Tramont Cup 2 Group Buy
09-29-2022, 04:26 PM
#391
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I remember there were two forms need to be filled out. One was DHL Import Custom Power of Attorney form, and the other one was DOT form. Are they the ones you guys referring to?
09-29-2022, 04:46 PM
#392
Seared
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$hit show 2.0 regarding shipping for me.
Back in 2013, I ordered a set of Tramont Cups for my C4S. At that time Tramont did not arrange shipping, that was my responsibility. The ensuing shipping was stunningly complicated. In a nutshell…shipper refused to accept them in two boxes, demanded they be palletized. That changed the shipping to “large freight “, and instead of $230ish, now $1500ish. Stop shipment ordered, but with the time difference…didn’t hit the parcel until it was on the ground in Tennessee. Where it was then immediately sent back to France…”large freight, another $1500ish, AND damaged. The whole thing ended when a Rennlister knew the CEO of FED EX, and sent him the mindless ramblings from me on these very pages. There was eventually a happy ending.
So, I wanted set for the new to me 03 Boxster S…I reached out to Christine directly, asked if she remembered that ill fated first order all those years ago. Yes she did indeed, and while the discount I was provided wasn’t 10%, the order went in.
So, now those wheels are sitting in Cleveland, Ohio(day 2) awaiting me to submit DOT/import paperwork. But…and this is where I get completely confused…Tramont nor DHL seem to know how to provide that paperwork. I spent hours yesterday, and essentially been on this since 6am EST today, when Christine again alerted me about the paperwork need.
It’s like she hasn’t done this 50+ times previously.
Remarkable to believe…
Anyway…I assume that everyone here who bought these lovely wheels previously from Tramont…had to submit the same import documents. Anyone remember the process, cause it’s apparent that Tramont doesn’t.
Back in 2013, I ordered a set of Tramont Cups for my C4S. At that time Tramont did not arrange shipping, that was my responsibility. The ensuing shipping was stunningly complicated. In a nutshell…shipper refused to accept them in two boxes, demanded they be palletized. That changed the shipping to “large freight “, and instead of $230ish, now $1500ish. Stop shipment ordered, but with the time difference…didn’t hit the parcel until it was on the ground in Tennessee. Where it was then immediately sent back to France…”large freight, another $1500ish, AND damaged. The whole thing ended when a Rennlister knew the CEO of FED EX, and sent him the mindless ramblings from me on these very pages. There was eventually a happy ending.
So, I wanted set for the new to me 03 Boxster S…I reached out to Christine directly, asked if she remembered that ill fated first order all those years ago. Yes she did indeed, and while the discount I was provided wasn’t 10%, the order went in.
So, now those wheels are sitting in Cleveland, Ohio(day 2) awaiting me to submit DOT/import paperwork. But…and this is where I get completely confused…Tramont nor DHL seem to know how to provide that paperwork. I spent hours yesterday, and essentially been on this since 6am EST today, when Christine again alerted me about the paperwork need.
It’s like she hasn’t done this 50+ times previously.
Remarkable to believe…
Anyway…I assume that everyone here who bought these lovely wheels previously from Tramont…had to submit the same import documents. Anyone remember the process, cause it’s apparent that Tramont doesn’t.
Andreas
09-29-2022, 04:57 PM
#393
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DHL customer service finally had a human available after 7am MST…though English likely wasn’t her primary tongue. She send an “alert” to customs, DHL regional location, Miss Piggy, or Triumph the Insult Comic Dog…I have no idea what she was saying.
Two hours later I get a text from DHL with a link to submit the paperwork…linky no worky.
Find one that does work, and make multiple attempts to submit the paperwork. Success!
I ask for a follow up phone call, but don’t get one.
Then I start getting a flood of emails, each contradicting one another…action needed, parcel held. Paperwork submitted, all good…then another action needed.
Good thing the wheels are as beautiful as they are…
Two hours later I get a text from DHL with a link to submit the paperwork…linky no worky.
Find one that does work, and make multiple attempts to submit the paperwork. Success!
I ask for a follow up phone call, but don’t get one.
Then I start getting a flood of emails, each contradicting one another…action needed, parcel held. Paperwork submitted, all good…then another action needed.
Good thing the wheels are as beautiful as they are…
09-29-2022, 07:01 PM
#394
correct. 285/30 is what i normally run, but my tire was discontinued and i was in a hurry, so i went with current set up, but going back to 285/30 or 295/30 next set.
09-29-2022, 07:09 PM
#395
DHL customer service finally had a human available after 7am MST…though English likely wasn’t her primary tongue. She send an “alert” to customs, DHL regional location, Miss Piggy, or Triumph the Insult Comic Dog…I have no idea what she was saying.
Two hours later I get a text from DHL with a link to submit the paperwork…linky no worky.
Find one that does work, and make multiple attempts to submit the paperwork. Success!
I ask for a follow up phone call, but don’t get one.
Then I start getting a flood of emails, each contradicting one another…action needed, parcel held. Paperwork submitted, all good…then another action needed.
Good thing the wheels are as beautiful as they are…
Two hours later I get a text from DHL with a link to submit the paperwork…linky no worky.
Find one that does work, and make multiple attempts to submit the paperwork. Success!
I ask for a follow up phone call, but don’t get one.
Then I start getting a flood of emails, each contradicting one another…action needed, parcel held. Paperwork submitted, all good…then another action needed.
Good thing the wheels are as beautiful as they are…
09-29-2022, 08:16 PM
#397
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It’s just me…that one in a million chance that brings lottery numbers I ain’t got. The “that never happened before” $hit show odds, ya, I got ‘em.
Still don’t have a tire brand/size determined, nor the suspension update finalized. So time is on my side there anyway. Speaking of suspension update, I’m trashing the H&R SS set-up on the 993, looking for something new. Nam, eventually wanna talk to you.
Gonna be twinsies, the 993 and the Boxster…kinda.
Still don’t have a tire brand/size determined, nor the suspension update finalized. So time is on my side there anyway. Speaking of suspension update, I’m trashing the H&R SS set-up on the 993, looking for something new. Nam, eventually wanna talk to you.
Gonna be twinsies, the 993 and the Boxster…kinda.
Last edited by Magdaddy; 09-29-2022 at 08:17 PM.
09-29-2022, 09:40 PM
#398
Rennlist Member
It’s just me…that one in a million chance that brings lottery numbers I ain’t got. The “that never happened before” $hit show odds, ya, I got ‘em.
Still don’t have a tire brand/size determined, nor the suspension update finalized. So time is on my side there anyway. Speaking of suspension update, I’m trashing the H&R SS set-up on the 993, looking for something new. Nam, eventually wanna talk to you.
Gonna be twinsies, the 993 and the Boxster…kinda.
Still don’t have a tire brand/size determined, nor the suspension update finalized. So time is on my side there anyway. Speaking of suspension update, I’m trashing the H&R SS set-up on the 993, looking for something new. Nam, eventually wanna talk to you.
Gonna be twinsies, the 993 and the Boxster…kinda.
09-30-2022, 05:13 PM
#401
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09-30-2022, 09:35 PM
#402
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09-30-2022, 09:39 PM
#403
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Can someone post current pricing of the wheels and shipping to East Coast … guessing shipping isn’t much cheaper.
10-01-2022, 12:28 AM
#404
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10-01-2022, 10:07 AM
#405
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