buying ebay parts is it worth it

[agro8]

buying ebay parts is it worth it or is it worth the extra cash for the more expensive parts,the parts i have been looking at are this short shifter cost is 65$ or can i just cut my shifter to get the same affect and will it be like a rip shifter,also been looking at these otr cai cost is 100-150 has any1 used these products are they anygood heres the cai link to the product-- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OTR-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-HOLDEN-HSV-VT-VX-VU-VY-VZ-LS1-GEN_W0QQitemZ180341372430QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33549Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262? _trksid=p1742.m153.l1262 heres the other link.....http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-VT-VX-VU-MONARO-LS1-HSV-SHORT-SHIFTER_W0QQitemZ180335247502QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33 736QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1 262?_trksid=p1742.m153.l1262

[Wonky]

Like anything, if you do your research and know exactly what you're getting, plus deal with a reputable seller there are some bargains to be had! If you're not careful you can be caught out with CCC (cheap Chinese crap).

I've bought quite a few things from Online Performance only 5 minutes from where I used to live, as have others I know, and they are very good to deal with. With stuff like OTRs you are probably better sticking with tried and true products which people on here have used and given positive comments on.

[VXXXSS]

a short shifter (or cut down factory shifter) will not operate like a rip shifter.

[Highway]

Agree with Wonky.

I made a few mistakes on purchases before finding this site a few years back.

Research and ask a few questions is the go.

That E-Bay item looks like a copy of the PT version I used a few years back.
That Video they show of the thin one looks like the engine is going to suck it in !!

Add another $100 for the filter for that E-Bay item.
It looks thick enough but you never know how it will fit,if it will rub anywhere and if it will crack up with all the under bonnet heat.

Mike

[Dillzio]

I have generally found that buying car parts off of ebay is no more risky than buying anything else from ebay.

You just have to live with the problems you may get related to delays in delivery, or the stuff arounds associated with if they send the wrong item and you have to send it back, but that goes for anything you get off of ebay.

There are some great bargains out there, but you do make a compromise when it comes to after sales service and convenience. Just make sure you pay by paypal, it makes getting a refund much easier if something goes wrong.

[agro8]

has any1 used the induction kit in question also does any1 have a second hand 1 forsale

[brentonvxss]

mate the last 3 things i have bought off ebay i have received have not been what was shown in pics,

Just today received some enigine covers when i got them home the powersteer and oil fill holes do not line up not very happy so just awaiting a reply from seller,

so at the moment im steering clear of ebay,

[DaveHAT]

buying ebay parts is it worth it or is it worth the extra cash for the more expensive parts,the parts i have been looking at are this short shifter cost is 65$ or can i just cut my shifter to get the same affect and will it be like a rip shifter,also been looking at these otr cai cost is 100-150 has any1 used these products are they anygood heres the cai link to the product-- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OTR-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-HOLDEN-HSV-VT-VX-VU-VY-VZ-LS1-GEN_W0QQitemZ180341372430QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33549Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262? _trksid=p1742.m153.l1262 heres the other link.....http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-VT-VX-VU-MONARO-LS1-HSV-SHORT-SHIFTER_W0QQitemZ180335247502QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33 736QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1 262?_trksid=p1742.m153.l1262

When it comes to Ebay OTRs ... more often than not you get what you pay for.

Are you prepared to accept an OTR that:
1. Probably won't fit.
2. Has a fairly rubbish internal and external finish.
3. Will need more money spent on a decent filter.
4. Will probably need another form of silicone joiner to make it mate up to the TB.
5. Will probably have the IAT hole filled in with bog.

???

CLICK --> Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=89813)

This is what's been experienced by other members on LS1 who've bought these type of OTRs.

Beware and accept that you're getting a $150 OTR with appropriate quality filter if you buy one.

[mustanger]

Some good advice there Dave :goodjob:.

