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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Default actuators.. why the huge price difference?
why is there such a huge price difference between vendors.. am i missing something...
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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I think there are import versions being sold which I would guess are the cheaper ones. Have this coming up very soon so I'd be interested to hear feedback on this subject as well.

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I think there are import versions being sold which I would guess are the cheaper ones. Have this coming up very soon so I'd be interested to hear feedback on this subject as well.

better order them now... no one has them
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Do you mean the actuators or the actuator relays?

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html

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not the relays... the actuators.... CA, ecklers, mad, zip all back ordered until late just
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Hmm... that's odd. Zip's site is based on in stock items meaning that if you add something to your cart it takes it out of their stock count in real time. If they are showing some in stock they typically have it ready to ship. At least, that has been my experience with them in the past.

Could your actuators be repaired with the seal kits they offer?

EDIT: just checked - showed me out of stock as well. I might be making a go of the seal kits myself
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How about Wilcox?
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How about Wilcox?
i called them too... no answer on either number... im going with ebay... found a set for sale for a reasonable price...
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If you don't mind, could you pass along your results when you get them? Quality, fit etc?

I would guess that the shelves will be stocked again once the manufacturer gets them made, but you never know when that will be I guess.

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How about Wilcox?
I got a pair last year from them on their FORUM SPECIAL for $105 they have another 10 percent off now.
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