Importing parts with good AUD

Orlin · 10-12-2010, 08:31 PM

I didnt think AR design manufactured special rhd downpipes but I could be wrong, anyone had this confirmed by AR design themselves?

BBK · 10-12-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

I didnt think AR design manufactured special rhd downpipes but I could be wrong, anyone had this confirmed by AR design themselves?

Just confirmed with Terry from burger motorsports, that AR make the pipes to order, so take 2-3weeks to produce and thus they are made to the type of car you have. Not sure how much (if at all) they change them to suit RHD cars.

I've heard with the CPE DP's that the 02 sensors are in different spots so need to be modded to fit our cars?

Orlin · 10-12-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Just confirmed with Terry from burger motorsports, that AR make the pipes to order, so take 2-3weeks to produce and thus they are made to the type of car you have. Not sure how much (if at all) they change them to suit RHD cars.

I've heard with the CPE DP's that the 02 sensors are in different spots so need to be modded to fit our cars?

yeh I heard that about cpe dps also so I will probably be going with either MS or AR when I get mine. Either way I will ensure to request RHD version, thanks.

andrew@southernBM · 10-13-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

That wasn't my experience.

You probably are not aware of the whole story, and i'm not about to rehash my nightmares here, but AR do have a set of RHD pipes, i may be wrong but i thought all the DP's they sell fit both LH and RH nowadays. Feedback seem positive as well.

BMW86 · 10-14-2010, 10:17 PM

1 AUD = 1 USD

BMW86 · 10-14-2010, 10:17 PM

So has anyone bought anything lately? I'm so tempted!

E92325i · 10-14-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

So has anyone bought anything lately? I'm so tempted!

I bought 2 X 255/30 R19 yokohama Advan AD08's 2 days ago and ANZ traded it at under 0.97 cents.

Liub · 10-15-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

So has anyone bought anything lately? I'm so tempted!

Just bought the Alpine HID kit

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Originally Posted by E92325i

I bought 2 X 255/30 R19 yokohama Advan AD08's 2 days ago and ANZ traded it at under 0.97 cents.

tirerack??

BBK · 10-15-2010, 01:16 AM

Ordered the M3 front sway for myself and BMWRX :-D

E92325i · 10-15-2010, 01:17 AM

Yeah through tirerack

BMW86 · 10-15-2010, 05:46 AM

Very nice guys! Keep the responses coming... I'm so tempted!

135BANDIT · 10-15-2010, 06:05 AM

1ers - if your going to TT try using Oz forex (Macquarie bank), excellent rates and cheaper fees.

Or apply for a US bank account its easier than you think, I have a Citi bank US account fully accessible from my local ATM and accepted by all US businesses (debit card).
JD

sparoz · 10-15-2010, 06:11 AM

all these talk and I am so tempted to order all the suspension parts...

Alext · 10-15-2010, 05:14 PM

I think one has to be realistic - if the dollar drops signifcantly 10% (ie to around .89-.90 to the US) then you basically only pay an extra AU$100 per AU$1000 order. Not exactly bank-breaking. No need to hurry!!!

stylish. · 10-15-2010, 09:01 PM

Silly question, but do tires have an expiry date? I'm thinking of ordering some tires from tirerack (to take advantage of the exchange rate) for when my runflats wear out, but will the performance quality of the tires decrease if I store them in a box for 2 years before using them?

BMW86 · 10-15-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

I think one has to be realistic - if the dollar drops signifcantly 10% (ie to around .89-.90 to the US) then you basically only pay an extra AU$100 per AU$1000 order. Not exactly bank-breaking. No need to hurry!!!

I agree but the deal-breaker is usually the shipping costs

Alext · 10-16-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stylish.

Silly question, but do tires have an expiry date? I'm thinking of ordering some tires from tirerack (to take advantage of the exchange rate) for when my runflats wear out, but will the performance quality of the tires decrease if I store them in a box for 2 years before using them?

It's a good question. I do think tires harden over time even if not used. I am thinking the same thing - anyone have an answer to this one?

AussieAlf · 10-16-2010, 06:18 PM

Wrap 'em in glad wrap or those vacuum storage bags. A few of my racing mates do that. Goodyear suggest an opaque polythene wrapping (see http://www.goodyear.com/rv/tirecare/tire_storage.html).

Cheers,
Alf

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 08:04 AM

AUD is at record high again! Anyone else bought anything recently?

x5mad · 11-04-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stylish.

Silly question, but do tires have an expiry date? I'm thinking of ordering some tires from tirerack (to take advantage of the exchange rate) for when my runflats wear out, but will the performance quality of the tires decrease if I store them in a box for 2 years before using them?

I've seen people quote 3 years from the date of manufacture on this forum. I believe the Dom is printed in code on the sidewall.

BBK · 11-04-2010, 05:07 PM

Still waiting on my M3 sway bar... been nearly 3 weeks since order.

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 06:20 PM

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Still waiting on my M3 sway bar... been nearly 3 weeks since order.

Who did you order from? Have you got any tracking info yet?

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