does you think this may be happen?

 

Please read through the whole thread yes it is tedious but take a look at the last 2 pages...

Basically I have found someone selling the entire kit (except for 1 screw) for about $400-$450 + S&H from the ME. I am just tripple checking everything, as well as looking for someone who is willing to test it out. I have no mechanical experience and no dynos are near by.

The first Guinea pig would get the $400 price + S&H after that my contact wants 10% on top since he would be doing all the hard work. (I'm not making anything out of this).

 

Would you be willing to share the risk, like say, split the cost with whoever's willing to try?? If the total cost with shipping is $600, how about you put half of that down? When all the hardware arrives, you get the other half??

DW

 

Hrmmm I dont mind but what if the parts wrong? They dont take back stuff so essentially whoever gets it is stuck with it. I dont wanna be screwed here....

If you are worried about them screwing you over dont be like I said before I have known him all my life.

I would be willing to put up half the cash as long as I get paid regardless if its the right part or not. But then again it comes down to me not making any money of the deal regardless of which way it goes.............................................. ........

 

Just to clarify. I will backup/split the first order for the Guinea pig.

 

Hell if you'll split the first order I might give it a shot. I know someone who is getting a ME intake manifold from RoadBeast and we could probably install them together. I'm a little short on cash since I just put on my B+G/AGX, but maybe I can work something out. If the intake manifold is a "38U" and the price after shipping isn't too high let me know. Does this come with the vacuum canisters and such? The only other problem I'd have is that I may not have too much time to work on my car since I'm pretty busy this semester and I need to be in Dallas to do the install
-hype

 

I'm checking on that right now. The last list they sent me just had prices on it no part numbers. I'm pretty sure the screw is the only thing that is not included and is sold locally in the states. The manifold does have the 38U stamp on it so that should not be a problem.

As for the install I am really looking for someone with some time on there hands who can get the parts install it and verify it for us ASAP. I know a lot of people are anxious to get this done before the summer time starts (including myself). Please dont be offended but the other half of the money is coming out of my pocket for all I know some could gib me. I'm hoping someone like Cheston can install the part and verify it for us.

I need information about import laws from the ME to the states. I was told that clearing stuff from the ME is not a problem as they have all there export lisences in place but the problem is once it hits US soil I was essentially told that all import problems need to be sorted out by whoever is receiving the manifold IF any problems arise I doubt any will. Maybe someone with information about importing speciality import parts can give me some help?

Money transfers will not be a problem. Money will go straight to a company called "Al-Tawoon" there are no bank fees on that end so all transfer fees applicable US side need to be done by you. I cant remember exactly but it was either a CitiBank or Standard Chartered. Sending CitiBank should be easiest since the fews should be negligible. Bank certified checks will also work. I dont even know if MO even works over there

Today is Friday there (thus a holiday) so nothings getting done till Saturday afternoon our time. More information by then.

I will split this off into a seperate thread once I get details organized. This is a group buy, so after the initial one piece order I will just be the intermediary so they wont get flooded with e-mails/faxs asking questions etc.

 

Hey, I'm interested just waiting to get my money back and I would be more than willing to take you up on the offer. Hopefully should have the money back tonight. Just keep me posted.

-John

 

Will do. I've pretty much confirmed part numbers (I just want to make sure so hes doing it again) as well as waiting on a shipping quote. Air rates will be really expensive but I'll see what we can do.

 

Sounds good to me!! =)

 

Providing that my source is good (still waiting to find out), I should be able to get it at any quantity for $469+shipping to your door from Seattle, WA.

So that'll be about $500 shipped to you.

IanS

 

Wow nice rate on shipping. Do you have any idea on what they charged you for shipping? It would give us an idea of costs etc.

 

AHA!

I finally got an answer. Apparently, it's the Muslim New Year or something and they were closed.

And now I've got another snag. they estimated the shipping based on standard shipping rates.....but they didn't know when they estimated that there is a minimum shipping rate...<see below>

"Dear Mr.Ian Sweeney,
Sorry for the delay.Because here was new year holiday.
We have recd.469$.
About the parts,the cargo charge is minimum will be 220$(ie,45kgs).
So, please advice me as earliest."

So it looks like I need to order 45kg worth of parts to make the shipping worth it.

So anyone else down with buying one now (I am not responsible, and there are no refunds, however....risk is yours.)

