One for the Books!

GK · 30-03-2006, 09:46 PM

Very rarely does Ford have an original part cheaper than the wreckers!

I can feel your heads nodding while I type.

Today I rang FTG Auto Salvage for a price on 2 Series 3 side white indicator lenses. I have bought some interior lights from them before, good service,very good price.

For my interest, rang Ford (15 mins away) and I nearly fell off my chair. Brand new parts for $6 cheaper.

That's gotta be one for the books! :1syellow1

I got them in a flash and got them on the Series 2 SR 5 mins after getting home.

GK

XR6-VCT-2000 · 30-03-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Very rarely does Ford have an original part cheaper than the wreckers!

I can feel your heads nodding while I type.

Today I rang FTG Auto Salvage for a price on 2 Series 3 side white indicator lenses. I have bought some interior lights from them before, good service,very good price.

For my interest, rang Ford (15 mins away) and I nearly fell off my chair. Brand new parts for $6 cheaper.

That's gotta be one for the books! :1syellow1

I got them in a flash and got them on the Series 2 SR 5 mins after getting home.

GK

omg , did you inform FTG that you could get them cheaper new ? , im sure they would of nearlly halfed their price , at least knocked 1/3 rd off the originl price new . ?? ... lol , yeah you was right , i was nodding my head as reading your comment ..lol ;)

oh , by the way , what did ford charge you for them each ? , just out of curiosity ?

GK · 30-03-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

omg , did you inform FTG that you could get them cheaper new ? , im sure they would of nearlly halfed their price , at least knocked 1/3 rd off the originl price new . ?? ... lol , yeah you was right , i was nodding my head as reading your comment ..lol ;)

I didn't think of that!

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In any case, there was still a bit of postage on top of that and I'd have to wait a few days.

You know how it is, sometimes a little mod, even a tiny one like this gives you ants in the pants!

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I'll keep that in mind though for next time! Thanks for the tip!

GK

XR6-VCT-2000 · 30-03-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

I didn't think of that!

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In any case, there was still a bit of postage on top of that and I'd have to wait a few days.

You know how it is, sometimes a little mod, even a tiny one like this gives you ants in the pants!

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I'll keep that in mind though for next time! Thanks for the tip!

GK

Yeah sh|te happens , but hey - if you need something , you need it , i know what ya mean ..lol , next-time huh ! ;) ..lol , how much did ford charge for each ?

RG · 30-03-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

For my interest, rang Ford (15 mins away) and I nearly fell off my chair. Brand new parts for $6 cheaper.

BLOODY HELL!!!!! What's going on there? The last time I heard of something cheaper at ford was when my uncle was the spares manager.

JC · 31-03-2006, 12:49 AM

They're around $15 each from Ford.

GK · 31-03-2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

They're around $15 each from Ford.

One dealer said "About $20 each"

FTG said "$20 each plus postage"

Another dealer said "$16.70 plus GST"

GK

XR6-VCT-2000 · 31-03-2006, 09:00 AM

Actually cheaper than i thought they would be , i was expecting something rediculous like around 50 each ( i know the parts aren't much ! , but it wouldn't of suprised me ! )..lol

GK · 31-03-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Actually cheaper than i thought they would be , i was expecting something rediculous like around 50 each ( i know the parts aren't much ! , but it wouldn't of suprised me ! )..lol

I was pleasantly surprised too! Definately one for the books I'd say!

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Originally Posted by GreenEL

What's going on there? The last time I heard of something cheaper at ford was when my uncle was the spares manager.

Man, would that be a good contact to have!

GK

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 31-03-2006, 11:18 AM

Its the one benefit I have found useful of working in parts.
Only downside is all my mates are continuously hitting me up for cost price on everything and terrible rates of pay! Lucky for my mates I give in easy

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StAndArdAU · 31-03-2006, 03:42 PM

i bought mine on ebay from Bayford $40 total incl P&H last wednesday. arrived this wednesday. haven't put em on yet, trying to dodge this Cat 4 cyclone yesterday. are they easy to pull off or should they be levered off?

