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 DieSchnelleKafer
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| posted on August 11th, 2010 at 08:07 PM |
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Reproduction Semaphores... What to expect?
hi guys, ive just bought a set of new reproduction 12v semaphores for my oval. when i was trying to find info on these before i bought them i
couldn't find any reviews as such. so im going to give people an idea of what to expect.
these ones are made by "LKW" and another logo i found on the box was "kafer" so whatever that company is.
as for qaulity my dad (certified sparky and technician) he said "thats some fine kit you have there" as you can see in the pics they are pretty
well made. i also compared it to a 6v semaphore of our 59 and it was very much identical.
pictures tell a thousand words so here are some pics:
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DieSchnelleKafer
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| posted on August 11th, 2010 at 08:12 PM |
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here are some more pics:
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vwjon
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| posted on August 11th, 2010 at 08:12 PM |
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but do they work? and how much?? they do look nice and its a shame they will be hidden away in the B pillar!
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DieSchnelleKafer
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| posted on August 11th, 2010 at 08:14 PM |
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hi, i bought them from cip1 in the united states of amazing. they were 189 usd each and all up it cost me 450 aus for both of them and shipping. i
know its incredibly dear but i thought i will just get it over with
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 01:40 AM |
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Very expensive...
excellent quality...
CIP1 ??
LEE
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 01:46 AM |
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You think they are expensive, try looking for some early cabrio ones!
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 06:58 AM |
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they look good for Repros you wont tell the difference
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 08:23 AM |
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posted by matara
You think they are expensive, try looking for some early cabrio ones!
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You're right I managed to find one last year - in the US.
Can't tell you how much, in case the ATO finds out, and wants to know how I had that much money.
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 11:17 AM |
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Kafer is German for Beetle.
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 05:35 PM |
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Very expensive...
excellent quality...
CIP1 ??
LEE
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cip1 is one of the u.s's biggest classic vw supplier's, these were the cheapest, reputable seller i could find
thanks,
Blair
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| posted on August 12th, 2010 at 07:56 PM |
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the LKW brand name is for LaiKamWah in Malaysia http://www.LKW.com
The website is only accessible to regitered users and it seems that they only supply to wholesalers. A very interesting range of products.
Price for the semaphores seems consistent around the world and they all look like they come from LKW. I am curious to find a retailer in Malaysia,
Singapore or Indonesia who will on-sell the range of products. But havent found one yet.
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| posted on August 17th, 2010 at 09:15 AM |
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I wonder how many they sell in a week. They are expensive yes but it's good to know that you can use a 12V bulb, and that it'd work for another few
decades!
speeding is bad!
relax - god's in charge
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| posted on August 23rd, 2010 at 09:06 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by DieSchnelleKafer
hi guys, ive just bought a set of new reproduction 12v semaphores for my oval. when i was trying to find info on these before i bought them i
couldn't find any reviews as such. so im going to give people an idea of what to expect.
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Let us know how they are to fit and whether you're happy with them once running. I've been tossing up on those for my 57 Oval project but keep
choking on the $$.
Might have to take a leaf out of your book and just take the plunge.
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