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Fiberglass Bumper Pads, good or no-good?

rmital	Jan 16 2006, 10:39 AM Post #1
Northeast optimist Group: Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Park Ridge, NJ Member No.: 5,268	Any experience out there with replacement "fiberglass bumper pads"? Should I or shouldn't I buy....or should I just try to find good used original rubber pads. Thanks...Ray Attached image(s)

tat2dphreak	Jan 16 2006, 10:40 AM Post #2
stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region	I'm getting glass as soon as I get the cash... not even a second thought

Part Pricer	Jan 16 2006, 10:51 AM Post #3
Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35	I found these while I was poking around some auto parts sites. New OEM Front Bumper Pad $174.28 New OEM Rear Bumper Pad $207.14 I have no affiliation or connection with this vendor. I merely found them while doing a web search...yeah, that's it, a web search. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

dmenche914	Jan 16 2006, 10:57 AM Post #4
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366	whats your take on vendors that sell on the internet, yet give no address, nore phone number on their website, there is nothing, not event eh natin they are in. Seems strange that they did not even post a phone number.

Kerrys914

Jan 16 2006, 11:05 AM

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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;)

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QUOTE (dmenche914 @ Jan 16 2006, 12:57 PM)

whats your take on vendors that sell on the internet, yet give no address, nore phone number on their website, there is nothing, not event eh natin they are in. Seems strange that they did not even post a phone number.

Nice find, not sure I would have even looked for that info (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

I don't think I would buy from someone not freely providing that information.

Cheers

tat2dphreak

Jan 16 2006, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE (dmenche914 @ Jan 16 2006, 11:57 AM)

whats your take on vendors that sell on the internet, yet give no address, nore phone number on their website, there is nothing, not event eh natin they are in. Seems strange that they did not even post a phone number.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) and the price is cheapest of anyone I've seen.... I call (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bs.gif) until someone buys from this place and gets the parts...

Part Pricer	Jan 16 2006, 11:18 AM Post #7
Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35	I didn't notice the lack of phone number. There is a 800 number listed on cached copies of his site, but that now leads to some chat line. I don't know about this particular guy, but if I were going to set up a fly-by-night operation, I can think of less expensive ways of doing so. His site is set up with Sophio (CounterCat). That cost him $775 at initiation and $275 a month. The Wayback Machine shows that his domain has been with Sophio since Feb. 2004. So that shows me some history. But, as always, proceed at your own risk. Here is the company behind it, complete with phone numbers: Southwest Auto Group Inc. Paul Ward pward@allimportedparts.com +1.8172754907 Fax: +1.8172754369 3630 W. Pioneer Pkwy #118 Arlington, TX 76013

mrdezyne	Jan 16 2006, 11:22 AM Post #8
Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510	I am watching these as well, but I'm still not sure what the seller is up to. He sells the same fiberglass pads with a "buy it now" for $195 EACH! Whatever! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/WTF.gif)

dmenche914	Jan 16 2006, 11:42 AM Post #9
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366	good job part pricer, how did you find the info on the company??? That was a good trick to learn. do tell???? thanks

Part Pricer	Jan 16 2006, 11:55 AM Post #10
Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35	You just need to do a WHOIS on the domain name. http://whois.webhosting.info/allimportedparts.com This also shows that this domain is hosted on a server with a total of 104 domains. AutomobileAtlanta.com is on the same server.

bd1308	Jan 16 2006, 12:00 PM Post #11
Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501	shhh...took three seconds to do on my linux box. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Administrative Contact: Southwest Auto Group Inc. Paul Ward (pward@allimportedparts.com) +1.8172754907 Fax: +1.8172754369 3630 W. Pioneer Pkwy #118 Arlington, TX 76013 US Technical Contact: Southwest Auto Group Inc. Paul Ward (pward@allimportedparts.com) +1.8172754907 Fax: +1.8172754369 3630 W. Pioneer Pkwy #118 Arlington, TX 76013 US

bd1308	Jan 16 2006, 12:01 PM Post #12
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Gint	Jan 16 2006, 12:07 PM Post #13
Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains	Just to be clear, I don't care if you start a thread on a subject that has already been beat to death. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dead horse.gif) What kills me is that you guys that can't/don't/won't learn to use the search function of this site are really losing out on a LOT of great info that has been posted over and over again on this site. Seacrh of 914club for "fiberglass AND bumper AND pads"

Gint	Jan 16 2006, 12:19 PM Post #14
Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains	And as you can see, there is already great info out there. I bought a set of front and rear FG pads for $185 shipping included. They're awesome. Check the 914 Resources, Parts and Products section of this site. In particular, James (morphenspectra) is going to be making pads and folks have great things to say about his products. Read this thread: 14 Appearance and Performance

tat2dphreak

Jan 16 2006, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE (Gint @ Jan 16 2006, 01:07 PM)

Just to be clear, I don't care if you start a thread on a subject that has already been beat to death. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dead horse.gif)

What kills me is that you guys that can't/don't/won't learn to use the search function of this site are really losing out on a LOT of great info that has been posted over and over again on this site.

Seacrh of 914club for "fiberglass AND bumper AND pads"

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) but, you act like this is a new occurance, I shutter to think what a serach for "which oil" would turn up... at least this isn't another FI or Carbs thread (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

nein14	Jan 16 2006, 01:52 PM Post #16
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 6-February 03 From: USA Member No.: 262	I have a OEM in like new condition if anyone is interested PM me before I put it on ebay.

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