SSS Auto quality?

Jeeepers · 05-01-2007, 07:30 PM

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.

AUIII XR8 MAN · 05-01-2007, 07:59 PM

They don't have a set in stock for you could look at?

Jeeepers · 05-01-2007, 08:01 PM

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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Allen · 05-01-2007, 08:08 PM

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...

meg · 05-01-2007, 08:11 PM

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.

Jeeepers · 05-01-2007, 09:20 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'll pick up the genuine items Monday and be done with it.

ea_boss_05 · 05-01-2007, 09:34 PM

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

The Dok · 05-01-2007, 10:26 PM

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!

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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.

Jeeepers · 05-01-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

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!

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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.

PM compiling....

GK · 05-01-2007, 11:08 PM

Dok will take care of you; and your headlights! LOL!

GK

The Dok · 05-01-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Dok will take care of you; and your headlights! LOL!

GK

You're a good man George..........nice to see fellow AU Falcon.com members batting for the "big guy". The cheque's in the mail mate.

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LukeGT · 05-01-2007, 11:18 PM

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.

Jeeepers · 05-01-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Dok will take care of you; and your headlights! LOL!

GK

He already has. All hail The Dok. And I thought I had a good price from my mate? Thanks Scott, see you soon mate.

73gscoupe · 05-01-2007, 11:57 PM

I actually used to work for SSS. I would not buy from them on principle alone. Headlights and panels are TYC - Sourced from taiwan. Quality is hit and miss, Some o.k., some bad. Dont look the same as a factory item though. The taiwanese panels are rubbish, always stamped from thinner metal than OEM.

Jeeepers · 07-01-2007, 04:16 PM

Took a casual drive out to Doveton today. Saw The Dok, and the diagnosis was sick headlights. Prescription was 2 new headlights, sealed in box. The result was a much healthier wallet and a very satisfied XR owner.

Thanks Scott, you will be highly recommended.

Kev.

Redrum · 07-01-2007, 04:20 PM

Kev, good to hear!! I have heard some good stuff about The Dok!! Good to see he is looking after us FF members!!

Jeeepers · 07-01-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum

Kev, good to hear!! I have heard some good stuff about The Dok!! Good to see he is looking after us FF members!!

And his wagon is to die for. Very nice and equally unique. A credit to him.

The Dok · 07-01-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Took a casual drive out to Doveton today. Saw The Dok, and the diagnosis was sick headlights. Prescription was 2 new headlights, sealed in box. The result was a much healthier wallet and a very satisfied XR owner.

Thanks Scott, you will be highly recommended.

Kev.

You're very welcome. It's always fun to meet the guy's with whom I share so much in common. Thanks for the kind words. Wanna see sum pics of the finished product Kev.

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Jeeepers · 07-01-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

You're very welcome. It's always fun to meet the guy's with whom I share so much in common. Thanks for the kind words. Wanna see sum pics of the finished product Kev.

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No worries mate. I'll pm snaps of the outcome to ya, before I post here. Give ya the scoop so to speak... Hahahaha