MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:14:42 pm

Title: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:14:42 pm: where can i buy vwr parts from? i want to find prices for their short shift (over the forge ones with issues).
tried googling, cant find nething
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Top Cat on October 16, 2009, 03:16:17 pm: At the risk of sounding sarcastic, have you tried VWR :chicken: :signLOL:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Deacon on October 16, 2009, 03:17:00 pm: Try this:-

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/default.html

If you need to speak to them I phoned the workshop today and they are away until Monday.

HTH

Deacon
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:20:42 pm: thanks,
it says "PRICE FROM Â£58.33" but doesnt say where from or how to order etc
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Deacon on October 16, 2009, 03:25:17 pm: You'll probable need to speak to them - there is a very nice lady in the office who'll take a message for someone to ring you back or just give them a call after monday.

Deacon
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:30:41 pm: ok, thank youuuu
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:31:23 pm: i also assume there is no issues with this one like there is the forge?
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: joesgti on October 16, 2009, 03:33:52 pm: Quote from: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:20:42 pm
thanks,
it says "PRICE FROM Â£58.33" but doesnt say where from or how to order etc

:chicken:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:39:08 pm: well ok, i know they will. but was thinking other resellers...
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Deacon on October 16, 2009, 03:42:47 pm: Quote from: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:31:23 pm
i also assume there is no issues with this one like there is the forge?

I think there were a few issues but I believe VWR have or are using an amended part now? I'm sure someone will be able to give you a more definitive answer on that though.

Deacon
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Top Cat on October 16, 2009, 03:44:53 pm: Deacon is correct
I think they had a few issues with there own kit but have resolved it now i think if you PM wigit he can give you details on the fixed version. :happy2:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: MAT ED30 on October 16, 2009, 03:47:35 pm: I have the very first one that worked lol we got there in the end :ashamed: they guys are at brands hatch all weekend but mat should be back Monday afternoon
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 03:50:23 pm: cool.

like i said, i was thinking vwr because of issues with forge.. should i choose one other the other??
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: joesgti on October 16, 2009, 03:55:20 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on October 16, 2009, 03:47:35 pm
I have the very first one that worked lol we got there in the end :ashamed: they guys are at brands hatch all weekend but mat should be back Monday afternoon

and thats straight from MR VWR :laugh:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: MAT ED30 on October 16, 2009, 04:14:12 pm: It's bad I know lol but i am not there half as much as steve p :surprised: thing with me I have known Mat for years due to him being part of the aircooled Vw scene and he's been on the tv u know :laugh:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Greeners on October 16, 2009, 04:30:00 pm: I also have the new 'revised' SS kit and it was superb during my recent 1200 mile trip to the Nurburgring and back.

I would deffo recommend the VWR one Steve! :happy2:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 04:31:23 pm: thank you. :congrats:
SS? Do you have a part number?
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveP on October 16, 2009, 05:28:43 pm: ^^^ They don't really deal with part number numbers, just ring them and say what you want and for what car and they will sort it out :happy2:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Greeners on October 16, 2009, 05:49:33 pm: Quote from: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 04:31:23 pm
thank you. :congrats:
SS? Do you have a part number?

Short Shifter............. Thought thats what we were talking about? :chicken:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 06:24:39 pm: lol just wasnt sure if thats what u meant or if that was some model
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: Greeners on October 16, 2009, 06:25:34 pm: Quote from: SteveS on October 16, 2009, 06:24:39 pm
lol just wasnt sure if thats what u meant or if that was some model

:happy2:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: WhiteGTI on October 16, 2009, 06:34:05 pm: Isnt the Forge and VWR shifter actually the exactly the same part............
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: MAT ED30 on October 16, 2009, 06:51:08 pm: Quote from: WhiteGTI on October 16, 2009, 06:34:05 pm
Isnt the Forge and VWR shifter actually the exactly the same part............

yes but the vwr one works :laugh:
Title: Re: vwr parts
Post by: WhiteGTI on October 16, 2009, 09:15:49 pm: ^^^ My Forge part now works fine too, it seems that their latest revision has solved the problem.