Importing parts with good AUD

zenderm3 · 11-04-2010, 06:20 PM

Hmmm... thinking tires... but don't quite need them yet! Grrr

Orlin · 11-04-2010, 06:22 PM

my tyres should arrive today from tirerack.com

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Hmmm... thinking tires... but don't quite need them yet! Grrr

Just do it mate. You will eventually have to fork out at some point and the AUD is great at the moment. I'm thinking about throwing my spare set on next week... I'm keen for some freshhhh rubber for the summer

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Originally Posted by Orlin

my tyres should arrive today from tirerack.com

You're going to love it Matt

Orlin · 11-04-2010, 06:39 PM

I tracked the shipment online just then and its not saying on board for delivery which it should however I think because it will be coming on a big truck and not our usual friendly Fedex man it wont update as quickly for today's dispatch. Either way I am booked in to have the fitted this afternoon so they better arrive!

BBK · 11-04-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

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

Dan @ United...

Edit: Just checked the tracking and it has FINALLY arrived at customs, was cleared yesterday. So may be delivered today or Monday.

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

I tracked the shipment online just then and its not saying on board for delivery which it should however I think because it will be coming on a big truck and not our usual friendly Fedex man it wont update as quickly for today's dispatch. Either way I am booked in to have the fitted this afternoon so they better arrive!

Oh true, I hope it comes in. Each time my tyres came in they were held up for quarantine charges

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Originally Posted by BBK

Dan @ United...

Edit: Just checked the tracking and it has FINALLY arrived at customs, was cleared yesterday. So may be delivered today or Monday.

When I ordered through Dan the tracking info was never updated but it eventually got here. It should arrive today or tomorrow if it's arrived at customs.

Orlin · 11-04-2010, 08:54 PM

when I track it online it does appear that it was stopped in Sydney airport but now its passed that "check" does that mean that mine made it through? it was under 1k aud but I did put my business address down for delivery to my warehouse. Will that make a difference? I hope they dont think its for business use

Orlin · 11-04-2010, 08:56 PM

woohoo just updated...on fedex vehicle for delivery!

alik01 · 11-04-2010, 09:29 PM

FedEx tracking usually dies after the Alexandria AU bit.

Glad it's on it's way and you didn't get slugged with fees.

Enjoy the tyres and remember to take it easy at the start!

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 09:58 PM

Hey Matt, it shouldn't matter if it's listed to your business so long as it's under the 1k mark. Glad to hear they're on the way

amk2912 · 11-04-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Hmmm... thinking tires... but don't quite need them yet! Grrr

You need to get out there and clock up some k's!

Orlin · 11-05-2010, 04:02 AM

I got the Yokohama S Drives installed this afternoon and I must say that the grip on these bad boys does not even compare to the run flats that I had before. I no longer spin through 2nd and 3rd gear! I'm lovin it!

Jeef Beef · 11-05-2010, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Hmmm... thinking tires... but don't quite need them yet! Grrr

Do some burnouts, donuts and a few track days. She'll be good then.

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Originally Posted by Orlin

I got the Yokohama S Drives installed this afternoon and I must say that the grip on these bad boys does not even compare to the run flats that I had before. I no longer spin through 2nd and 3rd gear! I'm lovin it!

You've convinced me to jump the gun on some Advan Neovas. Getting quite tired of the Procede + RFT combo.

Orlin · 11-05-2010, 04:14 AM

take it from me, the procede + runflat combo is almost a waste of having a procede!

E92325i · 11-05-2010, 04:16 AM

I got a set of Advan Neova AD08's in the garage. Haven't put them on yet as I'm looking to trade the car in the next two weeks hopefully

From all reports, they seem like a great tyre

Orlin · 11-05-2010, 05:12 PM

not having run flats or a spare at this point I guess I should look at getting a puncture kit? can anyone recommend a good one at a reasonable price?

BMW86 · 11-05-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

I got the Yokohama S Drives installed this afternoon and I must say that the grip on these bad boys does not even compare to the run flats that I had before. I no longer spin through 2nd and 3rd gear! I'm lovin it!

Nuff said

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Originally Posted by Orlin

not having run flats or a spare at this point I guess I should look at getting a puncture kit? can anyone recommend a good one at a reasonable price?

Let me know if you find anything Matt, I've been driving around with no spare for over a year now. Living life on the edge haha

It doesn't bother me too much, I've usually never more than an hour away from home.

