Throttle Actuator Rebuild service

aswy6 · 05-04-2018, 12:25 PM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to see how many of forum members here have actually replaced their Actuators from MPower Motorsports? I will likely order a set but little bit scared about deviating from stock but at the same time, I would like to solve the problem rather than waiting for it to come back couple of years later, plus its cheaper than OEM.

Thanks

E92_TYLER · 05-04-2018, 04:24 PM

I did and they are working great, the only way to go..
800 miles currently

GSTE34 · 05-04-2018, 07:52 PM

They took their post down

aswy6 · 05-04-2018, 10:16 PM

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They took their post down

I actually talk to him today and he said that M3post asked him to come back and that he will be back here shortly

shmad · 05-09-2018, 10:37 AM

I did, have about 1000mi on it and havent had any codes/limp mode since.

xwilkinx · 05-09-2018, 11:14 AM

I plan on installing the actuators this weekend, but have heard nothing but good things about them.

Note that MPower Motorsports is just a North American provider for rebuild.org.uk actuators. You can look into their reviews too.

Iyzmi · 05-10-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xwilkinx

I plan on installing the actuators this weekend, but have heard nothing but good things about them.

Note that MPower Motorsports is just a North American provider for rebuild.org.uk actuators. You can look into their reviews too.

I have no firsthand experience with these refurb throttle actuators, but I can tell you I had a brand new throttle actuator with less than 6k miles on it fail with absolutely no visible signs of wear on the gears or the circuit board.

The correct solution is to purchase them from FCP Euro so you get a lifetime warranty from a company that has been around and will continue to be around for a long time. I firmly believe these refurb units are a bandaid and may work for some, but for a questionable amount of time.

xeux · 05-10-2018, 09:18 PM

I ordered a set from MPower and have had no issues.

Majdi · 05-11-2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by xeux

I ordered a set from MPower and have had no issues.

Another satisfied customer as well. Abdul is a great guy to deal with. If you look at his thread on the m5board, many people are raving about his product there as well. If you need actuators and would like to save more than 300 dollars vs new ones, then buy with confidence from them. Also offers lifetime warranty.

P.S. Few threads have reviews about their products already. Just do a quick search and you will them.

azndrunk74 · 05-11-2018, 02:59 AM

Buddy of mine ordered 2 TAs and the packaging was terrible. 1 TA was in a plastic bag, the other was somewhat covered in bubble wrap. Both were together in a large box with no additional packaging which allowed to TAs to flop around freely. They'll be installed soon, hopefully no issues.

Iyzmi · 05-11-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 4org1ve

Another satisfied customer as well. Abdul is a great guy to deal with. If you look at his thread on the m5board, many people are raving about his product there as well. If you need actuators and would like to save more than 300 dollars vs new ones, then buy with confidence from them. Also offers lifetime warranty.

P.S. Few threads have reviews about their products already. Just do a quick search and you will them.

"Lifetime warranty" assumes the business will be around for the life of the product.

xeux · 05-11-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by azndrunk74

Buddy of mine ordered 2 TAs and the packaging was terrible. 1 TA was in a plastic bag, the other was somewhat covered in bubble wrap. Both were together in a large box with no additional packaging which allowed to TAs to flop around freely. They'll be installed soon, hopefully no issues.

That's not how mine were shipped. They came in a single box but both were wrapped with significant padding/bubble wrap individually.

The vendor had great communication and shipped extremely fast. I have nothing but good things to say.

azndrunk74 · 05-11-2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xeux

That's not how mine were shipped. They came in a single box but both were wrapped with significant padding/bubble wrap individually.

The vendor had great communication and shipped extremely fast. I have nothing but good things to say.

yeah it was odd. he sent me pictures and it looked like a very amateur packing job. glad to hear yours were fine.

Majdi · 05-12-2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by azndrunk74

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Originally Posted by xeux

That's not how mine were shipped. They came in a single box but both were wrapped with significant padding/bubble wrap individually.

The vendor had great communication and shipped extremely fast. I have nothing but good things to say.

yeah it was odd. he sent me pictures and it looked like a very amateur packing job. glad to hear yours were fine.

That's interesting. Mine were also nicely bubble wrapped and protected. I sent my cores back in the bubble wrap he sent me. Perhaps since they are start up, they were just getting the hang of shipping at the beginning. I was definitely more than satisfied with the product and the packaging.

Phat55 · 05-12-2018, 07:43 AM

Have a set of actuators from rebuild and they working perfectly. Fast shipping aswell

Bourne820 · 05-12-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_TYLER

I did and they are working great, the only way to go..
800 miles currently

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Abdul · 06-16-2018, 02:06 AM

Thanks for all the great feedback and reviews. It is possible that my early shipments did not have the same packaging as the new ones. As I was still trying to figure the exact box size and bubble wrap to secure the units. I nailed that down for the last 2 months. So this will never be an issue.

svinfinity · 06-19-2018, 08:03 PM

Purchased a rebuilt actuator from Abdul a month ago and is running perfectly with no issues. My car had issues that came up coincidentally after the install that were ultimately unrelated but Abdul sent me Another actuator for me to diagnose any issues. Great service and would not hesitate to purchase.

turbo_joe · 06-19-2018, 10:01 PM

Swapped mine 500 miles ago and they have been perfect. Nice packaging, shipping took a little while as he didn’t have any in stock but it was worth the wait. Highly recommended over oem new parts.

