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I'm looking for links to good deals on Ali Express, I was looking around the site before and it seems a bit hit and miss.
Reading some of the posts on here people have done well with knives and LRF's.
I'm not really looking for anything specific just trying to figure out what the options are, whats worth importing vs buying local?
Theres scopes for $7 that sounds like a good deal :)
It depends on whether you're lucky on the day. Delivery times vary enormously,in some instances things just don't ever materialize or take weeks after deadline. I've had both happen. A set of left and right handle bar switches for a harley took many weeks to arrive and when they did, they turned out to be both left switches. I have subsequently written the purchase off as a bad joke, as the only reply I get is an automated response. The same run around on a pair of boots and brake linings. Very many items on TM these days are sourced from Ali Express and marked up 300%.You take your chances...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sh00ter
I've only ever had one no show, and that was because the label on the package got torn, possibly in a mail handling machine. Got a full refund.
I'd say a large percentage of anything requiring precise machining, and to be robust, is not going to be good on Aliexpress. Rings, scopes, bipods come to mind here.
I've had a AR15 handguard from Aliexpress that worked just fine (I did not use the supplied barrel nut, as I did not want to die), as well as things like gun cases, shooting mats.
At the other end of the scale are Maxtoch lights, which seem to buck the trend of cheap and nasty product on Aliexpress.
everything i have bought so far has been all good, definitely the best place to buy electronic spare parts as well as cable ties, heat shrink etc.
Light bars, torches, head lamps, 25gm gas cooker, VW headlight switch, car light bulbs, 3f ul tent, trekking pole, ul tent pegs, paracord, tent guys ropes, some clothing, kids toys, Shimano bike parts and other stuff have all been good purchases for me and a hell of a lot cheaper than buying here.
I have also had some not so good purchases so it is a bit of a gamble.
It pays to read the reviews of the product and also try and find other reviews on line for some more expensive purchases like tents etc. Most stuff isn't going to be top of the line, (Mactoch seems to be the exception) but certainly good for the price you pay.
Expect plenty of emails from them.... And any sellers that you use. Both as part of your purchase and future advertising
Light bars are now being turned down on WOF due to no "E" numbers. Not sure what they are but means I have to take mine off or wire them for off road use only.Quote:
Originally Posted by possum_shooter
Have also heard that any extra lights need to be in pairs... Have heard that a strip of insulation tape down the middle of the light bar separates it into a pair!Quote:
Originally Posted by timattalon
not having any issues with the light bar on the triton getting a wof
I noticed there's a place on there selling 1/2x28 threaded "fuel filters" which are black and tubular and appear to have a 6mm hole through the middle ha
Needed some tera hooks so grabbed these- $10 landed for a dozen.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12pc...72524c4di0VpQR
Hooks seem fine, I just put a drop of superglue on the bindings to make sure the flasher bit doesn't move.
Jeez! Bugger the fuel filter...weren't you in Nam 1971? Sorry about all the latrine duties, okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan
happened to a mate in OZ with the same logic. he had a pair with a single lamp in the middle. Copper busted him and made him disconnect the middle jobby.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
I get that it probably references back to headlights and not having one out but a light bar..Thats just stupid. @timattalon isn't that ridiculous. Before you had them hooked up to the main beams so they would turn of when you dip your lights? Now I suppose you can have them turned on anytime you like. That's stupidity as well.
Can someone send a link to a good light bar, I want one for jetboat
I have bought lightweight cookers, gas canister fillers, tarps, hammocks, tent pegs, Naturehike tents, Tourbon slings ammo holders and scope covers, lightweight crampons, head torches, fishing tackle, waterproof bags. Maxtoch torches and batteries. Had a few no shows but have always got refunds, always try to buy from their 'stores' that have good feedback.
I compare several items tat appear the same before deciding on a purchase as quality can vary. Delivery times can vary hugely but if I need anything in a hurry I buy locally.
