Broken CV joint on 182......Best replacement?

[Rhys Beal]

Well it seems that tonight my N/S CV joint has let go.

My question being, what would be my best replacement, a second hand one, a genuine brand new one or a pattern part new one?

I would never normally consider any pattern parts on my car but I have just had a quick look on ebay and a driveshaft company in Birmingham are selling new ones for £49.99 with a 2 year warranty?! How can they do that? That is a new driveshaft and CV joint.

I pose these questions as I am unsure whether it is that much of a common item to fail and secondly how reliable a pattern or second hand part would be as I do track days and next month will be driving to the Nurburgring.

Thank you
Rhys

 

[Jay Payne]

Brands new Genuine shaft from the dealer, job done.

Weve done 2 seasons racing on ours and they still like new

 

[Rhys Beal]

Would you say I am best in replacing both at the same time then?

Also, what sort of price do you know off hand?

 

[Jay Payne]

Not sure on prices but worth every penny over chocolate non gen ones.

Check the other side and see

 

[Rhys Beal]

Okay thanks

I shall look at who can offer me the best price

 

[BIGASH]

As Jay says I think for something like the driveshaft it's best to go with gen new ones. From memory £180 a side rings a bell and I guess that is either plus vat or trade price. We had a standard one go at Donington and replaced it for a new one then built up the old one as a spare

 

[Tony Hunter]

Do not go down the non-gen route.