I don't know about the dealer prices, but the rubbers they sell fit much better then some on line vendors' rubbers do (its not friday yet so keep your thoughts to yourselves :). maybe because they are OEM. even if they are more spendy, getting the right fit is worth the extra $$. jason 87 syncro westy so many roads to ease my soul...
>From: Thomas Boyd <tomaboyd@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: Thomas Boyd <tomaboyd@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Window rubber FS etc.... >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:01:16 -0800 > >I am replacing all the rubber in my 87 and the rubber from the middle side >windows I just removed is in excellent condition. Nice and soft, no >cracks. Has the channel for the chrome trim. $30 each (they are over $100 >each at the dealer, I know, just bought some new ones). I would use them, >but I am going w/o the chrome channel. > > In doing this project I discovered, oddly enough, that the dealer is >almost always the best source (and price) for the rubber. In fact, I have >been told that most of the independant VW shops are just re-selling rubber >they have purchased from VW. I have found on some pieces, you can save 25% >using the dealer vs. the major independent suppliers. > > >--------------------------------- >Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.windowsonecare.com/?sc_cid=msn_hotmail |
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