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 Transparu
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Excellent source of new parts at excellent prices
I just wanted to share a great experience I have had.
I have now twice ordered parts for my Transporter from http://www.autohausaz.com/
in Arizona.
The parts I wanted have been on their "Clearance Centre" list and I have purchased products a a fraction of prices I have been quoted here in
Australia. These have included gaskets, oil seals, gas struts for the tailgate of my Transporter ( cheaper than having 22 yo ones regassed) and more.
So far parts have been original part numbers, German made.
Autohaus service has been amazing. Delivery has taken 8-11 days from day of order.
They carry VW, Porsche, Audi, BMW and other parts.
I hope this is of use to others.
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 12:02 PM |
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also brazilshopping.com is dirt cheap. i got a bunch of rubbers and taillights from there.
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 12:37 PM |
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Thats the problem...
Brazillian parts are crap.... Usually....
I prefer german parts if they are affordable....
Made in USA Parts are also Top Quality......
Mexican parts are also crap....
Can anyone tell Me of a Good quality Brazillian Part??
I bought some throttle cables from the US..
they were made in Brazil... not VW do Brasil....
so maybe they are better quality than VW do Brasil..
Anyone know???
Lee
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 07:10 PM |
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Can anyone tell Me of a Good quality Brazillian Part??
Yes Lee I can
THE G STRING
Cheers Doc
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 07:23 PM |
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well done doc
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 08:35 PM |
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Brazilian cylinder heads, mag engine cases, piston and barrell kits, fuel pumps are ok, push rod tubes, 1.25 rockers are very good, twin Kadron carb
kits, there are lots of good parts from brazil, but there are lots of bad ones too, mainly body parts.
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 09:09 PM |
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im not sure that all the stuff i got was made there. door rubbers look just like the originals, windscreen rubber seems amazing quality, but i must
admit the taillights are a bit on the cheap side, still, 2 door rubbers, plus boot rubber plus taillights (including housings) for under $250au
including post and Im not complaining:thumb
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| posted on December 9th, 2004 at 09:11 PM |
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sorry to steal your post Transparu, didnt mean to.
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68AutoBug
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| posted on December 10th, 2004 at 02:28 AM |
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You mean to say they make G strings in Brazil???
Holy Jumping catfish Batman.....
After all they did make Beetles and Kombis for many years...
so some parts must have been OK....
so it looks like mainly body parts that lacks the VW Quality...
The Brazillian & Mexican Beetles sold in the Philipines aren't worth anything used.... as they rust quite fast....
compared to German Beetles....
Lee
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| posted on December 10th, 2004 at 02:30 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Transparu
I just wanted to share a great experience I have had.
I have now twice ordered parts for my Transporter from http://www.autohausaz.com/
in Arizona.
The parts I wanted have been on their "Clearance Centre" list and I have purchased products a a fraction of prices I have been quoted here in
Australia. These have included gaskets, oil seals, gas struts for the tailgate of my Transporter ( cheaper than having 22 yo ones regassed) and more.
So far parts have been original part numbers, German made.
Autohaus service has been amazing. Delivery has taken 8-11 days from day of order.
I hope this is of use to others.
Dave
Many thanks Dave...
I'll check them out...
Lee
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Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 01:18 AM |
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Does anybody know the pros and cons of importing a Kombi, new, from Brazil?
(apart from the difficulty of reading their VW web site!)
Signed: Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 01:24 AM |
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if its a new kombi using the old air cooled engine and same old brakes etc. then remember that they have to comply to the ADR standards of the year
they were made to be registerable over here.
i think u will find it would be impossible to register it after u imported it.
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Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 02:24 AM |
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So how do Jap imports get in? Are they modified to comply? Or naturally higher spec than Australia in key respects? or am I still missing the point?
Signed: Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 02:36 AM |
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no what i mean is that the safty features of a kombi van which essentially hasnt changed in design since 1979ish would not be up to standards in OZ.
they get by in brazil and mexico because they dont have such a high standard.
jap imports get in because they arent just a remake of an old car. they have the features that u need to comply.
the exhaust and brakes for instance on the kombi u import which may have been made in 2001 but they arent good enough for the australia standards for
2001. they passed in 1979 but nowadays if a car company brought out a car with the stoppping power of an old kombi or a beetle they wouldnt be able to
be registered.
i hope this is clearer.
i may be wrong but i doubt it.
Nick
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Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 02:43 AM |
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Yep got it now, cheers.
Signed: Jason
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 07:24 AM |
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Lee,
Is that a Guitar, Bass, fiddle or Banjo G-String?
real, not plastic! Chrome, chrome and more chrome.
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 01:15 PM |
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import a bus and put 72 chasis tags on it, too easy !
freddie fender, u are thinking G minor.......we thinking G Major !
Like this........
or if u are from paramatta you might be more used to this........
No its not offensive. its seen on TV, magazines, and on the street/beach everyday so dont get on the high horse ppl.
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| posted on January 6th, 2005 at 01:58 PM |
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looks like an alto clef side on....
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
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| posted on January 8th, 2005 at 12:02 AM |
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It would have to be a "Freddie Fender" Guitar G String.....
them other "G" strings look like "wedgies" !!
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| posted on January 10th, 2005 at 09:37 PM |
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i know which wedgie i'd rather be !
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