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doona · Jul 6th, 2005, 10:43 AM

Thanks Todd & Liam... glad to be another sheep in the group buy of life.... (what?)

Todd may have to help me install it on the Chicken-Wire, Chops & Neon night we are having... hahaha

I spose somebody is going to let me know firm details as we progress.

-Dan

Rampant Lion · Jul 6th, 2005, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Better get an ALTA for $350 and buy another one as a spare!

Yeah seriously considering it... When do I have til to commit??? (cant promise anything but thinking about it)

Also, I asked the question before but, Minigolf your car is still covered by the warranty, and your comfortable with this?

I asked my cousin today about warranties and stuff (he owns one of only two S/C S2000 in Aus) and he said much the same as MiniFr34k that the warranty claim could only be rejected if the non compliant part was found to be at fault, not that the part voided the warranty. Is this what we all understand to be the situation?

Mini2v · Jul 6th, 2005, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

never too late

glad ur joining.

Just found this thread thanks to Liam's signature, I'll be in for one in blue if possible. What is the aussie exchange on the $250US, anyone know?

Vic

maxXximus05 · Jul 6th, 2005, 01:44 PM

Approximately US0.74/1AU on sydney morning herald today. sooo US250 = AU$338.

Also peter, would it be possible to include an ALTA short shifter and ALTA antenna to the group buy as well? Ill pay the extra for shipping but it should be cheaper than buying them individually aye?

minigolf · Jul 6th, 2005, 10:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rampant Lion

Yeah seriously considering it... When do I have til to commit??? (cant promise anything but thinking about it)

Also, I asked the question before but, Minigolf your car is still covered by the warranty, and your comfortable with this?

I asked my cousin today about warranties and stuff (he owns one of only two S/C S2000 in Aus) and he said much the same as MiniFr34k that the warranty claim could only be rejected if the non compliant part was found to be at fault, not that the part voided the warranty. Is this what we all understand to be the situation?

To be honest I haven't really worried too much about the warranty implication for this. I figure it's an intake, a) what can really go wrong and b) so long as I'm not modding the engine proper that should be okay.

But these are my thougts only, if you're worried, don't take my word for it ... seek professional help!*

Cheers Liam

*By that I mean speak to your dealer, I'm not having a go.

minigolf · Jul 6th, 2005, 10:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v

Just found this thread thanks to Liam's signature, I'll be in for one in blue if possible. What is the aussie exchange on the $250US, anyone know?

Vic

Get on board Vic.

Max's conversion is spot on. For future reference click here: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

MiniFr34k · Jul 6th, 2005, 10:51 PM

i really dont mean to push things mate but given the fact that the aussie dollar is going down like the QLD's in last nights Origin game, i would like to send final details to the vendor by the end of this week

Just a final summary those who are intersted

CAI & Hose - 100% getting one
Me,
Liam
Maxximus
Doona

Maybe's for the full CAI
Rampant Lion
Mini2v

Other requests (these i dont know about i will ask what the vendor can arrange):
Short shifter & Attenna -maxximus
blue hose - evan
blue hose - Kev

Cut off date being Saturday 9 July (ill send message on Sunday)

Cheers & any questions pls pm me.

Thanks

minigolf · Jul 6th, 2005, 10:58 PM

Haha, good work Pete, I was just working out a list too. I think Vic is in, my list reads...

ALTA CAI with hose
Defnites
01. MiniFre34k
02. minigolf
03. maxXximus05
04. doona
05. Mini2v
Possibles
06. Rampant Lion?
07. Baker?

Silicon hose only
01. XTREEM?
02. Baker?

I'm still asking about a blue filter too, but for now I'll go with red if that's all they can do.

Guran · Jul 7th, 2005, 06:07 AM

Just found this thread thanks to Liam's heads up in another thread. Count me in for an ALTA CAI with hose. I'll have it in red if that's possible (to match the red filter).

According to the USPS postage calculator, Australia is "rate group" 9 and airmail parcel post works out to US$11.45 plus US$4.03 per lb. There's not much advantage in posting as one large order as opposed to several small ones ... except that it probably saves the supplier a bit of work (ie. negotiate better price!).\

BTW the install instructions are here (Todd's previous link doesn't go directly to the thread).

I've also had a tip from a mate that we should ask to have the parcels labelled as "motorcycle parts". Apparently they get through without attracting duty, although I've no idea why that would be the case!

MiniFr34k · Jul 7th, 2005, 07:07 AM

fantastic - that makes it 6 , possibly 8 cais !!!

which means the roads are going to have 6 - 8 screaming engines soon enough!!! i cant bloody wait ( but im going to have to as promised )

-Pete

XTREEM · Jul 7th, 2005, 11:16 AM

Yeah I'm in for a blue hose....................

Those worried about warranty issues should note that its only about a 15 minute job to re install the factory filter assembly in the case of a warranty claim......

