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Offline SpNight

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Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« on: 29 March 2012, 23:14 »
Has anybody bought one of those armrests of e bay?? The ones from china or hong kong that are about £30 or £40?? Just wondering what they are like, because they look almost identical to original VW ones.
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Offline Anthony

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Re: Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« Reply #1 on: 30 March 2012, 19:49 »
Ive never seen one but have heard they are dreadful , there are posts on here with people complaining about how crappy they are
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« Reply #2 on: 30 March 2012, 19:57 »
yep, avoid ide say, few people on ukmkivs got them then got rid of them, poor fit and always coming loose.
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« Reply #3 on: 30 March 2012, 20:58 »
They are crap . The mounting bracket snaps I have heard go genuine mate if possible
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Re: Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« Reply #4 on: 30 March 2012, 23:23 »
if they are anything like the 'bora' gear knobs and gaitors, id say avoid!!
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Armrest from China / Hong Kong
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2012, 18:17 »
Keep a eye on the bay they come up often
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