beetle rubbers?

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 11 Feb 2007, 1:45 pm

#571724

does anyone know if it is cheaper to import rubbers or buy them locally. i'm thinking about basically all the rubbers for a 6V beelte not just a few window rubbers.

thanks.

henry.

vickie Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 11 Feb 2007, 6:52 pm

#571778

cheaper to go abroad, we did with cip.com, not only do they have everything is stock but it is so much cheaper that it more then covers the postage.

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Feb 2007, 7:18 pm

#571787

vickie wrote:cheaper to go abroad, we did with cip.com, not only do they have everything is stock but it is so much cheaper that it more then covers the postage.

What she said, only place to shop!
www2.cip1.com

[ Edited on 11-2-2007 by Hertz ]

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bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2007, 8:23 pm

#571815

i usually get my rubbers from 7-11...

nick

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2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 11 Feb 2007, 9:52 pm

#571843

yeah but if they leak you get more than just wet!👍

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Wag67 Wolfsburg Wizard

469 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 Feb 2007, 5:25 am

#571873

just on the subject of window rubbers what are better german or brazil ones and do you have to pay any taxes when buying parts from the USA

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megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 12 Feb 2007, 5:58 am

#571874

I always thought german rubbers were of a much higher quality, of course the price is directly associated with the quality. I use brazil rubbers only because I am on a super tight budget, when I can afford it I will replace them with german ones.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2007, 6:15 am

#571876

Get a quote from Vintage in Sydney 02-9789-1777 you will be surprised

and there no problems with exchange

If you do import them make sure you know what your buying

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 12 Feb 2007, 6:23 am

#571878

Wolfsburg West or West Coast Metric rubbers are about the nicest to fit.
The Polirubber (Brazil) ones feel nice when new, but dont last too long in the car and start to split etc.

You may have to pay GST and duty on the total amount including postage i customs check it out. Im not sure what shipping company CIP use, but most only use FedX or UPS, and they both have their own customs section, and anything over a couple of hundred is likely to get hit with the taxes and duty.

Its definately worth importing though if doing a whole car.
Tell customs its for a race car, and that will get you the lowest tax rate possible.

I have always used Wolfsburg West, and the quality and service is perfect. I have received oreders in less than a week, from placing the order to having it at my door.

Who makes the 'German' rubbers??

vickie Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 12 Feb 2007, 6:34 am

#571883

cip will give you all options, i.e tell you which is the better quality german or the cheaper brazilian.

we paid no import tax on our $450 order,

even if you don't buy from cip, i used them as a resource as they have nearly every part listed and you can convert the price to ozzie dollars,

stuff got here in 5 days... i was very happy.

PartyHatCentral Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 12 Feb 2007, 7:48 am

#571896

I think it is time to say that german rubbers simply do not exist. Currently the best quality rubbers available are made in Thailand (as used on new Mercedes), but that is not to say that there is any problem with Brazilian rubbers either - I have used these on all of my cars without any problem at all, and wouldn't try for anything else. As for WCM rubbers and the like, well you would be surprised where they are made.

xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 12 Feb 2007, 8:26 am

#571900

Im not at all surprised where any rubber products are made, my father worked for a rubber company for 30 years, supplying many auto manufacturers. India, Thailand,Philipines Vietnam and China are the biggest suppliers.
This is why im asking about German rubbers??? I dont see German rubbers anywhere.
I too have used Brasillian rubbers on many cars, but they do not fit as well, or last as long as the better quality ones. Polirubber window rubbers crack around the corners within 6-12 months.
Polirubber Cal kit - $40au.
WCM cal kit - $120au.
You get what you pay for. Some rubbers it really makes no difference, but window and door rubbers I prefer something that fits well and lasts.
Cheaper pan gaskets, engine bay seals etc are fine.

Do CIP ship via USPS (normal post)?