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Posted by: euro911 Oct 18 2007, 05:55 PM

DEADLINE for this one: DECEMBER 14th 2007

But another one is in the planning for February/March 2008 time-frame

Payments that are still enroute will be deposited when received, then when they clear (approx 1 week) the total order payment will go off to George (hopefully by 12/26 or 12/27/07).

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UPDATE

As of 12/20/07, we're still holding at 15

14 Participants have PAID (P)

1 payment negotiation is underway in Georgia (..?..)


[b]Well, this is it for this 'buy':

(P) 1. Mark S. - euro911
(P) 2. Tom - wilhelm
(P) 3. Jeff - Jeffs9146
(P) 4. Ben - jaminM3
(P) 5. John , drive-ability
(P) 6. Albert - languenero
(P) 7. Byron - EVILGENIUS13
(P) 8. Chris - my928s4
(P) 9. Jose - atsealevel914
(P) 10. Garry - sixgt
(P) 11. Wes - Wes V
(P) 12. Chuck - gerziebaker (Pick up yours directly from AA)
(P) 13. Jamie - nsr914 (You did it dude)
(P) 14. Steve - Porcharu

..?.. 15. Shelton - shelton ( If you & George reach an accord, pick up yours directly from AA)


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Recap from the previous episode:

OK ... for those of you who missed the last one (including me), here's your chance to get in on the NEW deal.

I PM'd George and asked if he was up for another one of these events ... and he replied:

"Always Mark. making a 914-6 gt clone is the RAGE these days! The current deal would be ten sets one check 650 per set plus shipping 49 states 50 dollars shipping and if they wanted to add some other parts reasonably light and regular sized the shipping would not increase. We will ship to each individually."


I just spoke with him on the phone too, and as you can see, the new deal is a departure from the earlier buy of only 6 sets to qualify, so this may be a little tougher to get lined up

George's Guidelines:

* Minimum order is 10 sets
... Cost: $700. each ($650. + $50. shipping ea. CONUS)
... This is a savings of roughly $350. from the current catalog price
... only $650. (no shipping charge) if you can pick up directly from AA

* The entire order will need to be paid for with ONE check
... I created an escrow account to deposit your payments and I will write the check to 'AA'

* Shipments would be individually sent out to each participant's address.


You can post here, http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=2834&st=0#entry2703147, or PM me (at either place) if you're seriously interested ...

PM me for my phone number if you want to talk to me personally.


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Answers to questions(11-4-07):


1. Since we're getting close to having 10 committed participants, I contacted George again to check inventory (+/- 40 sets are available now).


2. As soon as we confirm we have 10 committed participants, I'll post a due date for the payments (tentatively, it looks like mid-December).


3. Payments ($700.00) will need to be made out to me, so I can deposit them into the account.

Payment Options:

* Bank Check
* Money Order
* Personal Check

4. Please send your payment(s) via 'Certified Mail', 'Signature Requested' (this protects each of us).


5. When all the payments 'clear' here, I send 'AA' a single payment for the total amount due and I will provide them with a spreadsheet with all participant's contact/shipping information on it.


6. When the payment clears 'AA', the flares ship to the address you provided me with.


I've provided current participants with my contact info ... so feel free to send me a PM, e-mail or call me if you have any questions or need to change anything (like your contact/shipping information).

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Here's some eye candy to help with your decision:

(My wife isn't an easy sell when it comes to me buying Porsche parts, but this is the pic I showed her ... and got her approval on)


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Posted by: Chuck Oct 18 2007, 06:00 PM

Oops, replied in the old thread. There were 3-4 people that contacted me after the flares had already shipped. Hopefully they'll see this new thread and help you guys get to 10.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Oct 18 2007, 07:01 PM

It depends on when the order will be placed. If it is in Nov then I think I can pull it off. If it is before that then I am out!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 18 2007, 09:39 PM

I replied in the other thread too before I saw this one...

I need to come up with the funds, but count me in.


1. Me
2. Wilhelm
3. Jeff Tucker
4. Todd Enlund
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Posted by: euro911 Oct 19 2007, 12:59 AM

I'm sure the list won't be at 10 buyers until at least November (only 2 weeks away) or even later ... and with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season just around the corner, this may not even happen till 2008?

However, I am canvassing other 914 owners that don't typically frequent any of the 914 forums, will also post on NARP, and possibly Club to see if I can rattle a few cages

If we get up to (or beyond) 10 potential buyers, I'll PM each of you for specific information and exchange phone numbers, etc. so we'll all be on the same page.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 19 2007, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 18 2007, 11:59 PM)

Posted by: jaminM3 Oct 19 2007, 11:58 AM

I hope this takes a while so I have time to wrangle some money...

What kind of payments are accepted? plastic?

Posted by: euro911 Oct 19 2007, 12:53 PM

I guess since I'm trying to get this one going, Ill be the go-to guy and cut the check to George.

I'll keep posting the updated list of participants in the first post in this thread.

Once the list gets up to 10 (or close to it), your funds will need to move fairly quickly.

There are a few options for payment:

I think the best options would be either a Personal Check, Bank Check, or Money Order(s) to me. I recommend you mail it by Certified Mail, Signature Receipt Requested.

