Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII?

VRS195 · 04-06-2007, 12:58

ooh, excellent I go away and come back and there are customers

So everyone is happy, the buy will only go ahead if the price and spec is OK with everyone at the end of the "feeler period"

Some people were probably away on Half-term hols last week (some may still be away) - so I think I will try to confirm all interest say end of next week (14th of June) - then get a firm price for whatever order volume has been met.

Then I need to work out how to get paid

Anyway here is today's list:

Quote:

1) VRS195 (me!)
2) Vimto2000
3) Jonno VRs
4) dstev2000
5) dstev2000 SWMBO
6) gillywibble
7) GAFF
8) storm monkey

dstev2000 · 04-06-2007, 18:09

Maybe???

Most people have a PayPal account these days.

It'll make my life easy so sod the rest of yer

Either that or a bank transfer?

I have a big pile of old Top Gear magazines, can we trade?

VRS195 · 04-06-2007, 20:28

dstev2000 · 04-06-2007, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

No

A pile of well thumbed magazines doesn't appeal then?

Or the top gear ones for that matter?

Is that a no to all of my bright ideas per chance?

VRS195 · 04-06-2007, 23:26

Ideas gladly received - wood pulp isn't.

I have just recently quit (well car mags anyway

) - fire hazard apparently

Now they are strictly disposable (I am only allowed 1 copy of each title)

When I cleared out the loft there were 14 HUGE boxes of magazines (had to empty them one at a time to get them out the loft

):

CAR odds and sods.
FAST LANE (do you remember that? - from 1989 'til no more).
Top Gear (From Edition 1).
Autocar (from July 1987 - before they were Autocar+Motor and back to Autocar).
WhatCar odd and sods.
some odd, almost A3 broadsheet sized magazines, called "Carweek" printed on toilet paper quality paper from the early 90s.
Performance Car (from 1992 - Clarkson's old stomping ground - resurected as EVO).
oh and EVO (obviously).

Needless to say, I cried at the ceremony (at the local tip) as they made their way serenely into the recycler.

Having said that, if I hadn't bought them I dread to think what the saved money could have bought instead - a loft extension probably

.

vimto2000 · 05-06-2007, 07:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

GAFF, I can't say for sure, as I don't know the kit's exact weight.

The kit comprises the following:

1x LIFTOMAT (the gas strut)
2x ball joint sockets
2x spacers
1 x self locking nut (8mm)
2x locking pins for ball joints
1x mounting rail
1x instructions!
and the packaging for that lot

SHIPPING COSTS FOR UK / EUROPE

Your guess is as good as mine - but I think they will be less than 1kg each, on eBay the P&P for similar kits to Europe seem to be about £6.50 (and that includes packing costs aswell).

So if it weighs:

500g-1,000g
£1.92 to £2.30 UK SECOND CLASS
£3.85 STANDARD UK PARCELS
£3.88 to £5.88 AIRMAIL
1kg-1.5kg
£4.95 STANDARD UK PARCELS
£5.88 to £8.38 AIRMAIL

According to Superskoda website its 2KG.

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 10:17

Well I was only quoted £30 Euros to ship then to UK - and that was for 40x (80kg

)

They may round to the next nearest KG, I suppose?

Also if you look at eBay for similar packs they only charge about £6 to ship internationally - I would be surprised if they were subsidised (most people make money on the P&P)

I know - I will ask RSD how much they weight and the cost to send one

ha ha

vimto2000 · 05-06-2007, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

Well I was only quoted £30 Euros to ship then to UK - and that was for 40x (80kg

)

They may round to the next nearest KG, I suppose?

Also if you look at eBay for similar packs they only charge about £6 to ship internationally - I would be surprised if they were subsidised (most people make money on the P&P)

I know - I will ask RSD how much they weight and the cost to send one

ha ha

Going on their Pricing scheme....will probably be double the cost!

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 16:08

Just waiting to hear back from Danny Withrow at RSD - he is going to weigh a pack and email me the weight of one unit.