Abdul · 06-20-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Swapped mine 500 miles ago and they have been perfect. Nice packaging, shipping took a little while as he didn’t have any in stock but it was worth the wait. Highly recommended over oem new parts.

I appreciate the feedback and review. Sory for the wait time. Just need to find a way for people to send their cores back to me quicker. We are getting there though.

Iyzmi · 06-20-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdul@mpowermotorsports

I appreciate the feedback and review. Sory for the wait time. Just need to find a way for people to send their cores back to me quicker. We are getting there though.

Are you buying cores? I have an actuator with less than 6k miles on it and looks brand new, but still threw a code. PM me if you want it.

Ngilbe36 · 06-23-2018, 10:10 AM

I got their TAs put in yesterday. I am local to them so I just had them do the work as well. It was super easy to work with them and the tech (Paul) was a wicked good dude. He was quick and thorough. It's hard to beat the price and the warranty. Hats off to them for coming up with an affordable solution to one of the few issues we have on this platform!

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E92_TYLER Private First Class 76 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT AW Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oklahoma iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I did and they are working great, the only way to go.. 800 miles currently __________________ Current: 09' E92 M3 DCT Alpine white / Black Current: 13' F150 Fx4 -daily Past: 04' E55 AMG Fbo, 03' E46 M3 99' E36 M3, 92' 240 RB26 408whp rocketbunny 03' SVT Cobra 481whp, 89' Fox 5.0 lx notch Last edited by E92_TYLER; 05-09-2018 at 11:24 AM..
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shmad Private 112 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 m3 [0.00]	I did, have about 1000mi on it and havent had any codes/limp mode since. __________________ 2008 E90 Silverstone Metallic Red Fox 6MT Manual Preservation Society
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xwilkinx Straight Edge 48 Rep 191 Posts Drives: F80 M3 • E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I plan on installing the actuators this weekend, but have heard nothing but good things about them. Note that MPower Motorsports is just a North American provider for rebuild.org.uk actuators. You can look into their reviews too. __________________ 2015 F80 M3 - Black Sapphire 2012 E92 M3 - Frozen Silver Previous: 2013 F10 M5 / 2011 E92 M3 / 2009 E92 328i
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xeux Private 6 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ZCP 6SPD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I ordered a set from MPower and have had no issues.
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azndrunk74 Major 612 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: Frozen Black F10 M5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (13)	Buddy of mine ordered 2 TAs and the packaging was terrible. 1 TA was in a plastic bag, the other was somewhat covered in bubble wrap. Both were together in a large box with no additional packaging which allowed to TAs to flop around freely. They'll be installed soon, hopefully no issues. __________________ 2014 Frozen Black F10 M5 \| Agency Power HFC Downpipes \| Custom Open Flash Stage 2 Tune \| KW HAS kit \| 3D Design Lip \| 3D Design Skirts \| 3D Design Spoiler \| IND Front & Rear Reflectors \| IND M5 Badge \| M Performance Steering Wheel \| M Performance CF Shift Knob \| Pedal Haus Pedals & Paddles \| Turner Exhaust \|
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Phat55 Private First Class 59 Rep 109 Posts Drives: YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cape Town iTrader: (0)	Have a set of actuators from rebuild and they working perfectly. Fast shipping aswell
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Abdul Captain 1041 Rep 735 Posts Drives: E39 M5/E92 M3/E60 M5/F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (6)	Thanks for all the great feedback and reviews. It is possible that my early shipments did not have the same packaging as the new ones. As I was still trying to figure the exact box size and bubble wrap to secure the units. I nailed that down for the last 2 months. So this will never be an issue.
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svinfinity First Lieutenant 57 Rep 383 Posts Drives: E92 JEREZ M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort lee nj iTrader: (0)	Purchased a rebuilt actuator from Abdul a month ago and is running perfectly with no issues. My car had issues that came up coincidentally after the install that were ultimately unrelated but Abdul sent me Another actuator for me to diagnose any issues. Great service and would not hesitate to purchase.
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turbo_joe Lieutenant Colonel 1616 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SOMD iTrader: (2)	Swapped mine 500 miles ago and they have been perfect. Nice packaging, shipping took a little while as he didn’t have any in stock but it was worth the wait. Highly recommended over oem new parts.
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Ngilbe36 Captain 1619 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3, 2019 F150 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	I got their TAs put in yesterday. I am local to them so I just had them do the work as well. It was super easy to work with them and the tech (Paul) was a wicked good dude. He was quick and thorough. It's hard to beat the price and the warranty. Hats off to them for coming up with an affordable solution to one of the few issues we have on this platform! __________________ - A McLaren fan who wants to see a good fight for the WDC and WCC
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