Are G8 control arms the same as a VXR8

Are G8 control arms the same as a VXR8

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Cooop

Original Poster:

26 posts

116 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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As per title - Are G8 control arms the same as the VXR8's?

Would these fit?

http://paceperformance.com/i-7138834-92249538-g8-f...

breizhpierrot

183 posts

137 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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Been there, done that.

yes, they'll fit.

Mind customs fee, shipment and delivery time though

Edited by breizhpierrot on Thursday 29th January 13:24

The Hofff

204 posts

170 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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Great info on alternative part options, thank you!



Edited by The Hofff on Thursday 29th January 19:21

PapaT

79 posts

130 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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I bought this set last year, fit no probs and a great saving on UK prices.

mik_ok

1,568 posts

240 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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Interesting - what was the fully landed cost (approx) including all fees etc?

Cooop

Original Poster:

26 posts

116 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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$268.88 with $130 shipping.. so $400 which is £265

£265 +20% vat, +3% import duty + £15 Parcel Farce handling charges = Approx £340 the set


Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Hey,

Am i right in thinking that all the control arms are the same for the vxr8. I have an ls2 (2007) will the set above be good for my car, I'd like to get them in ready for the mot, changed one last year and can hear the odd clunk.


Thanks


mik_ok

1,568 posts

240 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Yes - all vxr8 arms are the same.

Be aware that clunks could be drop links or top mounts too.... All seem to be weak spots.

Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Thanks Mik for the quick reply,

I'm hoping to get the car checked over before the MOT so if anything does need doing i've got the time to get the part in smile

VXR8 FQ

255 posts

144 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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walkies are doing uprated arm kits with superpro bushes and ball joint. A wee bit more expensive but should last a lot longer than standard.will let you know cost when i pick up GTS on friday

Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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Thanks thats great wink

Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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Ordered the kit, Costing me in total including shipping - £268.06 All i've got to worry about now is the customs I reckon I'll be looking at £350 delivered to door?

Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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Picked up the parts today.

For anyone else who needs to do this, the total to the door came in at:

£268.06 for the parts and shipping

Customs duty =0
excise duty=0
import=£50.27
Clearence fee = £8.00

They wanted £12 for delivery so i picked up the parts as it was 10 minutes down the road.

£268.06 + £50.27 + £8 = £326.33

So even cheaper than I expected, happy days.

DRC72

651 posts

185 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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Automattick said:
Picked up the parts today.

For anyone else who needs to do this, the total to the door came in at:

£268.06 for the parts and shipping

Customs duty =0
excise duty=0
import=£50.27
Clearence fee = £8.00

They wanted £12 for delivery so i picked up the parts as it was 10 minutes down the road.

£268.06 + £50.27 + £8 = £326.33

So even cheaper than I expected, happy days.
How long did they take to arrive from initial order.

ARAF

20,759 posts

222 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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DRC72 said:
How long did they take to arrive from initial order.
Looks like they were ordered on 16th (or maybe 15th) so under 2 weeks. wink Parts are readily available from the US. I use http://newgmpart.com/ for bits. Select 2008 or 2009 Pontiac G8. Careful, as some parts are different. They had the L76 engine, and smaller front brakes (I think).

Automattick

46 posts

121 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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DRC72 said:
How long did they take to arrive from initial order.
Pace to my door in 11 days, you could say 10 as i ordered late on the 16th. Araf you know your stuff smile

My order with Pace on the 16th of feb in the evening, the USPS tracking was live pritty quick and showed that they had the parts on the 17th.

Arrived into london on the 20th febuary.
Sat in customs till the 25th feb, post office had it on 26th.



DRC72

651 posts

185 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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ARAF said:
DRC72 said:
How long did they take to arrive from initial order.
Looks like they were ordered on 16th (or maybe 15th) so under 2 weeks. wink Parts are readily available from the US. I use http://newgmpart.com/ for bits. Select 2008 or 2009 Pontiac G8. Careful, as some parts are different. They had the L76 engine, and smaller front brakes (I think).
Just tried it and once you fill in the details it says no longer available

ARAF

20,759 posts

222 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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That had me puzzled, but realised the address was slightly wrong. Try http://www.newgmparts.com/

Sorry.