turbormonkey Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hello I have been a loyal customer to FCP Groton through the years. When they first started out they were good and handle reputable parts from well known companies. It seems with each passing year they get a little more greedy by going with cheaper aftermarket companies to turn a bigger profit, thus passing on junkier parts to the consumer. I even noticed on their ebay store that they dont even list the manufactuer of the parts anymore, probably because people were catching on that they were sending a cheaper part manufactuer than stated in auction. They use the generic ad of 100% oem fit and quality just like that deutchpartsusa on ebay does instead of stating the truth and dont get me started on deutchpartsusa, haha. Well in the last few month I had my fcpgroton coolant bottle fail recently with three months use, A strut go through the hood yesterday due too the scan-tech spring seats. I have heard this has happened to several other members as well. Motor mounts fail after 20k, ball joints lasted 15k, axles that dont fit and the list goes on. Sure they will send a replacement and it last about two months and then you are in the same boat. I dont like changing the same part out twice in two months time, its a pain especially suspension. I am done with them, Please Guys share your honest thoughts on what your experiences are with them and what parts have failed prematurely that you bought from them, you can also include othe companies that didnt meet your expectations on quality.My question to you guys in Nov. of 2008, where are the best prices on new oem parts. Also sites that sell the oem parts just under the supplier name rather than having volvo stamped on them. I dont need the part to say volvo, as long as it is the same supplier to Volvo. Also has their ever been a pinned oem part supplier to Volvo thread in the pinned section. I need to rebuild my suspension being as Groton let me down with a strut through the hood that is why this is in this section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikv11 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 without a long reply I'll just say in general I agree with you. fcp is selling junkier and junkier parts.As of Nov 2008 by far the most reliable and a very economical way to source quality parts is to call Jamie at Darrell Waltrip Volvo. Tell him you are from VS, he even comes close to the fcp junk part price on some things. Anyway he is only selling genuine Volvo parts, trust me give him a call or email you may be pleasantly surprised.Several people are using OEM XC90 spring seats now, seems to be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykn Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've a okay experience with them. The only thing i've ever had a problem was with the scantech trunk struts, which they replaced for free (with another scantech because they didn't carry another brand of struts). I do plan to order my timing belt system parts from them, but i'm not ordering their kit, i'm assembling the order with parts that are OEM (such as INA for the pullies, AISIN for the tensioner and waterpump (which are the OEM makers of geniune Volvo). I pick and choose so that I know what i'm getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 EEuroparts offers far better parts IMO, and far less Scantech crap. On suspension stuff, you should go really only go w/ OEM or TRW. INA or SKF are also good brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 my sig for everything I dont bother with anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jippi 855 GLT Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 my sig for everything I dont bother with anyone else.agreed...but when tailgate struts are 85 a side i dun think so...... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 FCP has been selling scan tech stuff for years, if you ask for OEM they can get it for you too...Personally I think it is just common sense to get parts like ball joints, tie rods e/t/c from the dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 EEuroparts offers far better parts IMO, and far less Scantech crap. On suspension stuff, you should go really only go w/ OEM or TRW. INA or SKF are also good brands.agreemy sig for everything I dont bother with anyone else.agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinL Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 If you want genuine Volvo parts, shop around at FCP, Waltrip, EEuroparts, etc., and be willing to pay the extra cost.Don't complain when the cheaper stuff fails prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomdude Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 when i called walltrip volvo i was VERY suprised. they were going to charge me less for the XC90 spring seats (which are more heavy duty) that FCP wanted for some aftermarkets. use them, youll be happy, and its all OE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn T5 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I bought my EMPI axles from eeruoparts and they were much higher quality than OEM. They also seem to have all the hard to find misc. parts for our cars and relatively reasonable prices.I've heard that Erie volvo (SP?) is another good source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meek Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I think you are right, come to think of it. I just had to replace a suspension bushing that I had just replaced several months before and I haven't even been driving the car that much. They probably are selling more Chinese stuff. FWIW I HATE their new website too. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost_Junky Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Never had an issue. I used their control arms and they are fine after 2 years. The roads suck here and I could see them going bad easily. I think the trick to control arms is to use oil and/or greese on the bushings when you install. That and applying pressure when you torque to spec.I had a shop replace a control arm about 4 years ago. I had to do that one again just recently. I suspect that they did not install properly.As for their other stuff, no problems really. I don't trust certain items, like others have stated though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBVolvo Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 No complaints here with FCP.I've purchased MOST of my parts from them. Knock on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9883 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 So did the rest of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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