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The tooling for the saic Chinese made arms haven't been destroyed, these arms are still stocked and sold by xpart and the quality imho is top notch having all three versions of arms.
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24th April 2024, 08:05 | #12 | |
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I do agree that the quality of the SAIC arms was as original, true original, had a pair. However, a quick search of Xpart's upper arms on eBay reveals ones with offset mounting holes, etc. ie not the SAIC upper arms which were perfect - these now being sold are most probably the Indian ones. If indeed there are three version around then there is only one way to beat the lottery - buy DMGRS' Regards |
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One of the local ECP stores had one of their arms in stock, so went to have a looksee.
Not much to see as they are bagged up: What I was able to do was open the bag a liitle and do a 'Kipling test' with a business card I had. It passed, in that the card would NOT push in more that 2-3mm. I guess the only way to prove they actually fit is buy one/pair.
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Did you notice if the drip link ancor was in the centre or off set to centre if off set they are Indian ones.
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Hi Steve, In short NO I didn't notice, I assume this is what 'vitesse' was refering to. Would this be an Indian arm: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304158836971 It looks like the drop link anchors are offset. If so I can always go back ans ask to have another look now I know what to look for.
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All in all, why bother? DMGRS stock upper-arms that they describe as superior to the original Rover ones and correctly made, their aftersales service is exemplary - you will not get that level of service from Xpart (from bitter experience). Good luck |
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These I've had for ages "just in case"
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Note the difference in the ones in the photos by Ron (suzablu ) how the drain holes are more away from the edge of the cup.
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