Just remember, you normally only get what you pay for :teach: and sometimes it is not even worth that, as it ends up in the bin .:yup:

Pay for quality at the start and you will always have quality :)

[nick_]

I've actually had a few positive experiences with eBay. I've bought slotted discs, pads and a catback from Online Performance, Yella Terra RR's (which were brand new) and an as new Nolathane bush kit. You'd fall over if I told you how much I've saved.
Just be weary because there are people out there that will try to rip you off...

-Nick.

[agro8]

so were could i buy a reasonable priced otr cai in stainless or some other better qaulity product

[planetdavo]

Ebay itself isn't the issue. People need to do their homework, reading the ad, the sellers feedback and understanding just what you are actually buying. Many just get blinded by "the bargain".
In my case, I often get slagged off by d!ckheads on this forum, yet have over 400 feedbacks at 100% positive, and go out of my way to be helpful, but seriously, some of the stupid questions I get asked, and often also exactly the same ones I clearly write up in my descriptions, show just how many people do not read the listing properly, yet blame ebay for being shonky! :confused:

[SLEEPRSV8]

Hi fellas, How about this :

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180341407357

I currently run a stock air intake and like the fact no tune will be required...The pod looks cheap and nasty but will look into a K&N filter...

So what yous think ?

[Carrots]

Hi fellas, How about this :

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180341407357

I currently run a stock air intake and like the fact no tune will be required...The pod looks cheap and nasty but will look into a K&N filter...

So what yous think ?

Not sure what they're worth these days, but if you're looking at $250 plus postage plus a K&N pod filter you'll start to march up towards the $400 mark to hazard a guess. Few years ago I bought a K&N Charger kit (effectively the same kit in terms of overall parts except a smooth plastic maf pipe instead of metallic) for somewhere in that area $wise. Might be worth pricing one up and least that way you've got something to compare against and you can workout which will be best value for money.

[18htan]

I think eBay is a great tool to put you in touch with sellers...

I have bout plenty of big ticket items through eBay. Including, LS1 and fourspeed and disc brakes for the Belair.

Just check their feedback, and make sure you can contact them not through eBay.

[VXXXSS]

i baught an absolute bargain not long ago. I had been looking at purchasing a JHP GTS MAF pipe for my SS, and of course the price is 185$ delivered (from JHP).

coincidentally, someone on ebay was selling one brand new never used (except for trying to fit to a SS inductions growler system and it wouldnt fit so they sold it). I put my bid in with days to go, and i thought it would go for well over 100$. I ended up paying 88$ WITH postage!! fk hows that for good luck and good timing!!

anyway...i was excited.

I also purchased a set of fibreglass engine covers that didnt quite fit (in terms of where the threads mount through from the bracket and slight mis-algin of power steering and oil caps). but i was silly enough to paint them first before i realised hahahaha my bad. just had to file out the mounting holes a tad and live with the caps being slightly off center in the ports.

Chris.

[GMMAD]

i have never had a problem with ebay and have bought heaps of stuff off there
like cam,OTR (not the cheap ones),split covers,gear knob,brake pads,monaro tail lights

[colesy04]

I have also purchased quite a few things off of EBay successfully, O2 sensors, engine covers, K&N filter, short shifter and replacement foot peddles, saving quite a bit on all of them.

[agro8]

i have never had a problem with ebay and have bought heaps of stuff off there
like cam,OTR (not the cheap ones),split covers,gear knob,brake pads,monaro tail lights
what otr did u buy and what is the sellers name i have been looking but can only find the plastic 1s

[GMMAD]

what otr did u buy and what is the sellers name i have been looking but can only find the plastic 1s
this was before the chepo ones where even on ebay
it was a second hand item but the same style as the cheap ones(PT style)
how much do you want to spend?

