Most liked posts in thread: Avoid Products from j-f-customs and Topgaiters, eBay Sellers

Better warning, DO NOT BUY ANY PARTS FROM eBAY.

 

Check out redlinegoods.com

 

So I ordered a set of gaiters (boots) from Topgaiter for the Justa. Black with Red stitching. Price was right, and fast delivery from the UK. That, however, is where the good news ends.

I managed to get the shift knob off without smashing my sunroof, or neutering myself. Then I removed the old shift boot. When I tried to fit the new boot, the plastic inner retaining ring snapped. On closer inspection, I found that 1, the holes for the clips were incorrectly spaced, and 2, the holes are too far from the edge of the boot.

Now I can't even refit my old boot because of the broken retaining ring. To say that I am a little pissed would be an understatement.

Let this be a lesson to all that are thinking of buying these boots. You get what you pay for, and check and double check the fitment of the holes.

Anyone know where I can get a new retaining ring from?


This is an old post of mine from 7/11/2015.

 

Contact eMINIparts for a good deal on the part you need.

 

Agree. I bought a shift boot, emergency brake boot and armrest covers. I had the armrests on the doors embroidered with the GP logo. There was a mix up with the color for the logo and they fixed it free of charge. Everything fit as it was suppose to with a little trimming and tucking here and there. IMO well worth the money. Just keep the communication open.

 

Maybe their quality went down. I have their dash kit, shifter and e-brake covers all went on without an issue. I've had them on for almost 2 years now and they still look good.

 

Wait...so those eBay camber plates I bought for like $50 are probably crap?

 

eMINIparts, is awesome! When I had my '02 R53 they were the only place that was able to source the JCW suspension kit for it!

 

Yup :lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

That's right, not eBay. Go Craigslist instead!

 

I agree - avoid JF customs.


TLDR: JF customs sent me parts that didn’t fit and were artificial leather that ruined the dashboard on my Land Rover. They admitted to sending the wrong parts but will not resolve the situation.

Here’s what happened:

1. The parts they sent were fake leather, very different than what they’ll send you as a sample - see images
   
2. The parts they sent were for the wrong car - RHD vs. my car which is left-hand-drive - see images
3. They told me not to worries when I asked questions before installation began, it was only after I was done and showed pictures that they acknowledged they sent the wrong parts and I should not have installed them.
4. They won’t refund or help with the purchase. I spent $500 to install and ruined my dashboard in the process. They will only refund if I send the parts back - the problem is I can’t, they’re permanently glued to my dashboard.
5. There were shipping issues. I paid $75 for express shipping. They sent regular mail and I had to reschedule installation.

I really wanted to like these guys. Unfortunately I’m out $660 for the parts, $500 for the installation and my dashboard looks much worse than it did before I started. JFCustoms will not help you if you have a problem and seems to have figured out how to manage their Ebay reviews.

 

As a rule I avoid all eBay parts sellers.

 

I sure won't be buying Land Rover parts for my wife's MINI. Curious as to why you posted this on a MINI forum.

 

I just find it odd he posted here. You get a wrong part & then try to install it at a large cost? Seems buying from this vendor was just the first of the mistakes the poster made.

Back on topic......

MINI MINI MINI.....