OMITTED: PayPal is also an option, but there will be the customary 3% to cover their charge ($700. x 3% = $21.00) so I won't recommend this option

Again, feel free to PM me for my phone number if you want to talk to me personally.


If you know any other guys who want a set, let them know and get em on-board ...

Posted by: drive-ability Oct 19 2007, 03:24 PM

Count me in

John

Posted by: drive-ability Oct 19 2007, 03:27 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 18 2007, 08:39 PM)

I replied in the other thread too before I saw this one...

I need to come up with the funds, but count me in.


1. Me
2. Wilhelm
3. Jeff Tucker
4. Todd Enlund
5. John , drive-ability
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Posted by: euro911 Oct 26 2007, 08:18 PM

Really trick trunk lid John

I ran into Richard (Type-4 Unleashed) (metaphorically speaking) @ European Motorworks today ... looks like he could use a set of steel ones ... he'll think about it

I wanted to wait to make sure we didn't have a bunch of fire casualties before bringing this subject up again. Anybody else interested in this deal speak up

Posted by: Wilhelm Nov 1 2007, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 18 2007, 04:55 PM)

OK ... for those of you who missed the last one, here's your chance to get in on the NEW deal.

Recap from the previous episode:

I PM'd George and asked if he was up for another one of these events ... and he replied:

"Always Mark. making a 914-6 gt clone is the RAGE these days! The current deal would be ten sets one check 650 per set plus shipping 49 states 50 dollars shipping and if they wanted to add some other parts reasonably light and regular sized the shipping would not increase. We will ship to each individually."


I just spoke with him on the phone too, and as you can see, the new deal is a departure from the earlier buy of only 6 sets to qualify, so this may be a little tougher to get lined up




* Minimum order is now 10 sets, still the same price: $700. each ($650. + $50. shipping ea. CONUS)

* The entire order will need to be paid for with ONE check, payable to AA
... (I will create an escrow account)

* Shipments would be individually sent out to each participant's address.


As of 4:30PM 10/19/07, we need at least 2 additional participants to make this work

1. Me
2. Wilhelm - wilhelm
3. Jeff Tucker - Jeffs9146
4. Todd Enlund - Todd Enlund
5. Ben Schmalz - jaminM3
6. John , drive-ability
7. Doug - griffin-doug
8. Albert - languenero
9.
10.

You can post here, http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=2834&st=0#entry2703147, or PM me (at either place) if you're seriously interested ...

PM me for my phone number if you want to talk to me personally.



Here's some eye candy to help with your decision:

(My wife isn't an easy sell when it comes to buying parts me Porsches, but this is the pic I showed her ... and got her approval on)

Posted by: euro911 Nov 4 2007, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the ...


I received a PM from EVILGENIUS13

Posted by: my928s4 Nov 4 2007, 02:57 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 4 2007, 12:24 PM)

Posted by: euro911 Nov 5 2007, 03:32 AM

PLEASE refer to the first post in this thread for all UPDATES

'George's Guidelines' and 'ANSWERS to Your Questions' are posted there ... (11/4/07)

Thanks ...

Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 7 2007, 08:55 AM

Hello, I am a brand new member here and have an old 72 914 I am just starting to work on and want to fix up a bit and restore while giving it a look close to the old 914-6/GT cars. I most definetely need a set of these flares, but right now I don't have the funds. If you were to have another one of these group buys say in the spring of 2008 I would mostly definetely sign up and order a set.....would the shipping include Japan as well?

Also that Euro911 car is incredible, thats truly amazing!! Are those the same flares or OEM ones? How do these repro flares compare to the real thing? Thank you for your help. Please let me know if there are plans for another group buy in the near future, thank you

Jamie

Posted by: euro911 Nov 7 2007, 02:54 PM

Konnichiwa Jamie ... and

I believe this is the third 'Group Buy' on flares (but don't quote me on it). I wasn't involved with the previous 'group buys', nor do I see me getting involved with another one (yet).

We currently have 9 committed participants, the 10th participant is hoping to be ready by mid December 2007. This qualifies us with the bare minimun requirement.

As for the silver car pic, that came from the Patrick Racing site (meaning: it is not MY car) ... but my POS could look similar after emptying my wallet for the flares, suspension upgrades, nice tires and wheels, paint, etc.

Yes, they are steel construction and from most reports I've received, they are fairly nice reproductions of the factory original flares.

The $50. shipping is only applicable in the Continental US, the costs would be more to ship to Japan ...

I'm almost certain that someone else will arrange another group buy in the future, but keep watching this thread ... there may be a possibility that this particular buy could stretch out into early 2008

Posted by: atsealevel914 Nov 7 2007, 07:15 PM

whats the address i gotta send the payment to. i pm'd you for your phone #.
please let me know, i got cash.

Posted by: euro911 Nov 7 2007, 11:46 PM

We still have time to add more buyers if you are indeed interested.

A friend where I work was asking today, but he won't be ready until early 2008, so I'll keep a list of 'late-bloomers' in case a bunch of you guys want to do this again next year ...


