Where to buy parts?
09-06-2010, 10:58 PM
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Where to buy parts?
Where would you suggest a good parts store online to order rotors, front and back and brake pads all around, rear ball joint for 1989 80 quattro. I also need a shifter bushing and anyone know what I should do about a driveshaft? Mine rattles inside really bad. If it's too expensive fix, I won't. I've had estimates close to $1000 or more. I can't see putting that much into it. It's a beautiful car and runs great but I want to see what the parts would cost first. Thanks!
09-07-2010, 07:11 PM
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I second EBC pads, the ultimax pads are very reasonable, roughly the same price as PBR but much better.
AZ has a good selection, also try RMeuropean and cross check prices. They have a huge selection as well plus some brands AZ does not.
Partstrain has a suprisingly good selection depending on what your looking for and although shipping is not free is usually only a few bucks.
Shop around and cherry pick the parts you need per known brands and price.
If they note OEM or OES that's your best bet and best quality.
Stay away from Meyle brand unless you have no choice, they are lower tier parts.
AZ has a good selection, also try RMeuropean and cross check prices. They have a huge selection as well plus some brands AZ does not.
Partstrain has a suprisingly good selection depending on what your looking for and although shipping is not free is usually only a few bucks.
Shop around and cherry pick the parts you need per known brands and price.
If they note OEM or OES that's your best bet and best quality.
Stay away from Meyle brand unless you have no choice, they are lower tier parts.
09-08-2010, 06:48 PM
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I installed ultimax pads and EBC ultimax blackdash slotted rotors F/B on a A6Q and it's the best braking system I've tried so far.
Absolutely no vibrations, no squeal just serious clamping force which is very smooth.
I never thought the stock brakes were overwhelming but they are now.
I still have ATE orbital brake rotors on the front of my 90 but they are wearing down and hard breaking gives some serious vibration. They are most likely starting to get some warping from time/miles.
EBC 3GD are going on next, the gold/zinc coating should keep them looking great for years.
Absolutely no vibrations, no squeal just serious clamping force which is very smooth.
I never thought the stock brakes were overwhelming but they are now.
I still have ATE orbital brake rotors on the front of my 90 but they are wearing down and hard breaking gives some serious vibration. They are most likely starting to get some warping from time/miles.
EBC 3GD are going on next, the gold/zinc coating should keep them looking great for years.
09-10-2010, 06:24 PM
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09-10-2010, 11:07 PM
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Shokan is good if you need some used parts in good shape or hard to find parts. I've bought from them before but they are not wholesale! Their prices are high across the board on new everyday parts you might need.
I have yet to see anything OEM they sell for less then AZ or RM.
I've been by Shokan before and it's really sad....
So many nice older Audi's, some with very minor problems get tore apart.
I have yet to see anything OEM they sell for less then AZ or RM.
I've been by Shokan before and it's really sad....
So many nice older Audi's, some with very minor problems get tore apart.
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09-12-2010, 10:01 AM
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You may also try
www.strandbergauto.com
Mostly Volvo but do have inventory of Audi and VW parts from salvage.
Another is
www.partsgeek.com
They have a pretty good inventory of new parts on hand for 90's
www.strandbergauto.com
Mostly Volvo but do have inventory of Audi and VW parts from salvage.
Another is
www.partsgeek.com
They have a pretty good inventory of new parts on hand for 90's