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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 21:46

Title: awesome news for us mk2 boys(and girls!)!! please read!!!
Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 21:46
right as some of you know we have talked about eibach anti roll bars for a while. i took it upon myself to see if i could sort out a group buy discount. got in touch with the main man at eibach uk and didn't hear anything for a while.......

....today i got an email saying that as importers/distributors they do not do sell direct but have arranged with demon tweaks to give us a group discount. got the guys name at demon tweaks who is aware of this deal so what i want from you lot is a list as soon as possible for who would be interested in a group buy. i'd like this before i get in touch with demon tweaks so i have as much info as possible in order to secure a good discount. i'm putting this in this section as i assume it would be easier to get a bulk discount on the same product rather than several different sets.

so add your name to the list!!!

1. me!! gtijoe :wink:
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Post by: monzablue16v on 25 April 2005, 22:06
front bottom and tops depends on price obviously but..........
1.Gtijoe
2.Monzablue16v

Oh yeah thanks gtijoe u da man u da man  :smiley:
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Post by: pegasus on 25 April 2005, 22:10
Nice work gtijoe  :cool:

I'll av some of this too.... i trust ul keep us informed of prices etc (delivered of course).

1. me!! gtijoe :wink:
2.Monzablue16v
3. Pegasus
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 22:19
just to re-iterate this is for a set of eibach ANTI ROLL BARS, well worth while upgrade.!
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Post by: Organisys on 25 April 2005, 22:31
Cool! But I am going to be 100% honest here and say that tonight I looked at a house that I may end up buying. The Mrs was quite keen, and I have a second viewing in a weeks time. As you will appreciate I will need ALLl spare cash for the house buy if it goes ahead.

I am still very interested, it's is just dependent on if the house goes ahead now and timings, hope you understand.

 :smiley:
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Post by: golf girl on 25 April 2005, 22:34
If they will fit me 16v Jetta then stick me name down. :wink:
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 22:36
think they do!! and no worries organyisys will keep updating this with info/prices as i know them
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Post by: RandomJord on 25 April 2005, 22:41
Im up for a bit of that!

1. me!! gtijoe
2.Monzablue16v
3. Pegasus
4. RandomJord
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Post by: Lewy on 25 April 2005, 22:42
Me me me, count my fat ass in!!

Cheers Joe, you'z a star

So far:-

1. me!! gtijoe
2.Monzablue16v
3. Pegasus
4. RandomJord
5. Lewy
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 22:45
so thats....

1. me!! gtijoe
2. Monzablue16v
3. Pegasus
4. RandomJord
5. Lewy
6. golf girl (as they all left you off!)

not bad for an hour!!!
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Post by: golf girl on 25 April 2005, 22:56
ahem please amend title to read boys and girls we can be petrol heads to!!!

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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 23:12
oops sorry my dear!! :wink:
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 23:13
that better? :rolleyes:
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Post by: golf girl on 25 April 2005, 23:25
Much better thank you
 :wink:
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 23:27
no worries, couldn't think of any girls on here with mk2's sorry flower!! :laugh:
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Post by: Fielder5757 on 25 April 2005, 23:33
i could be, But how much are they gonna cost us?
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Post by: ...joe on 25 April 2005, 23:37
not sure yet, wanted to get a rough idea of how many people wanted them before i negotiated a price. i assume the more people the better the discount. normally they retail for about £230 so bear that in mind.
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Post by: takethefifth on 25 April 2005, 23:47
errrr yep!  Count me in!

Just let me know - how, who and how much!

 :laugh: Sweeet!
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Post by: Dizzie on 26 April 2005, 09:57
I'll have a set pending funds and price. :grin:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 April 2005, 10:28
ill have a set too :cool:
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 26 April 2005, 11:41
me too
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Post by: Gambit on 26 April 2005, 12:57
keep me posted on price. im off to Gran Canaria at the end of the month but might still purchase!!

see if you can wangle free p&p also!!
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Post by: maximous on 26 April 2005, 13:37
ill be up for that - is there any way of just getting the front set up as i dont really nead the rear?
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Post by: ...joe on 26 April 2005, 19:47
1. me!! gtijoe
2. Monzablue16v
3. Pegasus
4. RandomJord
5. Lewy
6. golf girl (as they all left you off!)
7. tt5th
8. veedubgti16v
9. hockeylad72
 
and possibly

10. dizzie
11. gambit
12. fielder

any more for any more? had demon tweaks asking for numbers so if you want them get in here quick!!!