I don't recommend sending cash ... much safer to convert it to a bank check or the appropriate quantity of Money Orders if you don't want to send a personal check.

I haven't received your PM as of yet ... ... try PM-ing me again, or send your contact info to the e-mail address in the PM I just sent to you.

Here's the list so far:


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Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 8 2007, 08:10 AM

Hi, thanks for the reply....I might be able to possibly even make this group buy. You see I am going to sell some motorcycle parts to a friend and he is insisting on using PayPal so I thought maybe have my friend send it to the person in charge of the group buy, but I need to know how much for shipping. Do I send this payment to George directly at AA or to you.....its not confirmed but I might be able to work it out if I had another month or so......any deadlines?? I really need the flares.

Is there any way to see a car with the actual flares installed ?

If shipping would be around the same price would be great, I don't mind cheaper shipping but don't want to be paying like 200 dollars for EMS or Fed Ex, maybe throught the US post office perhaps?

The parts I hope to sell to raise money for the flares are about the same so this could work out perfectly.

Thank you,
Jamie

Posted by: George H. Nov 8 2007, 11:19 AM

QUOTE(nsr-jamie @ Nov 8 2007, 06:10 AM)

Posted by: euro911 Nov 8 2007, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the link George

Jamie,

I sent George ('AA') a PM asking if he could provide an estimate for shipping to Japan ... let's see what comes back



Jeff says he'll be ready by December 17th. Thats OK with me ... let me know if this is a problem for anyone else


PLEASE read the 'RULES' and 'ANSWERS' in the first post as for questions regarding payment. You all should have my contact info by now (check your PM inbox or e-mail if you don't have it).


Hey guys, we're there !!! We have 11 signed up now, possibly 12, so if you're serious, I'd say start mailing your payments to me within the next couple of weeks or so AND PM me to let me know that you sent it. I'd like to have all the funds in the group account by mid December.

I hope to have stock availability and shipping info from George shortly

Until then, I'll just be kickin' back waiting fer yer call ...


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Posted by: euro911 Nov 8 2007, 01:18 PM

OK, here's the LATEST POOP

George just replied, and I'll share with you'all:

"Hi Mark. We have on the shelf 40 sets of flares less the seven we have orders for.

We could ship the flares to Japan for $250.00 and maybe the guy would want some other parts to add since he has to pay the shipping anyway.

... We, upon receiving [payment] would begin to box the sets immediately.

We are launching the new 914 catalog this week (printed now and being mass mailed tomorrow) so bedlam will insue shortly (over 30,000 catalogs being mailed) so the sooner we send these flares the better as again only 32 sets are left and we are now stamping inner rockers and sill plates.

We are also making gt rockers as getty is just too expensive and mitcom are shitcom in quality. We took an original factory set complete with the stamped factroy part numbers to mold from so we will have them as pefectly fitting as we can and the price should be an affordable 150 per set.

The spread sheet is fine and you can e mail it to me personally. I am more than happy to receive any correspondance from a fellow 914 lover! Thank you."

Posted by: Wilhelm Nov 8 2007, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(nsr-jamie @ Nov 8 2007, 06:10 AM)

Posted by: euro911 Nov 8 2007, 08:57 PM

Two different issues going on here.

Unfortunately in Jamie's particular case, he doesn't reside in the US ... and apparently the cost to ship a set of flares from 'AA' to Japan is $250.

.. so here's how Jamie's bill would look: $650. + $250. = $900., + Pay Pal charges *

* I believe Pay Pal charges the receiver of the funds (which would be me) a percentage when the funds are pulled the out of the account.

I thought I read it was 3%, but I heard it may have gone up to as high as 4.5%. I only use Pay Pal to purchase items ... have never accepted it for any sales.

I'll ask someone who uses PP more than I do to see what the current charge rate is ... I'd hate to see Jamie have to pay another additional charge (which could be anywhere from $27. to $40. on a $900. purchase)

We still have time to figure something out ... maybe a slower shipper?

Posted by: Wilhelm Nov 9 2007, 12:49 AM

Me Bad, didn't note he was writing from Japan. Weird though, when I replied I was poster 21 and now I was "burped" down the line. The Paypal info for sending cash is : https://www.paypal.com/helpscr?cmd=_help&locale=en_US&countrycode=US&_dyncharset=UTF-8&t=solutionTab&ps=solutionPanels&solutionId=13138

Posted by: euro911 Nov 9 2007, 02:48 AM

Apparently, my limit on receiving payments via Pay Pal is only $500. per month (without upgrading to a 'Premier Account', which I don't care to do).

