Don't know where to post this so I'll try here.
I am new to P6 ownership and one of the major challenges, coming from a background in modern cars where parts suppliers abound, is finding out where and who to trust/source parts from and /or people who can refurbish parts on older cars.
I know parts come up on ebay but this is at times hit and miss.
To illustrate the point:-
In the last 3 weeks I have had need for :-
Water pump refurb
Brake calliper parts
Flexi hoses
Supplier of UNF UNC bolts, washers etc
brake servo refurb
etc etc
I know many of the recognised suppliers can supply a lot of this stuff but I have found other sources locally, sometimes at a fraction of the price of the main suppliers or ebay and very often much better quality
Fancy front competition standard flexi hoses, braided with black overs, and stainless fittings for £10 made to measure within 10 minutes of walking into the shop ?
Or a water pump reconditioned for half the price of any seen on ebay, sent and returned within 5 working days?
Recondition front callipers fully refurbished, tested and plated for less than the price I could buy the seals and pistons ?
i am sure many members have had similar experiences.
What this forum is lacking is a section where members can post details of good service they have had or parts details which would be for the benefit of everyone. Also it would help stop people on ebay and suppliers profiteering by trying to jump on the "old car" bandwagon.
I don't know who would be able to start a new section but i thing this would be genuinely useful.
I am new to P6 ownership and one of the major challenges, coming from a background in modern cars where parts suppliers abound, is finding out where and who to trust/source parts from and /or people who can refurbish parts on older cars.
I know parts come up on ebay but this is at times hit and miss.
To illustrate the point:-
In the last 3 weeks I have had need for :-
Water pump refurb
Brake calliper parts
Flexi hoses
Supplier of UNF UNC bolts, washers etc
brake servo refurb
etc etc
I know many of the recognised suppliers can supply a lot of this stuff but I have found other sources locally, sometimes at a fraction of the price of the main suppliers or ebay and very often much better quality
Fancy front competition standard flexi hoses, braided with black overs, and stainless fittings for £10 made to measure within 10 minutes of walking into the shop ?
Or a water pump reconditioned for half the price of any seen on ebay, sent and returned within 5 working days?
Recondition front callipers fully refurbished, tested and plated for less than the price I could buy the seals and pistons ?
i am sure many members have had similar experiences.
What this forum is lacking is a section where members can post details of good service they have had or parts details which would be for the benefit of everyone. Also it would help stop people on ebay and suppliers profiteering by trying to jump on the "old car" bandwagon.
I don't know who would be able to start a new section but i thing this would be genuinely useful.
