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post Sep 26 2017, 10:45 AM
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Like a FOOL I bought a set of European rear lens for the second car. Well they came in a few minutes ago. NO SEALS are installed. I called and asked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) , salesman said they DON'T come with them. They are sold just as lens.

Just test fitted both sides. They are WAY OFF in the curvature and are LONG because the curve is OFF. 1st two pictures is of the Hella and the rest are the unknown lens.

Post has been edit per URO request, I only had the information that was given to me by the salesman.


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post Sep 26 2017, 10:48 AM
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Do the white knobs fit the threaded posts?
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post Sep 26 2017, 10:55 AM
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Going to test fit them in a few minutes to see it the even fit.
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:08 AM
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Why would you think a lens sold during a promotion would come with seals?
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And do we know for sure they are URO? They do look like EURO lenses ...
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:16 AM
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I wouldn't have expected seals to be included. No one else (other than a 914rubber group buy) includes them.
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:22 AM
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Hella's always came with seals. I asked the salesman what brand of lens they were and he said URO. He may have been in the dark what he was selling.
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(arne @ Sep 26 2017, 09:16 AM) *

I wouldn't have expected seals to be included. No one else (other than a 914rubber group buy) includes them.



The AA sets come with seals as well..
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:38 AM
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Don't tighten the knobs down thinking it will fit....lens will crack
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post Sep 26 2017, 11:39 AM
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Hi 914Sixer, just a quick FYI so you can update the title and details in your thread. As valuable feedback for the community, the thread should be factually accurate.

URO does not make this lens, and never has. What did the packaging look like? It's highly unlikely that a reputable retailer like Sierra Madre would rebox other brand lenses in our bright yellow boxes with repeating URO logos. Sierra Madre lists the brand for this item as "OE Quality Aftermarket": http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/914-9...-76-p15871.html

Unfortunately we have no control over competitors' products, but please contact us immediately if you or any other forum member ever has an issue with a URO component. We absolutely want to hear your feedback, and thank you for your time.
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post Sep 26 2017, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(UROpartsman @ Sep 26 2017, 10:39 AM) *
URO does not make this lens, and never has.

Told you so ...
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post Sep 26 2017, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Sep 26 2017, 09:45 AM) *
Just test fitted both sides. They are WAY OFF in the curvature and are LONG because the curve is OFF. 1st two pictures is of the Hella and the rest are the URO len

You can heat them up and bend them SLOWLY into shape. Do NOT use the screws to tighten them, they will break.
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post Sep 26 2017, 12:26 PM
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Edited the thread per URO request. I was given false information. I will trying and get the facts in a better manor.
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post Sep 26 2017, 12:29 PM
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Odd. I contacted Sierra Madre too and they told me they were made by URO also. Someone doesn't know what they are selling.

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post Sep 26 2017, 12:52 PM
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Or what to say. Return them.
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post Sep 26 2017, 01:17 PM
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Should have bought them from 914 Rubber...
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post Sep 26 2017, 01:21 PM
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Someone doesn't know what they are selling.
That’s been my experience when talking on the phone with SMC staff. Completely uninformed.
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post Sep 26 2017, 01:51 PM
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Hey Guys,

Sierra Madre Collection checking in. To the OP, or anyone else that is unhappy or has fitment issues with the lenses, we will take them back/exchange them no problem. We certainly don't want anyone to regret doing business with us.

As others have pointed out, these are not URO lenses. I'm not sure who gave that bit of misinformation out and I apologize. Again, it is not our intent to mislead our customers.
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They fit better when you back date your bumpers...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Sep 26 2017, 03:36 PM
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Let's be clear here. Making aftermarket parts for 40+ year old cars is not going to be easy ever! As a seller your attention to detail and quality control can make or break you. I think that is often the thing that separates many sellers and products. It is sometimes hard for a manufacturer to say this is not good enough too sell.

Regardless of who made that set of lenses the quality should have been better!
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