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bl52krz · 17th January 2020, 15:59

I also ordered a pair of the saic arms. I did so because we were assured that they were top notch. Evidently they are not both the same. One sounds good, and the other is not so good. What to do. I have asked DMRGS what the actual difference is with regards to the welds on the product from Xpart. I have never understood why this item was not seam welded instead of spot welded. Seam welds make an item stronger and leave less areas where water can gain ingress to the inside of the item. The paint finish is immaterial to me. They will be immersed in Waxoyle if I have them. I feel let down because I only ordered them because it appeared that BOTH sides would be coming from Saic. Awaiting the reply from DMRGS

17th January 2020, 15:59	#8
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,420 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I also ordered a pair of the saic arms. I did so because we were assured that they were top notch. Evidently they are not both the same. One sounds good, and the other is not so good. What to do. I have asked DMRGS what the actual difference is with regards to the welds on the product from Xpart. I have never understood why this item was not seam welded instead of spot welded. Seam welds make an item stronger and leave less areas where water can gain ingress to the inside of the item. The paint finish is immaterial to me. They will be immersed in Waxoyle if I have them. I feel let down because I only ordered them because it appeared that BOTH sides would be coming from Saic. Awaiting the reply from DMRGS __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.