clairetoo
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 posted on 14/1/09 at 09:45 PM |
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Revcounter rant / problem
I thought I'd sorted my lack of a working rev counter when I bought an ex-display 100 mm / 8000 rpm VDO one from Europa at Stafford show last
year for the bargain price of just £50 
But I couldnt get it to read more than 600 rpm , no matter how I connected it .
So I returned it to Europa , who sent it back to VDO , who binned it  as they say it is `discontinued` .
The thing is - there are plenty of suppliers still listing this model , and it's what I want (plus I happen to have a 100mm hole in my carbon
dash)
The best price I have found is just £80 (inc shipping) from Summit (USA) - do I just take a chance on import duty , and order from the states ?
Or carry on looking at a hole in the dash with assorted wiring hanging out of it
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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dave1888
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 09:48 PM |
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Try googling dolphin gauges, thats where i got mind first class service and product.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 09:51 PM |
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You are almost certain to fall foul of import duty, plus a carrier's handling charge. Probably bring you up to the same price as in the UK.
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whitestu
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 09:53 PM |
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quote:
The best price I have found is just £80 (inc shipping) from Summit (USA) - do I just take a chance on import duty , and order from the states ?
I got away with duty on my Jaw order [about £60].
Dunno if I was just lucky?
Stu
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BenB
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 09:53 PM |
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Well I don't imagine the whole batch are knackered. I suspect VDO just couldn't be bothered to repair a discontinued line. I'd try
buying another one from a different vendor. Just make sure their returns policy is good!!!
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:21 PM |
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Don't know about the UK, but I bring in lots of parts from the USA by mail and customs usually miss them, by courier you get nailed every time
as well as customs house charges.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dave1888
Try googling dolphin gauges, thats where i got mind first class service and product.
I had a look - but I dont want a set , and they dont do an all-black 100mm tacho
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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