theheff Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I came across this company whilst doing a bit of research and have been in contact with them over placing an order for their cold air intake. Hadnt heard of them before and i stumbled across them accidentally, it looks like a good quality intake from the pics, but then theyre not going to put crap pics up. I read about them on an nsx forum in the us and they seemed to rate them. http://www.blinemotorsports.com/intakes.html Any opinions on it, layout etc? the price they have given comes in just under £200 delivered from the states so im thinking its worth taking a punt on, unless you more technically minded guys see something i dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 To be honest, it looks a bit like the Nismo one the way it creeps down into the bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 doesn't the nismo drop down before into the wheel arch area, meaning you needed to remove the extra washer bottle? was thinking it looked more like the injen one. I've read through the nsx forum again and think I'm going to order one. got nothing to loose and it will be rare over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 doesn't the nismo drop down before into the wheel arch area, meaning you needed to remove the extra washer bottle? was thinking it looked more like the injen one. I've read through the nix forum again and think I'm going to order one. got nothing to loose and it will be rare over here. Uk nismo factory installed one looks like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leodspider Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Same design as the momentum performance unit I have on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks good If I could get one to attach to the Vortech that was routed like that into the front bumper area thats the way I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ive just placed my order. Worked out as £203 posted on paypal. I will post pics and a video and first thoughts when i get it. Company are really good to deal with so thats a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 You will have to pay import tax/VAT on this as well when it arrives I would have thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Worked it out online to be an extra £40. I have asked if it is possible when shipped for that to be take. Into consideration and if there are ways of avoiding it, never imported anything before so im not sure how it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Never done it myself either but what will apparently happen is that it will be held by the delivery company UK side and you will be charged by them before they deliver it. If there is nothing in your invoice that covers 'Import Duty' chances are you will be charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ask for it to be shipped as a gift or sample with hidden or priceless invoice. They charge you import on your delivery charge too robbing gits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Group buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Yeah, you will most likely get charged VAT & Duty on this. If you calculated it as 25% of the total item + delivery cost it's normally about right. The delivery company in the Uk will also charge a handling fee, parcel force charge around £8 and won't release the item(s) until charges are paid. Customs tend to hold the item(s) for around a week, whilst they calculate charges so you will need to take this into account. I think now even if you send something as a gift and it's over a certain amount they will also charge you for this too. Have a look at the HM Revenue & Customs site on importing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 They have agreed to try and help me get round the customs stuff by sending it with a sample price to try and get round it if possible. Im sure they will happily do a group buy, he seems more than willing to help with stuff. Ill let you all know how i get on with it, quality, noise etc, before though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 The package has been shipped and is on its way to me. I love getting new toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 its in the uk, the tracking system says "customs clearance processing complete" does that mean I've avoided extra charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 its in the uk, the tracking system says "customs clearance processing complete" does that mean I've avoided extra charges? You might get stung but TBH its a lottery. I have imported loads of stuff over the years and have mainly ( 90% of the time) got away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 its in the uk, the tracking system says "customs clearance processing complete" does that mean I've avoided extra charges? You'll probably get a letter in the post asking for the money before they release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 parcel delivered this morning. no customs charges, all in ship shape condition and came very quickly considering. think ill start a project thread with pictures etc. wohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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