vw alternator (brand new) $5-15 US ea. & weber 40idf new replicas $30USD!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Oct 2010, 11:37 pm

#806668

I have found a website for direct trading with the manufacturers. For products of relatively small value, they require bulk orders.

Another listing for a vw alternator on here (with POA) required a minimum of 10 to be ordered at once.

This direct from a china manufacturer: $5-$15 USD with a minimum order of 100 units:

http://au.alibaba.com/trading-search/products/volkswagen-beetle/12020302------------------.html

It doesn't ask for an ABN to join up, only a business name and funds tranfer is through wiring the money half the time.

I haven't done any transaction but made an inquiry on a new set of struts for the ricer.

more examples:

vw steering box ($10 - $30USD) min order 100 pieces:
http://au.alibaba.com/trading-search?CatId=100006276&Country=&SearchText=volkswagen+beetle&IndexArea=product_en

vw oil coolers ($10 - $40 USD) min order 50 peices:
http://au.alibaba.com/trading-search?CatId=100006313&Country=&SearchText=volkswagen+beetle&IndexArea=product_en

vw lego kits (the ones that get big cash :P)
http://au.alibaba.com/product/111216697-Lego-Volkswagen-Beetle-Create-and-Make.html

oem brake rotors $5 - $20 USD, min order 100 pieces.
http://au.alibaba.com/product/313189954-Brake-Rotor-113-407-075-VW.html

Bosch 009 points $1.80 - $3 USD, min order 100.
http://au.alibaba.com/product/312985826-VW-Beetle-Parts-Bosch-009-Distribuor.html

empi dropped spindles $16 - $30 USD min order 100.
http://au.alibaba.com/product/101693735-EMPI-Drop-Spindle-Steering-Knuckle-For.html

Empi weber 40IDF replica carbs HPMX44 $9-$30USD, min order 100 pieces.
http://au.alibaba.com/product/313297689-Weber-Carburetor-40IDF-EMPI-43-1010.html

anywho, the orders are massive, but u save big bux. if a large organisation like a club wanted to extend savings to the members, this wouldn't be a bad way to go.

There are 44 pages of listings under 'volkswagen beetle' alone, and not all of them are from chinese suppliers. Quality is always a concern, but maybe they have guarantees etc. Just goes to show how much the middle men make out of it, although they need to make a livelyhood and pay for freight and store running costs inbetween. Its just not all of us can afford alot bux here and there at once.

However it is interesting how nearly everything is made in china these days...

Chris.🤓

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Oct 2010, 11:45 pm

#806669

btw i know not everyones luvs empi or likes the empi hpmx44 carbs, and rightfully so lol.

It was an intersting find however. So much other stuff there including oem carbs, clutches, brake slave and master cylinders and switches,

heres a classic vw interior manufacturer from turkey:
http://au.alibaba.com/product/104819078-Volkswagen-seats-Volkswagen-koltuklari.html

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Oct 2010, 8:36 am

#806681

Wonder if alibaba is still hanging about with the 40 thieves ❓

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 9 Oct 2010, 9:35 am

#806693

I'm not aware! What happened? I can't afford to loose money by trading with scum.

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 9 Oct 2010, 10:28 am

#806711

Prices sound really, really good! My brother often buys parts (not automotive) from china direct from manufacturers and usually doesn't have quality issues however communication is a bit tricky. Guarentees/Warrenty are not the easiest to claim or worth it because of the cost of shipping. But with the cheap prices, you can always order a few extra parts just in case.

Imagine if a big bunch of forum members grouped together to make some orders, specially with the great USD at the moment. We would have enough parts for the next 50 years!

Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 9 Oct 2010, 1:33 pm

#806738

I will take a Bosch alternator please!

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 9 Oct 2010, 1:43 pm

#806742

vlad01 wrote:I will take a Bosch alternator please!

haha the bosch points available were from a chinese manufacturer... where woud the bosch alternator come from 😂

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 9 Oct 2010, 4:44 pm

#806769

probably a knock off of Bosch with there name on it.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 9 Oct 2010, 5:02 pm

#806774

like their 009's 😂 those chinese are great copy cats....

anyone eva remember that US fighter/spy jet that the chinese got a hold of? they completely stripped it and then assembled it with a replica next to it and handed the original back to the US haha.

(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Oct 2010, 9:46 pm

#806803

HappyDaze wrote:Wonder if alibaba is still hanging about with the 40 thieves ❓

I know a few theives buying parts from Alibaba 😂😂