Jason986S Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 After banding a few emails to GT3-Tek (better bodies motorsport design) in the USA. Basically I've been offered a deal for myself and other interested BoXa.net members. Boxster 986 rear diffuser. Looks a bit like a sport design 987 rear bumper add on. A great addition to a 986 rear end. The retail list price is $325 + shipping. Our price: $289 + shipping to the UK ($72) = £280.98 to your door (£56.04 is shipping via USPS) Here are a few photos if interested: Unpainted as delivered: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 VAT, duty and clearance costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooky 1976 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looks great. I'm assuming this is pre-facelift though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 18 minutes ago, Araf said: VAT, duty and clearance costs? Couldn't comment on that. Not sure how they're valued for shipping or if they qualify for certain charges at the point of UK acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Kooky 1976 said: Looks great. I'm assuming this is pre-facelift though? I would assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, Jason986S said: Couldn't comment on that. Not sure how they're valued for shipping or if they qualify for certain charges at the point of UK acceptance. Add on £85-£100 to cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 They don't have an agent in Europe, for you to avoid those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnoshore Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Jason986S said: Couldn't comment on that. Not sure how they're valued for shipping or if they qualify for certain charges at the point of UK acceptance. Usually 10% import + vat on top of that so could be a few beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've bought camera lenses from USA over the years and sometimes been stung and other times paid nothing on import duty/tax. It's odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Looks nice but I think it's important to know for certain if this is for pre/post face lift or suitable for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Are pre/post facelift bumpers different then? Anyway, I like. But I would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Are pre/post facelift bumpers different then? Anyway, I like. But I would... I'd love to see your car in the flesh one day, I love the lary colours but yours must be one of the rarest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Are pre/post facelift bumpers different then? Anyway, I like. But I would... Is that the sport design987.1 stock bumper? I wonder if the bottom half could be chopped off one and grafted onto a 986 bumper?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I believe it's called Aerokit, but have never understood the difference btwn AK1 and 2... or even if that was just for the 986 2 hours ago, Terryg said: I'd love to see your car in the flesh one day, I love the lary colours but yours must be one of the rarest. I believe there's one somewhere around west London, M25-ish. He used to post here regularly but is now more on other fora. (And he got his first, and his IS an official Limited Edition!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex24v Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm definitely interested but would want to know the full and final price 100% sure, as £280 is a lot. but might just do it anyway, if it came out at £380 then it is a definite no from me. Lets not forget painting and fitting costs too. Also are you able to get any pictures of it un-fitted, as I would be interested to see if there holes where the bumperettes are or if it just folds into the number plate recess consistently along the length of the recess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 It sits below/behind the bumperettes so shouldn't interfere or be a concern on UK cars (see vid below to confirm). The email I just got from the supplier: Hi Jason, The rear diffuser for the Boxster will fit the 1997 through to 2005, 986 model and yes we mark as a sample or gift so you do not get hit with expensive duties. Thank you, Tony D Here is a YouTube installation video which shows the piece before fitted. And how it fits: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 9 hours ago, Terryg said: I'd love to see your car in the flesh one day, I love the lary colours but yours must be one of the rarest. Nick_usa He's a moderator on PCGB Boxster section, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 17 hours ago, Jason986S said: Is that the sport design987.1 stock bumper? I wonder if the bottom half could be chopped off one and grafted onto a 986 bumper?!? Could you graft a 981 diffuser on to a 986 bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Tony Daniel said: Could you graft a 981 diffuser on to a 986 bumper? I had the impression a 981 was significantly wider than a 986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Might work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 23 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Are pre/post facelift bumpers different then? Anyway, I like. But I would... LOVE THIS! wants wider rubber on the rear for me though ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 26/04/2017 at 10:02 PM, Jason986S said: Couldn't comment on that. Not sure how they're valued for shipping or if they qualify for certain charges at the point of UK acceptance. Car parts duty is 4.5% + 20% VAT, using this website https://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/saved_calculations/view_details/227489573/ landed UK price is £352, plus parcel force fee of about £5-10. I've bought a few large items and they always seem to get charged customs duties, maybe with smaller parts it's easier to get away with it if they get delivered via Royal Mail. Also depends on how honest your supplier is, When I ordered some carbon fibre handlebars from China, they falsely declared the value at $50 rather than $200, so the charges were based on that. I suspect this goes on a lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm a bit amused that they propose to send a pack of multiple car rear bumpers as "gift". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Nobbie said: Car parts duty is 4.5% + 20% VAT, using this website https://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/saved_calculations/view_details/227489573/ landed UK price is £352, plus parcel force fee of about £5-10. I've bought a few large items and they always seem to get charged customs duties, maybe with smaller parts it's easier to get away with it if they get delivered via Royal Mail. Also depends on how honest your supplier is, When I ordered some carbon fibre handlebars from China, they falsely declared the value at $50 rather than $200, so the charges were based on that. I suspect this goes on a lot? difference between the "value" and what you've paid for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/26/2017 at 9:10 PM, Jason986S said: .....= £280.98 to your door On 4/26/2017 at 10:23 PM, Araf said: Add on £85-£100 to cover it. 3 hours ago, Nobbie said: landed UK price is £352, plus parcel force fee of about £5-10...... Not a bad guess then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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