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by **Sy V** » Wed 30.11.2005, 10:10

John

Your Donington mention did the trick and got me thinking.
I've just come off the phone from James - I phoned to say that I'd gladly represent him with a few kits next year at Donington, and I ordered a Yellow kit for myself as well.
I explained about the fact that a number of members take their cars off the road about now and carry out work, rebuild, enhancements etc and he's happy to carry 3 black, a blue and a red set as stock.
He's also happy to extend the 30% discount for members in to the foreseeable future
Did we know that Samco do their hoses in BRG too?

Bottom line...

It's all systems go!

by **PAUL30** » Wed 30.11.2005, 10:51

thats good news

now to find a hiding place for them so the missus does nt find out i've spent her xmas money on tubes and tyres

by **stevo** » Wed 30.11.2005, 11:55

im number 20 in red. :-D

job done. now to break the news to the enemy.

by **PAUL30** » Wed 30.11.2005, 12:06

honesty is not always the best policy! :-D

by **Dico** » Wed 30.11.2005, 13:47

Yep, i can confirm we're ready to roll

James has just rang me to confirm the orders. Nice work Sy

Bring a big suitcase Doug :wink:

The first set will be sent to me for trial fitting to Montys elan.

I'm suprised just how quick this has taken off. Well done everyone!

by **John_W** » Wed 30.11.2005, 13:55

Sy V wrote:John
Your Donington mention did the trick and got me thinking.
I've just come off the phone from James - I phoned to say that I'd gladly represent him with a few kits next year at Donington, ... It's all systems go!

Sy,
Well done. Nice connected thinking. Another example of your "If you don't ask you don't get" philosophy and exercising of your silver tongue.
John :-D

by **Dave M** » Wed 30.11.2005, 16:49

Depending on when the US parties interested need their hoses, Donington may be an option (if everyone here can wait that long). Once the kit is complete, James said he would let me know on a shipping cost via courier. He'll weigh the package and may have a cheaper option for us.

I'm sure there is something cheaper than 60/per set that we can work out. Let's just stay in touch as things get completed so no one misses out.

by **Sy V** » Wed 30.11.2005, 18:04

Damn - sorry. :oops:

He asked me to point that out too. His £60 quote is for courier. He feels certain that it will reduce once he can weigh a kit and get a price from Royal Mail.

by **Monty** » Wed 30.11.2005, 20:57

Well done guys

, just another LEC super group buys. Up there with the Wilwood brake kit :lol:

The only thing is it leaves u with a hole in the pocket, hey i`d only spend it on JD and currys. :roll:

Dico, did james give a date for a production run?

by **Dico** » Wed 30.11.2005, 21:59

eerm, nope

I know the moulds are made pretty quickly, about a week or so. Test kit manufactured and installed - another week or so. Say another two weeks to manufacture and distribute the 20+ sets???

All guesswork really, Oh, and theres christmas coming up yes CHRISTmas not bloody xmas!! so maybe six weeks from now? mid janurary?

Sorry Grahame, we've had your Elan off the road longer than expected

by **Darren** » Fri 02.12.2005, 13:18

It's deffo happening as my Visa card is now light of £200+ :shock:

not the best time of the year for this to happen :cry:

Darren

by **John_W** » Fri 02.12.2005, 17:45

Darren wrote:It's deffo happening as my Visa card is now light of £200+ not the best time of the year for this to happen
Darren

'tis he season to be jolly ...

... skint.

Just been out Christmas shopping with my darling wife. It's hell out there lads.

Ho ho bloody ho.

John :evil:

by **chris.t** » Fri 02.12.2005, 17:59

'tis he season to be jolly ...

... skint.

Just been out Christmas shopping with my darling wife. It's hell out there lads.

Ho ho bloody ho.

John :evil:

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John 'internet' mate 'internet'. i haven't seen the inside of a shop for 2 years!!!

by **Matt RI** » Sun 04.12.2005, 06:16

Dave M wrote:I'm sure there is something cheaper than 60/per set that we can work out. Let's just stay in touch as things get completed so no one misses out.

I have been out of town, but received an email from James that shipping via post should cut the shipping costs to the states in half. Going to give him a call on Monday to see if I can join in the fun, then... When faced with $120 shipping cost, $60 seems to be a downright bargain... :roll:

by **Matt RI** » Tue 06.12.2005, 16:20

All ordered up.

Dave, Jim- any other US people interested/ordered- we can keep in touch with James regarding prices to ship together/separate and figure that out once we have figures. Whatever you want to do and whatever I can do to help I will.

Thanks for organizing/offering this!

by **Fubar1764** » Wed 07.12.2005, 15:10

Matt & Dave,
So you think the hoses work for the Federal Elan?

by **Paul.P** » Wed 07.12.2005, 17:56

Dico, have they given you a date when to expect the sample kit ?

by **Dico** » Wed 07.12.2005, 21:07

Paul.P wrote:Dico, have they given you a date when to expect the sample kit ?

Paul, I'm going to ring Samco when i'm back home on friday.

by **Paul.P** » Wed 07.12.2005, 21:26

Ok mate, was just wondering, not in a hurry, ain't got a car to put them on anyway at the minute !

by **Dico** » Fri 09.12.2005, 16:43

I contacted Samco today and i'm waiting for a return phonecall,
and waiting,
and waiting,
and waiting.

Can't say i'm suprised

Good job Amber products are more dependable.

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