RPAtotheStars
Member Since: 15 Sep 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 33
  
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| Replacement Third Brake light - Pattern part or OEM? |
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Hello all,
My third brake light needs replacing as it is cracked and I thought now it's summer  its a good time to change it.
I know it's a bit of a pig to do but my real question is which replacement part to buy? The pattern ones seem to be about £30 but the OEM are about £80. Are the OEM worth it as it seems to be a very simple part.
Do you need to do some wiring with the pattern part and the OEM is plug and play, hence the price difference?
As soon as this summer torrential rain stops and storm Lilian passes I can be right on it.
Also any recommendations for the windscreen glue, I've seen Masterbond or Tigar seal?
Other windscreen adhesives are available. 
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 24th Aug 2024 11:15 am |
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Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1049
 
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You may have answered your own question
Noting it is a pig to change (i.e. a big messy job) I would be inclined to fit OEM and hope that quality counts. If you fit a 'cheap' copy and it fails in months (??) you will likely regret not going OEM (and have to start over again by digging out your own sealing solution)!
Just my two-penneth. Good luck  "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything 
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
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| 24th Aug 2024 1:14 pm |
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