Thanks for the info Grub. The guy I know is trying to get several parts, one of which is a set of side moldings. I normally ship USPS, but apparently, they won't ship anything that long. So, he's just trying to weigh his options. I just shipped an air cleaner over. USPS was under $200.00 but both FedEx and UPS wanted around $1200.00.Jim, this is sort of difficult, even a 20ft container needs to absolutely full to make it worth while, Then unfortunately the people involved have to get along real good and be trust worthy.
There are shipping companies based in Long Beach that can save some money with group shipping, I have heard good and bad as usually the part you really wanted either gets missed in the shipment or lost.
Gav being in NZ, Mainfreight Logistics is more than likely the go to, via LCL shipments, but in my experience the actual cost to have goods in a LCL has gone up dramatically over the last couple of years
yep gave them a shout Dave, They came back and said that they have the two options, under car & fenderwell. I remember a message a while ago under another thread where you had made mention hence why I contacted them.Have you considered ACP?
Hey Jim,Question for you Gav. Do you have a group of people ordering parts that split the cost of a container to get the parts shipped to you? Reason I ask is I know a guy from Australia that will be trying to get some parts shipped over from the states.
Jim, this is sort of difficult, even a 20ft container needs to absolutely full to make it worth while, Then unfortunately the people involved have to get along real good and be trust worthy.
There are shipping companies based in Long Beach that can save some money with group shipping, I have heard good and bad as usually the part you really wanted either gets missed in the shipment or lost.
Gav being in NZ, Mainfreight Logistics is more than likely the go to, via LCL shipments, but in my experience the actual cost to have goods in a LCL has gone up dramatically over the last couple of years
Hey Grub,Thanks for the info Grub. The guy I know is trying to get several parts, one of which is a set of side moldings. I normally ship USPS, but apparently, they won't ship anything that long. So, he's just trying to weigh his options. I just shipped an air cleaner over. USPS was under $200.00 but both FedEx and UPS wanted around $1200.00.
Thanks Gav, I appreciate the information.Hey Jim,
Any stuff that I get out of the states for sea all goes via a company that I deal with called Kiwi Shipping and this is a shared service where containers include cars & LCL freight.
Kiwi Shipping also sends to Australia as well and are based in Gardena, LA
Gav
Appreciate it.Gav, I just tossed that out as an option. I have a set of original Stahls on my car (I got them from Phil a long time ago) and I have never had an issue. I've also purchased some kit parts from them, excellent service and results, but I can see the exchange rate is a killer for you. Headers seem to be one of those things that go up every year for some reason. I would maybe prefer a set of the fenderwells but not enough to change them!
Grub, yes going to now get made locally, only way to go now.Re headers. Sometimes it is worth making them, at least that way they will fit your car,
I don't know how many times over the years I have bought or paid for a product or service and had to fix it or adjust it for clearance and or make it work myself, nowadays I will try to work it out first and only use outside if I only have to.
Kia Ora Pat,G Day Mate any word on headers yet?