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04-13-2024, 10:41 PM | #3279 |
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Mine aren't original alpinas. They are replica. 8,5" et25 front and 10" et41 rear. Currently running them with 12mm spacer at front and 5mm at rear.
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04-15-2024, 09:06 AM | #3281 |
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Finally replaced my driver front axle. Boot has been trashed for about a year LOL. Went in easy peasy.
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04-15-2024, 05:17 PM | #3282 |
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No pics for today but I got my ac system completely recharged after smashing my condenser. $153 and change with a military discount and took about an hour and fifteen minutes. Next on the docket is to replace the Guibo and center bearing and possibly add the rear differential insert but $120 seems steep for such a thing. I had a rear mount insert on my MK7 GTI and it was about $60 new and the same style of insert. Not sure how a 3D printed item can cost $120.
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On the other hand, depending on your modeling software, you could come up with a similar design, with similar dimensions, then create your own STL file and print it out yourself for cheaper....if you have access to a 3D plastic printer....and if you did it perfectly the 1st time around, you'd be ahead of the curve. But then you might find that those spools of plastic aren't that cheap. After it's all said and done....$120 is a reasonable price..IMHO. You are paying for the engineering and tools used to produce the plastic bushing spacer, not just for the material. Now, if it only last a season....I'd agree with you....it wouldn't be worth $120, so please keep us posted on the "durability" value. Last edited by M_Bimmer; Yesterday at 12:05 AM.. |
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I mean, then get a poly one. The 120 is to also compensate for the time spent designing it and providing support, not just for materials alone.
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Rear diff bushings was such an easy job to do, so I'd rater use the money on new bushings.
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Those three things will dramatically affect longevity. |
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Damn, that insert doubled in price from Jan '23 when I bought one for $60... :-/
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Holy shit. 😅😂
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Lemme get that tool. 😎
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Installed my H&R springs and my summer wheels!
I'm quite happy with how it turned out! Rays GramLights 57CR 19x9.5 et 35 (square) w/ 275/35
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