Strong Strut - possible group buy?

JontyP · Post by **JontyP** » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 07:26

You should have had a couple of e-mails by now confirming the shipment details for the correct parts.

I know Paul and his team are a bit embarassed by this error but, having been in manufacturing/engineering for nearly 30 years, I know these things happen and the communication has been very good IMO and they have obviously done everything they can to sort it as quickly as possible. So it hasn't damaged their reputation in my eyes.

Jonty

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 09:07

Thanks Jonty.

Yep, replacement parts are due to be shipped today (Monday 11th) so should arrive in 5-6 days.

So for those in the group buy....
If you DIDN'T get an email from Paul about this or DON'T get an email with your shipping number very soon, then let me know and I'll chase it up.

A.

JontyP · Post by **JontyP** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 09:07

According to the Parcelforce tracking system my replcement rings are on their way to me now from the local depot. Delivery sometime today.

Woohoo.

Jonty

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 10:16

Mine passed UK customs yesterday, so hopefully will be delivered today too.

A.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 11:22

Just heard that the package has arrived!!!

So that's a little job for this evening before going to the pub.

A.

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 11:24

Alfie wrote:Just heard that the package has arrived!!!A.

Thats good Alfie they do make a difference.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 11:48

Does that include going round roundabouts door handles first

Gazza.

Dave8300 · Post by **Dave8300** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 12:23

Label/Receipt Number: EB12 **** **** *
Detailed Results:

Into Foreign Customs, June 14, 2007, 11:23 pm, GREAT BRITAIN

Good or bad sign?

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 12:27

garythefish wrote: Does that include going round roundabouts door handles first
Gazza.

Yes defo. I have a strut fitted and it allows you to get on the power that bit earlier. Its great exiting roundabouts you can get it drifting door handles first under absolute control. When you get bored of it lift off the power a bit and the tail comes back in line nicely, no drama whatsoever...

I think thats what happened anyway........or is my memory failing??

JontyP · Post by **JontyP** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 12:30

Into Foreign Customs, June 14, 2007, 11:23 pm, GREAT BRITAIN

Bad I think. Sorry.

Jonty

nero · Post by **nero** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 15:29

I missed the Parcel Force delivery this morning, so had to go to my local Post Office to collect the parcel.

New parts seem to be Ok, but I'm finding the short screws a bit tight to fit - anyone else experiencing this?

JontyP · Post by **JontyP** » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 15:35

Won't know till I get home but it is probably some of the applied finish in the threaded holes (I assume you are talking about the screws going into the bar mounting blocks). I seem to remember that the ones on mine are helicoiled but that may be because the one for the S54 is only available in aluminium and you would need the helicoils for thread strength.

Have you got access to any taps to clean the threads out with?

johnn · Post by **johnn** » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 09:46

Had mine delivered yesterday, no one in but it was left in the porch. Fitted this morning no problems at all.

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 16:45

Mine looks like it's stuck in Coventry with HM Customs.

How's that for being born under a bad sign?

Just filling out the forms to get it released. Any idea how much customs duty and VAT comes to on a £215 item?

Bugger

Dave8300 · Post by **Dave8300** » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 18:17

trickyb wrote:Mine looks like it's stuck in Coventry with HM Customs.

How's that for being born under a bad sign?

Just filling out the forms to get it released. Any idea how much customs duty and VAT comes to on a £215 item?

Bugger

I thought i was going to be the only one

Got my HM letter through this morning. Looking at about £38 for VAT, and whatever charge they put on top of that.

I can see this taking some time though

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sun 17 Jun, 2007 20:27

trickyb wrote:Mine looks like it's stuck in Coventry with HM Customs.

Dave8300 wrote:Got my HM letter through this morning.

Oh dear.
Sorry to hear that chaps.
Really bad luck.

Have they caught the whole brace or just the replacement rings?

A.

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 15:57

Mine's the whole thing. They didn't send the brace until the new rings were fitted at their end.

Strange how some came straight through and others have been caught.

Dave8300 · Post by **Dave8300** » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 17:42

Mines the whole brace too. Although, reading into it, even if it was just the rings, you would still end up paying for the vat on the brace had it not been picked up by customs the first time round.
Faxed off the papers today, so i guess i just have to sit tight...

Freezed · Post by **Freezed** » Tue 19 Jun, 2007 14:56

Mines stuck in Coventry too

nero · Post by **nero** » Wed 20 Jun, 2007 18:24

Got mine fitted today - I'm one happy bunny

Initial impressions about the handling, are very good

Dave8300 · Post by **Dave8300** » Wed 20 Jun, 2007 18:43

Robbing fcuking batsards! I have to pay £61.90 to get my parcel!

They've worked out the vat wrong, and i have to pay a £13.50 Parcelforce clearance fee! WTF!

Basically i have to pay otherwise they send it back in 17 days. They have me well and truely by the balls

tuxman · Post by **tuxman** » Sat 23 Jun, 2007 15:48

Got to agree Dave got us too ,feckin ripoff !!!!! and what is the feckin delivery charge from parcel force ??????

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 23 Jun, 2007 16:07

What usually happens is Parcelforce hold the package and then send payment HM Customs and Excise, thats why you pay a charge to Parcelforce.

Gazza.

tuxman · Post by **tuxman** » Sat 23 Jun, 2007 16:24

still a bloody ripoff !!!!!!!!!!!!!