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 Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:10 am |
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Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Posts: 97
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Location: Shropshire
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Hi all, MOT due next week and I know my rear shocks have had it, wondered if anyone had some in decent nick before I buy new ones or maybe someone was breaking a GTi, mine is a 99X. Based in Telford if that helps with collection, Thanks....
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:38 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 7044
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Location: In the garage
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2x Sachs rear dampers at Euro Car Parts is less than £64. Not worth buying 2nd hand at that price.
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:29 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2011
Posts: 6526
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Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
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Not worth buying second hand suspension parts unless you can get the vehicle history printed on gold plated paper.
The odd knock here and there can seriously compromise the performance of the part. What might look like a perfectly good part could have a catalogue of damage and abuse attached to it.
As Edward said, ECP is cheap enough, might even find some at local motor factors.
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:51 am |
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Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Posts: 97
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Location: Shropshire
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OK thanks, good advice, just a bit tight for cash so thought I'd ask, MOT's in Jan are bad news generally! I'm probably gonna have to do a new back box and discs/pads all round, it's booked in on Friday, maybe I'll catch a break.......
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:30 pm |
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Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Posts: 97
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Location: Shropshire
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Hi all, the 2 x sachs shocks for £64 is this the best deal about or has anyone had a better deal anywhere? thx
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:10 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 5400
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Location: Stafford
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You won't really for brand new ones, no idea on quality but that price is good
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:28 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 898
Trade Rating: +5
Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
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The SACHS are £70.10 now on eurocarparts with discount (only 25% instead now as the other deal expired). Or £58.60 from carparts4less with discount (eurocarparts without the shop fronts) although having said that they have a poor reputation for contacting if you have a problem.
SACHS are a well respected suspension make, so not the usual cheaply made ones you often see advertised on ebay for half the price.
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:05 pm |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Posts: 64
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Location: Torquay
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Hello mate, I've literally put coilovers on mine yesterday, rear shocks are fine, only changed as a front shock needed replacing.
You can have them if you cover postage, I can have them sent on a next day for Tuesday 
Second hand I know but even if they just do you through the MOT, better than nothing 
Let us know mate.
Mike
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:17 am |
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Joined: Apr 19, 2012
Posts: 529
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Location: darlington
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Fkautomotive was doing mega low prices ...like £10a strut but i havnt looked for a couple of weeks...look in green offers box if its still available.
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