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05-01-2007, 07:30 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
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Anyone ever bought BA XR headlights from SSS Auto? I'm told they are cheaper, but that's not everything. I would like to know the quality. I am also told these are as good as or better than genuine... Hmmmm? Sceptical I am. I have ordered a new set through a mate in Ford spares, at $310 each. Current list price is $409 each. But if the SSS Auto ones are the goods, then I'll cancel and save a buck.
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05-01-2007, 07:59 PM
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DJR TM#54
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They don't have a set in stock for you could look at?
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05-01-2007, 08:01 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
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I haven't been there as yet, I thought someone here may have been to them for these. 1st hand knowledge is priceless.
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05-01-2007, 08:08 PM
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You win again, gravity!!!
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Location: Mickelham, Melbourne
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I didn't buy BA parts from there, but I did buy some clear indicators for my old ED there, the AU side repeaters I bought were genuine Ford NOS, but the front indicators weren't exactly high quality repro's, one doesn't quite fit properly and both look a little odd next to the headlights...
Customer service was pretty lame too IMO...
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05-01-2007, 08:11 PM
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as a panelbeater, SSS is taiwanese made parts. they never are as good as factory items but they are normally much cheaper. genuine normally comes with globes and dust caps as aftermarket doesn't.
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05-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
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Thanks guys, I think I'll pick up the genuine items Monday and be done with it.
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05-01-2007, 09:34 PM
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I bought a tail light assembley for my BA from sss it even came in a ford box but 40 % cheaper so check it out first
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05-01-2007, 10:26 PM
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You should have at least approached me, the day I can't beat quoted prices is the day I retire, add to that the @20% FF discount & it's worth asking........it's up to you!
 :Personally SSS isn't somewhere I'd shop for parts, I've got complete genuine FORD assy's here with everything (caps/globes/indicators & parklights) brand new in boxes. PM me if you're interested. 
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05-01-2007, 10:30 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
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05-01-2007, 11:08 PM
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Walking with God
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Dok will take care of you; and your headlights! LOL!
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05-01-2007, 11:14 PM
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05-01-2007, 11:18 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
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05-01-2007, 11:18 PM
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You get what you pay for with SSS. Very cheap, but on some parts the fit is n ot always spot on, and coloured lenses can fade quickly.
I sell a lot of SSS Ford parts at work however, and rarely get any returned. They do some good parts too, aside from lights & panels. I've been using their aluminium radiators and twin fans (EF-L & AU) and they are cheap & good. About to fit a SSS radiator to the missus' EL tomorrow. Luke. |
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SSS Auto quality?
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