Quote: posted by kingkoop on 18/02/2005 16:46:58
Got mine delivered on the friday, dropped it off at the bodyshop the following Monday and picked her up that friday (a week ago now).
Lookes beautiful, im not regretting the hole it my pocket one bit.
My only grumble is that the kit came in one box which was really old and shoddy. It was too small for the skirts which were bent to make them fit. All of it was completely out of the original packaging and covered in dust and crap. The bodyshop later told me that it was a nightmare to fit as most of it was out of shape due to the handling/storage so getting a flush fit was a pain, and their time is my money [B)][!]
Also, they told me the bits had rubbed together or against something so some of it needed re-priming before it could be painted and fitted.
Overall this cost me i reckon an extra hundred quid which i wasnt too happy about.
I wouldnt normally mind as it was a really good price for the kit but when the GB specifically said 'These are all factory items and come complete primed ready for sparying and still in original VAG packaging.' - you can see why i am a little annoyed [V]
I hear you mate!!
Mine was similar. Bits COVERED in crap, one looked BLACK not primed it was that dirty! Mine was all chucked into an old Audi bumper box right size for the bits so no bending etc BUT the spoiler was damaged the end was snapped off, spoke to OEM who are or should that be were going to send a replacement but I haven't had it yet [B)]
I was VERY unimpressed with the packagin also for the same reason as you said?!?! To be fair it was NOT what we were sold and as you said probably ended up cost forum memebers more ?? on preparing it.
I know that a couple fo pieces of mine are chipped and I'l going to have to re-prime it etc before I take it to the shop...
Cheers
C