jdmwerks13 - Vogtland Springs from Ebay, new, used, or just crap?
Bear in mind, these springs were advertised as new. Am I wrong that these springs do not look new? I paid $184.10 + $29.00 shipping = $213.10. I could send them back and ask for new ones or I could try to negotiate a discount. A couple of the pictures show the protective plastic coating edged off to the metal, so not sure I'd want that. I'm not a diva or anything, I don't mind buying used parts, I actually prefer it, but I don't want to pay new parts prices for used parts. Anything bought new and resold after use, even slight use substantially devalues. As such the market dictates.
And to be honest, I'm not sure what to expect re: customer service because after I purchased these but before I paid (I mean immediately after I purchased these) I sent him a message asking if he had yellow koni so I could get everything shipped together and instead of answering me, he opened a non-pay case against me and I never got an answer so I just paid. So considering, I have no problem just opening a case against him and returning.





















Last edited by mickey13; Apr 10, 2014 at 03:01 PM. Reason: used the word shock instead of spring, so fixed that
Last edited by mickey13; Apr 10, 2014 at 03:04 PM. Reason: replaced the word shock with spring and added question
Bear in mind, these springs were advertised as new. Am I wrong that these springs do not look new? I paid $184.10 + $29.00 shipping = $213.10. I could send them back and ask for new ones or I could try to negotiate a discount. A couple of the pictures show the protective plastic coating edged off to the metal, so not sure I'd want that. I'm not a diva or anything, I don't mind buying used parts, I actually prefer it, but I don't want to pay new parts prices for used parts. Anything bought new and resold after use, even slight use substantially devalues. As such the market dictates.
And to be honest, I'm not sure what to expect re: customer service because after I purchased these but before I paid (I mean immediately after I purchased these) I sent him a message asking if he had yellow koni so I could get everything shipped together and instead of answering me, he opened a non-pay case against me and I never got an answer so I just paid. So considering, I have no problem just opening a case against him and returning.




Bear in mind, these springs were advertised as new. Am I wrong that these springs do not look new? I paid $184.10 + $29.00 shipping = $213.10. I could send them back and ask for new ones or I could try to negotiate a discount. A couple of the pictures show the protective plastic coating edged off to the metal, so not sure I'd want that. I'm not a diva or anything, I don't mind buying used parts, I actually prefer it, but I don't want to pay new parts prices for used parts. Anything bought new and resold after use, even slight use substantially devalues. As such the market dictates.
And to be honest, I'm not sure what to expect re: customer service because after I purchased these but before I paid (I mean immediately after I purchased these) I sent him a message asking if he had yellow koni so I could get everything shipped together and instead of answering me, he opened a non-pay case against me and I never got an answer so I just paid. So considering, I have no problem just opening a case against him and returning.






















