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Christian Zimmer
TryHard Victoria TT
Posts: 493 Reg: 09-2006
| Hi Guys, I am now starting group buy #2 for these custom interiors. Group Buy #1 was extremely successful and we had a lot of happy members. There are now more soarer getting around with beautiful custom interiors. I thought I would give a chance to those that missed out last time. Please refer to our first group buy for information on these. http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/284/167709.html?1184840005 The pricing for the second group buy is as follows: $650 - Full Package (Front seats, rear seats, centre arm rest, handbrake cover, material for door trims & parcel shelf). $550 - Just Seats (Front & Rear seat covers) $150 - Accessories package (Door trims, handbrake cover, parcel shelf) Individual Items $80 - Door trims $40 - Handbrake cover $40 - Centre arm rest cover Please email your orders once you have made payment to the following account (use your name as payment reference): Bank of Commonwealth >BSB: 063134 >Bank acc: 10163846 >Name: Yuni Halim In your orders, remember to include your postal address and also whether your rear headrests are the fixed or seperate kind. Please follow the template below: Name (payment reference): Car: Front Seats: Rear Seats: Seperate Rear Headrests?: Wrinkle Front?: Wrinkle Back?: Logo Embossing Front?: Logo Embossing Back?: Door Trims/Parcel Shelf: Centre Arm Rest: Handbrake Cover: Double Stitching Colour: Postage (address) or Pickup: Email: zimmer87@hotmail.com Group Buy #2: 1.Ryan Rankovic 2. 3. |
Christian Zimmer
TryHard Victoria TT
Posts: 495 Reg: 09-2006
| Sorry Guys, Please note: I will be away from Friday 25th Jan, till Friday 8th February. Keep in mind that these interiors take 4-6 weeks to make...so if you want yours started before I get back, you will have to pay and send me your order this week. Sorry about that guys....but unfortunately my life goes beyond this group buy lol |
Prayag Sharma
Tinkerer vic single turbo soarer
Posts: 100 Reg: 08-2007
| and whose supposed to put these on? |
Christian Zimmer
TryHard Victoria TT
Posts: 496 Reg: 09-2006
| OMG.... . lol these are for DIY installation. Its not that hard...everyone in the last group buy managed. A couple of people that didnt have time just took them to a professional trimmer to fit. |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 116 Reg: 08-2007
| I'm in. When is the cut off date for payments? If I've got a few weeks ill wait till then if not i can pay tomorrow.. I know they are for DIY installation.. but what is the method of attachment? are there tabs or strings attached to the material so you can tighten it over the seats etc? |
Christian Zimmer
TryHard Victoria TT
Posts: 499 Reg: 09-2006
| You take the plastic/vinyl (hard) whatever cover panel off the back of your seats. Then you slip the cover over the seat, it only covers the front and sides....but has a big gap at the back so you can still see into the back of your seat. Then there are white strings on the back of the cover. They are lined up to match the stitching on your seat....then you sew the white string through the standard stitching at various points...and pull them tight and tie them together at the back. This pulls the covers into the standard stitching lines, giving it the look of being a proper re-trim. (as a matter of fact, it pretty much is a full re-trim). Then you just put the cover back on...and it looks perfect. Same process with the back seats except they dont have any cover on the back. BTW, you get a set of fitting instructions with your covers... |
Josh Coleman
TryHard Tasmania, Australia Soarer GTTL
Posts: 111 Reg: 08-2007
| avaliable colours? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 501 Reg: 09-2006
| PLEASE Everyone Go to the link of our previous group buy. There you will find the information including colour charts, photos....and even discussion about these covers. http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/284/167709.html?1184840005 |
Lawrence Ostle
DieHard NSW tt
Posts: 536 Reg: 12-2005
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Christian Zimmer wrote on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 08:01 am:Go to the link of our previous group buy. There you will find the information including colour charts, photos....and even discussion about these covers. http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/284/167709.html?1184840005
..or even SEARCH - this has been discussed to death |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 117 Reg: 08-2007
| Sorry I don't have the time to read through 15 archived pages about seat covers.. I'm in, when is the cut-off Christian? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 502 Reg: 09-2006
| Well I'm going away for 2 weeks at the end of this week....Then I guess I will leave it open for 2 weeks after I get back to just finalise the orders. So lets make the cut off date.....24th Feb! |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 118 Reg: 08-2007
| Ok mate too easy. Thanks. |
Alan Chow
DieHard Vic GTT-L
Posts: 589 Reg: 12-2006
| Guys give christian a break. He is not obligated to do this group buy. He has gotten his seat covers a long time ago in the first portion of the first group buy. I got mine from this as well and i can say that i am one happy chappy. Here are some photos of mine before they were worn in. Note that they look 10x better now.