maximous, they only do a set and i can't see them splitting a set as they will be on special
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Post by: monzablue16v on 26 April 2005, 21:01
Going good gtijoe good work fella!! :grin:
Barter like you've never bartered before! You can do it!!!
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Post by: russ_turner on 26 April 2005, 22:58
count me in, bye bye body roll!!!  :laugh:
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 27 April 2005, 11:34
any chance they would be able to do a deal on eibach coil springs?
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Post by: Veedubgt18v on 27 April 2005, 18:47
depending on price i may be in but cos of uni fundage i may not be able to sorry boys

need a price first.......
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Post by: T1 VDUB on 27 April 2005, 20:47
I would be interested... depends on price.  :cool:
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Post by: monzablue16v on 28 April 2005, 00:04
Any news on prices yet GTIJoe cheers :)
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 April 2005, 13:58
yeah i need a price first really :undecided: ill be a maybe for now
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Post by: ...joe on 28 April 2005, 22:55
i'll get on it tomorrow, just wanted an idea of numbers as i'm sure this will help with the discount.
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Post by: Poke on 29 April 2005, 15:42
I'm interested, depends on the price though :smiley:
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Post by: pegasus on 29 April 2005, 16:40
Joe - have you advertiesd this on any other forums?

It may help with the numbers.... therefore more discount (i guess)  :smiley:
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Post by: ...joe on 29 April 2005, 19:50
i haven't no. i'll see what price he comes back with and ask what would happen if we got more people. hopefully he'll let me know by tuesday (bank holiday monday!)
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Post by: ...joe on 03 May 2005, 19:03
right have emailed demon tweaks with rough numbers so will wait and see what happens!!!!

i'd love them to come back with £50 but i don't think we'll get away with it somehow!!!  :tongue:

let you all know when i know...
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Post by: golf girl on 03 May 2005, 22:12
Oooooooooh the anticipation is killing me. Just a shame that we fitted polly bushes and new wishbones last week and the whole front end was apart. Bugger
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Post by: ...joe on 04 May 2005, 17:31
ok welll just got home and checked my emails and i've got one from dave at demon tweaks.. this is what he wrote, to be honest its not a bad discount but i'm a bit disappointed.......

Hi Joe

Golf Anti roll bar prices are as follows

Golf Mk1 - £192.09 + vat = £225.71
Golf Mk2/3 - £195.53 + vat = £229.75
Golf Mk4 - £199.52 + vat = £234.44

These prices are 20% off Eibach retail price.

So as not to alienate mk1 or mk 4 owners i'll do the bulk buy prices on a
combination of sets.

The only problem that i can foresee is that the Mk 1/2/3 arb are not due
with Eibach until July.

Thanks

Dave


the main reason i'm a bit dissapointed is that a quick search online finds sets cheaper than that anyway. and as far as i can see the retail for a mk2 kit is £258 so with 20% off that makes about £206. or if you take the price demon tweaks list on their website of 219.98 take 20% off makes 183.32+ vat = 215.40????????????

i think i'll have to give him a call and work it out a bit more but on the plus side at least the mk1 and mk4 owners can join in if we decide to go for this.
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Post by: Lewy on 04 May 2005, 22:49
Hey Joe, the last time I looked TSR were doing the kits for £209, with roughly £15 p+p on top, doesn't make it too bad.

IMO Demon Tweeks have always been a bunch of rip-off b'stards, they seem to think they have cornered a market, but alas there are many many different places out there offering better discounts.

Nice one Joe for starting it anyway.
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 04 May 2005, 22:54
spot on lewy, always thought demon tweeks were expensive compaired to other retailers. I have emailed TSR about some items for my Golf and did put in about arb group discount, hope I don't upset gtijoe by doing this but will let you know when I get a reply
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Post by: Lewy on 04 May 2005, 22:56
Good on ya Hockeylad, I'll do the same, see if we can generate some hagglin'.
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Post by: sportline_velly on 05 May 2005, 07:51
i could be up for a set

vel
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Post by: ...joe on 05 May 2005, 19:55
... hope I don't upset gtijoe by doing this but will let you know when I get a reply

not at all mate, go for it!!! i was just trying to get us a good deal but like you both say i've always found demon tweaks to be expensive. it was eibach who passed me on to them, they're not someone i'd use by choice! :grin:
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Post by: golf girl on 05 May 2005, 20:14
Hi guys

I spoke to C & R today they have quoted a price of £233 all in on Mk2 eibach anti roll bar kit they also offer 5% discount on a lot of products if you are a member of club GTI.
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Post by: russ_turner on 05 May 2005, 22:20
demon thieves, nevermind eh
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 06 May 2005, 21:11
spoke to TSR today as they are heading to gti international this weekend I have to phone them back Monday morning. Will also try big boys toys as well.
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Post by: golfpro on 07 May 2005, 07:55
So anyone got any pics?

