Superaquarama Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I cannot get to IWE on Saturday due to a family wedding. Need a few parts for the ongoing rebuild of our 4A, but am wondering whether to bother on the Sunday (100 miles away) as most worthwhile bits will probably have gone - true or false ? Thanks, Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hi Anthony Other people like yourself may not be able to make the Saturday but will go on the Sunday so there may be a chance of finding what you are looking for? Maybe an idea to ask on the forum if members have what you are looking for & collect on the Sunday? Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hi Anthony It depends on which bits/parts you want, several large suppliers there, plenty of members selling parts, and the "bring and buy" all do decent business on Sunday. In years gone by, the IWE was THE place to get parts, nowadays there are loads of opportunities to get what is needed within a few days, including using this forum, no need to wait for an annual event. Plenty of stuff going on to entertain visitors on Sunday, loads of people/friends to catch up with, not just sellers and spares........ Regards Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superaquarama Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Many thanks for the encouraging replies, Ian and Mike. I'll probably try and get there anyway but, y'know, after a couple of years of buying parts I've got into that mindset but actually it's just dawned on me now I think about it that there's not much I still need ! And most of that is stuff that has to be new anyway, like wiring loom, grommets, pedal rubbers and such. Still not decided about stainless bumpers or whether to go the tonneau / soft-top or the Surrey route, those and a new set of tyres are about all the major items left now. Kind regards, Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowric Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Vintage Tyres in UK doing a 4 for 3 offer right now on Michelins. Snowy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Have you seen the price of their Vredstein classic Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superaquarama Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thanks, Snowy and Roger, but I'll leave tyres until the car's nearly ready, hopefully next spring.. There were some mutterings about age limits on tyres a few months back - anyone heard any more about this ? The Longstone website has an interesting item about the XAS v Vredstein Classic on Mk2 Jags, the former seems much better but then it should, considering the price ! Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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