Also ... there are fees associated with the Premier Account:

Receive payments funded by Credit Card, Debit Card or Buyer Credit:

4.9% + $0.30 USD (limit of 5 transactions per 12 month period)
** for domestic or U.S. transactions

... that would be an additional $44.40 on a $900. payment

Pay Pal states that I also have a $500. limit that I can take out of the account per month (See attached pic).
You gotta realize that Pay Pal IS a bank


Jamie, if your friend is here in the US, just have him send a Bank Check or Money Orders


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Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 9 2007, 09:55 AM

Hi Euro 911, thank you for your help and giving me the full details, unfortuntately the shipping is way more than I expected, 250 USD is a lot of money....I was kind of hoping to keep shipping under 100 dollars, I don't mind slower shipping, not a problem...I had a guy in California ship me a complete BMX bicycle to Japan here for 65 dollars by ground or sea mail and it took almost 2 months to show upbut was cheap (He used the post office and not Fed EX or UPS) I wouldn't mind that way as I am in no hurry to install these flares.......second bad news thing.....my friend who wants to send payment by PayPal on my behalf is in Europe......I could ask him to send a bit more to cover the service charges and that might work but the shipping is just a lot of money......

I noticed George mentioned if I order more he can ship those as well, would he be able to fit a matching set of rocker panels for flared car and a rear valance and maybe some small parts like rear back up light switch, rear license plate lights and some shifter bushings???

Thanks so much for your help

Yes, sorry I am in Japan. I wish I was back home but there is where work has sent me, its a nice country to live in though but no 914's here

Posted by: euro911 Nov 12 2007, 10:20 AM

Jamie,

Contact George directly to get your complete order details sorted out first. If you're a go on this buy, remind him you're part of "euro911's Flare Group Buy" ... (I forwarded your PM, so he has seen your wants, but you'll need to get pricing from him on all the other parts you want and to arrange sea shipping, which would be cheaper, and he said this can be done).

If you're good with everything, then send me a 'Bank Check' (via 'Certified Mail') for the total amount of your purchase.

I'd like to have all committed participant's payments here by around mid-December if at all possible ...

... after all, this IS a Group Effort ... we're relying on each other to make this a go ...



OK, so maybe the silver color didn't do it for some of you ... how about RED? Original pic posted by dflesburg and plagiarized for the group's benefit


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Posted by: euro911 Nov 15 2007, 09:12 AM

OK ... adding a pic of the red one appears to have prodded yet another participant ... Garry (914gt) signed up


More inspiration in case your plan is a to widen a white one (Thank Alison Baker for the pic below):

Wow ... this is what me wife's car would look like flared ... mmmust rrrresist showing her this picture ...


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Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 17 2007, 05:04 AM

Hi Mark (Euro 911), I think I can order with you guys as long as I can use PayPal.....I can have my buddy send you the amount plus the 3 percent charge and have them shipped to my friends place in Portland, Oregon. The rest of the money I can probably send to George I guess directly if he is accepting PayPal. I really want to get these flares, not in a big hurry so they can sit at my friends place in Portland till next summer when I will either pick them up or he might even come to Japan and bring them out for me.

I'm going to Email you from now too, thanks!!

Posted by: euro911 Nov 19 2007, 02:34 AM

Payments are starting to roll in

Anybody else still want in on this deal? ... there is still time to sign up ...


... maybe a Christmas gift for yourself, a loved-one or friend

Posted by: LarryR Nov 19 2007, 02:43 AM

I just need to check with McMark to see if he has the flares for my project yet. If he has not brought them in then I will go for the group buy. Can we just send the payment to Auto Atlanta?

Posted by: euro911 Nov 19 2007, 03:06 AM

Sending you a PM Larry ...

Posted by: euro911 Nov 19 2007, 02:18 PM

We now have 11 'confirmed'.

3 have paid to date and I just received another PM ... 1 more payment will be on the way this week.

2 have informed me they'll be sending payments by mid-December.

As of 11/8, there were 32 sets on the shelf at AA. George said they would start shipping immediately after my check clears.


Since some of the payments won't reach me until almost Christmas, and with all the holiday shipping going on right about that time, it looks like shipping the flares wouldn't really happen until January 2008. (This would probably be better anyway ... less chance of lost or damaged packages from frustrated shippers/package handlers)?


... any heartburn with this ...

Let me know ...

Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 21 2007, 03:04 AM

Hi Mark,

I finally got in touch with George at AA and he told me he can't do the special for me if I pay him, so I need to pay you directly Mark. I am getting in touch with another friend and see if we can work something out. I really want the flares. I am also going to PM you from now too. Thanks again!

Jamie
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 20 2007, 05:18 AM)

We now have 11 'confirmed'.

3 have paid to date and I just received another PM ... 1 more payment will be on the way this week.

2 have informed me they'll be sending payments by mid-December.

As of 11/8, there were 32 sets on the shelf at AA. George said they would start shipping immediately after my check clears.


Since some of the payments won't reach me until almost Christmas, and with all the holiday shipping going on right about that time, it looks like shipping the flares wouldn't really happen until January 2008. (This would probably be better anyway ... less chance of lost or damaged packages from frustrated shippers/package handlers)?


... any heartburn with this ...

Let me know ...

Posted by: euro911 Nov 30 2007, 04:58 PM

We're up to 15 now

George says there are 60 sets of freshly stamped 'steelies' in stock right now.

If you can't get in on this one, let me know if you want to do this again in a couple of months?

I'd be happy to organize another

Posted by: euro911 Dec 4 2007, 10:02 AM

All UPDATE info is in the First Post of this thread ...