I have just bought a Vector Optics scope for $120 for my boys rifle, sells on trade me for $320
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Originally Posted by Dan
There's even a 5/8 jobbie with a 1/2 inch hole at the other end??? With or without nfa tax stamp sticker??!!!
what size are you after ? i repair quite a few of themQuote:
Originally Posted by PerazziSC3
I brought the 34 inch, curved one from here -Quote:
Originally Posted by PerazziSC3
22" 42" 50 Inch Tri-Row Curved LED Light Bar Offroad Work Lights Combo Beam SUV ATV 4x4 4WD UTV RZV Trailer Driving Barra Lamp
22" 42" 50 Inch Tri Row Curved LED Light Bar Offroad Work Lights Combo Beam SUV ATV 4x4 4WD UTV RZV Trailer Driving Barra Lamp-in Light Bar/Work Light from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Was on special at the time and got it for $115 delivered. Was Jan this year, and now on the boat.
Well made unit. The wiring harness was OK, but Shit switch in it (didn't use the harness, but would be OK in a car) came with all the bits and quick from memory. @PerazziSC3
I brought the 34 inch, curved one from here -Quote:
Originally Posted by PerazziSC3
22" 42" 50 Inch Tri-Row Curved LED Light Bar Offroad Work Lights Combo Beam SUV ATV 4x4 4WD UTV RZV Trailer Driving Barra Lamp
22" 42" 50 Inch Tri Row Curved LED Light Bar Offroad Work Lights Combo Beam SUV ATV 4x4 4WD UTV RZV Trailer Driving Barra Lamp-in Light Bar/Work Light from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Was on special at the time and got it for $115 delivered. Was Jan this year, and now on the boat.
Well made unit. The wiring harness was OK, but Shit switch in it (didn't use the harness, but would be OK in a car) came with all the bits and quick from memory.
@PerazziSC3
.Yep I got questioned about mine by the WOF guy, said I needed an on/off switch and couldn't be hooked to my hi beam. I explained I had a push Button on/ off and could turn it off from the hi beam, he said I need another toggle type switch as well? Go figure that logic. They are better operating on the hi beam, with the isolation button in my opinionQuote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
Yep I've got HID spots hooked up to hi beam and the light bar on a separate switch so its a work light and warrantable that way so not for highway driving, for off road use.
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Originally Posted by Maca49
Where did you mount it on yer boat @Beaker?
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How did you find the nature hike tent @ROKTOY.
Yup. They are hooked up to the main beam and I can keep them if I switch them separately to the headlights. I suggested a floor dip switch and using them as my high beam and he said "only if the switch works without affectingt he headlights so it cannot operate the actual High beam. So I can leave my lights on dip, drive around and use the bar as my high beam and choose to whether I use the high beam or not.....Quote:
Originally Posted by csmiffy
For the Motorbike I had two 3" round spots with 55 watt lamps in them fitted to the high beam. Nope. Not allowed. Only allowed one FITTED. Everything fitted has to work. SO I could not make one a dummy so it looked OK . (One either side of the main headlight) I would be happy with one only allowed to work at a time. Nope. Not allowed. 130w single truck spotlight 7" wide and lights up like daylight? Yup, thats fine. Looks stupid as F_cK but allowed. Only problem now is if I have that on AND the heated handle bars, I dont get enough power to run both and it runs the battery flat.....so I can have warm hands or see where I am going. I would like another bike but this one is n the wedding photos so I will never be able to sell it. Only had it 27 years next month....
At present on the roof, and to far forward (getting to much bounce back of light from hand rails and can’t see forward of it - need to move back as a second go, and see what happens, but gut feeling is i will need to go ugly and mount it on the forward rails above the anchor , or biff the idea and use a hand held through the roof hatch)Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Don’t have a pic on this device, but will post a pic tomorrow of the mount. I went for a temp clamp arrangement until I was happy, and pleased I did....
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Originally Posted by R93
Oh and come up and have a look for yourself.......
It's still in the post.Quote:
Originally Posted by FatLabrador
The one I have ordered is a copy of the Hubba Hubba, On special at $175 I figured it was worth a try.
Most of the stuff I have bought has been pretty good, hole saws, lathe tools, live centre, keyless chuck, ER16 chuck and collets, bike lights, all the bits to make a digital night vision scope. The things that have been crap I have got refunds on usually.
These are the type of hole saw I got, they are really good as long as the material isnt too thick, the arbors are a bit crap but you can cut off the triangle bit and use them in a 1/2" chuck or on an M10 bolt with a pilot
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12pc...1-a7ef12b67a37
or just short cut alexpress and use one of the services that let you buy from taobao- where most of the alexpress sellers buy there crap from