John.

Amigo · Jul 7th, 2005, 11:20 AM

Like John, I too am interested in the Alta Blue Hose. Can you also check if they can include an Alta CC in your GB?

Eddie

doona · Jul 7th, 2005, 12:04 PM

BTW,

I will go the red hose.

-Dan

minigolf · Jul 7th, 2005, 12:11 PM

Good work Pete. I guess we need to stay tuned for some firm payment/ordering details now.

If Guran's postage estiamtes are correct we should be able to come in at around US$220 or a smidge under AU$300. That would be some good buying.

doona · Jul 7th, 2005, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Good work Pete. I guess we need to stay tuned for some firm payment/ordering details now.

If Guran's postage estiamtes are correct we should be able to come in at around US$220 or a smidge under AU$300. That would be some good buying.

I would be VERY imressed if we got em for under $300 landed.

-Dan

maxXximus05 · Jul 7th, 2005, 02:35 PM

I would be over the F'kn moon if we get em in under $300!!!!

Remember guys if you are going to order anything else from ALTA, now would be a good time to buy.

minigolf · Jul 7th, 2005, 10:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Thanks Pete, I've asked the question on NAM, so we'll see what happens.

NAM: Official ALTA Q&A thread!
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...999#post585999

Hmm, doesn't seem like blue foam is something that ALTA is that keen on following up on, even though I think it could be done...
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...089#post589089

Oh, I agree that AU$300 would be a great price, but I hope I haven't built up expectations too much, I'm still expecting to pay somewhere between AU$320-350. Anything less is a bonus!

Tit · Jul 9th, 2005, 02:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by maxXximus05

I would be over the F'kn moon if we get em in under $300!!!!

Remember guys if you are going to order anything else from ALTA, now would be a good time to buy.

I was interested in a pulley and swaybar....

maxXximus05 · Jul 9th, 2005, 07:40 AM

oOOo Tit (or anyone else), do u have any trustworthy places to install a 15% reduction pulley in mind?

I emailed Peak Performance and they gave me a quote of $400

Any companies + contact details would be nice ppl!?

Im in Syd btw

doona · Jul 10th, 2005, 09:54 AM

Gee, $400 for a pulley install does not sound that bad.

I know of a place in Melbourne that quoted $900.

-Dan

Jul 6th, 2005, 10:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rampant Lion Yeah seriously considering it... When do I have til to commit??? (cant promise anything but thinking about it) Also, I asked the question before but, Minigolf your car is still covered by the warranty, and your comfortable with this? I asked my cousin today about warranties and stuff (he owns one of only two S/C S2000 in Aus) and he said much the same as MiniFr34k that the warranty claim could only be rejected if the non compliant part was found to be at fault, not that the part voided the warranty. Is this what we all understand to be the situation? To be honest I haven't really worried too much about the warranty implication for this. I figure it's an intake, a) what can really go wrong and b) so long as I'm not modding the engine proper that should be okay. But these are my thougts only, if you're worried, don't take my word for it ... seek professional help!* Cheers Liam By that I mean speak to your dealer, I'm not having a go. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.*

Jul 6th, 2005, 10:45 PM	#46 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v Just found this thread thanks to Liam's signature, I'll be in for one in blue if possible. What is the aussie exchange on the $250US, anyone know? Vic Get on board Vic. Max's conversion is spot on. For future reference click here: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 6th, 2005, 10:58 PM	#48 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Haha, good work Pete, I was just working out a list too. I think Vic is in, my list reads... ALTA CAI with hose Defnites 01. MiniFre34k 02. minigolf 03. maxXximus05 04. doona 05. Mini2v Possibles 06. Rampant Lion? 07. Baker? Silicon hose only 01. XTREEM? 02. Baker? I'm still asking about a blue filter too, but for now I'll go with red if that's all they can do. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 7th, 2005, 11:20 AM	#52 (permalink)
Amigo . Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South of the Border Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 280 Offline	Hose Only Like John, I too am interested in the Alta Blue Hose. Can you also check if they can include an Alta CC in your GB? Eddie Who's on First....

Jul 7th, 2005, 12:11 PM	#54 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Good work Pete. I guess we need to stay tuned for some firm payment/ordering details now. If Guran's postage estiamtes are correct we should be able to come in at around US$220 or a smidge under AU$300. That would be some good buying. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jul 6th, 2005, 10:43 AM	#41
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Thanks Todd & Liam... glad to be another sheep in the group buy of life.... (what?) Todd may have to help me install it on the Chicken-Wire, Chops & Neon night we are having... hahaha I spose somebody is going to let me know firm details as we progress. -Dan

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Jul 6th, 2005, 12:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
Rampant Lion MIA Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The LC Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 1,021 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Better get an ALTA for $350 and buy another one as a spare! Yeah seriously considering it... When do I have til to commit??? (cant promise anything but thinking about it) Also, I asked the question before but, Minigolf your car is still covered by the warranty, and your comfortable with this? I asked my cousin today about warranties and stuff (he owns one of only two S/C S2000 in Aus) and he said much the same as MiniFr34k that the warranty claim could only be rejected if the non compliant part was found to be at fault, not that the part voided the warranty. Is this what we all understand to be the situation?