Posted by: euro911 Dec 5 2007, 10:12 AM

Jamie,

I just can't recommend sending cash, especially a large sum coming all the way from Germany. Cash is not traceable and I don't want any issues popping up, should anything come up 'missing'.

One possible solution would be to have your friend go to a bank and convert the payment to US Dollars in the form of a bank check or an International Money Order.

A better possible solution would be to have him send the Pay Pal payment to one of your family members in the US who can then send a check here on your behalf ... ???

The second method may be faster.

If this can't be done prior to mid-December, I can only recommend working out something else with your friend and get in on the next buy (and paying with a traceable instrument).


I feel this would be much safer ...


Best Regards,
Mark

Posted by: euro911 Dec 7 2007, 09:49 AM

UPDATE


As of 12/7/07, we're at 17 sign-ups, 16 say they are 'confirmed'.

4 Participants have PAID to date

4 more participants have payments in the mail.




IMPORTANT QUESTION

Since it appears that a few will be cutting it kind of close to the cut-off date (12/15) and Christmas upon us, I'd like to know if any of you want to wait until after the beginning of 2008?

If so, we could split the list, do 10 now and have 7 ready to do another buy in January or February? We should be able to pick up 3 more participants within that time ...

Let me know what you guys think ...

Posted by: Wes V Dec 7 2007, 03:34 PM

I just sent off my check and now have to sit out on the front porch waiting!

(the funny thing is that I don't even own a 914 yet)

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Dec 7 2007, 04:17 PM

I got and replied to your PM ...

Posted by: Wes V Dec 7 2007, 04:32 PM

I'm in the "planning" phase of building a 914.

The price is something I didn't want to pass up on and didn't want to be in a situation that I'd have to wait a year or so for another group buy.

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Dec 10 2007, 11:59 PM

Gentlemen,

Just a friendly reminder that the scheduled deadline to have your payments here for this particular group buy is slightly less than a week away (December 14th +/-)

6 payments have been received to date - with 2 more, purportedly in the mail ... we still need at least 2 more to meet the minimum qualifying number

Posted by: euro911 Dec 12 2007, 03:19 AM

UPDATE

As of 12/11/07, we're at 18 sign-ups

7 Participants have PAID (P) to date:

and I've been informed that 3 more checks are on their way here (*) ...

(P) 1. Mark S. - euro911
(P) 2. Tom - wilhelm
(*) 3. Jeff - Jeffs9146
..... 4. Todd - Todd E ... (Ready by Mid-December)
(*) 5. Ben - jaminM3
..... 6. John , drive-ability
..... 7. Doug - griffin-doug
(P) 8. Albert - languenero
..... 9. Byron - EVILGENIUS13
(P) 10. Chris - my928s4
..... 11. Jose - atsealevel914
(P) 12. Garry - sixgt
..... 13. Shelton - shelton (Pick up yours directly from AA)
..... 14. Larry - LarryR ... (Need full contact info)
(P) 15. Wes - Wes V
(P) 16. Chuck - gerziebaker (Pick up yours directly from AA)
(*) 17. Jamie - nsr914

Posted by: Wes V Dec 12 2007, 11:59 AM

I've got a request;

Prior to sending AA the spread sheet with shipping address's, could you send a copy out to everybody (that are in on it), in order to verify that their shipping address's is correct. (ya, I worry way too much)

You could edit out everything except for the person getting it, but it should come from the master copy.

Wes

Posted by: AZ914 Dec 12 2007, 01:30 PM

tempting...................

except I have no metal working skills or tools..

Posted by: euro911 Dec 12 2007, 01:36 PM

I already thought about doing that Wes, and thats a definate yes for those who actually provided me with their e-mail addresses

I 'copied and pasted' the contact info directly from e-mails or PMs onto the Excel spreadsheet to avoid mistakes like transposing #s and all, but double verification would be a good idea, thanks

It would be easier if I could just send out one e-mail and include all participants in the distribution, so if anybody participating in this buy has heartburn with any of the other participants knowing their address or phone #, etc., let me know and I'll mask your information on the spreadsheet if its absolutely necessary.


Another deadline reminder ... today is Wednesday, December 12th.

Posted by: Wes V Dec 12 2007, 03:02 PM

AZ914;

No metal working skills? No problem.

Here is a link to a page where it's shown how to duct tape them on.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=66844&hl=flare&st=0

The good thing is that they are removable so that you can return your car stock.

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Dec 13 2007, 10:05 AM

...

Posted by: 914dave Dec 13 2007, 04:40 PM

EURO911
You have a PM
Dave

Posted by: euro911 Dec 13 2007, 07:15 PM

... and you have one now too

Posted by: euro911 Dec 15 2007, 05:59 PM

OK ... unless you can hand me a CASH (or equivalent) payment before I sent a check off to George (on 12/26 or 12/27) we're officially closed on this one

Drawing a line in the sand for the cut-off date was probably the hardest part of organizing this buy for me Hope you're not too disappointed


I think most of the participants were desirous of having the flares in their possession prior to Christmas ... it just took a bit longer than we originally thought to get 10+ confirmed and paid for


From the initial interest that this one drew in just 2 months, I think another buy in a couple of months would probably be very do-able. There are potentially 6 guys and 7 sets on the unofficial 2008 list as of today ... gathering up a several more shouldn't be that difficult


I'll coordinate with George on that issue when I finalize the deal on this one.

