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Old 04-13-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Kim....then your invoice differs from how they "normally" do it. I have made probably 20+ orders over the years with them and the invoice ALWAYS has the line item number/description, then the retail and net (being dealer cost as they define it) and the LAST line item on your itemized list of items is called "handling charge" which is 15% of the total net. Then shipping on top of that which is at the very bottom of the form. I'd be interested to see that reciept. Did you negotiate something different then?
Dell .... a mystery, I guess.

No special deals. I just called up Jeff, got a quote, and ordered. The invoice (which I hope to attach via a scan) looks just like the 5 others I have accumulated from Sunset over the past 16 months.
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Old 04-13-2006, 03:34 PM
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You do NOT have item number "ZZZ Handling" listed. Do any of your invoices have the "ZZZ handling charge" item? If not, then there is something in your file with Sunset that has kept it from being charged. Thus you are getting the parts at their "cost". Sounds like a win-win situation for you!
Old 04-13-2006, 07:17 PM
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Moving to Carolina in June and can't wait!

My response to you......delete all posts in this thread and delete the thread!
Old 04-13-2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Moving to Carolina in June and can't wait!

My response to you......delete all posts in this thread and delete the thread!
Way to go, Dell! You just helped him "kill" all future "good deals" he has been getting!

On the other hand, maybe we could get Kim to order parts for all of us if he dosen't get charged the 15%.
Old 04-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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Old 04-14-2006, 12:48 AM
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bwine told me 1495 two weeks ago.
Old 04-14-2006, 02:19 AM
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1495!??!?!? I am going to buy a set tomorrow.....thought the going rate was 2200 bucks! If it is 1500 I need NEED NEED a better sound.

I am going to call tomorrow and will post what they said (both brandywyn and sunset)
Old 04-14-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicolaasdb
1495!??!?!? I am going to buy a set tomorrow.....thought the going rate was 2200 bucks! If it is 1500 I need NEED NEED a better sound.

I am going to call tomorrow and will post what they said (both brandywyn and sunset)
Yeah, please do. It seems like everyone that calls gets a different price.
Old 04-14-2006, 10:49 PM
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just checked it out with sunset and they charging 1803 plus shipping....circle porsche in Long Beach charges 2258 plus tax...but gives 10% discount for PCA members...so Sunset is still cheaper
Old 04-14-2006, 10:59 PM
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Try Carlsen Porsche:
3636 Haven Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
Main: 650-701-9200
Sales: 650-701-9200

If they have it on sale it will probably be the cheapest you will find. If not I think it was about $1800. For a short period of time last year (spring/summer) they had it on sale for $1250 + shipping.
Old 04-15-2006, 08:57 PM
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maybe a group sale is in order.
Old 04-15-2006, 11:00 PM
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I am in!!! for a group buy ..... let's see who gives us the best deal and how many have to join.
Old 04-17-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicolaasdb
I am in!!! for a group buy ..... let's see who gives us the best deal and how many have to join.
That sounds awesome guys. I'd be very interested.
Old 04-17-2006, 01:01 PM
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I would be in as well as I have been pricing it locally. Is it really dificult to install the electronics? Dealership wants 10 hours to install with them, it seems like a lot of time. Maybe I will get lucky and there will be one at Hershey this weekend. Lets get the group buy going.
Old 04-17-2006, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jsaindc
.... Is it really dificult to install the electronics? .
I didn't keep close track, as I did it over the week my replacement bumper was being painted, and took some time each day. Having done it once, I'm sure I could beat the 10:00 you were quoted, but it is still a good day's work for an amateur like me.

One of the main problems is that the TSB with instructions (does not come with kit) is not always clear, and, for some model years, contains inaccurate wiring instructions. The instructions for the vacuum installation are also fairly misleading ... so much so, that I feel compelled to address one issue right here ... just in case you attempt it.

IGNORE all verbiage in the TSB concerning removing the throttle body in order to instal a new rubber ring to accept the vacuum lines. Simply buy an extra Y-piece (like the 2 included in the kit) and Y off of an EXISTING vacuum tap. Takes 2 minutes as opposed to hours.

Having said that, there are some very good DIYs out there. I was saved by Orient Express, found right HERE .

Another DIY addressing some of the confusing wiring issues is here: .

Finally, I posted a Lessons Learned piece, avoiding duplication with the guys above, and covering a few of the hurdles I discovered. PSE Lessons Learned .

If you're patient, at home with both wrenches and electrical connections, then there's no reason why you can't work your way through it.


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