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Lawrence Ostle
DieHard NSW tt
Posts: 539 Reg: 12-2005
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Luke Burt wrote on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 09:09 am:Sorry I don't have the time to read through 15 archived pages about seat covers..
...sure - much easier just ask questions, right? |
Tim Wilson
Tinkerer SA V8
Posts: 48 Reg: 07-2005
| Can the front seat covers be ordered by themselves? |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 120 Reg: 08-2007
| Hey, ease up mate, all i asked was if there were strings attached to the underside of the cover.. you make it sound asif i was asking 100 different kinds of retarded questions.. I appreciate all the effort christian has gone through for these covers, and i understand he is doing it with no obligation.. Once i decide on a pattern, i will send through my order and get the payment sorted. ONE last question. I did READ the 15 other pages last night. The only mention of the actual material was someone saying it isnt leather, and it isn't vinyl..so what is it exactly? Obviously something synthetic if it isn't real leather? |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo NSW 94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2294 Reg: 07-2005
| Lots of people commonly refer to these covers as "pleather" Not sure where the P comes from, but obviously not 100% genuine leather.. as you can tell by the price. Sure as hell feels nice though! |
Lawrence Ostle
DieHard NSW tt
Posts: 548 Reg: 12-2005
| Pleather = Plastic leather. Same sort of thing as Frolex = Fake Rolex. The E-Bay seller originally called them leather seat covers, I bought a set and there was no sign of cow at all and I told him so. However, I bought and installed a SECOND set when I got my Supra front seats so I am clearly happy. I think if they were leather one would probably have to remove the fabric trim before fitting them, whereas the vinyl stretches a bit and fits tightly OVER the fabric, thus DIY is quite easy. |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 122 Reg: 08-2007
| Thanks Lawrence, while your attention is in this thread.. How did you go with those intrepid fog lights? Sorry to be OT.. ill shut it now. |
Ryan Rankovic
DieHard Victoria Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 992 Reg: 07-2005
| ive made payment today christian! also sent you an email |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 504 Reg: 09-2006
| Forwarded your info onto the supplier. You will be enjoying your interior in 4-6 weeks. I have asked the supplier for an ETA and will let you know. Thanks Ryan |
Lawrence Ostle
DieHard NSW tt
Posts: 551 Reg: 12-2005
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Luke Burt wrote on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 03:32 pm:How did you go with those intrepid fog lights?
Sad story: I won the Auction, and asked for delivery to the Marriott in Falls Church (near Washington) where I was supposed to be on the 8th of feb. My US boss then postpones the meeting until April..... I hope the hotel is organised enough to put them aside for me until I eventually get there. |
Lawrence Ostle
DieHard NSW tt
Posts: 552 Reg: 12-2005
|
here are the Intrepid lights installed (not my car) |
Nik Gacomi
TryHard NSW TT
Posts: 265 Reg: 05-2006
| Sorry to be a pain but i couldnt find anywhere a price for just getting the two front seats done? Nik |
Tim Wilson
Tinkerer SA V8
Posts: 49 Reg: 07-2005
| I'm also looking for the 2 front seats only. Is there a price for that? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 505 Reg: 09-2006
| Yeh, just waiting on a price for the 2 fronts. I will double check! Sorry guys |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 510 Reg: 09-2006
| OK Guys, Price for a pair of fronts - $360 including postage Price for rear seat only - $360 including postage. I am away as of now until the 8th Feb. Then there will be 2 weeks to finalise the orders. Please take the next 2 weeks to decide and organise your payments. Thanks guys. |
Alan Chow
DieHard Vic GTT-L
Posts: 593 Reg: 12-2006
| woah whats with the lexus grill? i like it |
Willie Banh
Newbie new south wales JZZ30
Posts: 2 Reg: 01-2008
| heya christian, i sent you an email on the 30th of jan. i know you were away so please message me when you get back. thanks |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 512 Reg: 09-2006
| Hey Willie, Your order has been passed on to the supplier. Thanks. Group Buy #2: 1.Ryan Rankovic 2.Steven Anderson 3.Willie Banh Please note also, that people who live in WA or NT need to pay an extra $20 for the extra shipping costs. Sorry I forgot to mention this earlier. The supplier is working on very fine margins. Thanks guys, Group buy will close on the 23rd Feb. |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 42 Reg: 09-2007
| I wanna get a set of these but just wanted to know, if I want to get the wrinkle/bumpy finish or whatever, is it just another $50 that I need to pay to this guy...like on the ebay listing? (e.g for the full package w/ wrinkle stitching = $700) |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 43 Reg: 09-2007
