Hello all,
I need to replace the turn signals on my S70. The factory lights are $45 each vs. $19 for the ones from FCP Groton, but I'm worried about the quality of the aftermarket pieces. Does anyone have first hand experience with the FCP lights? Thanks.
Clarke
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Aftermarket Turn Signal Quality?
Started by clarkerussell, Oct 28 2009 03:25 AM
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 03:25 AM
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 03:37 AM
dont get 'scamtech' they worked fine for me for a while, but just started to get some humidity trapped in them after a while. I had to reseal them. If it's not a big deal for you, by all means, just get 'em.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:22 AM
Jaxx, on 28 October 2009 - 03:37 AM, said:
dont get 'scamtech' they worked fine for me for a while, but just started to get some humidity trapped in them after a while. I had to reseal them. If it's not a big deal for you, by all means, just get 'em.
That's what I'm worried about. My OEM's have worked well over the years, but one has a crack and has a moisture problem... If I replace one, the other will look weird. I guess I'm stuck with a $90 bill at the dealer... boooo.
Charlotte, NC
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Auto Tranny
1998 S70 GLT, 225K miles
Auto Tranny
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 06:31 AM
clarkerussell, on 28 October 2009 - 05:22 AM, said:
That's what I'm worried about. My OEM's have worked well over the years, but one has a crack and has a moisture problem... If I replace one, the other will look weird. I guess I'm stuck with a $90 bill at the dealer... boooo.
Don't get me wrong, the scantech euro corners were the ones that I purchased and only one developed an issue after about 1.5 years. For the price, they can't be beat, but eventually, I'd bet they'd start to have some issues.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 10:48 AM
clarkerussell, on 28 October 2009 - 05:22 AM, said:
That's what I'm worried about. My OEM's have worked well over the years, but one has a crack and has a moisture problem... If I replace one, the other will look weird. I guess I'm stuck with a $90 bill at the dealer... boooo.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 09:23 PM
Got mine from FCP a few years ago. Still look great.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 10:04 PM
scan tech ones from .....hmmmmmm ~ 2 years. been perfect since day 1
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Posted 02 November 2009 - 03:31 AM
64pvolvo1800, on 28 October 2009 - 10:48 AM, said:
Call Don or Jamie at Waltrip. I think they'll be less than 45ea.
Do you have a phone number for those guys? Thanks.
Clarke
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Posted 03 November 2009 - 12:59 AM
clarkerussell, on 02 November 2009 - 03:31 AM, said:
Do you have a phone number for those guys? Thanks.
Clarke
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ask for Jamie and mention VS (he's nicer than Don, IMHO)
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