good responses here.....I just had TMS instlld and fit was perfect; cant go wrong for 100 clams and DOT...Stoptech,Goodridge,Fisher,Precise Fit(TMS uses these)....all well known.....I think Stoptech are like 150 ish or more and Fisher are pricey too. BTW...the e30 has 6 lines..so all should be six pcs..no?..... :roll:
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I have IE as well, got them cheap from Rob. They are fine, no issues being non-DOT.Comment
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Originally posted by CharlieOriginally posted by boom-monkeyI have the IE ones. Got a great price on them.
I think they're great, do what they are supposed to do, and I've had no problems with them.
I think the Teflon coating is a bunch of BS. Nothing should be rubbing on your lines in the first place.
Anyways, I think that as long as you buy from a reputable company you'll be alright.
-Charlie
They aren't DOT approved, but that could be for some reason like they use a different style fitting, not necessarily because they're made poorly.
My $.02-Brandon
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They aren't DOT approved, but that could be for some reason like they use a different style fitting, not necessarily because they're made poorly.
That is why a lot of things are listed as "off road use only". These items are perfectly safe but don't have the approval to be used on the street. Though realistically who is going to check to see if your particular lines are DOT approved?
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Originally posted by niq_nakanyone know anything about the UUC lines? i think i can get them for a pretty good price through a sponsor.Comment
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Originally posted by DigitalwaveUUC makes E30 lines? You are sponsored?
Anyone heard anything pos or neg about them? I'm having a hard time not ordering a set...Comment
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None of those online distributors make their own lines and all of their products will work similarly. DOT approved lines are usually identical to ones that aren't approved. They're more expensive due to the fact that the mfg. has to get them approved.87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal
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I'd definitely go for one with the teflon coating. My understanding of the coating is that it has nothing to do with the line rubbing on anything. Rather, the coating prevents dust, dirt and other road abrasives from working themselves into the SS weave to the plastic line. One this happens it can degrade and weaken your lines. The teflon keeps the lines clean and makes them last longer.Comment
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Originally posted by JRoweI'd definitely go for one with the teflon coating. My understanding of the coating is that it has nothing to do with the line rubbing on anything. Rather, the coating prevents dust, dirt and other road abrasives from working themselves into the SS weave to the plastic line. One this happens it can degrade and weaken your lines. The teflon keeps the lines clean and makes them last longer.Comment
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