darrinc Commited Dubber
50 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
does anyone use usa suppliers for things like screen rubbers and window rubbers? how did you find the product and service i am having all sorts of trouble getting them to even answer a email ?
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type_one Custom Title Time!
1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Depends who you use. I have never had any problems.
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darrinc Commited Dubber
50 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
could you suggest someone?
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
buy them Locally here much better service and money back guarantee
Vintage in Sydney 02-9789-1777 can supply all the items u need
Vintage in Sydney 02-9789-1777 can supply all the items u need
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darrinc Commited Dubber
50 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
mate i would love to but i find it hard to justify the 150% price difference?
volumex Officially Full-On Dubber
389 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Add in the freight cost from the US, and the prices level out. There is no sea freight from the US any more, so it all has to be airfreight.
If you still want to go OS, try Wolfsburg West or CIP1. I have used both and they were responsive and helpful.
If you still want to go OS, try Wolfsburg West or CIP1. I have used both and they were responsive and helpful.
Kimbo Officially Full-On Dubber
207 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
If you're looking for US based, I'd recommend Chirco located in Tuscon.... www.chirco.com Don and Joe are pretty good to deal with. But as volumex says airfrieght may be a killer.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
as per above you will have fun with the shippingi would love to but i find it hard to justify the 150% price
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newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square
679 posts · joined May 2008 ·
Best to ring them direct if you still want to go that way,
otherwise Vintage Vw, Classicveedub very helpfull.
good luck
otherwise Vintage Vw, Classicveedub very helpfull.
good luck
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
my experience is aircooled.net is best.
As per they are usually the dearest
Alot of the stuff is cheaper. Yes cheaper. Not better.
A lot of the USA stuff is price driven
Shop locally and make sure apples are apples
But yes the Aus $ at 95c is great at the moment
As per they are usually the dearest
Alot of the stuff is cheaper. Yes cheaper. Not better.
A lot of the USA stuff is price driven
Shop locally and make sure apples are apples
But yes the Aus $ at 95c is great at the moment
Futue te ipsum!!!
greenbug70 Seriously Crusin Dubber
103 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·
vintage vw they supply metric rubbers the catalogue is comprehensive you might even be able to get catalogue mailed to you so you can order exactly what you need.
proper preparation prevents piss poor performance
xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard
460 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·
Wolfsburg West.... without fail.
Can have stuff to you in less than a week.
They will only ship UPS or Fed Ex though, which can push the price up. If you are ordering a lot of stuff, it will work out cheaper than paying some of the over inflated prices locally. I know its good to support local, but NOTHING has come down in price since the AU dollar went from 50c in the US$ to 98c to the US$.
I have some stuff shipped to me here in the US, and then post it USPS to OZ for friends when they want stuff from wolfsburg west and CB Performance etc who only deal with UPS and Fed Ex.
Cip1 will ship USPS, so that may work out for you too.
Can have stuff to you in less than a week.
They will only ship UPS or Fed Ex though, which can push the price up. If you are ordering a lot of stuff, it will work out cheaper than paying some of the over inflated prices locally. I know its good to support local, but NOTHING has come down in price since the AU dollar went from 50c in the US$ to 98c to the US$.
I have some stuff shipped to me here in the US, and then post it USPS to OZ for friends when they want stuff from wolfsburg west and CB Performance etc who only deal with UPS and Fed Ex.
Cip1 will ship USPS, so that may work out for you too.
3toes Officially Full-On Dubber
253 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Just buy the rubbers direct from West Coast Metric. I bought a full; set for a beetle and paid about $600 less than vintage quoted me after I had paid for all the freight costs. And that saving was last year when we didn't have the exchange rate that we have now. You would have to be crazy not to buy them direct at the moment.
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Sioux Seriously Crusin Dubber
178 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
do vintage actually have catalog's with current price lists they can send you ?greenbug70 wrote:vintage vw they supply metric rubbers the catalogue is comprehensive you might even be able to get catalogue mailed to you so you can order exactly what you need.
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Buying direct may save you a few dollars but when comparing with local prices just keep in mind that the local guys are paying a heap of tax's and have to charge GST on top as well as allow for warranty and the likes. Also the volume of the local market just isn't there.
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
there is NO s uch thing as a price list fro many dealer dew to fululicating ( spell ) dollar and taxes and if you purchase all the bits they will give u a special dealdo vintage actually have catalog's with current price lists they can send you
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Some places don't even charge GST.Buggy Brad wrote:Buying direct may save you a few dollars but when comparing with local prices just keep in mind that the local guys are paying a heap of tax's and have to charge GST on top as well as allow for warranty and the likes. Also the volume of the local market just isn't there.