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  • andy10v
    S2Forum Zealot
    • Mar 2009
    • 5996
    • Country: Scotland

    #1

    Ebay alloy rad

    China ebay Alloy rad now available for our cars

    $296=£190 (+import duty)

    Don't fancy sending it back for warranty if it fails though!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Rad...39902d&vxp=mtr



    Current-2004 Impreza PPP wagon

    Sold-92 3B coupe-RS2+, 996s, konis, rear torsen, forged rods........
    Sold ABY-stock
  • Sleeper_Avant
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Mar 2009
    • 2372
    • Country: England

    #2
    i used to fit a LOT of china Subaru/Evo ones and they all come from the same supplier

    never seen a rad fail, buy couple of build quality issues were apparent on every one, i.e small bleed pipe needed "bent" when fitting silicone hoses and 1 in 10 rads cracked once bent when they had been welded poorly

    And on first views............... that one doesnt look any cop, welds and metal quality IMO

    sticking my neck out here, buy it, try to fit it and if its no good you are entitled to your money back by law.


    looking at the pics again, that is pure tat.
    wouldnt waste my cash

    how much is a dealer radiator and 80degree thermostat? must be cheaper than that shyte surely?
    1993 URS4 Avant Emerald Green 350+bhp
    1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire 4x4 in Magenta
    BoooOOOSSSSSTTTT BANG BANG CHIRP CHIRP

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    • Dobby84
      S2Forum Extremist
      • Feb 2011
      • 1169
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      I've been looking for a radiator and found the following:

      Cheap one
      http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices...OUPE&make=AUDI

      OEM one
      http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices...OUPE&make=AUDI

      Has anyone used this site befor or have any opinions on the OEM one?

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      • rynaqui
        S2Forum Fiend
        • Mar 2012
        • 2752
        • Country: Malta

        #4
        I'd get a Behr from Pete at quattro corner..worth the money going OEM, most rads from factory lasted well over 10 years.
        1996 S2 ABY Silver

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        • Rusty
          Super Moderator
          • Jun 2004
          • 18953
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          That rad looks proper rubbish. Get a Behr one or custom one, Nissens ones are also cheap rubbish.
          Cheers'en, AndyC
          1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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          • Error404
            Super Moderator
            • Mar 2007
            • 19789
            • Country: United Kingdom

            #6
            You get what you pay for.

            China = cheap & ****
            Nissens = cheap & ****
            Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
            Indigo ABY coupé
            Imola B6 S4 Avant

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            • diesel des
              S2Forum Possessed
              • Feb 2004
              • 3896

              #7
              Some of the Chinese intercoolers seem good so I wonder if there are or will be any decent rads?

              Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 4

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              • Error404
                Super Moderator
                • Mar 2007
                • 19789
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #8
                In fact that one isn't even an upgrade, the core size is pretty much the same as OEM
                Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
                Indigo ABY coupé
                Imola B6 S4 Avant

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                • darkhorse1210
                  S2Forum Addict
                  • May 2010
                  • 335
                  • Country: United Kingdom

                  #9
                  I agree, the Nissens radiators are pathetic, a complete waste of money

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                  • Dobby84
                    S2Forum Extremist
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 1169
                    • Country: United Kingdom

                    #10
                    How much would I be looking at for a Behr one? I cant seem to find one anywhere although I haven't spoken to quattro corner yet

                    In fact I have just spoken to Advanced Radiators and apparently their supplier of OEM radiators is Behr and the aftermarket ones are from Nissens

                    So is £150 a good price for the Behr option?
                    http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices...OUPE&make=AUDI
                    Last edited by Dobby84; 29 August 2013, 12:39.

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                    • europeanme
                      S2Forum Possessed
                      • Oct 2005
                      • 3817
                      • Country: United Kingdom

                      #11
                      not sure on exact price but spoke to GDM motorsport at race retro and they make custom rads and can recore your old one....might be an idea to talk to them

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                      • RoadKill
                        S2Forum Maniac
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 567
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #12
                        there about £300 from audi
                        service tec @ East Kent Audi
                        S2 ABY
                        B8.5 A4

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                        • SteveH
                          Super Moderator
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 4460
                          • Country: United Kingdom

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Dobby84
                          How much would I be looking at for a Behr one? I cant seem to find one anywhere although I haven't spoken to quattro corner yet

                          In fact I have just spoken to Advanced Radiators and apparently their supplier of OEM radiators is Behr and the aftermarket ones are from Nissens

                          So is £150 a good price for the Behr option?
                          http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices...OUPE&make=AUDI
                          I paid £145 including delivery for a Behr unit recently. I used the same company Error has used and they were very helpful and delivered next day. I will dig out the details.
                          91 Modded 3B
                          14 A6 Avant Black Edition

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                          • Jamo
                            Retired OG Mod
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 21750
                            • Country: United Kingdom

                            #14
                            Wow the prices have gone up since I first found these Behr rads!

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                            • sailaz
                              S2Forum Maniac
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 647
                              • Country: United Nations

                              #15
                              came across few more aftermarket options, any experience with these? anybody ?

                              http://www.decl-concept.com/en/alumi...113407546.html

                              Mishimoto Aluminium Radiator Universal 25 x 16 x 3 Inch An ideal upgrade to the stock OEM radiator, the Mishimoto universal aluminum radiator will give your vehicle a cooler, more efficient running engine. Most people overlook the importance of ins

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