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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: pw-motorsport on June 11, 2009, 11:12:45 am

Title: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: pw-motorsport on June 11, 2009, 11:12:45 am
Just a heads up for you all

[ebay]330336822827[/ebay]

These are not genuine BBS items.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: Rich on June 11, 2009, 11:15:58 am
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Post by: SteveP on June 11, 2009, 11:54:38 am
^^^ Fixed.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: tony_danza on June 11, 2009, 11:57:53 am
They're a good fake - what's the 'tell tale' signs??
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: john_o on June 11, 2009, 12:06:13 pm
aside from a long price Id never be able to tell  :surprised:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: pw-motorsport on June 11, 2009, 12:14:27 pm
The detailing on the wheel is very different to the genuine BBS.
1. The Genuine CH does not have this fitting badge
2. The markings on the rear of the wheel are incorrect
3. The center bore and spigot ring fittment is different
4. The finish on the wheel is poor, casting flaws etc
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: matsu on June 11, 2009, 12:28:17 pm
yummy looking wheel tho :ashamed:....should have i said that  :innocent:
matsu
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: Greeners on June 11, 2009, 03:13:23 pm
Thanks for the heads up Phil!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: SteveTDCi on June 11, 2009, 06:33:49 pm
ok there not genuine but at half the cost i'd be tempted although i'm not sure if they would withstand a pothole.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: 182_blue on June 11, 2009, 07:49:45 pm
hes the same bloke who sold the black ones with red lips too !!, must have conned a few people with those
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: JPC on June 11, 2009, 11:55:47 pm
what an absolute joke!

replica goods are sold all over the world and i can kind of understand that, if some people cannot afford it. however, it really really gets my back up that this seller is offering these items as the real deal!!

it winds me up so much, im pretty sure these are made at the same place wheel base is buying there wheels.

They are flying out of the doors at 460quid, as you can imagine, but at least wheel base arent not trying to flog them as genuine!

rant over, its ridiculous
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: neg on June 12, 2009, 12:12:13 am
The 'Germany' stamp on the rear looks odd.

Some of us have the luck of having the real deal :wink:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: BMX on June 12, 2009, 07:14:18 am
i would be more worried about those GUCCI MENS STRAP TRAINERS he is selling  :sick:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: QD MBE on June 12, 2009, 07:19:56 am
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

seller reckons these are Gen....................
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: pw-motorsport on June 12, 2009, 09:16:23 am
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

seller reckons these are Gen....................

The seller calls these BSS.

Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: markymark on June 12, 2009, 09:49:13 am
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BSS-CH-VW-GOLF-R32-AUDI-A3-A6-SEAT-SKODA-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270401501956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3ef52f7b04&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

seller reckons these are Gen....................

The seller calls these BSS.



Crafty bugger, so they maybe genuine BSS's! :angry015:
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: QD MBE on June 12, 2009, 10:22:46 am
 :fighting:! :angry015:

Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: Ifti on June 12, 2009, 10:46:36 am
The seller didnt hasnt got back to me in regards to my viewing request..... hence they are probably fakes ;)
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: JPC on June 12, 2009, 12:10:42 pm
BSS = Bullsh*t Seller!!
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: The wheel man on June 12, 2009, 12:25:05 pm
these are the ones i told you about a few weeks ago...... first time i have seen them as "original"......
The detailing on the wheel is very different to the genuine BBS.
1. The Genuine CH does not have this fitting badge
2. The markings on the rear of the wheel are incorrect
3. The center bore and spigot ring fittment is different
4. The finish on the wheel is poor, casting flaws etc

Diddnt notice that part  :ashamed: Are BBs wheels direct bore on the 5x112 fitment?
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: pw-motorsport on June 12, 2009, 01:01:49 pm
The aftermarket CH`s are all PFS, meaning they need centering rings for the hubs.

These are alloy rings 80+mm for the 5x112 pcd held in to the wheel center by a circlip.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: sixpot on June 12, 2009, 01:16:55 pm
As the previous buyer of genuine BBS CH's (when they were a lot cheaper lol!) I would say these are a great copy, and I wouldn't hesitate fitting them myself. I had them on my LCR ( The genuine ones!!)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv47%2Fsixpot%2FCIMG0099-1.jpg&hash=137048aebd6aebcb7a61bba36f17813e3d8e6261)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv47%2Fsixpot%2FCIMG0344.jpg&hash=696964ec298fddf4715eebb8873051acbe203e92)
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: big al on June 12, 2009, 03:59:03 pm
anyone got an idea if these are fakes too,
Presume they are due to price, but its hard to tell and the seller hasnt replied to my e mails yet
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350212253130&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: BMX on June 12, 2009, 04:04:13 pm
anyone got an idea if these are fakes too,
Presume they are due to price, but its hard to tell and the seller hasnt replied to my e mails yet
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350212253130&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

i would say so as they are 5x100 mk4 chassis not mk5 5x 112
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 12, 2009, 07:18:17 pm
Bidding has ended for this item ??.Glad i went for as set of edition 30 alloys for my mk 5.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: illyun on June 12, 2009, 07:26:21 pm
Bidding has ended for this item ??.Glad i went for as set of edition 30 alloys for my mk 5.

You did the right thing  :happy2:


Because you got them off me   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  By the way, if they are fakes blame Hurdy as I got them from him!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: 

Seriously though, I would never go for fakes myself, whether advertised as such or not... Thanks for the heads up.  BTW, shouldn't Trading Standards be notified?
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: yin on June 12, 2009, 09:13:23 pm
As the previous buyer of genuine BBS CH's (when they were a lot cheaper lol!) I would say these are a great copy, and I wouldn't hesitate fitting them myself. I had them on my LCR ( The genuine ones!!)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv47%2Fsixpot%2FCIMG0099-1.jpg&hash=137048aebd6aebcb7a61bba36f17813e3d8e6261)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv47%2Fsixpot%2FCIMG0344.jpg&hash=696964ec298fddf4715eebb8873051acbe203e92)


Is this your car on here he is selling fakes

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=1468
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: sixpot on June 13, 2009, 05:31:44 pm
Well spotted, I'll be having a quiet word with that company. Cheers for the info.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: sixpot on June 13, 2009, 05:41:01 pm
Just spoken to the guy, and he's going to remove the picture from his site.
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: BMX on June 13, 2009, 06:30:20 pm
sixpot, isnt your number plate in the wrong place?
Title: Re: Counterfit BBS warning.....
Post by: sixpot on June 13, 2009, 08:43:18 pm
sixpot, isnt your number plate in the wrong place?
It's a US spec grill, so I've relocated the shortened plate.