QSH17Z · 11-06-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Nuff said

Let me know if you find anything Matt, I've been driving around with no spare for over a year now. Living life on the edge haha

It doesn't bother me too much, I've usually never more than an hour away from home.

I got one of these:

http://slime.com.au/index.php?main_p...&products_id=6

once I ditched the runflats. Haven't used it properly yet but it did inflate a flat tyre in 5 minutes up to 30psi on a test I did. I'm sure if I had to use the green goo that the tyre fitter wouldn't be too happy! Supposedly the goo can be cleaned off easily and the tyre saved if not damaged excessively. Either that or a new tyre maybe or even a call to roadside assistance? I dunno, don't want to think about it right now after my recent luck

Anyway, it's a solution of sorts should I need something. By the way, I had to order off the net as I was unable to find anything like it in Supercheap Auto or Repco etc...

Liub · 12-01-2010, 08:14 PM

Had a few items trickle in over the past few months... Just waiting on my iCarbon bits from Brian and then it's off to Andrew's

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MikeVictor · 12-02-2010, 05:11 PM

The FSD's a great Liub, I hope they match up as nicely for you with the Eibach springs as mine did with the BMW Perf springs. Enjoy!

BMW86 · 12-04-2010, 01:43 AM

Nice mods Luib. Your car will be undergoing a huge transformation soon with all the new bits! Post pics when you've got them on.

BMW86 · 01-23-2011, 08:14 PM

Anyone bought anything from the US lately? I'm surprised the AUD is still so strong against the USD. I changed out my rear brake pads and upgraded to Performance Rotors recently

11-04-2010, 06:20 PM	#89
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... thinking tires... but don't quite need them yet! Grrr __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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11-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#90
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	my tyres should arrive today from tirerack.com
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11-04-2010, 06:39 PM	#92
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	I tracked the shipment online just then and its not saying on board for delivery which it should however I think because it will be coming on a big truck and not our usual friendly Fedex man it wont update as quickly for today's dispatch. Either way I am booked in to have the fitted this afternoon so they better arrive!
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11-04-2010, 08:54 PM	#95
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	when I track it online it does appear that it was stopped in Sydney airport but now its passed that "check" does that mean that mine made it through? it was under 1k aud but I did put my business address down for delivery to my warehouse. Will that make a difference? I hope they dont think its for business use
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11-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#96
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	woohoo just updated...on fedex vehicle for delivery!
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11-04-2010, 09:29 PM	#97
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	FedEx tracking usually dies after the Alexandria AU bit. Glad it's on it's way and you didn't get slugged with fees. Enjoy the tyres and remember to take it easy at the start! __________________
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11-04-2010, 09:58 PM	#98
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Matt, it shouldn't matter if it's listed to your business so long as it's under the 1k mark. Glad to hear they're on the way
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11-05-2010, 04:02 AM	#100
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	I got the Yokohama S Drives installed this afternoon and I must say that the grip on these bad boys does not even compare to the run flats that I had before. I no longer spin through 2nd and 3rd gear! I'm lovin it!
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11-05-2010, 04:14 AM	#102
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	take it from me, the procede + runflat combo is almost a waste of having a procede!
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11-05-2010, 04:16 AM	#103
E92325i First Lieutenant 10 Rep 362 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I got a set of Advan Neova AD08's in the garage. Haven't put them on yet as I'm looking to trade the car in the next two weeks hopefully From all reports, they seem like a great tyre
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11-05-2010, 05:12 PM	#104
Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	not having run flats or a spare at this point I guess I should look at getting a puncture kit? can anyone recommend a good one at a reasonable price?
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12-01-2010, 08:14 PM	#107
Liub Captain 44 Rep 782 Posts Drives: E8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Had a few items trickle in over the past few months... Just waiting on my iCarbon bits from Brian and then it's off to Andrew's .
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12-02-2010, 05:11 PM	#108
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	The FSD's a great Liub, I hope they match up as nicely for you with the Eibach springs as mine did with the BMW Perf springs. Enjoy!
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12-04-2010, 01:43 AM	#109
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice mods Luib. Your car will be undergoing a huge transformation soon with all the new bits! Post pics when you've got them on.
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01-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#110
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Anyone bought anything from the US lately? I'm surprised the AUD is still so strong against the USD. I changed out my rear brake pads and upgraded to Performance Rotors recently
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