Where to actually buy semaphores?

[Notch_Norway]

Hi, guys.

Where do one actually get good semaphores at?

Mine are pretty bunk and will cost almost as much to get fixed as a complete set.

Any repro that can be reccomended? Being warned about Kaefer Nostalgia.

Any answer is helpful. Usally:-)

[Steve in NJ]

I got a set from Matt's Bug parts.

He advertises here in the classified section.

Steve in NJ.

[Martin Southwell]

Something a little nearer home:

https://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-split_scree...-bus_1607/

[sled]

[Splitdog]

$160? Something's fishy.....
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[peter schepens]

You can buy them at BBT4VW in Belgium.
https://www.bbt4vw.com/en/catalogue/3-electrical-s...n-0617-40/
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[Notch_Norway]

[Martin Southwell]

BBT don't usually sell direct to the public, but via their Agents such as C&C. I wonder if BBT have an outlet in Norway?

If the items they sell are the same as the ones I've bought in the past, brand unknown (Just says Kafer many times on the box), then they are more than adequate. Obviously not the same quality as the originals, but good.

[peter schepens]

[Notch_Norway]

BBT it is then. The car is being sent off to get brakes etc redone and their supplier is actually BBT

Cheers guys.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

I got mine from thesamba classifieds one working set for $1200 and a broken, non-working set for $75 - have fun - z
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[Splitdog]

I have a truly NOS pair of SHO smooth I want 1k for. The real deal with yellow VW lenses. Perfect.
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[Matts Bug Parts]

https://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-split_scree...-bus_1607/

The above are garbage Asian reproductions! Period, case closed.

https://www.bbt4vw.com/en/catalogue/3-electrical-s...n-0617-40/

The above are built on garbage Asian reproduction smooth semaphores, I do not know who is making the ribbed inside short arm, the outside ribbed arm, inside long lens bulb holder and lens. If it’s SAM Steel or KN the quality is certain to be poor. Look at the bolts that hold the ribbed arm, inside long lens bulb holder and lens together. You know whoever makes them does not give a damn. Original are slotted, these are philips.

Yah, yah, I am just a grumpy old man but really people. If you continue to buy garbage people will make and sell more garbage.

I would far rather see a split run nice, original smooth semaphores than these products, at least until someone builds decent quality.

PS there is one exceptionally high quality reproduction SWF lens made, better than NOS, correct colour, great fit and high quality plastic. It’s made by Split Parts Unlimited. They also make truly fine reproduction ribbed arms.

Matt

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[Notch_Norway]

[Martin Southwell]

The bottom line is that whatever you fit, they can always be changed at a later date if required, and in under 30 minutes (being careful). The inexpensive 55>60 items previously purchased by myself, although not for the purist, have always been fine.

It's a bit of a broad brush approach dismissing items as 'Asian' as a bye word for sub standard. I've previously purchased repro semaphore lenses from America (plus other items), which were worse than sub standard, and couldn't be fitted, plus I didn't get my money back, so the 'Holier than Thou' attitude is not valid.

[Splitdog]

Matt might have a standard much higher than most. His semaphores are absolutely top-notch, and he knows what he's talking about. If you have a first-rate car, you need first-rate semas. My .02
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