Thread: Need Parts? I do.

Originally Posted by MickS

It's a huge difference...at those prices, with what I have spent on locally sourced parts over the years, I could of probably had a holiday overseas

I'm surprised more people haven't, or are not buying from overseas especially with the exchange rate currently (and looks like only getting better).

Maybe the Aus Gov will have to introduce a new tax (Harvey Tax) if the Australian Dollar goes higher because people will end buying even less from home or maybe the people in business will just have to get smarter and not rest on their laurels.

Regards
Andrew

I agree with you Andrew, much cheaper to order from UK. Example: spark plugs - quoted $29 here and got it for $10 in UK. Brit-car is an excellent supplier, they have everything. You might also check these guys: www.lrseries.com they have some items even cheaper. Make sure you don't exceed $1000 as you might end up paying customs tax. Regards J

Originally Posted by Catmatt

If you don't mind please let me know where you recommend for parts. Like I said I will give them a go.

From your 'wish' list - it sounds like a half cut or a front cut could get you nearly everything you may want rather than chase individual parts....

I'm not sure of the forum's protocols for recommending a business so my advance apologies if not allowed...
I'd recommend contacting Jagspares/discoveryspares in Ringwood Melbourne as your 1st port of call. Can't knock their service, prices and prompt postage (And they have 2 front cuts in stock....make that 1 - I grabbed one on Friday)

Catmatt, these guys have very good service but still can't compete price wise. (Contacted them by email and they had a very detailed price back to me within the hour).

Also tried the chaps suggested by Clubagreenie and they are similar. It's all about the clams.

With the prices back so far I'm about $500 up. So my dollars are still going O/S.

Regards
Andrew

Originally Posted by Andrew D

All

I need to purchase some parts for the D2 and at this stage plan to purchase them from the UK (Britcar-UK). (Check their site Britcar (UK) Ltd)

These are the parts I'm chasing;

1. BTR9333PUY - Windscreen demist
2. AWR1194PUY - Air Vent
3. BTR7174 - Air Vent seal x 2
4. ESR1480 - Expansion Tank Cap
5. JAK00010PMA - Plenum
6. FAP100850PUY - Dash

Roughly about $550 all brand new genuine parts.

So.......Two things. Firstly, if there is any vendor in Australia that can match this you have a sale (plus postage). It will be refreshing if there was someone in Australia however I'm more inclined to believe I'm asking too much here. Second if there any other people in Brisbane wanting to purchase some parts (brand new, after market or genuine) and would like to split postage from the UK let me know. I plan on making the purchase by the 4/3 so let me know prior to then.

By the way the expansion cap/radiator cap is $20 from UK however $48 in Australia.....do you need a new one?

Regards
Andrew

P.S. (I live on the south side of brisbane within a 5km radius of the city).
P.P.S I have purchased from these guys before and they are very good.

Update: Parts all arrived today. $683 AUD. Didnt need the vent though as I found the part in the car. (Parts left on the 8/3 from the UK)

Will be going back for more parts sometime in the future - just need something to break so only a matter of time....

Regards
Andrew