Side skirt prices?

[danieltm]

I am trying to get some side skirts but they seem to be very expensive? I was reading one of the fitting guides which had part numbers and prices. The price listed for both side skirts and all extra fittings came to £85 which i thought was very good, I got on the phone to the dealers and gave them the part number for just 1 skirt so i could check the prices. They came back with £76 and this was just for 1 skirt and no fixings. This cant be right can it? I have also been looking at a replica cupra R set on ebay which are only £75 inc post http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-LEON-CUP...ryZ72208QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Can anyone give me some info about if the dealer prices are right and also are the ebay ones any good?? Thanks chaps

 

[RobM]

Replica kit is 9 times out of 10 made from Fibreglass, which doesn't take abuse too well. It's solid, but just shatters and breaks away in bits upon any impact. Plus stone chips tend to take out lumps. Replica kits never fit properly either, so don't forget to budget for a good bodyshop to make the necessary adjustments to get a satisfactory fit and finish.

Standard, OE kit is made from ABS plastic which can flex and bend and take much more abuse and the fitment will be spot on. It's more expensive, but it's for a reason.

 

[danieltm]

Yeah Rob im never sure about things like this from ebay anyway. I just thought the dealer was a bit expensive really? I guide i was looking at is 4 yaers old now but still it seems like a big increase in price dont you think?

 

[StuLCR52]

psst ive a passenger side one needs repair painted!

 

[danieltm]

psst ive a passenger side one needs repair painted!

Thanks for the offer but i really need both? How about whipping them both off for me and we can sort something out

 

[Zeus.nl]

Don't know about postage but perhaps this is of any use?

http://www.seat-leon.de/index.php?action=shop

Go to >Zubehör Leon/Toledo 1M and then> Seitenschweller Original Leon Toledo 1M.

Sets you back some 100 quid for both without postage, original SEAT part.

 

[RobM]

Yeah Rob im never sure about things like this from ebay anyway. I just thought the dealer was a bit expensive really? I guide i was looking at is 4 yaers old now but still it seems like a big increase in price dont you think?

It's not just eBay ones, it's all replica stuff, even from reputable shops. If you could find an aftermarket version of the skirts in ABS, they would probably be the same price - if not more - than the dealer.

 

[danieltm]

Don't know about postage but perhaps this is of any use?

http://www.seat-leon.de/index.php?action=shop

Go to >Zubehör Leon/Toledo 1M and then> Seitenschweller Original Leon Toledo 1M.

Sets you back some 100 quid for both without postage, original SEAT part.

Good link! Thanks a lot but i dont really understand it Maybe if i email them they could help me out? Thanks

 

[brad1]

what colour you after mate. send me a pm and if the right colour i can defo get cheaper

 

[danieltm]

what colour you after mate. send me a pm and if the right colour i can defo get cheaper

Dont think i will find them in my colour? Its Azalia red, Any colour would be ok as i can just get them painted. Get back to me mate, Thanks.

 

[brad1]

put a pic up of your car mate so i can see exac colour and ill see what i can do

 

[Zeus.nl]

Good link! Thanks a lot but i dont really understand it Maybe if i email them they could help me out? Thanks

I'm pretty sure they will answer an email in english.

Most germans can write and speak english.

 

[Deleted member 20482]

psst ive a passenger side one needs repair painted!

what sort of repair is it?
and is it still going

i've been after a set of side skirts too...for ages.
found stealers way too expensive.
quoted about £200 for 2 pieces of plastic,some fittings and then it has to be painted..

 

[danieltm]

put a pic up of your car mate so i can see exac colour and ill see what i can do

There you go! Its hard to see the colour but its called Azalia Red.

 

[danieltm]

I'm pretty sure they will answer an email in english.

Most germans can write and speak english.

Thanks a lot. I sent email so just wait to see the out come?

 

[Deleted member 20482]

Thanks a lot. I sent email so just wait to see the out come?

i had a look on that web site...145 euros...about £100 but not sure if that is just for 1 or a pair... plus postage then maybe the fixing kit as well..
add it all up about the same as stealers i think especially if it is only one skirt.
hope its a pair though

did you ask them if 1 or 2 side skirts for 145 euros?

 

[danieltm]

i had a look on that web site...145 euros...about £100 but not sure if that is just for 1 or a pair... plus postage then maybe the fixing kit as well..
add it all up about the same as stealers i think especially if it is only one skirt.
hope its a pair though

did you ask them if 1 or 2 side skirts for 145 euros?

Ah no didnt think about that I just asked about the postage really. Well just wait and see if they reply first then i will ask all the questions.

 

[Zeus.nl]

i had a look on that web site...145 euros...about £100 but not sure if that is just for 1 or a pair... plus postage then maybe the fixing kit as well..
add it all up about the same as stealers i think especially if it is only one skirt.
hope its a pair though

did you ask them if 1 or 2 side skirts for 145 euros?

It's for a pair plus fitting kit.

Prices are without postage of course.

 

[danieltm]

Well i look forward to the reply. Its about time we found some cheap parts

 

[Deleted member 20482]

thanks zeus.nl

blimey...£100 for a pair.. not bad.
beats the stealers..
may have to invest as soon as i find out some postage.