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    ive used them 3 or 4 times for regular maintenence items (oil/fuel/air filters, intake/valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, dash/obc lights, washer pump, etc) I usually get my stuff 2nd day and their prices are pretty good on that kinda thing.

    EDIT: also my gaskets were Reinz which is one of the many brands BMA offered. So i dont *think* its all crap. But i guess that doesnt offer much info into the original question....whoops.
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    I've used them for things like light bulbs, accessories, and add-on things... mainly because of their catalog and web site.

    Their marketing is much better, as I like to see the parts they sell.

    I've also bought from Mel (abrahamsmotorsport.com) good stuff

    For real mechanical parts (that I know the part number for) it's usually BMA.

    For used parts it's usually fleabay

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    Default BavAuto Anyone?

    I've had bad luck with their products, concerning their control arms. I've bought Left side Thrust and control arms a while back and they both are beat to hell in a matter of about 6-8 months. My left side upper thrust arm is so bad it clunks over any bump. What brand do they use?

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    They don't tell you the brand when you buy it?

    I buy from BMA, and they always give me a selection of brands to choose from, and usually save me a lot of money in the process.

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    I second that.

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    Since the ball joints on mine were in good shape, I went against the grain and just bought 840 bushings instead and had my local shop press them in and bolt them up. Worked great the first time and was only 45 bucks. They lasted over a year and gave no indication of letting go before the car was totalled a few weeks ago =x


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    Nice selection of accessories and very good custom mats from there.
    Not among my picks for hard parts mostly because of price. Someone has to pay for that catalog.
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    I have purchases tons of stuff from there. They match anyones price so I wanted to buy some shock mounts from them but said a local Kragen store was selling them for much cheaper.

    They called Kragen and matched the price and even discounted an additional amount. They always answers my questions too. I recommend them.
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    Shipping is solid and quick too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spyrot1
    I've used them for things like light bulbs, accessories, and add-on things... mainly because of their catalog and web site.

    Their marketing is much better, as I like to see the parts they sell.

    I've also bought from Mel (abrahamsmotorsport.com) good stuff

    For real mechanical parts (that I know the part number for) it's usually BMA.

    For used parts it's usually fleabay
    i don't understand about seeing the parts they sell, BMA has pics of all of their parts...

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