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Favorite parts vendors?


Horn

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I couldn’t find this answer by searching though it’s possibly it’s been beaten to death.  
 

I have go to vendors for my Jeeps and BMW motorcycle for general maintenance parts like bearings, bushings, seals, steering parts, electrical, hoses etc.

 

I’m just at the beginning of assessing what I need for this summer’s project on my 1600 and I could use some direction narrowing down of the venders I’m coming across online.  Are there a few that are fan favorites?   I’m starting a list of wants and needs for the car and want to do some virtual shopping. 

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19 minutes ago, Horn said:

I couldn’t find this answer by searching though it’s possibly it’s been beaten to death.  

 

 

 

     DISCLAIMER -- I now disagree with much of the timing advice I have given in the past.  I misinterpreted the distributor curves in the Blue Book as timing maps for our engines.  I've also switched from using ported-vacuum to manifold, with better results.  I apologize for spreading misinformation. 

(3-28-2024)  

 

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More current info:

Pelican Parts, Bavarian Auto and Turner Motorsport are now all owned by ECS Tuning, I refuse to give them any money because they are a big evil corporation and their customer service is a joke.

 

Fcpeuro is my go to for newer BMW parts and they have some 02 parts too.

 

Ireland Engineering is under new ownership and had some issues but seems to be getting better.

 

Blunt Tech is still great as ever.

 

Maximilian Importing is good but no more Paul Wegweiser, he has gone out on his own.

 

Double 02 Salvage has gone out of business due to rent hikes, I miss Dean and Marshall.

 

Roger's Tii is good but usually a little more expensive.

 

AutohausAz is good for oem parts.

 

Jaymic in the UK is good.

 

Walloth and nesch in Germany is great.

 

Aardvarc racing is good.

 

2002ad is good even if their website is old and confusing.

 

Rockauto has some good deals but mostly newer cars.

 

Ebay especially the international part.

 

For finding part #s I use realoem.com

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Don't be surprised if many of your orders have to be split between 2 or 3 suppliers.

 

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  • RMeuropean (many genuine BMW parts; superb pricing, shipping, and service)
  • BluntTech (Steve is a good source for knowledgeable and friendly one-on-one phone help re: '02 parts.
  • The above two sources plus FCP European are my initial choices re: parts needs.
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I've been quite surprised at what I can get from Rock Auto--they often have closeouts--like rear wheel brake cylinders for $6.  And proprietary parts are usually good quality (with several brands to choose from) and excellent prices.  I bought the two shaft seals for my steering box overhaul and together they were $8.15--less than one of the seals from the local auto parts places, and other parts vendors.  And when they arrived they were SKF seals.  This link just appeared in my e-mail--you can sign up to get closeouts on the cars you list with 'em:  https://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1010787&m=wc&l=en&html=true 

This is for a '74, but all these parts listed will fit any year 2002...

 

I've also had good results with Autohaus Arizona--especially with their free shipping for orders over a certain amount when I'm ordering something heavy like brake rotors.  

 

It may no longer be the case, but back in the day, the Max of Maxmillian had all sorts of sources for NOS, NLA stuff from Germany that wasn't even available through the dealer network.  

 

And Steve at Blunttech has bailed me out on more than one occasion when I was on short time and needed a part yesterday.  His prices are good too.  

 

mike

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  • Horn changed the title to Favorite parts vendors?

I’ve purchased parts from many vendors, covering my multiple BMW and Porsche vehicles.  One vendor certainly stands out: BluntTech.  Steve and his crew has gone above and beyond to satisfy me, even when shipments have hit the proverbial fan.  

Jim Gerock

 

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2 hours ago, steve k. said:

Great timing on the question as this is almost ready for prime time.

 

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/vendors

 

Steve K

Yay indeed!

 

typo alert tho ~ independent is spelled with an e, as in dent (not dant)

 

Back to the OP, I give a big thumbs up for BluntTech - good prices, great service, they really support what they sell and that means a lot to me.  I find it’s better to have a strong relationship with a vendor you can trust and throw lots of business their way, rather than try and chase the lowest cost website and split an order a half dozen ways.  If nothing else it saves time and shipping!

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