I can't resist anymore. Bargain clear reflectors

jules · Postby **jules** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:56 am

ABSOLUTELY.Actually we're all having a play up some mountain on Fri night, followed by pizza.

Jules

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:57 am

Want to sort something out on Saturday? r0gue also wants bits!

At this rate we're going to have to start up a shop.

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:32 pm

sabretooth wrote:Also, the $1000 limit is just a customs thing. If we exceed it then it's an extra 10% GST and whatever the customs fee is. How do you guys feel about two orders but we still split the postage? The orders would have to go to separate addresses. Or maybe I should just separate my order from yours.

Boys it's not GST you pay, it's import duty. From memory running about 15% so you are far better off splitting the shipment into two parcels and keeping it small.
MX5Parts will have the gear to you in about 5 - 7 days. They're that good.
And as stated above, no VAT. And if you are really lucky, no customs duty.

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:18 pm

How long ago was that? Reading straight from the horse's mouth:

Irrespective of how your imported goods arrive in Australia, you will be required to lodge a formal Customs import declaration if their value is above $1,000, and to pay the calculated duty and taxes.
duty, where applicable, is based on the classification of the goods within the Customs Tariff Act 1985. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is also payable on most goods at a rate of 10%. Refer to example 3.

Was your order recent, or have things changed?

One way to avoid the customs is just to have the order split between two addresses and names. I guess it's something we can sort out on Saturday if need be.

AJ · Postby AJ » Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:40 pm

jules wrote:I agree. I've got my list of URL's and there's a bundle saved. We need to get over to Wayne's for ribs and Heineken ASAP. Plus he has THE credit card

Jules

wayne will buy those smoked side indicators for the LE AND give me beer & BBQ????........i'm in :lol:

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:08 am

jules wrote:ABSOLUTELY.Actually we're all having a play up some mountain on Fri night, followed by pizza.

Jules

Do we have some details?

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:00 am

http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=19906

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:00 am

AJ wrote:
jules wrote:I agree. I've got my list of URL's and there's a bundle saved. We need to get over to Wayne's for ribs and Heineken ASAP. Plus he has THE credit card

Jules

wayne will buy those smoked side indicators for the LE AND give me beer & BBQ????........i'm in

Pretty cool. Hey!

Jules

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:23 pm

So, when we do this, is the plan to split up into groups of less-than-$1000 lots delivered to different addresses to avoid customs fees and GST?

My order, for those interested:

I'm still undecided as to what else I'm going to order from them. Unfortunately for me, they don't appear to sell oil pumps - as they're $300 locally.

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:47 pm

We should set up an evening this week perhaps with Wayne, or maybe even a weekend time. Sabre, I have heard from a fairly reliable source that the OEM Mazda water pump is superior to the aftermarket one. I would suggest for most \"normal\" people who are not in the habit of yanking their turbo engines out frequently :mrgreen:

that they go genuine. You may be in the second category however.

Jules

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:05 pm

That's true. I'll definitely change to the genuine model. I mean I don't care if I have to replace the water pump - pulling the front of the motor down is now a bit of a trivial task. Of the problems that I have had, I've never had a water pump install that leaked - they're difficult to get wrong. But I may as well pay the couple of bucks extra for the peace of mind.

I PM'd Wayne and he mentioned sorting it out later in the week. I actually PM'd him for his details to head over there on Saturday til I heard that it had been resecheduled.

jules wrote:yanking their turbo engines out frequently :mrgreen:

Pfft, Mr Smarty Pants. I've only done it twice!

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:15 pm

Will these side markers go on the NB models???

I didnt think there were little lightbulbs behind those reflectors, nor any room for them... but they are included with this set.

I'm thinking its time for me to banish the nasty orange from my car (no offence to the evo peoples!)