The finished product, except for the 968 spoiler
The writeup would be very sweet. Oh yes, and more pictures! ;D
11-04-2003, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by Lead Foot 944
So I have been waiting for my 968 Fixed RS Wing from Van-Zweeden for about two weeks now, and I am hoping that this will be the week that I wil get it. I had to order through a newly starting U.S distributor for Van-Zweeden simply because if I wanted to order the spoiler direct from Van-Zweeden then the shipping alone was going to be over $300.
I have spoken many times with the people at Van-Zweeden especially a guy by the name of Burt, real nice guy... The spoiler alone costs about $340...plus you also have to pay a customs fee of 19% and a local tax for the Netherlands...The total direct from Van-Zweeden was over $750 when everything was said and done...
So I have been waiting for my 968 Fixed RS Wing from Van-Zweeden for about two weeks now, and I am hoping that this will be the week that I wil get it. I had to order through a newly starting U.S distributor for Van-Zweeden simply because if I wanted to order the spoiler direct from Van-Zweeden then the shipping alone was going to be over $300.
I have spoken many times with the people at Van-Zweeden especially a guy by the name of Burt, real nice guy... The spoiler alone costs about $340...plus you also have to pay a customs fee of 19% and a local tax for the Netherlands...The total direct from Van-Zweeden was over $750 when everything was said and done...
Second, as a European I'm not overly surprised by the delay/cost/complications you're experiencing with your order for the 968 wing. Hopefully it will be resolved soon, but it brought to mind an idea I've had for some time now. Not to hijack the thread, but I think your "wing delay" is a good case in point.
As Rennlist grows, so does the number international members, and several of us commute periodically between Europe and the U.S. I wonder if we could work out a way to do some logistics amongst ourselves whenever we're traveling and someone needs a shipment at either side of the Atlantic. I know I took a set of factory C2T wheels with me last time I went home to Barcelona and it was no big deal at all. Excess baggage was something like US$70 and we're talking 4 17" alloy wheels. No customs duties, no nothing.
It could simply consist of people who would be traveling from major supplier areas (Germany, Netherlands, U.K. in Europe, or equivalent supplier locations in the U.S.) posting to the regional forums with their itinerary and whether they would be willing to act as "mules" for reasonably sized shipments. It could be decided whether we should pay for this or if the "mules" could accept donations made to Rennlist in lieu of payment for the courtesy shipping.
What do you guys think?
11-04-2003, 03:37 PM
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very nice work! so far i like everything you've done to it. i too would be interested in the paint process. mine is in such dire need of a paint job. again, congrats!
11-04-2003, 06:11 PM
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The tailights I made, I have done a write up on this matter, if you do a forum search for "new tailight mod" you will find all of the info..
Thank you all for the kind words..
And yes I will post more pic's of detail
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Thank you all for the kind words..
And yes I will post more pic's of detail
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11-05-2003, 09:10 AM
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Luis, I think thats a fantastic idea! I've been on the fence ordering some things from various European sources due to the fact that shipping would double the invoice price.
Maybe you should start another thread?
I know I would be ecstatic to pay $100-150 to ship from Europe (I was quoted $500+).
PM me if you come up with anything.
Maybe you should start another thread?
I know I would be ecstatic to pay $100-150 to ship from Europe (I was quoted $500+).
PM me if you come up with anything.
11-05-2003, 12:01 PM
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I've said it before, I'll say it again.. That is the cleanest looking 944 I've ever seen. In all senses of the word.
Nice ride Damien, can't wait to see it again in spring man.
Take it easy
Ian
Nice ride Damien, can't wait to see it again in spring man.
Take it easy
Ian
11-05-2003, 01:48 PM
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Hey Ian,
Yes I did get your E-Mails, I will have to call you later this week and we will shoot the sh$T..... WE should plan a huge 944 gathering for next summer...barbecue, auto cross, detailing session,etc.
And again thank You all for your kind words, I will post plenty more pic's for yall to see
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Yes I did get your E-Mails, I will have to call you later this week and we will shoot the sh$T..... WE should plan a huge 944 gathering for next summer...barbecue, auto cross, detailing session,etc.
And again thank You all for your kind words, I will post plenty more pic's for yall to see
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11-05-2003, 01:49 PM
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Brett, I also recieved your E-Mail's, but I don't think I have your number again
Otherwise give me a call, and we will talk winter projects...
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Otherwise give me a call, and we will talk winter projects...Lead Foot 944
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