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| 914Sixer |
 May 12 2020, 03:50 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 9,206 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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In an age of laser scanning and parts made to absolute tolerance, why are parts like this showing up? I received some tail light lenses from my German supplier. They were SUPPOSED to made by Hella with no markings. I have no clue why the parts were never checked against the original one. The corner bend is no where close and off by about 1/2". I am out $$$ om this deal. Posting pictures to show what I am talking about. Euro lens is the aftermarket.
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| Superhawk996 |
May 12 2020, 05:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,255 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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The main issue is that they don't have Hella on them and they clearly don't want to be associated directly.
I've seen this before. Very well could be Hella running service parts off worn tools or with modern plastics that don't shink the same as 70's era materials. They know full well that parts aren't to print and don't want their name on them. Alternatively, they really aren't Hella . . . China makes some really nice Chibson guitars. Very hard to tell at first glance that they aren't a real Gibson's. But those that know what to look for easily spot the fakery. Either way it really sucks to be out real coin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) I wonder can they be softened with a heat gun and carefully formed for a better fit? |
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914Sixer Aftermarket Parts May 12 2020, 03:50 PM
Mikey914 Yes should be simple. The problem is if they are m... May 12 2020, 04:24 PM Mikey914 Id think. Its the later of the 2. You really can... May 12 2020, 05:27 PM
Superhawk996
Id think. Its the later of the 2. You really can... May 12 2020, 05:43 PM mepstein
Id think. Its the later of the 2. You really can... May 12 2020, 06:12 PM Superhawk996
I know you said that before but every time I buy... May 12 2020, 06:25 PM Bleyseng Try the heat gun to soften the lens to see if you ... May 12 2020, 11:05 PM 911GT2
Try the heat gun to soften the lens to see if you... May 13 2020, 04:25 AM Mikey914
Try the heat gun to soften the lens to see if yo... May 14 2020, 09:20 AM sixnotfour I just saw a pair of these Hella bad..from the UK.... May 13 2020, 04:19 AM 914Sixer Forgot to add, the posts do no line up either, cau... May 13 2020, 06:17 AM jfort I AM SO TIRED OF SHODDY AFTERMARKET PARTS! May 13 2020, 12:23 PM Steve We see this too often. Bad tooling, so the whole ... May 14 2020, 10:14 AM mepstein
We see this too often. Bad tooling, so the whole... May 14 2020, 12:26 PM Coondog Just waiting for AA to chime in saying he has boxe... May 14 2020, 11:48 AM 914forme :agree: And I know they have had the same issue wi... May 14 2020, 12:27 PM |
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