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when box arrived to my home and i opened the box, springs were stuck with each other in a snake pit.
springs hit each other damaging the protective coating.
mine were like yours michael, they had nasty scuffmarks everywhere.
when i paid for my springs i also gave the seller a message through paypal, he had to wrap each spring in protective materials to avoid shipping damage, i guess he forgot to do that.
i sent him pictures showing the scuffmarks, i told him springs will suffer from rust damage because of this.
seller was kind enuff to refund me 100% of the spring cost, i only paid the shipping cost.
vogtland company have poor packing, they must have had several complaints before and still didn't solve packing problems.
i bought Hammerite red paint (no purple paint available) and had the damaged areas painted to protect from rust.
then i had the springs waxoiled after they were installed
no one looks what's behind the wheels waxoil your vehicle and you'll protect what's under the car.
you are entitled for a massive refund, tell seller springs will rust from these paint damages.
you wrote about this on MB forums and people will know about your issue.
i don't think he want's his name to be bashed if he is a serious seller!
tell him that.
what's his feedback score on ebay?
100% positive?
he might get negative feedback if he doesn't care?
tell him that
you're a smooth talker, use your court experiance
god speed
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; Apr 11, 2014 at 02:22 AM.
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on the side of the box where the partsnumber label is, there is also another thank you purchase label where it says, springs where carefully packed by Vogtland staff, maybe they were carefully packed?
but they weren't carefully delivered, that's why you have issues now!
my springs also had black smudge on them the same gunk seen in your pictures, they also had severe paintchip scuffmarks down to bare metal.
i sent pics to seller complaining why they arrived damaged.
he apologized and told me to send him pics for evidence, which i did.
he resolved the problem by refunding me the full amount for spring cost.
that was a fair deal for me.
there is nothing wrong with your springs, trust me on this brother!
the only problem is that Vogtland company offers very poor packing!!
protective material inside box is very poor and doesn't offer any protection at all.
make him seller give you a GOOD refund and be pleased with your springs.
these are not bad springs.
i wouldn't have bought them if everyone here didn't review them in positive way
buy Hammerite paint which gives awesome protection against rust, paint the damaged spots and then fit them to your car after that, have them waxoiled.
these springs will last for long time if you treat them with protective paint and wax.
maybe H&R also have the same poor packing?
it's the same sh-t!
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; Apr 11, 2014 at 01:50 PM.
on the side of the box where the partsnumber label is, there is also another thank you purchase label where it says, springs where carefully packed by Vogtland staff, maybe they were carefully packed?
but they weren't carefully delivered, that's why you have issues now!
my springs also had black smudge on them the same gunk seen in your pictures, they also had severe paintchip scuffmarks down to bare metal.
i sent pics to seller complaining why they arrived damaged.
he apologized and told me to send him pics for evidence, which i did.
he resolved the problem by refunding me the full amount for spring cost.
that was a fair deal for me.
there is nothing wrong with your springs, trust me on this brother!
the only problem is that Vogtland company offers very poor packing!!
protective material inside box is very poor and doesn't offer any protection at all.
make him seller give you a GOOD refund and be pleased with your springs.
these are not bad springs.
i wouldn't have bought them if everyone here didn't review them in positive way
buy Hammerite paint which gives awesome protection against rust, paint the damaged spots and then fit them to your car after that, have them waxoiled.
these springs will last for long time if you treat them with protective paint and wax.
maybe H&R also have the same poor packing?
it's the same sh-t!
Ebay seems to have more options now. I see Vogtland 952079 (This is what the last seller stated he sent to me but if you recall all the writing and model number was scratched off the spring.
Also for sale is 952078
and 952077
Also 952075
so nd4spd13 also commented that the springs I had before would not fit unless I changed the pads. Any idea which model will work without having to get the new pads? So has anyone who has installed received a set where they did not have to change the original pads?
And thinking back now, I did speak to V USA and they offered to send me springs that I buy directly through them. I may shoot them an email and ask which are the correct springs as they did seem eager to make the sale direct to me.
OK so look at V catalog (LINK) and see C43 on two pages, both 22 & 30. Listing two different parts: 960085 & 952079. One is the "club" and one the "sport"
Guessing club means they come with those cheap kyb shocks, not entirely sure.
Last edited by mickey13; May 21, 2016 at 08:38 AM.




PJ said his B sports gave up on him, how long have you had yours? A lot of people swear by koni.
I think he has the h&r springs which someone else said sags, so maybe that's why his dropped too low.




when i opened the box, i had feeling that, it's NOT original "Vogts", looks like an OEM used springs with "Vogts" color, and crap printed logo,
also, notice how they cut the coil edge, seems they use kitchen veg. knife..!,,
see how differ between "Vogts" and "H&R" edge cut finishing, with printed logo..!!?!!
ZAYED,,
when i opened the box, i had feeling that, it's NOT original "Vogts", looks like an OEM used springs with "Vogts" color, and crap printed logo,
also, notice how they cut the coil edge, seems they use kitchen veg. knife..!,,
see how differ between "Vogts" and "H&R" edge cut finishing, with printed logo..!!?!!
ZAYED,,
from eBay?
maybe you bought chinese knock offs for your friend?
I bought mine from german eBay, they were original in factory box
springs have original color pink/purple shade with Vogtland lettering logo in white color.
I love my combo with Koni adjustables and Vogtland springs, shox set on full stiff.
@ Hayden, maybe roads sucks in America therefore you don't like the sporty feel from shocks?
I adore my setup on the street
btw Zayed?
did you sell your AMG?
you have a C200 in your sig.




Last edited by 99CEEFOURTHREE; May 22, 2016 at 10:05 AM.




from eBay?
maybe you bought chinese knock offs for your friend?
I bought mine from german eBay, they were original in factory box
springs have original color pink/purple shade with Vogtland lettering logo in white color.
I love my combo with Koni adjustables and Vogtland springs, shox set on full stiff.
@ Hayden, maybe roads sucks in America therefore you don't like the sporty feel from shocks?
I adore my setup on the street
btw Zayed?
did you sell your AMG?
you have a C200 in your sig.




i'm more satisfied with "H&R" or "Eibach", better finishing with better edge cut than "Vogts",
this damn cut harms the pad surface after awhile..!
Unfortunately yeah; i sold my last AMG month ago, i bought "00 W202 C200 & 02 W210 E430"
ZAYED,,



