musho007 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I need to replace the coilovers on my lupo Gti with a standard setup.. Any suggestion where to buy and what brand I should go for? Motorfactors want close to €400 for non branded parts. Seems a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Go ask vw about the budget range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 You can do it with Bilstein B8's for that sort of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Sell the old setup and get some money back... yeah, do as @Rich says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 VW budget range? Tell me more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Because the car age doesn't always justify the high part prices vw want to keep the market so they have a budget range of bits still within spec to cater for your needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks rich. I'll ask so.. I just never thought VW and budget went in the same sentence together . 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 4 hours ago, musho007 said: Thanks rich. I'll ask so.. I just never thought VW and budget went in the same sentence together . 😂👍 Let us know what you’re quoted please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Yeah, and me please. Could do with new springs all round.... costs me £10 for a sand blast and powdercoat per spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Bems said: Let us know what you’re quoted please Something like €550 + VAT.. 😂 I came across autodoc tonight though.. and I can get a full set for about £200 delivered.. Autodoc take a bit of heat on the forums but if you're in no rush they're worth a shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 @Rich suggestions? I'll phone the guys I know at my local vdub stealer and see what they say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, mk2 said: @Rich suggestions? I'll phone the guys I know at my local vdub stealer and see what they say.... I'm going to call TPS and see what they say.. generally they're cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 That's what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hasn’t TPS tightened up the rules a little regarding walk ins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 I don't know why peoole have so many issues buying things at tps. They're a business, they want cash. Mine understand this simple rule of economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 37 minutes ago, Rich said: I don't know why peoole have so many issues buying things at tps. They're a business, they want cash. Mine understand this simple rule of economy. No issues used plenty in the past but been a while now. Several people on another forum had suggested that TPS had tightened the rules regarding non trade enquiries/sales. Suggested it was because VW wanted more direct trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Vw are the franchise, tps are the supplier. Essentially they aren't that linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Spoke to the guys I know at our local Vdubs... in a nutshell, they have two rates. All set by VAG milton keynes. One for walk in general public and one for trade. The difference is only about 5%, and does vary depending on what's being ordered. For example, big discount on things like bearings, and mechamical stuff; minimal discount on stuff like wipers and coolant. I asked about the budget line, but they know nothing about it. Only what milton keynes dictate. So i dunno either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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