Thanks for all your interest

Posted by: my928s4 Dec 15 2007, 06:32 PM

Great job Mark, thanks for organizing.

Cheers

Chris

Posted by: Sleepin Dec 16 2007, 04:54 AM

I will prolly get in on the next one Mark!

Posted by: euro911 Dec 16 2007, 10:48 AM

Cool Eric ... I'll let you know when the next one gets underway.

I got your other stuff boxed up to go, but apparently me wife has some additional packages that need to go out too .. will get to FedEx on Monday or Tuesday

Posted by: banger Dec 16 2007, 06:21 PM

Does anybody know of a good body shop in SoCal with experience fitting the flares? I would be interested in buying in on the next round.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Dec 17 2007, 09:35 AM

Yeah! I finally got a set of steel GT flares! Yahooooo!! This is awesome!! Now all I have to do is pick them up next summer, strip the car down, weld them on and repaint....I can't wait. Thanks to Mark (Euro 911) for all his help. He went out of his way to help me, thank you again so much !!! Your awesome!! I love this communinity!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Sleepin Dec 17 2007, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 16 2007, 09:48 AM)

Cool Eric ... I'll let you know when the next one gets underway.

I got your other stuff boxed up to go, but apparently me wife has some additional packages that need to go out too .. will get to FedEx on Monday or Tuesday

Posted by: euro911 Dec 20 2007, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(banger @ Dec 16 2007, 04:21 PM)

Posted by: banger Dec 21 2007, 02:45 AM

Not doin to bad, just happy the year is winding down. Maybe I will actually get to drive the 914 in 2008

Posted by: Wilhelm Dec 21 2007, 05:51 AM

Mark, Thanks for taking the time and energy to assemble this group buy . My next step will be to figure out which of my six cars will fall under the axe for the conversion and get started , I'm thinking it will look more time appropriate if I go with one of the 70 or 71's, though sometimes it fun to dare to be differant . Man I just love starting new projects, My wife just wishes I could finish them in a timely fashion. Anyway you have a happy birthday Jesus or whatever holiday of choice and thanks again for organizing all of this.

Posted by: euro911 Dec 21 2007, 11:35 AM

Thanks guys, but you all deserve just as much credit for helping to pull this off ... with Thanksgiving and Christmas and all, you guys jumped right in, and we are there

... and due to the recent influx of cash, when I return from my impromptu vacation in the Bahamas ...


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Posted by: Wes V Dec 26 2007, 10:28 AM

Update please.

Wes V

Posted by: euro911 Dec 27 2007, 12:43 AM

I sent you an e-mail Wes, with your shipping info (see the attachment) ... please let me know if everything is in order.

All the other participant's addresses are verified and I was planning to cut the check to AA on Thursday 12/27.

Hope all of youse guys had a nice Christmas and here's looking forward to a great 2008

QUOTE(Wes V @ Dec 26 2007, 08:28 AM)

Posted by: euro911 Dec 30 2007, 01:54 AM

For those of you who want to track the payment to 'AA', it went out this morning (12/29) via Certified Mail ...

Copy this # 7007 1490 0002 7681 1315 and paste in the box here: http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm?from=home&page=0035trackandconfirm

I just checked, but its not showing in the system as of this post, but it should be active shortly.

Posted by: Wes V Dec 30 2007, 11:46 AM

Is AA going to send out tracking numbers as they ship out the flares?

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Dec 30 2007, 02:42 PM

That IS a poignant question, Wes, and I shall ask

... also, tracking on the payment is active now

Posted by: gerziebaker Jan 4 2008, 07:48 PM

Picked up my flares from AA today.
THANKS, Mark and George for making this happen.
My car is already in the body shop waiting on the flares.
Once again, Thanks.

Posted by: Wes V Jan 4 2008, 09:12 PM

I talked to a lady at AA a couple days ago and she said that fedex shipping numbers would be sent out.

I guess the check cleared (since gerziebaker picked up his).

Now I have to sit out on the front porch (in the rain) waiting for mine!

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Jan 4 2008, 10:15 PM

Happy New Year Boys and Girls ...

I don't think the check has cleared yet, at least according the e-mail I received from George today (see below), but apparently he feels confident that I'm somewhat solvent

Good deal on the pick-up Chuck. Let me know if you're satisfied with them, and take lots of pix of your project if you can.

I think the current rain storm will be gone by the time FedEx delivers our sets, Wes ...

A few of you didn't provide e-mail addresses, so you guys won't be getting tracking info ...

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 12 2008, 10:17 PM

Anyone got their tracking numbers?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 12 2008, 10:33 PM

The check cleared on Jan 7th.

I'll call George on Monday to see where we're at.

Posted by: Wes V Jan 16 2008, 10:34 AM

What's happening?

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Jan 16 2008, 04:34 PM

I spoke with Carrie @ AA about an hour ago. She said that seven (7) sets were shipped yesterday and the remainder should be shipped by the end of this week.