| Also...can he embroider an emblem on the seats or can he only emboss it...? |
Ryan Rankovic
DieHard Victoria Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 995 Reg: 07-2005
| hey christian my order went through ok? and progress? cant wait for it to come thanks again christian |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 513 Reg: 09-2006
| Kelly, the package price of $650 includes any of the extras you want. So the wrinkle/pleated finish will be no extra cost. Ryan, as far as I know your order is going fine. Thanks guys, Chris |
Willie Banh
Newbie new south wales JZZ30
Posts: 3 Reg: 01-2008
| hey christian i was just wondering what the best way to pay for the seats are ? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 514 Reg: 09-2006
| In my first post above, I have listed the suppliers account details. Best way is a transfer over internet banking and put your name as the payment reference. |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 45 Reg: 09-2007
| Hey Christian did you receive my details? I had to send them to you via pm... |
David Watt
Tinkerer Qld TT
Posts: 81 Reg: 09-2007
| I am very interested in doing this and have cash ready, but is the group buy going to go ahead? Since there are only 4 people on the list and the other one required over 20. |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 179 Reg: 08-2007
| David the group buy is already going ahead soon as you pay, your seat covers will be made, christian just finished holding a huge one so he has a good relationship with the maker of the covers. Christian i will get my order in soon, still deciding on colours and patterns etc. Cheers. |
David Watt
Tinkerer Qld TT
Posts: 82 Reg: 09-2007
| Ah I understand I'll have a quick read through the process again when I have time and pull the trigger |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 516 Reg: 09-2006
| Thanks for explaining that Luke. This group buy has no minimum, its just a chance for a few more guys to upgrade their interiors, because I got like 30 emails asking if they could still get some....lol....typical though of people to ask who are not really serious. Oh well, its made a few more guys happy. Kelly, your details have been passed on and he has begun your interior. Shouldnt be too long fellas....and belive me, its worth the wait! |
Christian Molenda
DieHard QLD T
Posts: 579 Reg: 07-2005
| Maybe you should change the Heading of this Post as it is not actually leather that they are getting... False Advertising! Just a thought |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo NSW 94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2340 Reg: 07-2005
| Guys, get in on this deal while you can. I did, and the interior of my UZZ31 looks so much more brighter now! I went with the closest possible match to the factory spruce, and you can barely tell the difference (except for the fact that it looks brand new) The fit wasn't 100%, but that could be due to my elite fitting skillz0rs~ |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 517 Reg: 09-2006
| My fit was 98%....but also...I took a lot of shortcuts installing, and I know that these are 100% perfect when done properly. I didnt bother with the whole "Leather/Semi-Leather/Leatherette" crap....cause I assumed everyone knew what they were by now. I dont care if there are no extra customers...it was just for the guys that were interested last time and missed out due to funds shortage or they couldnt make up their mind about colours ect. Anyway....i've made at least another 4-5 people happy by having round 2 of the group buy, so thats good enough for me. |
Robert Petrovski
TryHard Qld Soarer T
Posts: 303 Reg: 07-2005
| Christian, I'll shoot you a pm soon. I just have to sought out some funds first. Thumbs up to you for organising this |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 47 Reg: 09-2007
| Aww how exciting! It's like my birthday and Christmas and then my next birthday and the following Christmas are all coming at once!!! Thanks for organising all of this Christian! I really appreciate it! |
Luke Burt
TryHard Queensland Soarer TT
Posts: 191 Reg: 08-2007
| I will have my order in soon. |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 520 Reg: 09-2006
| I think we have 5-6 ppl now on this group buy...but considering there is no minimum, I wont even bother with generating a list. I cant be bothered lol. Luke, you have till Saturday to get me your order. Let me know if that will be a problem and we can sought something out. |
Ryan Rankovic
Goo Roo Victoria Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 1006 Reg: 07-2005
| have jsut recieved the package now thanks chritian! the hooks on the rear seat, the big metal ones that actually hold the ear seat down, how do i get around that? do i make a hole in the actual cover to put it through??? thanks |
Ryan Rankovic
Goo Roo Victoria Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 1007 Reg: 07-2005
| never mind, got it |
Kevin Trac
TryHard 2141.sydney.nsw jzz31
Posts: 138 Reg: 10-2006
| How much is it for front seats only |
Galo Cheung
Newbie sa V8
Posts: 5 Reg: 02-2008
