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VR Front Bar Reo - Chinese or not Chinese?

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by kevs_bt1, May 25, 2008.

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    kevs_bt1 EXBAY13

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    Hey guys,
    Just wondering if anyone has used a Chinese made front bar reo for their VR/VS. I have just done a front end rebuild and used a Chinese made reo and my front bar doesn't seem to line up as I would like it to, too close to the light on passengers side and too far away on drivers side. As mush adjustment as I try I cannot get it sitting right. I have heard their gaurds are that good so im wondering if the same applies for the reo.
    Are these available from Holden and how much does anyone know?
     
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    Do you have any pictures of these? I am still unsure of what you are talking about. I have a replica fascia on me ute and it seems ok even though its not genuine.
     
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    ive had a aftermarket bonnet. never again. i wouldve just bought one from the wreckers.

    but, ive also got a couple aftermarket plastic bumpers, and they seem to fit alright. i spose it really depends on who it comes from. some places seem good,others crap
     
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    weld it, drill it, tap it?
     
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    I think running it over with a Mack Titan would achieve the results I want.
    I am self convinced they are rubbish.
    I think they are just out of square to be quite honest...
     
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    Why did you buy a Chinese one anyway?

    Im pretty sure genuine ones are fair cheap (as in the same price basically).
     
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    I was at my local wreckers picking up a couple of bits and pieces and he sold them, it was either but that one or drive about 30k's to pick up a genuine one. Took the risk. Might be getting a genuine one tomorrow and see if it better-of course it should.
     
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    I agree with hakhawk, and 1991_vn2nv. Dont touch it with a ten foot pole... Been there done that and of course........ ****ED OFF.
     
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    CONVINCED - I'll get a genuine one. I try to buy genuine for all my parts. Should have done the same....Cheers.
     
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    this is a good test to see if anything you are going to buy is any good ( doesn't work all the time but 90% it does )

    Chinese workers: 5c a hour.
    Australian workers: $20.00 a hour.

    why would someone who getting 5c a hour care if its perfect? THEY WONT!!
     
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    This is definately one of the 90%.
     

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