She also said e-mailed tracking #s to the participants who provided me with their e-mail address.

I asked her to e-mail me the tracking #s for those who didn't ... and I will provide those few individuals with said tracking #s ...

Wes, your set is yet to be shipped ... same goes for mine

Anyone else ...
Please chime in if you've received a tracking # from AA

Posted by: Wes V Jan 18 2008, 09:13 AM

Got my tracking number.

Yahoo!!

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 01:53 AM

Well, all of you should have your individual tracking #s now (check your e-mail)

Ben & Steve, check your PM inboxes




Once you get your shipment, its time to :

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 19 2008, 08:01 AM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 18 2008, 11:53 PM)

Well, all of you should have your individual tracking #s now (check your e-mail)

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 01:18 PM

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Posted by: George H. Jan 19 2008, 02:04 PM

Mark you may want to cross out your email address on the top of the page as well.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 02:39 PM

OH FUCK ... I mean, FUCH

Thanks George ... I'll fix that and make sure absolutely NO vital info is disseminated


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Posted by: Sleepin Jan 19 2008, 02:43 PM

Hahahaha! Mark, you are cracking be up man!!!!!! Did you get my email BTW? LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 02:50 PM

You young guys are just way too sharp for me



I hear that feeble-mindedness only gets worse with age too

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 19 2008, 04:11 PM

I will take these over a tracking number any day !!!

Posted by: sixgt Jan 19 2008, 06:59 PM

Hi Mark,

Do you know if mine shipped yet? I haven't received a tracking #. Thanks,

Garry

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 07:27 PM

Hmmm ... that's TWO that didn't get notification who should have

I'm beginning to wonder if maybe someone hasn't been totally ...

Before I go any further with that thought ... have you guys checked your 'Bulk' or 'Spam' e-mail folders, just in case

Albert's set was delivered here today ... maybe they shipped them alphabetically


My notification looked like this:


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 19 2008, 07:38 PM

I never got a tracking number either! Have mine shipped?

I checked all of my spam boxes and all of my e-mails just in case I gave you a different one and Nothing in any of them but spam!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 07:38 PM

Just thought of something else ... wear clean [surgical-type] gloves when handling bare sheet metal so's you don't get your fingerprints all over them.

Not that CSI will be dusting them or anything, but you don't want them to RUST, and they will rust right where you touched them.

I man-handled some 911 floor pans when I got them and when I was ready to use them, guess what

I had to have them etched and primered



Jeff Tucker ... Jeff Tucker ... why does that name sound familiar


I just called AA (800) 792 4944), hoping maybe George might still be hanging around, but no dice ... and their customer service mailbox is full, so I wasn't able to leave a message.

I'll call again in the morning and try to get to the bottom of this

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 19 2008, 07:52 PM

Thanks Mark!

Let me know what you find out!

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 19 2008, 07:52 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 19 2008, 05:38 PM)

Just thought of something else ... wear clean [surgical-type] gloves when handling bare sheet metal so's you don't get your fingerprints all over them.

Not that CSI will be dusting them or anything, but you don't want them to RUST, and they will rust right where you touched them.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 08:19 PM

Did you get yours Chris?

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 19 2008, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 19 2008, 06:19 PM)

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 08:26 PM

Cool. I saw the pic, but wasn't sure if those were yours or just a pic you got from someone else


Other than the 'coating' any other observations you want to share?

Posted by: my928s4 Jan 19 2008, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 19 2008, 06:26 PM)

Cool. I saw the pic, but wasn't sure if those were yours or just a pic you got from someone else


Other than the 'coating' any other observations you want to share?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 19 2008, 10:05 PM

Wow! Those pix gave me a woody


I like those high-tech fender holders ... does Pelican sell those?

Glad to hear a good report so far ...

Posted by: drive-ability Jan 19 2008, 11:37 PM

Mark,

I haven't received any tracking information ether, I did however get an OK to have them shipped up to my buds house in Washington State...
John stdotjohn@cox.net

Posted by: euro911 Jan 20 2008, 01:34 AM

QUOTE(drive-ability @ Jan 19 2008, 09:37 PM)

Posted by: Wes V Jan 20 2008, 12:16 PM

Some times the comics hit just too close to reality!



My flairs are scheduled to show up wednesday.

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Jan 20 2008, 03:10 PM

Apparently nobody is working at AA today ... will try on Monday

FedEx says mine are scheduled for delivery on Thursday

Posted by: jaminM3 Jan 20 2008, 09:39 PM

I got the tracking number you sent on Saturday, thanks!









Oh yeah, I also received the flares too. Ha Ha

Posted by: euro911 Jan 20 2008, 11:21 PM

That's just peachy Ben







Glad to hear it ... let us know what you think about them

Posted by: Steve Jan 21 2008, 10:14 AM

They look awesome on my car. Venice Beach auto body did an awesome job.


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 21 2008, 10:43 AM

Mark,

No need to call on mine! I called them this morning and they gave me a tracking number

She was a bit short on the line saying "If you provided an e-mail address we sent it to you"

What ever! They will be here on Wednesday!!

