cheap shite or decent- removable wheel boss kit...

1. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #1 13th January 2013, 16:32

   i would like a 2" wheel boss spacer but ive seen this, does same thing or there abouts and is also removable for extra cool-ness...
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLD-QUICK...item27cbc32be6
   
   is it a shitty one to avoid as ive seen them go for more than double this price £55
   
   stew
2. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #2 13th January 2013, 16:38

   its not a bad item at all dude
   
   
   
   
   
   just some real world photos for you as ebay advert photos are always dubious
3. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #3 13th January 2013, 16:40

   the sprco vrsion of the same boss is £120 iirc and is exactly the same concept/design
4. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #4 13th January 2013, 16:41

   Mine broke.
   
   Just general driving and it broke.
5. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #5 13th January 2013, 16:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Mine broke. Just general driving and it broke.

   this ebay one? more info please :/
6. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #6 13th January 2013, 16:44

   looks good azza
7. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #7 13th January 2013, 16:46

   170922288630 - that's the item number of the one I got just before Christmas. Fitted it to the car and was driving down the yard to work.
   
   The quick release released itself and wouldn't lock back in so had to drive home with a loose wheel.
8. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #8 13th January 2013, 16:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 170922288630 - that's the item number of the one I got just before Christmas. Fitted it to the car and was driving down the yard to work. The quick release released itself and wouldn't lock back in so had to drive home with a loose wheel.

   not good have you found out exactly whats wrong and contacted the seller. i see he has no bad feedback?
9. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #9 13th January 2013, 16:55

   the bloke i bought mine off has no listings at the moment so cant link you to the one i got
10. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #10 13th January 2013, 16:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sexy_gt not good have you found out exactly whats wrong and contacted the seller. i see he has no bad feedback?

    Still waiting for paypal to sort it in the dispute centre. He wants me to send it back and pay for postage then pay again for postage of the replacement.
11. josh11490 Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 Ebbw Vale Posts: 1180 Clio 182 Daily, 106 GTi Track Project

    #11 13th January 2013, 16:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 Still waiting for paypal to sort it in the dispute centre. He wants me to send it back and pay for postage then pay again for postage of the replacement.

    He should cover additional costs IMO.
12. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #12 13th January 2013, 16:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by josh11490 He should cover additional costs IMO.

    Yeah that's why its in dispute.
13. josh11490 Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 Ebbw Vale Posts: 1180 Clio 182 Daily, 106 GTi Track Project

    #13 13th January 2013, 16:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 Yeah that's why its in dispute.

    Woops didnt read it properly.
14. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #14 13th January 2013, 17:05

    I will buy a branded one then... Unless anyone has a chunky spacer .
15. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #15 13th January 2013, 17:10

    Does it have to be removable as there is fairly reasonably priced sparco and omp spacers on demon tweeks think there around 50-60 quid
16. jones91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra

    #16 13th January 2013, 17:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nates-VTR Does it have to be removable as there is reasonably priced sparco and omp spacers on demon tweeks think there around 50-60 quid

    Didn't think I'd ever see them four words together in the same sentence
17. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #17 13th January 2013, 17:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jones91 Didn't think I'd ever see them four words together in the same sentence

    To be honest I never thought I would say those four words together but they are a decent price as prices go for those brands
18. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #18 13th January 2013, 17:32

    Demon thiefs lol
19. markj_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 West Sussex Posts: 134 VTS with minor mods (Rotrex C30-74 etc)

    #19 13th January 2013, 17:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 Demon thiefs

    Good name.
20. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

    #20 13th January 2013, 18:05

    i like my snap-off one as it has a key
    always worried about the cheap ones after seeing this
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX5-_IVNGyM
21. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #21 13th January 2013, 18:13

    Shit !!!!!
    
    I think 50~60£ for a spacer is way too much.
22. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #22 13th January 2013, 18:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sexy_gt Shit !!!!! I think 50~60£ for a spacer is way too much.

    £20 ones for ebay work ok fitted a couple of them now iirc they are from bulgaria.
23. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #23 13th January 2013, 18:19

    I have seen those 35mm biggest one they do i think...
24. ryza Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 ipswich Posts: 961 track saxo Daily beemer

    #24 13th January 2013, 19:53

    Ive got the one you've linked, seems fine but has the slightest bit of play which was my only concern but locks in well without it i could hardly get in and out lol
25. jage Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 679

    #25 29th March 2013, 16:07

    I had the sparco quick release one, horrid to drive with always felt lose!
26. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #26 29th March 2013, 21:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jage I had the sparco quick release one, horrid to drive with always felt lose!

    Not good to hear that.
27. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

    #27 30th March 2013, 20:17

    There are China specials on ebay for £20, thats not that cheap tbh. Generic spacers would be less than a snap-off
28. wicked-vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Surrey Posts: 2608 200sx s14a mark 1 vts

    #28 31st March 2013, 23:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jage I had the sparco quick release one, horrid to drive with always felt lose!

    I've had a sparco one for about a year and it's been absolutely fine, feels no different to normal.
29. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #29 3rd April 2013, 04:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 Demon thiefs lol

    I call them Demon Prices lol
30. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #30 3rd April 2013, 10:24

    Seriously buy a branded product. You do need your parts to work. What if they fail at 70-80mph. Steering is rather important!
    I have an OMP one. Its rather expensive, but absolutely solid. Its built to cope with anything and has been tested to do its job. I have no doubt it will put up with any abuse. Lifeline make similar but its a lot cheaper. Almost as good...
    Sometimes a chinese copy can seem a good idea but not in this case...
31. boarer2004 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Brighton, East Sussex Posts: 3577 saxo 1.4 westcoast, vts

    #31 3rd April 2013, 12:11

    As above do you really want to spend cheap on something important just put a bit of money by each week have one less beer on a Friday night add it to the fund ...... If I have learnt something while owning a saxo it's listen to other people advice and buy once but by all means shop around for the bargains eBay quite good on these sort of thing
32. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

    #32 3rd April 2013, 12:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by boarer2004 As above do you really want to spend cheap on something Thank you so much for the pillow, it's a lifesaver and what perfect timing lol! How's your hair looking ? Xx important just put a bit of money by each week have one less beer on a Friday night add it to the fund ...... If I have learnt something while owning a saxo it's listen to other people advice and buy once but by all means shop around for the bargains eBay quite good on these sort of thing

    
    Haha sleaze!
33. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #33 3rd April 2013, 12:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nates-VTR To be honest I never thought I would say those four words together but they are a decent price as prices go for those brands

    Not to mention the Saxp discount for premium members ...
    
    Moved to correct forum area
34. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

    #34 3rd April 2013, 18:13

    I think steering wheel quick release is one thing I wouldn't go cheap on! Just for piece of mind if nothing else.