GK · 31-03-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by StAndArdAU

i bought mine on ebay from Bayford $40 total incl P&H last wednesday. arrived this wednesday. haven't put em on yet, trying to dodge this Cat 4 cyclone yesterday. are they easy to pull off or should they be levered off?

Easy as.

From the Series 1 manual p126:

With a flat bladed screwdriver gently prise the lamp's rear edge away from the panel while sliding the lamp forward.

Unscrew the bulb holder by turning anti-clockwise. Re-insert into new lens cover, and replace the lens cover on the panel by snapping (gently) back into position.

It's a 1 minute job each side.

Hope all went well with the Cyclone! That didn't come out right! I hope you made it ok, and those dear to you are safe and well.

GK

StAndArdAU · 31-03-2006, 05:04 PM

cheers i should propably try to find a manual one day. bah cyclones mate my town is built for em, not like the unfortunate Innisfail. We all get a day off work and drink p!ss. only thing i was woorried about waws taking my Foxtel digital dish off the roof.

I missed WWE RAW because of it. and had to watch the eagles play st kilda in the snow... on NINE

StAndArdAU · 31-03-2006, 05:28 PM

on a completely different subject has anyone heard of this thing called a 'Hiclone' for installation. Apparently saves fuel www.fuelsaver.com.au

looks dodgy.

LOWAU · 31-03-2006, 05:49 PM

you dont need a screwdriver just push them towards the front of the car then out...

HICLONE yeah have heard of it meant to make the air turbulate(<-if thats a word) my cousin put one on his magna and he didnt notice any difference, but then again thats a different car...imo the amount you spend on it dats probly how much youl save over a few years...

**Mechan1k** · 31-03-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWAU

you dont need a screwdriver just push them towards the front of the car then out...

HICLONE yeah have heard of it meant to make the air turbulate(<-if thats a word) my cousin put one on his magna and he didnt notice any difference, but then again thats a different car...imo the amount you spend on it dats probly how much youl save over a few years...

Exactly ... I found it with mine ... was going to use a screwdriver and found I could push them and pop them out ... easy. All up ... 1 minute maximum per light (incuding changing the globe as well).

Nice easy upgrade .... also T-series interior pieces can be had from Ford for a decent price ... and in better condition than from wreckers too. Ford has been fairly handy ... I think they have upped their game with spare parts pricing .. they have found they haven't been competitive.

**Papa Smurf** · 01-04-2006, 08:48 AM

Tis true GK that NEW parts are mostly dearer than..... pre loved parts? :P But many people will go STRAIGHT to the wreckers and buy without EVER giving the NEW parts a chance?
I once worked for a wrecker and was ALWAYS surprised at how many people want to buy second hand BRAKES and STEERING parts?

Maybe next time you NEED a part for your car you will consider the 0.40c phone call?

GK · 01-04-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

Tis true GK that NEW parts are mostly dearer than..... pre loved parts? :P But many people will go STRAIGHT to the wreckers and buy without EVER giving the NEW parts a chance?
I once worked for a wrecker and was ALWAYS surprised at how many people want to buy second hand BRAKES and STEERING parts?

Maybe next time you NEED a part for your car you will consider the 0.40c phone call?

I'll be doing it more often now. A few calls @15 cents each is no probs at all!

GK

Smoke Pursuit · 01-04-2006, 05:37 PM

Did you get the bulbs aswell mate?

They are seriously the first mod I would do to any AU, i even got a set for my grandmas AU Forte which eventually got written off, I SHOULD have got them back off it but I couldnt be bothered...

GK · 01-04-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ShockWaveXR6na

Did you get the bulbs aswell mate?

They are seriously the first mod I would do to any AU, i even got a set for my grandmas AU Forte which eventually got written off, I SHOULD have got them back off it but I couldnt be bothered...

Yep, just put them in about 20mins ago! Looks good.

GK

HOTC2R · 01-04-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

One dealer said "About $20 each"

FTG said "$20 each plus postage"

Another dealer said "$16.70 plus GST"

GK

Did that include amber globes???

GK · 01-04-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTC2R

Did that include amber globes???

No globes included, I got those from Autobarn today @ $4 for 2.

$36 odd all up. A nice looking, low cost mod!

GK