Gary
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Was just thinking, now most motor factors ask for your reg number when ordering parts and most modified cars need parts from other models. Brake pads and disks after a 2.0/v6 upgrade, the inner/outer CVs needed for XE conversion.
Think it would make life easier to be able to give the numpty at your parts shop a reg so there is no confusion on what part you require.
So the idea is to compile a list of reg numbers and the parts that would come on said car that may be useful.
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c16-jake
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This would be useful!
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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If they can't do it without a reg, they're not doing the job properly.
If someone rings me up and asks for a Golf Syncro wheel bearing (for machined XE hubs) I'll look it up the 'hard' way.
The problem occurs when someone isn't a massive geek like me and doesn't know off the top of their head what car had what engine/brake/gearbox type....
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Most motor factors up here are run by numptys though so no chance of them having that sort of knowledge, hence the numberplate idea
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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I think given the likelyhood of someone being able to do it without a reg, a list of reg numbers would be a good idea.
Shall we start with a wanted list, then we can work out a reg for each one.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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H291BMR Thats the reg of my old Astra GTE 16v. Plenty of parts to tie to that reg
[Edited on 29-07-2012 by Gary]
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
If they can't do it without a reg, they're not doing the job properly.
If someone rings me up and asks for a Golf Syncro wheel bearing (for machined XE hubs) I'll look it up the 'hard' way.
The problem occurs when someone isn't a massive geek like me and doesn't know off the top of their head what car had what engine/brake/gearbox type....
you cant expect anyone to know everything about all makes and models. i could find parts for french conversions but id be lost with vauxhall
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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Reckon its worth using stuff that's still on the road?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-astra-2000-cc-gte-16v-/261070598785?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cc9053281
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Dosent matter either way if you ask me
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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H706POJ Golf Syncro - wheel bearings for machined big block hubs
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Robin
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L962DAT Fiat Coupe 16v turbo - V6 brake upgrade discs
R723XNP Vectra V6 - pads for above
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Any C20XE (Coilpack) parts - H291BMR
2.0 XE 256mm x 24mm discs - H291BMR
2.0 XE Pads - H291BMR
XE Rear disks - H291BMR
XE Rear pads - H291BMR
[Edited on 30-07-2012 by Gary]
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corsaben58
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Registered: 13th Oct 11
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cant lie everytime i go to get parts for my c20xe its impossible so would be good to have regs!
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Nic Barnes
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most parts computers won't need a reg. can look by make, model, year, variant etc. never had a problem that would require a reg plate before. always just asked for what i want, what car, what year, what model. sorted.
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