Date:         Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:31:52 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts
Comments: To: Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
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It's they are factory lugbolts, $2.95 is dirt cheap. Last time I checked with the VW dealership, they were closer to $14 each. 


BenT
sent from my electronic leash

> On Nov 22, 2014, at 4:22 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> GWesty has them for 2.95 each. They are 19mm (and pretty.) I'm just trying to help someone out. I can see that I should quit giving this stuff away.
> 
> Miguel
> 
> The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. 
> - Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 5:15 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Well, the difference is that I'm looking for Carat (alloy wheel,) so they are bolts, not lugs (as with all 2wd Vanagon, I believe,) but cone (for alloy wheel,) vs ball profile (for steel wheel.)
>> 
>> Miguel
>> 
>> The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. 
>> - Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 5:09 AM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> "listmember quickie" is one thing. Listmember cheapie, is a totally different deal. There is a Samba vendor who sells used Carat bolts regularly for $4 each. Most aftermarket bolts have 17mm hex instead of 19mm.
>>> 
>>> There is a listmember who has new SA T3 bolts for $5 each. The difference is they are galvanized instead of pretty chrome on German bolts. Also have cleaned but used bolts for $3 each. Shipping $6 anywhere in the US.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> :-)
>>> 
>>> BenT
>>> sent from my box of bolts
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 3:59 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I'm looking for used, cheap and what I can get fast. Aftermarket is fine, although I was just wanting to do a listmember quickie. I know I can go and get new hardware from the usual vendors. Thanks
>>>> 
>>>> Miguel
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