wobbles when braking at high speed, now they say its the tie-rods and rack ends.

Shimmy when braking from 100kph to 80kph is usually caused by worn thrust arm bushes. They are designed to be replaced separately, I did mine and the shimmy disappeared.

 

[monag]

+1 on the thrust/control arm bushes.

 

[Mobin]

Thanks for all the help guys.I took the car in for a suspension check, and they found play on the rack ends.everything else seems in order, so i will do the rack and tie-rod ends.Cheers.

 

[kevvygp]

Hey Mobin how much was the job, what all was performed and where did you have it done?

 

[Mobin]

Hey Mobin how much was the job, what all was performed and where did you have it done?

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Howsit Kev,

My buddy thats works for BM did the work.I used autocom and echlin parts and labour was about R500, excl wheel alignment.the rack ends and tie rods were changed.The spares i got from a friend who works for a spares distributor, so i got it quite cheap compared to spare shops and the agents.
The control arms and ball joints were thankfully all fine.
cheers,

mobin

 

[P1000]

Hey Mobin how much was the job, what all was performed and where did you have it done?

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Howsit Kev,

My buddy thats works for BM did the work.I used autocom and echlin parts and labour was about R500, excl wheel alignment.the rack ends and tie rods were changed.The spares i got from a friend who works for a spares distributor, so i got it quite cheap compared to spare shops and the agents.
The control arms and ball joints were thankfully all fine.
cheers,

mobin

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If these people are willing to deal with other forumites, it will be a great resource to have. At least the parts dude, I can understand why the mech might not want to do work for other people. Post up the details if they allow you :thumb:

 

[Mobin]

Hi,

Spares for all bmw's can be obtained from QSV Spares Distributors in JHB Town.Contact person is Sham, and number is 011 220-1000/1034.Please say referred by Mobin.
Also try Bera's motor spares, Alberton, behind Mike Salt Auto.You can get them on 011-907-6931.They had a wide variety of BM spares, at reasonable prices.

rgds,

mobin