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 thugbug
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:00 PM |
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Front shockies
thugbug (`74 L) needs one but best i do both the same. Any recommendations on brand? Not after top of range, just good all rounders. Was quoted $430
incl wheel align but i reckon can do better. cheers
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:08 PM |
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can get struts for twice that
Personally i would "whack" some 2nd hand ones in for $50 or go all out
Check this thread out
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798&page=1
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:38 PM |
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Do u want to lower it while yr there or just do a STOCK replacement
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:41 PM |
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Thanks Bizarre. Will check on a couple of other options tomorrow. Don`t mind paying for things to be done on my car, just thought the price a bit
steep. Still a learning curve on what item/s cost what on these bugs.
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:44 PM |
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Hi VW54. At the moment just replacement of shocks. I`ll worry about lowering later as i`ve got a set of nice beemer mags/adapters coming my way.
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:47 PM |
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well its a good idea to do both at once saves a lot of headaches and double work.... especially if u get someone who knows WHAT will work with what
instead of buying stuff someone has recomended and not tried particullary when buying mags and tyres and lowering its takes lots of VW
experience to know what will work
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 05:54 PM |
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How true that is, as i`m finding out all these quirky and not so quirky attributes these bugs have.
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 06:27 PM |
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call some dealers vw dealers that is like classic (george) or vintage (boris) mick motors
these dealers are supporters and sponsors so give one a call that way you get the right info from people that served our hoby for years
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 07:45 PM |
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George and Boris were the other options as you mentioned. Another is from where the car was originally bought/serviced from. The price quoted to me
today was from a 'local' outlet. Away from the price, i was interested in what members here used/ found to be the ones they found did a good job.
Thanks Greedy53.
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 07:48 PM |
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i got boge in my bug
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 09:32 PM |
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And i`ve got Boags in my mug.
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 09:44 PM |
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Yes,
BOGE were original equipment suppliers...
Best to try at VW SHOPS like George - Mick - Boris etc
VW Parts are usually always MORE expensive at a "normal"
parts shop...
Best to buy from a VW shop who sells heaps of the parts..
LEE
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| posted on May 28th, 2008 at 09:50 PM |
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Absolutely. I`ll be seeing Boris tomorrow. Thanks Lee. Gordon
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| posted on May 29th, 2008 at 12:59 PM |
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So weighed up all the pros and cons and decided to get a pair of Sachs. These were not the brand, priced in original $433 quote using el cheapo after
markets. So the deals done and dusted. Bought the Sachs over the counter,got them fitted elsewhere, wheel aligned, and including a key lock catch for
the motor lid ended up paying $432 !
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