He said they would charge £2.50!! - that sounds too low - but to be honest at £88 a piece they should hand deliver it 9:00am nextday for FREE.

I will await his email, then we will know for sure.

I don't want to skupper the GB by having to add too much postage, nor do I want to charge you lot £2.50 and then have to subsidise the GB when I find it costs £6.50 to send

.

dstev2000 · 05-06-2007, 17:54

Hmph, 88 squids (+P&P) is quite a lot isn't it

SWMBO won't wear that price

46 odd quid sounded palatable but I don't think that is going to happen is it

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Hmph, 88 squids (+P&P) is quite a lot isn't it

SWMBO won't wear that price

46 odd quid sounded palatable but I don't think that is going to happen is it

dstev2000 - the RSD price was for comparison, I am sourcing these lifts from "abroad" - they will be 45-50 squid each.
Let's just say phoning up Danny in Northampton to get him to weigh the units was easier than trying out my Czech on Marcin

See below for P&P update.

Just so no one misses my price confirmation they are:
£46.00

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 18:52

Thanks to a nice english speaking gentleman at RSD we now know the kits weigh 0.78 KG each.

P&P costs to send these kits out once they reach the UK are therefore:

£2.30 SECOND CLASS Royal Mail
£2.92 FIRST CLASS Royal Mail
£4.88 AIRMAIL

the postage will be AT COST - so whatever the stamp says - alternatively FREE to collect or swap at meet

dstev2000 · 05-06-2007, 19:13

Great, I'm still in for 2 lifter kits.

I scrolled up the page and saw the £88 mentioned and thought "balls"

I assumed the £46 was only achievable if we hit the magic 40+ units.

Obviously a blonde moment there

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Obviously a blonde moment there

Hey, as long as the collars and cuffs match we wont pass judgement.

Glad to hear you are back !

dstev2000 · 05-06-2007, 19:50

storm monkey · 05-06-2007, 23:01

Looking forward to fitting these when they come. The brother in law was showing off his lifter on his mk1 at the weekend........can't be outdone by that!

BTW, if you need any czech e-mails translated, I have a good friend who's from round those parts.

Phil

VRS195 · 05-06-2007, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm monkey

BTW, if you need any czech e-mails translated, I have a good friend who's from round those parts.

Phil

Thanks for the offer, they actually read and write good english (I have been communicating by email)

It was just easier to pick up the phone to RSD.

FocusZtec · 13-06-2007, 10:41

Please put me down for a set of these. They look very smart indeed. I can make payment via paypal or send a cheque - whichever you prefer.

Thanks for taking the time to organise the groupbuy,

Lee

VRS195 · 13-06-2007, 17:19

Thanks FocusZtec.

The list as of today is:

Quote:

1) VRS195 (me!)
2) Vimto2000
3) Jonno VRs
4) dstev2000
5) dstev2000 SWMBO
6) gillywibble
7) GAFF
8) storm monkey
9) FocusZtec

I will be submitting the order size on Friday 15th - I will then be able to give you confirmed prices and you can all decide to go ahead or not.

**GAFF** · 15-06-2007, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Can you put me down as a maybe (if that okay).

I've just had a look at SKODA TUNING SHOP for Octavia, Octavia II, Fabia, Roomster, Superb, Felicia, it would work out as
Price of ordered goods: 69.99 €
Price for chosen payment option: 3.10 €
Price for chosen transport option: 18.00 €*
Total price of order: 91.00 €
* Weight of products in the cart: 2 kg -> Extra charge for goods delivery: 17.00 € (is included now)

Looking at the Royal mail site, it's a little confusing but I suppose I'd be looking at £15-£20 Stg + £ 46 = €90.21 - €97.70

In my case I'd be better to order direct from this crowd, sorry about that

04-06-2007, 18:09	#42
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Maybe??? Most people have a PayPal account these days. It'll make my life easy so sod the rest of yer Either that or a bank transfer? I have a big pile of old Top Gear magazines, can we trade? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

