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Originally Posted by FactorX81
Nonsense, pure nonsense. Factory seconds? Where does that come from? The manufacturer didn't say that, they said they were the same. I guess you have seen more than one set of these and had there be a large variation. You have no evidence of anything you are saying.
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BMW probably has a contract for a set number of parts they will buy from TRW. Though the more parts TRW makes in a manufacturing run, the lower their overall cost to produce the part (which obviously exceeds the contract volume they sell to BMW), therefore they sell what BMW does not buy, since it is good for their profits and good for those who buy the exact same parts for less. They just have to grind off the M logo to not violate their BMW contract.
My experience with the automotive industry shows this is a very common practice and not to be equated with part manufacturers who outsource cheap production to China or Asia to make aftermarket parts and increase their margins.