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auto stick Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:04 pm

Has anyone bought parts from SO.Cal Imports? Whats the quality of their window seal kits and door seal kits? Their prices seem low enough.

jhicken Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:25 pm

You get what you pay for. I wouldn't buy rubber products from anyone other than West Coast Metric or Wolfsburg West. If you are going a budget route, I believe the stuff So.Cal Imports sells is the same as the stuff sold by CIP1, MidAmerica, and JBugs. Not bad, but not the best.

-jeffrey

Calisupastarz Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:48 pm

I can't speak for the other companies listed, but will put in a good word here for JBugs, as I bought my rubber kit through them.

All of the pieces were either WCM rubber or NOS VW rubber (only one piece, the license light seal) and all have a lifetime guarantee through JBugs. The price was just about the same as WCM, and comes with the exterior restoration video when you spend $100+.

bond007 Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:14 pm

What's wrong wit JC Whitney?
My experience with them hasn't been that bad, other than sending me wrong parts every now and then :roll:, but overall can't complain.I've bought little detail accesories for my VW's from them, nothing big though, but have bought some major parts for restoring my '70 mopar.
Carlos(bond007pr)

OldsCool Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:18 pm

I just ordered a set of Cal-look window rubbers from CIP1. I went with the American made set. They cost a good bit more, but supposedly the quality is far better, and no leaks. We'll see when they get here :D



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