04-06-2007, 20:28	#43
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? No __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

04-06-2007, 23:26	#45
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Ideas gladly received - wood pulp isn't. I have just recently quit (well car mags anyway ) - fire hazard apparently Now they are strictly disposable (I am only allowed 1 copy of each title) When I cleared out the loft there were 14 HUGE boxes of magazines (had to empty them one at a time to get them out the loft ): CAR odds and sods. FAST LANE (do you remember that? - from 1989 'til no more). Top Gear (From Edition 1). Autocar (from July 1987 - before they were Autocar+Motor and back to Autocar). WhatCar odd and sods. some odd, almost A3 broadsheet sized magazines, called "Carweek" printed on toilet paper quality paper from the early 90s. Performance Car (from 1992 - Clarkson's old stomping ground - resurected as EVO). oh and EVO (obviously). Needless to say, I cried at the ceremony (at the local tip) as they made their way serenely into the recycler. Having said that, if I hadn't bought them I dread to think what the saved money could have bought instead - a loft extension probably . __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 04-06-2007 at 23:39.

05-06-2007, 10:17	#47
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Well I was only quoted £30 Euros to ship then to UK - and that was for 40x (80kg ) They may round to the next nearest KG, I suppose? Also if you look at eBay for similar packs they only charge about £6 to ship internationally - I would be surprised if they were subsidised (most people make money on the P&P) I know - I will ask RSD how much they weight and the cost to send one ha ha __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

05-06-2007, 16:08	#49
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Just waiting to hear back from Danny Withrow at RSD - he is going to weigh a pack and email me the weight of one unit. He said they would charge £2.50!! - that sounds too low - but to be honest at £88 a piece they should hand deliver it 9:00am nextday for FREE. I will await his email, then we will know for sure. I don't want to skupper the GB by having to add too much postage, nor do I want to charge you lot £2.50 and then have to subsidise the GB when I find it costs £6.50 to send . __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

05-06-2007, 17:54	#50
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Hmph, 88 squids (+P&P) is quite a lot isn't it SWMBO won't wear that price 46 odd quid sounded palatable but I don't think that is going to happen is it __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

05-06-2007, 18:52	#52
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Thanks to a nice english speaking gentleman at RSD we now know the kits weigh 0.78 KG each. P&P costs to send these kits out once they reach the UK are therefore: £2.30 SECOND CLASS Royal Mail £2.92 FIRST CLASS Royal Mail £4.88 AIRMAIL the postage will be AT COST - so whatever the stamp says - alternatively FREE to collect or swap at meet __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 06-06-2007 at 14:49.

05-06-2007, 19:13	#53
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Great, I'm still in for 2 lifter kits. I scrolled up the page and saw the £88 mentioned and thought "balls" I assumed the £46 was only achievable if we hit the magic 40+ units. Obviously a blonde moment there __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard Last edited by dstev2000; 05-06-2007 at 19:27.

05-06-2007, 19:50	#55
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

05-06-2007, 23:01	#56
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Posts: 309 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Looking forward to fitting these when they come. The brother in law was showing off his lifter on his mk1 at the weekend........can't be outdone by that! BTW, if you need any czech e-mails translated, I have a good friend who's from round those parts. Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara Last edited by storm monkey; 05-06-2007 at 23:01. Reason: crappy spelling!

13-06-2007, 10:41	#58
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 706 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Please put me down for a set of these. They look very smart indeed. I can make payment via paypal or send a cheque - whichever you prefer. Thanks for taking the time to organise the groupbuy, Lee __________________ Thanks to JKM: REVO STAGE 2+ remap, Evoms CAI, Piper Turbo back Exhaust, Autotech Fuel Pump, Torque Arm Insert, Forge Recirc, Neuspeed Turbo & Intercooler pipes, APR FMIC, Iridium plugs, Koni FSD's, Eibach springs, Eibach F + R anti roll bars. VF short shifter. 345mm Brakes. 280BHP & 330LB/FT - and enough room for a proper trip to B&Q!!!

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