| hi Christian, firstly i want to say thank you for everything you have done for us! After read through all 15 pages old thread, two things i am not clear. (probably because of my poor understanding :/ ) the 1st thing is i am not sure which kind of the rear headrest my soarer is(my model is 93 V8 GT).....om, just know i can pull it forward to passengers (correct description?) the 2nd is i should: A) let you confirm my order details first then transfer money to the seller. or B)transfer the money to the seller first then organize my order detail later. (yea, maybe i am now doing B already!) PM sent too. thanks again! Name (payment reference): Galo CHEUNG Car: 93 V8 soarer GT Front Seats: BLACK 9201 Rear Seats: Black 9201 Seperate Rear Headrests?: ? Wrinkle Front?: yes Wrinkle Back?: yes Logo Embossing Front?: yes. "L" and "Lexus", same as shown on the picture. Logo Embossing Back?: No Door Trims/Parcel Shelf: Black 9201 Centre Arm Rest: BLACK 9201 Handbrake Cover: BLACK 9201 Double Stitching Colour: BLACK Postage (address) or Pickup: Postage |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 524 Reg: 09-2006
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Christian Zimmer wrote on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 03:59 pm:OK Guys, Price for a pair of fronts - $360 including postage Price for rear seat only - $360 including postage.
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Robert Petrovski
TryHard Qld Soarer T
Posts: 304 Reg: 07-2005
| Christian I have emailed you my order and transferred funds. |
Robert Petrovski
TryHard Qld Soarer T
Posts: 305 Reg: 07-2005
| Sorry Christian I sent you another email as I buggered up my order |
Daniel Trivuncevic
DieHard NSW TT
Posts: 787 Reg: 07-2005
| sent you a PM |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 526 Reg: 09-2006
| All orders passed on... I NOW DECLARE THIS GROUP BUY.....CLOSED!! After the mad rush of people on friday, I think we ended up with about 10 on this group buy...bringing the grand total to about 35-36 people all up. Not too bad. There are about 24 soarers with sexier interiors now (considering we had some other cars in the group buys) Anyway....thanks everyone. I hope that now everyone has had a chance to get in on this if they wanted. Its been hard work, but I know i've made a lot of people happy. Happy to give something back to the club that has given me so much. Those waiting on their interiors, feel free to ask any questions. Ciao |
Andrew Oils
Tinkerer NSW V8 - UZZ31- Limited
Posts: 22 Reg: 01-2008
| One more!?.Just discovered this link.I'll PM you. |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 49 Reg: 09-2007
| How long should my covers take? Has anyone else received theirs yet? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 537 Reg: 09-2006
| the interiors should take 4-6 weeks from date of payment. Let me know if it takes longer |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 52 Reg: 09-2007
| I ordered my seat covers 6 weeks ago today/tomorrow...how can I find out if they're arriving soon? What is the guy's email address? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 563 Reg: 09-2006
| Kelly - Email sent |
Robert Petrovski
TryHard Qld Soarer T
Posts: 319 Reg: 07-2005
| Christian, I ordered my covers 5 weeks ago and they still have not arrived. Im not trying to be a pain , just letting you know mate. |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 19 Reg: 02-2008
| hi people, i just got my seat cover today. they are as well as expected. but one problem is, it doesn't come with an instruction ..... so now i am a bit confused how to start. it should come with an instruction, right? |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9057 Reg: 11-2004
| Galo, Read this thread. There are instructions in earlier posts that may be helpful. |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 20 Reg: 02-2008
| yea Peter, all the old and new thread are so helpful, and got some idea how to do it already. but just wondering whether it should come with an instruction or not. as i remember it should (on ebay ads?), or my poor memory is really that poor? |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 53 Reg: 09-2007
| Aww not fair, I ordered mine on the 11/12th of Feb, and Galo posted his order on the 22nd of Feb and I am still waiting...it's been 7 weeks. I am really not happy. That's 10 days difference. I hope mine show up tomorrow or I will be very unhappy! I thought it would be first in best dressed. |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 21 Reg: 02-2008
| dont worry Kelly, "work slowly---> do perfectly" |
Kelly O'Brien
Tinkerer NSW TT Soarer
Posts: 54 Reg: 09-2007
| All is okay...I received them today...ABOUT TIME! Will let you all know how they go when I get a chance to fit them. |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 567 Reg: 09-2006
| Galo, Instructions here..... Hope that works. Enjoy! (oh, and remember to take your time installing....I was a little bit of a hack and the finish isnt 100%....Still looks unbelievable though.) |
Ashley Leach
DieHard South Australia GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 931 Reg: 02-2006
| Here it is in PDF!
