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Accessories, OEM or Aftermarket?
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20-04-2016, 10:30 AM
What do you guys prefer when looking for an accessory such as a roof bars, etc.

For me it's OEM stuff if I can get it. as I think it looks better and usually fits better. For example, I have the rubber mats from Peugeot which are made for a 306 so they fit pretty well.
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20-04-2016, 11:15 AM
Yeh OEM where possible as its designed but for things like floor mats etc just go after market.
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20-04-2016, 11:16 AM
OEM always. I hate poorly fitting aftermarket stuff, really irritates me! lol
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20-04-2016, 06:49 PM
I dunno, sometimes I'd rather buy decent aftermarket stuff like a valeo clutch (yes i know thats oem but it's cheaper not being in a peugeot box) I suppose the example that I'd buy aftermarket tyres is a better example as pirelli p6000s are dangerous.
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20-04-2016, 06:55 PM
Not that you'd expect a different answer from me but OEM
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20-04-2016, 07:03 PM
To echo nearly all above, OEM ALL THE WAY, you just know its going to fix and fit like a glove!
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20-04-2016, 07:25 PM
OEM or a quality after market part. Same with accessories mats ect. You get what you pay for, the mats that came in my Vectra were a cheap "tailored" set. They were like velcro and poor fit. Paid £50 for a set the dealer, 100% times better.
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20-04-2016, 07:25 PM
OEM+ for me lol, i like doing things like, i have a leather gear knob from a 206cc, steering wheel from a 309 GTI etc, looks right but is that bit different . .Smile
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21-04-2016, 12:27 PM
OEM looking (except my red decals) and aftermarket if performs better. Simples ;-)
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21-04-2016, 12:41 PM
its got to be practicable, fit for what i want it to do, OEM does not always fit that bill or pocket price wise

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21-04-2016, 09:39 PM
(21-04-2016, 12:27 PM)Orta Wrote: OEM looking (except my red decals) and aftermarket if performs better. Simples ;-)

So how do you explain absolutely slammed ride height? lmao
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23-04-2016, 10:39 PM
(21-04-2016, 09:39 PM)RetroPug Wrote:
(21-04-2016, 12:27 PM)Orta Wrote: OEM looking (except my red decals) and aftermarket if performs better. Simples ;-)

So how do you explain absolutely slammed ride height? lmao

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24-04-2016, 08:23 PM
Critical stuff is OEM, or high quality after market (blistein B4s for example).

Aftermarket is never the cheapest shite, where possible,.
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