I wrote him back and asked him how many of these kits I will need to buy to make 45kg.

He should write back shortly.

Let me know,
IanS

 

did u find the right part?

 

Yes. I have pictures and diagrams.

Unfortunately, I had to just rebuild my OS, (An XP Update blew my machine up, how ironic.) and my website is down.

I will try and get it up quick so I can re-post the links to the pictures of the "38U" manifold and the diagram outlining all the parts that will be sent.

Here are the links...(Update - they ARE working now.)

http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u3.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/diagram.jpg

IanS

 

Alright.

2 of the "kits" are 40kg's.

So I need one more person to order one, and this will be at your own risk. Once that goes through and works hapilly, I will open a group deal.

So who's willing to hang them out there with me, so to speak?

Sorry I had to raise the prices....This sucks. I checked shipping rates online myself, and FedEx is $600USD from there!!

Most other companies (Like Air Cargo of Dubai, and other local places) charge $300-400 for shipping.

So there's nothing I can do.

To Whoever "hangs them out with me":
The price will be $499 shipped to your door. I'm giving you free shipping from my place to yours.

IanS

 

It strikes me as very odd that they would put a minimum on you. Are they just saying that $220 is the cost for anything less than the minimum or that they cannot send it because it doesn't meet the minimum weight.

Did you check with DHL? They are pretty reasonable and are truly worldwide. Even the US Postal Service has partnered with them for worldwide shipping needs. I would never have guessed that a country's air mail would specify a minimum weight. Usually prices are scaled according to size and weight.

BTW, I weighed "the dud," the 35U intake, and it is only roughly 16lbs or 7.25kg. The 38U is only slightly larger at the port end so even tacking on 4lbs to be on the safe side, that still is only 9kg.

I would seriously urge caution in sending more funds until you can verify that shipping costs are as they say... The Roadbeast fiasco has made me very leery of overseas dealings but I think any safeguards you can implement is to your advantage.

 

Assuming costs from here to dubai are the same from them to us, I guess shipping is rather expensive.

Plugged in some numbers on the DHL site and their shipping calculator estimates a 20# package as being $270. Ouch...

 

To Whoever "hangs them out with me":
The price will be $499 shipped to your door. I'm giving you free shipping from my place to yours.

IanS [/B][/QUOTE]

Ian I may be interested. Check your private message in about 15 minutes

 

I just spoke to my Credit Card company, and they said that if I use one of those "convienience checks" to pay for the wire transfer, then the product will be covered and disputable.

Unfortunately, it will take 7-10 business days for them to send me the checks....Grrrr.

Nonetheless, I figured a way to cover the financial side of it (most likely) for whoever buys. Looks like speedtrip may be the guy.

I still can't be 100% financially liable, just in case, but at least now there's a great chance that even if this guy screws you and me over, you can get your money back. (I hope)

I would not be so lucky, as I paid for mine with cash.

IanS

 

Got word back we are pretty much in the same situation for shipping. Shipping two kits comes to $200 shipping one will cost the same.

What might happen for now is that I will ship the first two kits to my place and then send it off via Fedex/UPS ground.

After that maybe all the people who want kits that live in the same city can get the delivered to someones address to save a bit on total shipping costs etc.

I asked them to find out a cheaper method, as off right now if anyone wants to order 2 kits it looks like the price for them will be $1080 or about $530 each. If its shipped to my place it will be an extra $30 on top of that (I'm guessing).

Once we get a large enough order we could probabl take half/quater a container so that should work out really cheap....

More info to follow..............

 

Interesting. Well, that proves that my guy isn't trying to fool me.

Isn't half of $1080 $540, not $530?

My price will be $499+shipping to your house from Seattle, so it's pretty much the same. I will be taking orders of 10 at a time once I get this going. I will check on shipping for 10 of them with my guy and adjust accordingly.

IanS

 

Anyone want to throw me a freaking bone here?

 

No Name Price in Dhs

1. 1451738u00 Actuator power 140.00
2. 1451238u00 Shaft Assembly 96.00
3. 1451338u00 Valve Power 7.00
4. 1451138u00 Screw adjust (Pin dowel?) 7.00
5. 1451540f00 Oring 22.00
6. 1401038u02 Int Connector 924.00
7. 1403238u00 Gasket 22.00
8. 1403338u00 Gasket Connector 22.00
9. 1402738u00 Cover vintage (intake cover?) 396.00
Total 1636.00

Which is USD $440.

