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 1060 Posts Member #: 588 Post Whore Delaware, USA |
30th Dec, 2005 at 05:09:10am
I just spent the evening pricing out a load of parts for my rebuild. Decided in the end that buying from UK was the best way to go and ordered some of the parts from Minispares and some from Minisport. The shipping from minisport to USA was quite pricey, at 100 quid so sent them to my brother for pickup on my next flying visit, though to be fair these parts were chunkier than the other order (disks, shocks etc). I was surprised (again) by how reasonable minispares are on shipping to USA and my 200 quid order of small light parts only came out at 40 quid shipping. when I priced the exact same parts at Minimania (who source from minispares) they came out at a WHOPPING $800 (about 460 quid)
website:- http://www.terryhunt.co.uk
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
30th Dec, 2005 at 05:24:28am
I discovered the same thing not too long ago.
On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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485 Posts Member #: 149 Senior Member Alberta, Canada |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:12:20am
What about http://www.aptfast.com ?? Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. |
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566 Posts Member #: 102 Post Whore Pennsylvania USA |
30th Dec, 2005 at 10:14:06am
Yep I just get my family to bring parts out when they come out. its a lot cheaper. |
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 3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
30th Dec, 2005 at 06:52:10pm
Im going out to washington soon to meet Arno over there, he bought my red turbo mini from me, ive asked him if he needs any bits taking over, i could bring small parts over tho if anyone needs bits and post them when i get there i guess? Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:15:21pm
Feebs - PM sent... On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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Site Admin  15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:20:59pm
On 30/12/2005 05:24:28 TurboDave said:
All of my general 'non turbo or specialised' parts I buy only from Dion Jardine http://www.djminis.com/ He is cheap, doesn't fleece on postage and a good guy to know and be friends with... From this link he also looks handy at "getting confused" over car ages.....1979 Sidewalk SE indeed? http://www.djminis.com/cars4sale.html 
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:25:10pm
No confusion at all Tom...
On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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Site Admin 15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:30:12pm
Indeed
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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 8215 Posts Member #: 90 Post Whore Somewhere around Swindon |
30th Dec, 2005 at 07:40:28pm
lol trading could be done here
Crystal Sound Audio said:
Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead ! "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."-Douglas Adams |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
30th Dec, 2005 at 09:15:33pm
Ah - it's ok if they make it through customs.... OR you'll get anything between 0-20% added - and THEN Royal Mail will charge YOU (not me - YOU) anything between £10-£20 for something the size and weight of a piston...
On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
31st Dec, 2005 at 10:24:06am
Dave will sort all them parts out for you if i can get hold of them and i dont mind traveling to pick them up before making the trip. Did u say jimster has a MG cam? Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
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1060 Posts Member #: 588 Post Whore Delaware, USA |
31st Dec, 2005 at 06:04:56pm
I'm actually coming over next week, probably too late to arrange anything but will be visiting UK again March/April. Obviously taking an empty case for my bits... , surely there is some kind of allowance you can bring in, I know coming back as a resident I'm OK up to $600 after that US does not hit you too hard (2%??). Anyone know the rules for allowances into EEC?
website:- http://www.terryhunt.co.uk
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1060 Posts Member #: 588 Post Whore Delaware, USA |
4th Jan, 2006 at 06:22:28am
I think I found a decent supplier in USA, time will tell but couldn't resist a wheel/tyre deal
website:- http://www.terryhunt.co.uk
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1060 Posts Member #: 588 Post Whore Delaware, USA |
4th Jan, 2006 at 06:25:25am
Nearly forgot...
website:- http://www.terryhunt.co.uk
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Site Admin 15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
4th Jan, 2006 at 06:38:34am
Terry, what was their response?
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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1060 Posts Member #: 588 Post Whore Delaware, USA |
5th Jan, 2006 at 01:33:20am
Nothing yet but that was only last night. I mentioned the 100% markup , now that other suppliers are popping up maybe they are feeling the pinch. I can understand that they could never get down to UK prices but feel they are pushing it with their prices, proof is that I just spent around $1500 not a cent went their way. website:- http://www.terryhunt.co.uk
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