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ijwoo1
Member Since: 04 Jul 2010
Location: London
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Has anyone been able to compare the quality between the genuine LR part and the visually identical copies that seem to be available on certain websites ?
I can see that some have silver coloured ABS trim whilst others have the aluminium trim which the genuine ones have.
According to some posts on here, even the genuine part tends to rust. The copies seem to be around £150 to £200 cheaper. So are there any significant differences that I should be aware of ?
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 26th Aug 2010 1:09 pm |
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Phillw
Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
Location: United Kingdom
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I have had two sets of OEM side steps from different companies. Both were returned with in a week of receiving them. The quality IMO is not as good as genuine parts. You get what you pay for. To be honest I would rather pay the extra and purchase them from my local dealer. With a bit of haggling you can get a fair price, at least a years guarantee and if you are not satisfied you can return them to the dealer. 
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| 26th Aug 2010 7:18 pm |
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mapleleaf 123
Member Since: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Derbyshire
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Mine are like the ones slimmer was selling, no problems so far had them on about 6 months, paid a simillar price too, wouldn't know if mine are rusty anyway as they are never clean. Why buy a car when you can buy a Land Rover.....because I'm worth it.
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Silver with black, privacy glass, side steps, parrott and powered iPhone holder.
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| 26th Aug 2010 9:30 pm |
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Tufty
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 480
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AdrianC wrote:Might be worth a look here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...K:MEWAX:IT
The advert says they are genuine, but I have no confirmation of this. No relation, just a happy looker hoping that they will be relisted after pay-day!!!
I had some off him last month, have no reason to believe they are not genuine (I know he could have printed the stickers himself + printed out the fitting instructions) there was a small dent in the offside one ally edging and the rear of the edging isn't quite level to the step (the N/S one is perfect) he has offered to replace it (or I could have had a set of mud flaps instead but I have them allready), but I have been away with work so am now only getting back on the case with it. I emailed him tonight about replacing it. Hope he's good to his word...... "Watch this space"
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| 26th Aug 2010 10:50 pm |
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Archeci
Member Since: 17 Jul 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 558
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I have the aftermarket ones which look like the original ones. Easy to fit and as you say they and fully coated in foam / rubber so dont rust like the genuine ones.
Lee Tonga Green TDV6 S
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| 26th Aug 2010 10:57 pm |
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Tufty
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 480
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Tufty wrote:AdrianC wrote:Might be worth a look here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...K:MEWAX:IT
The advert says they are genuine, but I have no confirmation of this. No relation, just a happy looker hoping that they will be relisted after pay-day!!!
I had some off him last month, have no reason to believe they are not genuine (I know he could have printed the stickers himself + printed out the fitting instructions) there was a small dent in the offside one ally edging and the rear of the edging isn't quite level to the step (the N/S one is perfect) he has offered to replace it (or I could have had a set of mud flaps instead but I have them allready), but I have been away with work so am now only getting back on the case with it. I emailed him tonight about replacing it. Hope he's good to his word...... "Watch this space"
You'll all be pleased to hear that the replacement arrived during the week and is now fitted, the old one is packaged ready to send back to him so now both sides are looking good.
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