Thats the lastest info I got. Shipping costs are the same $200 for two pieces. Shipping wieght is 7 kgs per item. Sea freight is possible but I was told it would take 1-2 months

Shipping costs should lower by 20% once we start getting volume orders in. They have 7 entire 'kits' in stock after that the wait time is 2 weeks.

I was thinking that we ship two kits to someones house/business address and from there they forward one of them to the second persons house.

Whos up? It will be ready to ship once the money has been received. Yes I can guarantee that you will recieve the package

 

Hey Iansw and Finality,

I would take part in one of your deals but I was one of the RoadBeast victims, so you can understand my wariness. Here's another suggestion I can make;

For the 1st VI you would have sent here;

1) share the risk between you and the 1st willing participant, like split the cost of the 1st one 50/50 or whatever you feel comfortable with, and ;

2) for all the others who want to take part, have them send you money and they get put on your list for the subsequent group deal. Like say I send you $100 and I'm willing to risk 10%, so you could use $10 towards getting the 1st VI. WHat I get out of it is being 1st on your list for the group deal once it's established. You can make your list a 1st come 1st serve listing, or prioritize according to how much someone may have sent. So if I send 100, but GW sends 250, then he'd be higher on ther list. Or, if i send 100 and risk 50 whereas gw sends 250 and risks 30, I would be higher on the group deal list.

How's that sound?

DW

 

Not the simplest idea in the world...... Once we start making large GDs it will be near impossible to keep track who owes what.

Like I said I will cover the first two orders 50/50 whatever you guys want as long as it by an established member.

I can 100% guarantee you that you will recieve the parts, though I cannot guarantee anything past the first two since my financial risk will be too great especially for something where I gain pretty much nothing. I would prefer the money to be sent directly to them since Uncle Sam can be a pain at times. However for the first test order you guys can send me the money and I will just wire it directly to them.

I can give you my contact info as well as there contact info. Address/numbers whatever. The company I am dealing with does not handle many customers so they would prefer all contact go through me.

Plz note that once the initial 7/8 units run out there is a wait time as they need to re-order the 'kits'.

 

The guy I'm dealing with already has my money, unfortunately, he misquoted me on shipping, and I need one person to buy from me to help me with the shipping costs, as shipping 2 costs the same as shipping one.

I can guarantee your money will be safe because I can cover it with my Credit Card.

I can 90% guarantee you'll get the right parts, because the pictures below match what we need, and these pictures are from my supplier:

http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/38u3.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/diagram.jpg

IanS

 

Thanks to speedtrip for helping out with this and pre-ordering one for me to help with shipping.

It should be here in 2-3 weeks. maybe sooner.

IanS

 

damn, i was the first to reply to the other thread too, will I still be able to get a VI from you though? How much for the ones after you guys get yours? Take Care

 

Both Ian and myself are doing test runs from our suppliers we are just verifying

A) They are trust worthy
B) The parts being sent are the correct ones

Guessing from Ians earlier posts the total cost will be about $589 shipped. Thats going from the ME -> His place -> your place.

My costs are working out to be rougly the same its coming in @ $570. I am however working out ways to lower the $100 shipping cost per kit from the ME to here. The wait time will be longer but worth the savings in my opinion.

 

I agree with you, I was just giving him a hard time. I need to catch up on other bills first anyways. Take Care

 

I have to check out US shipping costs, but I think mine will be more like $530-$540.

IanS

 

Ok, I guess it will be better to wait and see what kind of gains are actually produced from these intakes before spending $550 on them. Let us know how it goes. Take Care

 

Thanks to Speedtrip for helping out here!

He gets the first one at $489 shipped to his door.

Now I can get mine and his shipped over here. Should be 2-3 weeks tops, barring any unforseen problems.

IanS

 

Once you install, dyno, and verify everything is smooth with the deal, I will have money waiting.


Dave

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=107943

I've started a new topic on the GD section for those interested.

 

I also have started a thread.

I am not trying to compete with you directly Finality.
I appreciate everyone's help in getting this going.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=107996

IanS

 

No biggie this thread was getting too messy for everyone to wade thruogh anyway

 

Well, it turns out that my supplier misquoted me anyway. he forgot the cover. (Boy, that would have sucked)

My price is now $570 shipped to their door, just like yours.

IanS

 

I can imagine another $200 just for shipping the covers