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Title: Open fog covers
Post by: Gtiain on January 31, 2011, 10:17:12 am

To the people who have bought these from eBay. Do they fit ok etc? They're half the price than the ones from the dealers and if they're ok I'll just get them. Cheers

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: bacillus on January 31, 2011, 11:26:01 am

Go with the oem ones as I seem to remember folk saying the ebay ones don't fit properly.

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: RedRobin on January 31, 2011, 12:14:37 pm

Quote from: bacillus on January 31, 2011, 11:26:01 am

Go with the oem ones as I seem to remember folk saying the ebay ones don't fit properly.

....Definitely avoid the eBay 'replicas' - Someone here definitely reported problems. Also, some are cut out with too many holes and are very weak as a result. I could have sold mine six times over!

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: theo on January 31, 2011, 12:51:24 pm

I would avoid the replicas. They dont fit the space fully and often dont fit flush around the fogs without some manipulation. You risk paying for a product that does not fit and just have to buy another set. Speak to a few dealers, find the best price, pay a bit more than e-bay and get the OEM ones that do the job first time!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: Weston on January 31, 2011, 01:24:50 pm

Personally ive had a different experience. My replicas are fine, perfect fit and they're good quality.

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: RedRobin on January 31, 2011, 02:45:13 pm

Quote from: Weston on January 31, 2011, 01:24:50 pm

Personally ive had a different experience. My replicas are fine, perfect fit and they're good quality.

....I've heard there are some good replicas but the problem with sourcing on eBay is knowing who you can trust - It can be a gamble and you can end up throwing away all of the cheaper price you paid. Where did you get your okay ones then?

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: Weston on January 31, 2011, 03:18:52 pm

Got them here although I can't see them listed at the mo
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/goingfast-shop

Title: Re: Open fog covers
Post by: big al on January 31, 2011, 04:38:51 pm

I have a sPare set that you can have for £48 posted if you want?