Ok so I find an ad on eBay for lowered springs for commodores:
BRAND NEW PACK Front&Rear King Springs Holden Commodore - eBay Other, Suspension, Steering, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 27-Jul-10 23:45:54 AEST)
They don't list any part numbers, just mention that they'll fit VR-VZ. With the knowledge that this information is insufficient, I ask if they could kindly supply part numbers. Here's the response I received:
WTF? I'm not sure whether I should even bother dignifying this with a response!they're all tightly wrapped up in plastic inside the box and I'm NOT going to break them open just for you. These ARE COMMODORE and suit all of them except IRS. I f you don't believe me, then don't bid and you'll miss out of brand new PARTS. They were purchased from a place that specialises in holden parts.
why don't you go to any holden forum and you'll see them all talking about these kings springs for their commodores.
I'm not splitting open the pack just for you because then the winner of this auction (not you) won't be happy and the parts won't be brand new anymore.
You're not worthy of these commodore parts. I'd rather a true commodore loving owner wins this bargain.
Sure they may physically fit non-IRS Commodores, but they sure as hell don't suit every variant (V6, V8, sedan, wagon, ute, etc.). It ain't one spring-rate fits all buddy!!! Not to mention the fact that live-axle rears were phased out by the time the VT hit the scene!!!
End of rant...
hahahahahaha oh man thats a classic did you reply to that?
Just reply back with:
"King Spring Part Numbers are on the box if they are brand new, unopened."
Send him back a message with the URL of this thread and tell him to check it regularly.
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I feel like writing to her! Seriously what a ****ing idiot!!!!! They shouldn't let people like this out in society!!!!!
OK just had a look at the ad... MEGA LOL!!! What a bogan retard that seller is. NOOOOO idea.
oh bahahaha i dunno whats worse the actual ad or that reply oh man I see an auction bomb ticking!
I mean really... Do people honestly think it's ok to buy from a seller that lists the following:
Yeah... I regularly buy brand new stuff that doesn't have packaging. It's just in a plastic bag because that's what the manufacturer did - I guess the packaging machine was broken. I also have heaps of DVD box sets. They are labelled "TDK" and they are all gold, in a shoe box. But they are genuine brand new from the manufacturer.Item specifics
Condition:
Brand New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details.
How the hell has a scammer like this lasted so long on eBay? I might go create a new account and bid on some of her items...![]()
just sent:
inb4 we are not your personal armyhi mate, will these fit my 1986 toyota corolla?
cheers
Yeah I probably should have known from the wonderful description in the listing itself that I should have just turned around and walked away...
your description was that you purchased this new from factory when it is a copy
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03-Jun-10 10:59
Reply by ****lisa**** (05-Jun-10 20:19):
THIS WAS GENUINE FACTORY CD, not a copy - how dare u neg me for nothing wrong?!![]()
just asked the seller
"Can you cut them a little to make them a bit lower? i'll pay you of course."
i dont understand wtf is going on in there:
... wait, wha?I often end my auctions earlier than expected if I'm content with the price reached,
how is ... wait... road worthy?I recently got a car and the previous owner was going to upgrade the car so threw this in to help towards the cost of getting the car roadworthy
King Spings for Holden VT/VX/VY/VZ/VS commodore sedans, except IRS. LOL
Black, Red leather, 20" Pentagons, Red walls, Lowered, OTR, Mafless, 3.9s, Diff dumpers, 341rwhp...
185i, Chasers, Flappers, Venetians, Sunvisor, Twin diff dumpers, 194rwhp...
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Seller would not sent item as sale price was to low!! Relisted even though paid. Buyer: Member id skyegirl911 ( Feedback Score Of 256) 22-May-10 01:11
Reply by ****lisa**** (22-May-10 09:44):
skyegirl is scamming me. NON PAYER BIDDER. I relisted item AS WINNER NEVER PAID.
^^^^^^^ LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
had to laugh at this, her reply to the question "will these fit my EL falcon"
hmm, yep. because the boxes that contain the springs look alike, then the contents must be exactly the same springs!I, myself have seen these king springs in ford dealerships, and could see no difference in the packaging![]()
Just sent this
Hi, the springs in the pic look different. Which one goes on the left and which one goes on the right?
Am waiting for thier response.
heres my ride, i know its not much but its mine
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...-ss-crewy.html
and heres my new project
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...ml#post1104629
Hahaha best thread for a while!
I asked if they came in any other colors.