TIP Recon or transplant

[adrian]

Would you reckon a TIP BOX recon (nearly 2K euro here) or a second hand box (which I can buy and the UK and get free shipping from a mate and then about 500 Euro to fit) would be the better option? The latter is cheaper, but which is better?

A

[soc]

Would you reckon a TIP BOX recon (nearly 2K euro here) or a second hand box (which I can buy and the UK and get free shipping from a mate and then about 500 Euro to fit) would be the better option? The latter is cheaper, but which is better?

A

Would you get a guarantee with either? What about if you have problems with either and have to go back to the supplier... it might be easier to be dealing with a company you can call in and speak to face to face.

[adrian]

The boxes from USave Auto in the UK (550 sterling) come with a 6 month Gaurantee. The work for the recon also comes with a gaurantee....I think 6 months too.

I am thinking a recon of my own might be a better option, albeit 2K euro.

[soc]

The boxes from USave Auto in the UK (550 sterling) come with a 6 month Gaurantee. The work for the recon also comes with a gaurantee....I think 6 months too.

I am thinking a recon of my own might be a better option, albeit 2K euro.

Didn't realise you were talking about Usave - would the box they supply be reconditioned/checked over or just pulled out of a busted FTO? One good thing here is that Usave have a reputation with the UK FTOOC so they'd come recommended.

[adrian]

They are not recon'd. Just pulled out of FTO's from Japan mate.

[CJ]

If you find out that theres a problem with the box internals, I would get a new one rather than recon the original, it would seem to be the more reliable route.

Ciaran

[adrian]

What do ya mean with the box internals Ciaran? I mean, I'll not know until it's strippe down.....and it it gets to the point of being stripped down then that means someone will be in the process of recon'ing the box anyway!

[CJ]

OK, the likelyhood is that some internal componants are knackered anyway. I havn't had any experience with reconditioned auto boxes so my choice would be to get a replacement unit. At the end of the day, its your choice though.

Ciaran