Jul 6th, 2005, 01:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 1,124 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k never too late glad ur joining. Just found this thread thanks to Liam's signature, I'll be in for one in blue if possible. What is the aussie exchange on the $250US, anyone know? Vic

Jul 6th, 2005, 01:44 PM	#44 (permalink)
maxXximus05 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Syd Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Approximately US0.74/1AU on sydney morning herald today. sooo US250 = AU$338. Also peter, would it be possible to include an ALTA short shifter and ALTA antenna to the group buy as well? Ill pay the extra for shipping but it should be cheaper than buying them individually aye?

Jul 6th, 2005, 10:51 PM	#47 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	i really dont mean to push things mate but given the fact that the aussie dollar is going down like the QLD's in last nights Origin game, i would like to send final details to the vendor by the end of this week Just a final summary those who are intersted CAI & Hose - 100% getting one Me, Liam Maxximus Doona Maybe's for the full CAI Rampant Lion Mini2v Other requests (these i dont know about i will ask what the vendor can arrange): Short shifter & Attenna -maxximus blue hose - evan blue hose - Kev Cut off date being Saturday 9 July (ill send message on Sunday) Cheers & any questions pls pm me. Thanks

Jul 7th, 2005, 06:07 AM	#49 (permalink)
Guran MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wollongong Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 204 Offline	Just found this thread thanks to Liam's heads up in another thread. Count me in for an ALTA CAI with hose. I'll have it in red if that's possible (to match the red filter). According to the USPS postage calculator, Australia is "rate group" 9 and airmail parcel post works out to US$11.45 plus US$4.03 per lb. There's not much advantage in posting as one large order as opposed to several small ones ... except that it probably saves the supplier a bit of work (ie. negotiate better price!).\ BTW the install instructions are here (Todd's previous link doesn't go directly to the thread). I've also had a tip from a mate that we should ask to have the parcels labelled as "motorcycle parts". Apparently they get through without attracting duty, although I've no idea why that would be the case!

Jul 7th, 2005, 07:07 AM	#50 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	fantastic - that makes it 6 , possibly 8 cais !!! which means the roads are going to have 6 - 8 screaming engines soon enough!!! i cant bloody wait ( but im going to have to as promised ) -Pete

Jul 7th, 2005, 11:16 AM	#51 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 845 Offline	Yeah I'm in for a blue hose.................... Those worried about warranty issues should note that its only about a 15 minute job to re install the factory filter assembly in the case of a warranty claim...... John.

Jul 7th, 2005, 12:04 PM	#53 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	BTW, I will go the red hose. -Dan

Jul 7th, 2005, 12:17 PM	#55 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Good work Pete. I guess we need to stay tuned for some firm payment/ordering details now. If Guran's postage estiamtes are correct we should be able to come in at around US$220 or a smidge under AU$300. That would be some good buying. I would be VERY imressed if we got em for under $300 landed. -Dan

Jul 7th, 2005, 02:35 PM	#56 (permalink)
maxXximus05 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Syd Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 40 Offline	I would be over the F'kn moon if we get em in under $300!!!! Remember guys if you are going to order anything else from ALTA, now would be a good time to buy.

Jul 7th, 2005, 10:22 PM	#57 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Thanks Pete, I've asked the question on NAM, so we'll see what happens. NAM: Official ALTA Q&A thread! http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...999#post585999 Hmm, doesn't seem like blue foam is something that ALTA is that keen on following up on, even though I think it could be done... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...089#post589089 Oh, I agree that AU$300 would be a great price, but I hope I haven't built up expectations too much, I'm still expecting to pay somewhere between AU$320-350. Anything less is a bonus! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 9th, 2005, 02:02 AM	#58 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 3,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by maxXximus05 I would be over the F'kn moon if we get em in under $300!!!! Remember guys if you are going to order anything else from ALTA, now would be a good time to buy. I was interested in a pulley and swaybar....

Jul 9th, 2005, 07:40 AM	#59 (permalink)
maxXximus05 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Syd Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 40 Offline	oOOo Tit (or anyone else), do u have any trustworthy places to install a 15% reduction pulley in mind? I emailed Peak Performance and they gave me a quote of $400 Any companies + contact details would be nice ppl!? Im in Syd btw

Jul 10th, 2005, 09:54 AM	#60 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Gee, $400 for a pulley install does not sound that bad. I know of a place in Melbourne that quoted $900. -Dan

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