Got my frames today..... thanks Timo, only one problem I paid through my A$$ on customs.... you put a high value on these parts... why....
Joe
I'm wondering about the tariff on mine as well, but I looked it up in the USCBP website database, and as best I can tell the duties should be approx. 2.5% or less, if they even charge duty on them. One section of the list says FREE, and another says 2.5% , so it depends on what sort of goods classification U.S. Customs designates them. We shall see, but at 2.5% thats only a little over $6 USD ...unless I totally misread the tariff database...... Sounds like Canada loves to hose you guys down pretty bad on duties.
I have run into a problem with the rectangular buckets. I can't find H4 lights that will fit. Here is what I need: Type: H4 Height: 95mm maximum (3½") Width: 210mm maximum (8½") with a mounting system to attach them to the buckets similar to what Hella uses for the 90mm round H9's.
Here is my offer to whom ever can help me find what I need. 50% off any bucket type you want and I'll pay the shipping.
My kid didn't hit me up for money this week so I'm ready to get in on the next thirty sets of round buckets. I'll be a PIA and ask you to post your Paypal account and price list again. Personal computer time, home and work, is short and I looked back a few pages and didn't see it. I'm an impatient SOB anyway. Thanks Mike
Okay, I got my lights today and they look cool. One problem how on earth do you install those dam adjustment screws ?????? any help would be great.
Joe
To install the adjusters put them into the light housing from the back (ball-part pointing forward) and rotate the plastic part (with three small arms) until the tab on the back is pointing towards the housing where it locks into the groove. It's VERY difficult to twist it without a special tool designed for this purpose. Needle nose pliers might brake the tabs or damage the thread.
I made a crude tool that looks something like the one on this drawing.
The small plastic cages are put into the small holes in the bucket from the inside. Then the ball part of the adjusters are pushed into the installed plastic cages and locks, it's very tough to get them in, I had to use vice grips.
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My kid didn't hit me up for money this week so I'm ready to get in on the next thirty sets of round buckets. I'll be a PIA and ask you to post your Paypal account and price list again. Personal computer time, home and work, is short and I looked back a few pages and didn't see it. I'm an impatient SOB anyway. Thanks Mike
OK you impatient SOB. Here you are.....
PayPal: fiero1fan@fieros.eu Price $208 shipped
Now that should satisfy your desires.... . I know I feel better now.
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I picket up the buckets today! Cost me an extra $50 Canabucks to get them ($10 duty $40 in taxes)! As an up front business your quoting the sale value - so I guess that's fair. You'd save us a ton of money if you just put down what they cost you - just in case they go amiss. Food for thought anyway.
Way Cool!
Can you send me the instructions? Or do you have them on a site somewhere?
I'm painting them a chameleon Purple to Gold - same as my F-I-E-R-O badges (base with clear)..
Dave
One last edit - I ordered the headlights from the US retailer - on the same day I paypaled you the cash. Your faster than US post - so that's gotta count for something! ------------------
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Holy smokes.... I hope the customs fees in the U.S. are not as much!
I tried looking up the buckets in the USCBP database which gives the duty fees for each classification of goods. Near as I can tell these would be "Fabricated Metal Automotive Parts" or "Automotive, Electrical Accessories". The U.S. Customs folks decide...... On the first classification there is no duty, on the second classification they state 2.5% of stated value. Bear in mind I'm no expert at reading this stuff, so I could be WAY off. Just my best guess.
That is what I'll put on the next shipping invoices. See if that helps on the duties! That won't stop the taxes though.... .
Wait and see what the U.S. Customs forms determine them as in these first shipments, then we can look up a plausible alternate description for the invoices that carries no duty or much lower duty.
Customs and overseas shipping have always been a mystery to me. I have limited experience with buying from other countries. I had one very bad experiences where I had to pay a small customs duty, 2 cents but got hit with a $72 brokerage fee. I am waiting to see what total fees will be charged for the US members.
Sorry I was incredibly busy and forgot that I did not send my Payment and missed on the first 30.. Let me know when the next set is ready to ship and I'll paypal you the $208.00
also can I get mine NOT galvanized? I'll be powdercoating mine.
For those interested, I just ordered the second set of 30 twin round headlight buckets. Should have them finished within the next 2 weeks. A couple of people have asked if they could make prepayments for the buckets and yes you can. I will list here those who have prepaid for buckets out of the 2nd set.
Confirmed TorqueWench Fiero STS FieroWannaBe HIOSILVER! (Rectangular) tjuren_80 Angel_Valentino ccFiero350 blue87 Flyguyeddy for later Unsafe at any Speed for later
Expressed Interest Fierov8 GregZ R Runner Jason G. Campbell FieroMaster88 Shadowguy 88White3.4GT AutoTech Srat110 Vladd Rodney PaulJK Cornersonrails Tom Lesuik Htexans1 PontiacJ8 Low_key Kohburn
Is there anyone I missed or corrections that need to be made?
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LOL Im on the round set list again? Rec-tang-gu-lar please. LOL. I thought I was in on the first rectangular set? Did we ever find a light that fit those? Im paid up too remember? Rich
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Small correction: I've already paid, and to the best of my knowledge you shipped mine out about a week ago ... one of the last of the first batch. Please let me know if this is not the case.
Small correction: I've already paid, and to the best of my knowledge you shipped mine out about a week ago ... one of the last of the first batch. Please let me know if this is not the case.
It is the case. I just copied and pasted the prior list without looking through it. Sorry Marvin.
My lights and connectors from SMS arrived today !! The buckets can't be far behind now, (I hope) Need to stop at Radio Shack tomorrow to get some proper gage and colors of wire.
"I take it the payment is for a set of twin round buckets in the next set? I don't have any more to send out right now but will have in about 2 weeks."
Sorry, was out of town this past week end. You are correct, payment was for next set of round buckets. Thanks
