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Post by Phil J on Mar 17, 2009 23:08:54 GMT 1
Looking to order a load of bits for Jamie's car, Who do you recomend, preferably online ordering so I can do it tonight, Anyone who suggests minisport gets a wet sponge in the face at the next meet ;D
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Post by ljonez on Mar 17, 2009 23:14:37 GMT 1
i only really use somerford or minispares both have been brilliant so far. depends on what you after really,
if you want panels or hard to get bits go somerford, for pretty much every thing else minispares are good.
saying that i found earlier that minispares are now selling some genuine panels cheaper than somerford.
as you've said minisport is a big no no!
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Post by jb on Mar 17, 2009 23:17:31 GMT 1
Only place we've actually dealed with is Somerford, Dad seems happy - although he did most of it over the phone.
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Post by Phil J on Mar 17, 2009 23:17:53 GMT 1
I have been looking all night, huddersfield do best deal on exhaust but dont have all the little things like gaskets and manifold nuts online, mini spares have them all online but seem to be more expensive  think it might be easier to phone them all in the morning with the list and get prices |
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Post by ljonez on Mar 17, 2009 23:20:23 GMT 1
ah forgot huddersfield (tat) spares is also on my NO list
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Post by Phil J on Mar 17, 2009 23:22:08 GMT 1
 will cross them off my list too then lol
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Post by wolf on Mar 17, 2009 23:22:50 GMT 1
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Post by taffy1967 on Mar 17, 2009 23:27:39 GMT 1
Mini Spares and Somerford Minis are both first class.
Mini Sport and Mini Speed are best avoided unless you actually buy the stuff directly from their premises or at a Mini show.
Mini Machine (or M Machine since BMW sent the threats) are also excellent for early NLA panels and stuff.
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Post by Phil J on Mar 17, 2009 23:27:50 GMT 1
Cheers mate, is the delivery time good? engine going in on thursday so really need all the parts by friday
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Post by wolf on Mar 17, 2009 23:28:41 GMT 1
I had items with in 2 days.
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 17, 2009 23:50:23 GMT 1
Have you tried Mini Mail.
I've dealt with them in the past and their service was faultless.
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Post by sarah415 on Mar 18, 2009 8:47:22 GMT 1
i find MINITS very good :DDEAN
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Post by Amy :) on Mar 18, 2009 13:00:48 GMT 1
definatley not impressed with the company that sold me the rocker cover in malvern...the chrome stuff they use to cover the rocker cover with has FLAKED OFF!!! what the hell were they using on that? and right not i cant remember the name of the company, the bag is in KP'S boot and at the mo were in dans house.... ill get back to u on that. mayb dean will remember, its the same company i had the over riders from
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Post by taffy1967 on Mar 18, 2009 20:56:20 GMT 1
definatley not impressed with the company that sold me the rocker cover in malvern...the chrome stuff they use to cover the rocker cover with has FLAKED OFF!!! what the hell were they using on that? and right not i cant remember the name of the company, the bag is in KP'S boot and at the mo were in dans house.... ill get back to u on that. mayb dean will remember, its the same company i had the over riders from Huddersfield probably as their renowned for selling chrome tat that peels or pits about 2 days after fitting the items right before your very eyes. |
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Post by Phil J on Mar 18, 2009 21:40:47 GMT 1
Ordered from mini mail today, they were the cheapest and the most helpfull, parts should be here tomorow or friday  |
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Post by Amy :) on Mar 19, 2009 14:34:45 GMT 1
there we go, the company was midlands wheel supplies i couldnt believe it! phoned up yesterday and the guy didnt seem bothered at all, just told me "yeah send it back. bye" must have had a problem with more than just the one, otherwise he might have put up some sort of fight, rather than just giving my money back. how much is it guna cost me to send it back too? more than i should have to pay for, its not my fault that it was really badly made  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Mar 19, 2009 17:01:01 GMT 1
there we go, the company was midlands wheel supplies i couldnt believe it! phoned up yesterday and the guy didnt seem bothered at all, just told me "yeah send it back. bye" must have had a problem with more than just the one, otherwise he might have put up some sort of fight, rather than just giving my money back. how much is it guna cost me to send it back too? more than i should have to pay for, its not my fault that it was really badly made Yes I've hears their stuff doesn't stay looking good for long and that includes their alloy wheels too. |
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 19:14:23 GMT 1
oops, just read that last comment by taffy . have ordered 6x12 minilights from mws so hope they will be ok !!! not had much experience ordering mini bits and bobs but have dealt with karen at somerford for stage 1 kit plus dtm and she has been mega helpful and has always returned my calls etc
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Post by Phil J on Mar 19, 2009 19:49:42 GMT 1
I was told about issue's with thier wheels too, But Corina had a set on one of her old cars, still see the car often and the wheels are still looking as new and they must be 5 years old by now
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 19:58:09 GMT 1
Fingers crossed we get a good set then!
Gonna start putting "jnr" at the end of my post I reckon, so you guys know who's who lol
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think it might be easier to phone them all in the morning with the list and get prices 
will cross them off my list too then lol
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