Firstline/Nordic other 'pattern' parts

Garett · Jul 25th, 2011, 22:51

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Nordic or Firstline parts?

I recently had a clutch slave from my motor factors and they said Nordic are the OE manufacturer of them?

I was also wondering if anyone has any experience the Firstline parts as I'm after some new wishbones for my S60 and have been offered these from the same motor factors. They tell me they are good quality but I suppose they would say that!

beegee · Jul 27th, 2011, 20:03

I've used Firstline bits on a variety of cars, and haven't had any problems at all.

The quality looks good, too.

IC · Jul 27th, 2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Garett

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Nordic or Firstline parts?

I recently had a clutch slave from my motor factors and they said Nordic are the OE manufacturer of them?

I was also wondering if anyone has any experience the Firstline parts as I'm after some new wishbones for my S60 and have been offered these from the same motor factors. They tell me they are good quality but I suppose they would say that!

Hi, have a look at these posts:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=wishbones

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=wishbones

Garett · Jul 27th, 2011, 23:06

Thanks, some good points but I'm still not convinced by the extra premium placed on OE parts, I mean someone has to make them and sticks them in a Volvo bag, anyone know who manufactures the OE equipment for the suspension bits?

940Graeme · Jul 28th, 2011, 01:05

I bought a Nordic lower suspension ball joint for my 940 for the MOT. I was somewhat slagged off for doing so on here, but my point remains the same. It was about 5 times cheaper than from the dealer, so is the OE part really, I mean really going to last 5 times longer?

Of course, in an ideal world we would all have our 15 - 20 year old cars main dealer serviced and use only OE parts, but who actually can afford that now? I know people will say "oh it makes sense in the long run" to buy OE parts, but if you have to get the car through an MOT and funds are limited, what are you going to do?

I have to say, the Nordic part did have a decent enough quality "feel" and weight about it, certainly good enough for me. I'll guess we'll see if it gets through next year's MOT eh?!

Graeme

Milky400 · Jul 28th, 2011, 07:49

just brought rad from nordic, was alot cheaper than elsewhere and was a nissens part and apparently very good quality. delivery was free and next day

Jul 25th, 2011, 22:51	#1
Garett Junior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clitheroe	Firstline/Nordic other 'pattern' parts I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Nordic or Firstline parts? I recently had a clutch slave from my motor factors and they said Nordic are the OE manufacturer of them? I was also wondering if anyone has any experience the Firstline parts as I'm after some new wishbones for my S60 and have been offered these from the same motor factors. They tell me they are good quality but I suppose they would say that!

Jul 27th, 2011, 20:03	#2
beegee Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2016 20:00 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evesham, Worcs.	I've used Firstline bits on a variety of cars, and haven't had any problems at all. The quality looks good, too.

Jul 27th, 2011, 23:06	#4
Garett Junior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clitheroe	Thanks, some good points but I'm still not convinced by the extra premium placed on OE parts, I mean someone has to make them and sticks them in a Volvo bag, anyone know who manufactures the OE equipment for the suspension bits?

Jul 28th, 2011, 01:05	#5
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	I bought a Nordic lower suspension ball joint for my 940 for the MOT. I was somewhat slagged off for doing so on here, but my point remains the same. It was about 5 times cheaper than from the dealer, so is the OE part really, I mean really going to last 5 times longer? Of course, in an ideal world we would all have our 15 - 20 year old cars main dealer serviced and use only OE parts, but who actually can afford that now? I know people will say "oh it makes sense in the long run" to buy OE parts, but if you have to get the car through an MOT and funds are limited, what are you going to do? I have to say, the Nordic part did have a decent enough quality "feel" and weight about it, certainly good enough for me. I'll guess we'll see if it gets through next year's MOT eh?! Graeme

Jul 28th, 2011, 07:49	#6
Milky400 Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2012 06:43 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cambridge	just brought rad from nordic, was alot cheaper than elsewhere and was a nissens part and apparently very good quality. delivery was free and next day

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