Thanks for all of your help!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 21 2008, 05:32 PM

Cool Jeff ...



Steve, when did you install yours, and what did they charge you?

Did you have the car painted there at the same time?

Posted by: Wilhelm Jan 22 2008, 05:08 PM

Dang!!!! No tracking number , but what the Hell, the flares just arrived in one piece , or is that 4 pieces? Anyway all is good . Its not like I'll be doing any work on them right now with sub-twenty temps outside . By the way, Have I used enuf emoticons yet? Ps. Thanks for the strong work getting this all done for us!

Posted by: sixgt Jan 23 2008, 09:12 AM

No tracking # either but the flares showed up last night via FedEx. Thanks again Mark, keep up the good work!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 23 2008, 09:52 AM

Excellent

Posted by: EVILGENIUS13 Jan 23 2008, 12:04 PM

WOOO HOOOjava script:emoticon(':headbanger:', 'smid_30')
Mine just showed up!!! java script:emoticon(':welder:', 'smid_57')
Thanks Mark! Now i just need the rockers and bumpersjava script:emoticon(':idea:', 'smid_33')

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 23 2008, 12:08 PM

I just got mine too!!

Thanks Mark, you the man!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 23 2008, 05:05 PM

Great. Glad to hear your guys are getting them delivered

Just checking the FedEx site to see where mine are ... where the hell is Luxembourg?











Actually, mine showed up today too ... a day early. My wife called to tell me she drug the box inside so it didn't get wet. Whadda gal, eh?

Posted by: Porcharu Jan 23 2008, 05:43 PM

Mine showed up one early today too! I wasn't home
Thanks for all of the work setting this up - I know how much work it took (I'm doing it right now on another buy.)

Posted by: Wes V Jan 24 2008, 11:05 AM

Mine showed up last night and I had to run out to the garage and tape them up.



Is there a quick way to tell the right from left front flare?

Wes

Posted by: euro911 Jan 24 2008, 12:32 PM

I couldn't say for sure, Wes ... maybe try swapping them and see what they look like



2 'participants' remain unaccounted for ... Jamie & John

Posted by: Wes V Jan 24 2008, 03:47 PM

On a serious note;

I'd like to know how many people are going to weld them in their self.

Are you planning on laping the joint or butt welding it.

If you took them to a body shop, would you expect them to be butt welded or would it matter to you.



Wes

Posted by: jaminM3 Jan 24 2008, 04:00 PM

I am doing it myself and am going to butt weld. I will follow http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=66516&hl=flair%20install&st=0 thread for my install.

Posted by: Porcharu Jan 24 2008, 04:47 PM

I just got mine. I am going to butt weld them on myself. Just to be different I am using my gas welding rig as it works fantastic on sheet metal.

Steve

Posted by: Steve Jan 24 2008, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 21 2008, 03:32 PM)

Cool Jeff ...



Steve, when did you install yours, and what did they charge you?

Did you have the car painted there at the same time?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 25 2008, 12:14 AM

QUOTE(Porcharu @ Jan 24 2008, 02:47 PM)

Posted by: Wilhelm Jan 25 2008, 06:24 PM

I'm gonna mine for sure. The bigger question for me is what to do to protect the paint from rocks thrown up by the wheels as these fenders will be essentially unlined. The two simple options would seem to either be to Rhinoline the insides versus building a steel innerliner. Both methods could have the risk of trapping moisture and hence leading to rust. What have the rest of you done to protect your outside paint from rocks tossed from inside the wheel wells?

Posted by: Wes V Jan 25 2008, 07:04 PM

Check out 3M undercoating. It comes in a spray can and is available at just about any automotive paint supply shop.

It sprays out kind of like a tar and then foams up.

It can get real messy, but works great (also helping fill out the back side of the weld).

Wes

Posted by: nsr-jamie Jan 27 2008, 10:04 PM

Hi, my flares showed up too a last week at my friends place in Oregon, now all I have to do is pick them up somehow, might be a while. Thanks very much Mark for helping me out with this. I can't wait to get them welded on and the car painted again. Cheers

Posted by: euro911 Jan 27 2008, 10:47 PM

Thanks for checking in Jamie. Sorry you can't lay your hands on them right away. Make sure your friend keeps them in a dry place

Posted by: Porcharu Feb 11 2008, 01:15 AM

Now that we have our flares - what wheels do you plan on using?? I am reading that I can use 9" front wheels but my tape measure says otherwise (it says 8" tops since 6" rubs now.)
Steve

Posted by: Wilhelm Feb 11 2008, 02:36 AM

QUOTE(Porcharu @ Feb 10 2008, 11:15 PM)

Posted by: Porcharu Feb 15 2008, 10:48 AM

Is it a good or a bad idea to "pre-roll" the fender edges on the flares before installing them? I also remember Brad mentioning (back before the 'event') that there were some tricks to maximize tire clearance during the installation.
Steve

Posted by: euro911 Feb 17 2008, 07:26 AM

You can utilize the rolling baseball bat method

Posted by: euro911 Sep 16 2012, 12:46 AM

Just ran across this old thread and wanted to know how you guys did with your installations?

Anyone got pix of their completed project(s)?