Well stated. And much like all the children in a large family. But we don't get to go to another supplier!
Signed a high school principal. 

Sent from my electronic leash!
Geneva Saint-Amour 

On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:14 PM, "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:

>> If you need the rear motor mounts Meyle is the best available for the
>> outers.
> 
>> Meyle parts have in my experience to be junk.
> 
>> I prefer Lemforder for suspension parts as not only do they last
>> longer but have more articulation.
> 
>> I have had issues with Lemforder Ball joints.
> 
> 
> This combination of posts perfectly exemplifies my point. Sourcing can vary
> from shipment to shipment of the identically labeled product, or even within
> the same shipment. We track defectives and look for patterns; if we see a
> pattern we look for another source. But it doesn't always go by brand.
> Sometimes the same factory will supply multiple brands, or the same brand
> will source from multiple factories. This month's bad Meyle might be next
> month's bad Lemforder, or next month they both might be better, or both
> might suck.  Keeping on top of it is a constant battle that takes a lot of
> time and effort, and a dose of guesswork.
> 
> - Ron Salmon
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