One on a mk3 would be nice  :wink:
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Post by: ...joe on 07 May 2005, 08:36
pics of what?
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Post by: Veedubgt18v on 07 May 2005, 08:46
your bird..........:tongue:
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 09 May 2005, 22:21
spoke to big boys toys today no use what so ever obviously they do not want the business, still waiting on a reply from tsr, will keep you posted

to be fair big boys toys did mention about delay in being able to deliver them as eibach are unable to supply ARB until around July
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Post by: ...joe on 09 May 2005, 22:51
^^^ that was what demon tweaks said about there being a delay. i think we might be sh!t out of luck. when i was up at inters i was gonna ask tsr then and there but the only guy talking any sense was clearly not gonna start discussing group buy discounts with me then and there.

keep on at them though. i looked at neuspeed ones as an alternative but their front one is the same price as a whole eibach kit so i wont be going there!!!
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 10 May 2005, 20:55
OK guys and gals got reply from tsr today
we can get 5% off retail price in other words 229 - 5% = 217.55
the thing is in their website states it is £209 not sure if this it inc VAT
pretty disappointing really

again being told they are not available till Jully
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Post by: Lewy on 11 May 2005, 12:23
Yeah, their catalogue says £209 aswell, and there is a big header saying that all their prices include VAT.

If they say on the phone that they are £229 plus the vat, then they become liable for prosecution under the trading standards act.

Bloody July, it couldn't come sooner!!
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Post by: hockeylad72 on 01 September 2005, 21:11
Thought I dig this one up again, did any one get any other info re group buy for these???????
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Post by: Judderi on 02 September 2005, 10:56
Call me dumb but i dont know what the difference is with these ARB's. Why are they better than standard? Also how many are on a mk2. Ive seen the front lower and the rear but no upper one. What do they do thats so great?
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Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 02 September 2005, 11:32
Call me dumb but i dont know what the difference is with these ARB's. Why are they better than standard? Also how many are on a mk2. Ive seen the front lower and the rear but no upper one. What do they do thats so great?

"HELLO MR DUMB"  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ( well you did ask  :rolleyes: )

These ARBs are thicker than standard ones , therefore when your chucking your car in to a corner especially at higher speeds the body will roll a lot less .
I managed to get a G60* one from work for nowt  ( as some t!t in the stores ordered it wrongly and it ended up being thrown out when they were doing a stock cleansing / clearing session ) It made one hell of a difference

Mk2s Gtis have one on the front and a stiffener rod that's welded to the inner part of the forward facing center 'v' section of the rear arm/axle

( * the G60 front ARB is the same diameter as the eibach front )
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Post by: Judderi on 02 September 2005, 11:35
Thanks, i understand now. So how are you supposed to change the rear if its welded in?
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Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 02 September 2005, 11:44
Thanks, i understand now. So how are you supposed to change the rear if its welded in?

You don't, as the Eibach bar is strapped to the under side of the 'V' section and locates ( with longer bolts ) on to the strut lower mounting points

One thing I woiuld add is that if you are fitting one to the rear of a Golf/Vento Mk3 you need to re route the ABS cable on the N/S as it will foul on the ARB  :wink:
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Post by: chigmuss on 04 September 2005, 01:42
Just a thought but, a couple of years back i got a metal fabrication yard to just bend up some thicker steel for my Mk2 and then got it powder coated. I gave them my old arb and they just followed the original pattern. As i remember it was eighty quid all done! Maybe times have moved on, but sometimes these things aren't as complex as the modders would have you believe. Anyway, just a suggestion, and I await crucifixion herewith for suggesting a shortcut, rather than parting with an extra hundred quid cos Eibach are better at bending steel than anyone else!
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Post by: Judderi on 04 September 2005, 16:21
Must admit i thought about getting someone to do that also. Seems allot of money for a bit of metal thats just abit thicker!