[OOL51]

I've never had any real problems, apart from buyer's not reading the sescription properly or trying to argue about the set postage after bidding. I've bought the shortened "HSV" shifter and it fitted with no problems, also got my VZ monaro bumper and headlight off ebay a hell of alot cheaper than thru holden. As everyone has said so your homework and make sure the seller is reputable with great feedback and there should be no dramas

[agro8]

as little as possible but i dont wanto buy something thats going to fall apart i have emailed the seller that i posted the link to his product at the start of the thread several emails sent which only half my questions were answered he says his product is unlike other faulty ebay otrs yet he has not said if he will refund my cash if i am not happy with the product...he could have made a sale by now if he had answered my questions

what was the short shifter like any good

[Dillzio]

Not everything on ebay is dodgy. I sold my SS inductions CAI on there two weeks ago and the buyer was very happy with it, he put it on his VZ, even though i told him i thought it wouldn't fit, and he said it worked fine.

[OOL51]

what was the short shifter like any good

Not to bad dropped the height bit a little bit of noticable difference in shifting but does look a bit better sitting lower in the boot

[planetdavo]

as little as possible but i dont wanto buy something thats going to fall apart i have emailed the seller that i posted the link to his product at the start of the thread several emails sent which only half my questions were answered he says his product is unlike other faulty ebay otrs yet he has not said if he will refund my cash if i am not happy with the product...he could have made a sale by now if he had answered my questions

That's the beauty of ebay.
Ask questions, and if you don't like what you are hearing (or aren't hearing!), you can walk away and it costs you nothing...

[DaveHAT]

That's the beauty of ebay.
Ask questions, and if you don't like what you are hearing (or aren't hearing!), you can walk away and it costs you nothing...

:yup:

Choose your targets carefully, research the buyer and the item & always remember ... it it looks too good to be true, IT PROBABLY IS!!!

Nothing at all wrong with buying off ebay ... as long as you know what you're buying.

[agro8]

surelly some 1 can point me in the right direction to a reasonably priced otr cai,i see them on nearly every car on this forum when i look at pics so y cant any1 tell me were to buy them from im sure there isnt a shortage of them lol

also has any1 used this cai in question http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OTR-COLD-AIR-...742.m153.l1262

[DaveHAT]

surelly some 1 can point me in the right direction to a reasonably priced otr cai,i see them on nearly every car on this forum when i look at pics so y cant any1 tell me were to buy them from im sure there isnt a shortage of them lol

also has any1 used this cai in question http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OTR-COLD-AIR-...742.m153.l1262

Bloke ... unless you're very tinny like SenatorMike :wave:, in the right place at the right time or some other form of anomoly, reasonably priced and good quality OTR (IMO) means in the vicinity of $400-$600 for a good one.

You won't too often find a cheap & "good quality" OTR under $300.

[agro8]

i have an ss induction that i got with my car when i bought it does any1 wanto swap for an otr

[HSV Listy]

surelly some 1 can point me in the right direction to a reasonably priced otr cai,i see them on nearly every car on this forum when i look at pics so y cant any1 tell me were to buy them from im sure there isnt a shortage of them lol

also has any1 used this cai in question http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OTR-COLD-AIR-...742.m153.l1262

My fibro one is on there (VY VZ version) and it is up to $5 so far so there is dam cheap ones there. Few days still to go. Links dont work but type in ORI VY and it will come up. Darwin one. Also have some HRT decals there too.

I have had no problems selling or buying on ebay and had some good deals like 6.2k worth of mags for $1100. At the same time sold some dam cheap stuff too.

[agro8]

My fibro one is on there (VY VZ version) and it is up to $5 so far so there is dam cheap ones there. Few days still to go. Links dont work but type in ORI VY and it will come up. Darwin one. Also have some HRT decals there too.

I have had no problems selling or buying on ebay and had some good deals like 6.2k worth of mags for $1100. At the same time sold some dam cheap stuff too.
how much will you sell it to me for

[Spider]

My fibro one is on there (VY VZ version) and it is up to $5 so far so there is dam cheap ones there. Few days still to go. Links dont work but type in ORI VY and it will come up. Darwin one. Also have some HRT decals there too.



