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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Looking for a pair of down tubes

Hey folks, anyone has a set of down tubs FS? mine is just gross and would like to replace them (i'm thinking of swapping them out with a new set and paint the old ones later).

thanks!

Louis
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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They're only $37 each. Buy new.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Try this MINI salvage (sorry ... RECYCLER) place in Sacramento CA

1-800-926-5900
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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here is one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by naffets

This outfit really knows it's parts (NOT). They're advertising them as plastic seat belt covers
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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contact my connection ....
they know it is not related to the seatbelt
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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I think i might check with my local dealer...just hate the paint fades on my...
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Another word of caution on the down tubes. Ordinary sunblock will dissolve the paint on those tubes. My wife likes to slather on sunblock, then leans her leg against the tube. I've been wrapping the right tube with plastic wrap since I replaced it. Anybody have a better solution??
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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^ +1 This is so true. I had a bottle of sunblock leak in my glovebox and it bubbled the inside surface of the door.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
Another word of caution on the down tubes. Ordinary sunblock will dissolve the paint on those tubes. My wife likes to slather on sunblock, then leans her leg against the tube. I've been wrapping the right tube with plastic wrap since I replaced it. Anybody have a better solution??
Get CooperGear to coat them with his gloss, or even do out your whole interior with his carbon fiber coating like I am!

http://www.coopergear.com/Site/Home.html
 

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