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rich17865 · 29th August 2014, 18:08

I am forever seeing these parts available on ebay for a criminal price.

The following pre project drive and unusual parts are available new.

Postage is a bit silly, but not so bad if you order them with something else

Or you could source them through www.dmgrs.co.uk and get a sensible price for postage.

Seatbelt bolt covers, £0.89,

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...elt-bolt-head/

Drivers side grab handles, £5.82 Sandstone,

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...oof-trim-grab/

£6.44 Smokestone

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...oof-trim-grab/

Chrome tourer tie down loop, £1.72

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...p-luggage-tie/

2.0 Litre Torpedo badge £13.58,

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...ssy-2-0-litre/

2.0 CDT Torpedo badge £13.58,

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...mm-badge-assy/

Arm rest auxiliary socket £2.53,

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...040pma-socket/

Floor mats genuine,

Aubergine, £36.00

http://www.roverlink.co.uk/products/view.aspx?id=80

Deep Sea Green, £36.00

http://www.roverlink.co.uk/products/view.aspx?id=81

Leather dye, available to order in Smokestone, Sandstone, Ash Grey, Neptune Blue, Deep Sea Green 65ml Kit £16.05

http://www.liquidleather.com/scuffs.htm

carguy143 · 30th August 2014, 06:41

Nice work Rich. I'm sure it'll come in handy for most as they're all desirable items and as you say, go for silly money on eBay.

The best example of silly money is that warning triangle that went for almost £100. That'll buy a V6 owner 1/5 of a cambelt change.

rich17865 · 30th August 2014, 08:45

If I find or think of any more, I will post them up.

You are right though, that £100 warning triangle was insane, I have bought whole cars for less in the past.

rich17865 · 15th November 2015, 09:13

Having seen people selling bits on the forum and ebay for outrageous prices, have another look at the first post.

stevestrat · 15th November 2015, 10:34

I've used All Car Parts Fast a few times, reasonable prices and quick delivery.

Also worth checking if what you are after is used by Land Rover. My 260 was missing a few scrivets and clips, got them for next to nothing from a local Land Rover specialist.

steve-45 · 15th November 2015, 11:27

The drivers roof handle is on my "TO DO" list, but looking at the pictures on Rimmers site the Sanstsons and Smokestone colours look the same, is there any easy way to tell what I have so I can order the correct one ?

suzublu · 15th November 2015, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-45

The drivers roof handle is on my "TO DO" list, but looking at the pictures on Rimmers site the Sanstsons and Smokestone colours look the same, is there any easy way to tell what I have so I can order the correct one ?

Smokestone is light grey, sandstone is sandy brown colour.

Instead of a driver's grab handle, why not fit a glasses case

steve-45 · 15th November 2015, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Smokestone is light grey, sandstone is sandy brown colour.

Instead of a driver's grab handle, why not fit a glasses case

Ohhhhhh....... you bitch !!!

Anyway you must mean stronger glasses.... just had a closer look and I've got Smokestone.

Thank you, time to spend some more money.

suzublu · 15th November 2015, 12:26

rich17865 · 7th December 2015, 15:30

Bump for this thread, more outrageously priced items spotted, see post one.

29th August 2014, 18:08	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Save Money I am forever seeing these parts available on ebay for a criminal price. The following pre project drive and unusual parts are available new. Postage is a bit silly, but not so bad if you order them with something else Or you could source them through www.dmgrs.co.uk and get a sensible price for postage. Seatbelt bolt covers, £0.89, http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...elt-bolt-head/ Drivers side grab handles, £5.82 Sandstone, http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...oof-trim-grab/ £6.44 Smokestone http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...oof-trim-grab/ Chrome tourer tie down loop, £1.72 http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...p-luggage-tie/ 2.0 Litre Torpedo badge £13.58, http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...ssy-2-0-litre/ 2.0 CDT Torpedo badge £13.58, http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...mm-badge-assy/ Arm rest auxiliary socket £2.53, http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...040pma-socket/ Floor mats genuine, Aubergine, £36.00 http://www.roverlink.co.uk/products/view.aspx?id=80 Deep Sea Green, £36.00 http://www.roverlink.co.uk/products/view.aspx?id=81 Leather dye, available to order in Smokestone, Sandstone, Ash Grey, Neptune Blue, Deep Sea Green 65ml Kit £16.05 http://www.liquidleather.com/scuffs.htm Last edited by rich17865; 15th November 2015 at 09:50..

30th August 2014, 06:41	#2
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	Nice work Rich. I'm sure it'll come in handy for most as they're all desirable items and as you say, go for silly money on eBay. The best example of silly money is that warning triangle that went for almost £100. That'll buy a V6 owner 1/5 of a cambelt change. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I've used All Car Parts Fast a few times, reasonable prices and quick delivery. Also worth checking if what you are after is used by Land Rover. My 260 was missing a few scrivets and clips, got them for next to nothing from a local Land Rover specialist. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map Last edited by stevestrat; 15th November 2015 at 10:37..

30th August 2014, 08:45	#3
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	If I find or think of any more, I will post them up. You are right though, that £100 warning triangle was insane, I have bought whole cars for less in the past.

15th November 2015, 09:13	#4
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Having seen people selling bits on the forum and ebay for outrageous prices, have another look at the first post.

15th November 2015, 11:27	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	The drivers roof handle is on my "TO DO" list, but looking at the pictures on Rimmers site the Sanstsons and Smokestone colours look the same, is there any easy way to tell what I have so I can order the correct one ?

15th November 2015, 12:26	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts

7th December 2015, 15:30	#10
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Bump for this thread, more outrageously priced items spotted, see post one.