Here it is..
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VY-VZ-ORI-over-radiator-intake-Fibreglass-version-LS1_W0QQitemZ320354087505QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item320354087505&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Only $5.50..2 bids,3 days to go.cheap

[agro8]

y are you selling it and whats the best price u can do for me also did u buy it of ebay if so which seller and was it a good product

pm sent pm sent

[HSV Listy]

Here it is..
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VY-VZ-ORI-over-radiator-intake-Fibreglass-version-LS1_W0QQitemZ320354087505QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item320354087505&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Only $5.50..2 bids,3 days to go.cheap

Ah ha you can link. All the details for the ORI is on the e-bay page.
Anyway one thing with e-bay is finding the item is the hardest as sometimes the good stuff is worded stange and when you do a seach it you dont come accross it.
So if you are selling something for a ls1 put Ls1 in the heading so it can be found. Put it in the right area too down to the model of the car too.

[Spider]

Ah ha you can link.

I have fooly sik intraweb skillz :thumbsup:

[Rad Kane]

If you do your homework in regards to what meets your needs and the prices the product normally sells for, then you can buy it anywhere knowing what’s a good deal and what’s not.

Re eBay: I bought a couple of items and were never delivered.

There is PayPal, a form of payment that gives you supposedly protection. Well, don't you believe it. You go through hundreds of emails and deal with a new person every time you make contact with them. Ultimately PayPal grabs the monies from the seller and hangs onto it, while they endlessly much you (the buyer) around.

Ultimately you give up and no one wins (except of course PayPal) because they retain the dough and no one gets it.

It’s best to buy through sites like this as there are people who genuinely are interested in the same thing and would not sting another member.

[VyLS1Berlina]

I must have been lucky with ebay cos i've never had a problem with car parts or anything else that i've got off there !

[planetdavo]

It’s best to buy through sites like this as there are people who genuinely are interested in the same thing and would not sting another member.
Hmmm, rather trusting fella you are Mr Kane. Sharing an interest in a V8 engine does not make someone honest...:teach:

[pdbee]

When it comes to Ebay OTRs ... more often than not you get what you pay for.

Are you prepared to accept an OTR that:
1. Probably won't fit.
2. Has a fairly rubbish internal and external finish.
3. Will need more money spent on a decent filter.
4. Will probably need another form of silicone joiner to make it mate up to the TB.
5. Will probably have the IAT hole filled in with bog.

???

CLICK --> http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=89813

This is what's been experienced by other members on LS1 who've bought these type of OTRs.

Beware and accept that you're getting a $150 OTR with appropriate quality filter if you buy one.

You never said a truer word

I purchased a one piece moulded fibreglass OTRCAI from a guy in Qld on EBay

Looked good until I took the filter off, The inside was FULL of long, loose, stiff glass fibres that had never been set properly

They were sharp and because of the shape, couldn't be trimmed with a blade way back in the curved shape

the turbulence set off by the loose fibres would have stopped any gains I got from going OTR

If they look to good be be true, they ARE

Ended up paying $420 for a 2 piece OTR from Corsa in Victoria. It was as good on the inside as it was on the outside

[dainese]

Ebay itself isn't the issue. People need to do their homework, reading the ad, the sellers feedback and understanding just what you are actually buying. Many just get blinded by "the bargain".
In my case, I often get slagged off by d!ckheads on this forum, yet have over 400 feedbacks at 100% positive, and go out of my way to be helpful, but seriously, some of the stupid questions I get asked, and often also exactly the same ones I clearly write up in my descriptions, show just how many people do not read the listing properly, yet blame ebay for being shonky! :confused:

exactly. i do what i can to avoid retail mostly, nowadays.

bought chev grill and badge off ebay and also bee sting aerial.
also got LED number plate globes.