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Robert Petrovski
TryHard Qld Soarer T
Posts: 320 Reg: 07-2005
| I received mine today. Can't wait to get them on. Once again good work Christian |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 27 Reg: 02-2008
| Christian and Ashley, you two are beautiful i now just take off all seats, it is not a easy work!! will take some photos! |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 28 Reg: 02-2008
| use a hair-dryer to heat them up, better than sunshine by the way, is it i have to make two holes on the top of the front seat cover for the headrest?? |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9133 Reg: 11-2004
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Galo Cheung wrote on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 01:06 am:Christian and Ashley, you two are beautiful
I have met Ashley, and I am not sure about "beautiful" |
Ashley Leach
DieHard South Australia GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 939 Reg: 02-2006
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Peter Nitschke wrote on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 02:45 am:I have met Ashley, and I am not sure about "beautiful" :-)
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Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9134 Reg: 11-2004
| OK, so Ashley thinks Ashley is beautiful then! |
Ashley Leach
DieHard South Australia GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 940 Reg: 02-2006
| Isn't that all that counts...
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Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 29 Reg: 02-2008
| oh, peter and ashley are in SA? might i see your car someday? i insist ashley is beautiful! so, i have to make two holes for the headrest? |
Ashley Leach
DieHard South Australia GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 941 Reg: 02-2006
| See Peter! MWhahaha! Which one? LOL Yeah sure Pete don't we need to organise another fix it day or something? |
Galo Cheung
Tinkerer sa UZZ30
Posts: 30 Reg: 02-2008
| make two holes at the circles??
by the way, what is that plug in the below picture?? i found it out when i took off the rear trim
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Ashley Leach
DieHard South Australia GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 943 Reg: 02-2006
| Seat belt pre-tensioner plug. That specific seat belt was removed from your car for Australian compliance, and replaced with a crappy inertia reel... |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo Western Australia Supercharged & Intercooled V8 coming
Posts: 1869 Reg: 04-2006
| Is this the same as the other leather seat cover group buy ? |
Christian Zimmer
DieHard Victoria TT
Posts: 767 Reg: 09-2006
| Nah, these were from a guy in Dandenong. Funny enough, I have just had contact from a few guys on the Magna forums who want to get some of these again. Would anyone on here be interested? Prices would have gone up a little bit. |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo Western Australia Supercharged & Intercooled V8 coming
Posts: 1870 Reg: 04-2006
| O ok, is this the same as this ebay seller ? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LEATHER-SEAT-CELICA-SUPRA-CAMRY-SOARER-RAV4-MR2-AURION_W0QQitemZ250343461495Q QcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250343461495&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3 A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 |
Joel King
Tinkerer New South Wales Soarer GT-T
Posts: 91 Reg: 11-2007
| I'm Interested in prices |
Justin Cook
Goo Roo QLD JZZ30 TT
Posts: 1381 Reg: 07-2005
| Yeah I will take a set this time! |
Chris Lock
TryHard sa V8 Limited
Posts: 314 Reg: 03-2008
| Yeah i'd prolly take at least 1 if not 2 sets.. |
Chris Lock
TryHard sa V8 Limited
Posts: 338 Reg: 03-2008
| So are either of these happening again? |