B3 strut top plastic cap - Page 2

Joe90q · 24-11-16, 11:38 AM

mines missing from my 80, i wonder where they all go ?

sinbin5t · 24-11-16, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe90q

mines missing from my 80, i wonder where they all go ?

I think there is a very small person who collects them and has them displayed as trophies

cjp0349 · 30-01-17, 05:26 PM

I spy two nice strut top caps!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-80-2-...3D162354566131

Flying Frank · 30-01-17, 05:38 PM

Bought some recently for my latest project, non Audi, but VW from VW heritage. Sorry no pounds symbol on my computer, only dollars, I got it cheap from some chap called Trump…..anyway, these caps were $1.60 ( pounds , not dollars ) BUT and here is the but, they are a loose fit and I'm in negotiation to return them as they'll fall off at the first bounce in the road…..
I wonder if they would be any better on an Audi? Only remedy is probably to pad them out inside and then push into position FIRMLY. …..maybe a little chewing gum, used of course, might be an answer ?

cjp0349 · 30-01-17, 05:52 PM

I find VW Heritage are very good with refund/replacement for, shall we say, unacceptable quality parts

One thing I've learned since my recent Beetle purchase is that the quality of aftermarket parts for classic VWs has not improved since my previous air-cooled itch was scratched

Or have I just become more fussy?

So what have you got now Frank and which, if any, of the Audis have gone?

Mellis46 · 30-01-17, 10:44 PM

Cheers Carl, got audicoupeparts on the case as well

vorsprung durch technik · 30-01-17, 10:49 PM

Have i missed something Mark,are these NLA?

Mellis46 · 30-01-17, 10:55 PM

Um, I dont know - now I'm disconnected from the trade and my discount I'm less likely to ring TPS and find out!! Just being a skinflint I guess! Was hoping to stumble across a pair so I could chuck one at Bruce too, i still owe him a favour after he stepped aside back when Lee had those side repeaters for sale

vorsprung durch technik · 30-01-17, 11:09 PM

Got ya about the bruce bit. I could be wrong but they are probably available and cost just a few quid each,probably less than some obeyers sell them for. Most ebayers rely on the fact everybody thinks most stuff is NLA. I think i'm going to find out now as i split one of mine on the cabby when i took it off to check the top mounts.And the left one showed a bigger gap than it should.

Although i didn't make any noises as i drive out like a grandad mostly.

Mellis46 · 30-01-17, 11:13 PM

Don't even know where its gone, haven't lost one before in 15 years of B3 ownership!! May try the dealer if cant turn any up. Arent the cabby ones a different style due to the strut brace, secured by speed-nuts?

24-11-16, 11:38 AM	#11
Joe90q Grown up member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wirral Posts: 56	mines missing from my 80, i wonder where they all go ?

30-01-17, 05:26 PM	#13
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	I spy two nice strut top caps! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-80-2-...3D162354566131

30-01-17, 05:38 PM	#14
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Bought some recently for my latest project, non Audi, but VW from VW heritage. Sorry no pounds symbol on my computer, only dollars, I got it cheap from some chap called Trump…..anyway, these caps were $1.60 ( pounds , not dollars ) BUT and here is the but, they are a loose fit and I'm in negotiation to return them as they'll fall off at the first bounce in the road….. I wonder if they would be any better on an Audi? Only remedy is probably to pad them out inside and then push into position FIRMLY. …..maybe a little chewing gum, used of course, might be an answer ?

30-01-17, 05:52 PM	#15
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	I find VW Heritage are very good with refund/replacement for, shall we say, unacceptable quality parts One thing I've learned since my recent Beetle purchase is that the quality of aftermarket parts for classic VWs has not improved since my previous air-cooled itch was scratched Or have I just become more fussy? So what have you got now Frank and which, if any, of the Audis have gone?

30-01-17, 10:44 PM	#16
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	Cheers Carl, got audicoupeparts on the case as well

30-01-17, 10:49 PM	#17
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,762	Have i missed something Mark,are these NLA?

30-01-17, 10:55 PM	#18
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	Um, I dont know - now I'm disconnected from the trade and my discount I'm less likely to ring TPS and find out!! Just being a skinflint I guess! Was hoping to stumble across a pair so I could chuck one at Bruce too, i still owe him a favour after he stepped aside back when Lee had those side repeaters for sale

30-01-17, 11:09 PM	#19
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,762	Got ya about the bruce bit. I could be wrong but they are probably available and cost just a few quid each,probably less than some obeyers sell them for. Most ebayers rely on the fact everybody thinks most stuff is NLA. I think i'm going to find out now as i split one of mine on the cabby when i took it off to check the top mounts.And the left one showed a bigger gap than it should. Although i didn't make any noises as i drive out like a grandad mostly.

30-01-17, 11:13 PM	#20
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	Don't even know where its gone, haven't lost one before in 15 years of B3 ownership!! May try the dealer if cant turn any up. Arent the cabby ones a different style due to the strut brace, secured by speed-nuts?