C32 Brakes - Group Buy - Serious
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C32 Brakes - Group Buy - Serious
Hello All,
Once again a poor soul starts a group buy for these C32 brake kits.. Yes that poor soul is me. I am currently speaking with Evosport right now to nail down a price for a group buy between 15 and 20 units. Currently their website states $795 for the brakes and I feel this is too much $.. In the past these brakes went for $595..
Ben from Evosport has told me the prices went up and is hard for him to work with due to the falling dollar against the euro, but he will try.
Well I interpret this to mean we need to work fast. I currently have three (3) "for sure" buyers as long as the price is substantially lower than what is on the evosport website. (myself included)
So if anyone is serious and interested or know of anyone serious and interested, then please sign up.. PM me with your detailed contact info stating your interest.
Lets do this!!!
Thanks!
Once again a poor soul starts a group buy for these C32 brake kits.. Yes that poor soul is me. I am currently speaking with Evosport right now to nail down a price for a group buy between 15 and 20 units. Currently their website states $795 for the brakes and I feel this is too much $.. In the past these brakes went for $595..
Ben from Evosport has told me the prices went up and is hard for him to work with due to the falling dollar against the euro, but he will try.
Well I interpret this to mean we need to work fast. I currently have three (3) "for sure" buyers as long as the price is substantially lower than what is on the evosport website. (myself included)
So if anyone is serious and interested or know of anyone serious and interested, then please sign up.. PM me with your detailed contact info stating your interest.
Lets do this!!!
Thanks!
Last edited by rbardo; Jun 22, 2004 at 06:32 PM.
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what are we looking at? im in if we can keep it down to around $650, or $700 tops. let me know what the price is going to look like. any chance we can get the 2005 sport sedan calipers instead?
Last edited by CitronC230K_03; Jun 22, 2004 at 05:01 PM.
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Remember this thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...y&pagenumber=1
Some people actually thought $650 was expensive...
Good Luck
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...y&pagenumber=1
Some people actually thought $650 was expensive...
Good Luck
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Okay, I just spoke to Ben again and so far the price is at $620 +shipping and if you use a ccard there is a 3% additional charge.
I am currently trying to have the ccard 3% included.
Currently Awaiting Bens response..
I am comfortable with this price if the 3% is included , anyone else???
Citron, the caliper with the AMG stamp is the only one available to this vendor.
I am currently trying to have the ccard 3% included.
Currently Awaiting Bens response..
I am comfortable with this price if the 3% is included , anyone else???
Citron, the caliper with the AMG stamp is the only one available to this vendor.
Last edited by rbardo; Jun 22, 2004 at 06:06 PM.
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Well the latest is Ben will not budge on the 3% as ther is no more margin for him...
If we send him a cashiers check or money order we can escape the ccard fees.. Hell for my protection I will pay the $18 dollars and chalk it up to insurance..
More to come .....
Anyone else in??????
If we send him a cashiers check or money order we can escape the ccard fees.. Hell for my protection I will pay the $18 dollars and chalk it up to insurance..
More to come .....
Anyone else in??????
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im trying to access the Evosport website right now. i cant access them right now. where are they located? if they are close i can pick up my brakes and pay cash to escape fees for CC and shipping. i see from the area code they are in So Cal so i should be able to pick them up with out a problem.
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Final Specifics:
Ok here is the final group buy specifics:
C32 Brake Kit: The kit includes calipers, rotors, pads and pad sensors.
$620.00 + shipping and 3% for ccard orders. If you pay by cashiers check or money order then no 3% charge.
If you use bank draft or western union it will incur a $15 charge that will be passed on to you as Ben has no room to pick up these costs.
I must collect at least 15 names via PM's so send me a PM when you are ready. At that time, I will send you and Ben an email certifying your position in the group buy. Ben will not ship until he has at least 10 "for sure" names, (orders) in!
If you have your own fedex account you may use it for shipping, Ben is not opposed.
Lets do it people, we have to get it now while we can , before the dollar loses again!
C32 Brake Kit: The kit includes calipers, rotors, pads and pad sensors.
$620.00 + shipping and 3% for ccard orders. If you pay by cashiers check or money order then no 3% charge.
If you use bank draft or western union it will incur a $15 charge that will be passed on to you as Ben has no room to pick up these costs.
I must collect at least 15 names via PM's so send me a PM when you are ready. At that time, I will send you and Ben an email certifying your position in the group buy. Ben will not ship until he has at least 10 "for sure" names, (orders) in!
If you have your own fedex account you may use it for shipping, Ben is not opposed.
Lets do it people, we have to get it now while we can , before the dollar loses again!
Last edited by rbardo; Jun 23, 2004 at 12:48 AM.
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Just to clarify a few details:
1. I have been wanting to offer the brakes at this price for quite some time, however we have been getting killed lately with the valuation of the Euro. This price will not be held for long, and as it has been 2 years since our last group purchase, I would not anticipate another in the near future.
2. CA residents must pay tax. I'm sorry, but if I have to pay taxes, so does everybody else. It's the law.
3. I am more than happy to ship on any one's FedEx (only) account however there will be a nominal handling fee as I will have to pay my warehouse guys to pack and ship your 70lbs of brakes.
4. You will need at least a 17" wheel and possibly a spacer to clear the spokes. Make sure you make any necessary arrangements for the spacer prior to installation or you will not be able to drive.
5. Thank you for your time
1. I have been wanting to offer the brakes at this price for quite some time, however we have been getting killed lately with the valuation of the Euro. This price will not be held for long, and as it has been 2 years since our last group purchase, I would not anticipate another in the near future.
2. CA residents must pay tax. I'm sorry, but if I have to pay taxes, so does everybody else. It's the law.
3. I am more than happy to ship on any one's FedEx (only) account however there will be a nominal handling fee as I will have to pay my warehouse guys to pack and ship your 70lbs of brakes.
4. You will need at least a 17" wheel and possibly a spacer to clear the spokes. Make sure you make any necessary arrangements for the spacer prior to installation or you will not be able to drive.
5. Thank you for your time
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First off all thanks to Ben & Rbardo for this great offer... 
Count me in. Sending details via PM.
Citron, EVOSPORT is in Huntington Beach. Awesome place, super professional, and great customer service.
I just had my LORINSER Roof Wing installed there last week !
Great job !!!!!
Ben, I'm still waiting on my tires (back-ordered), so I haven't gotten the 17" AMG wheels installed yet... Is it OK to pick up the AMG brakes in person. I can drive back up to have them installed once tires are on, and possibly combine with an AMG suspension upgrade install too !
Carlos in San Diego.
Count me in. Sending details via PM.
Citron, EVOSPORT is in Huntington Beach. Awesome place, super professional, and great customer service.
I just had my LORINSER Roof Wing installed there last week !
Great job !!!!!
Ben, I'm still waiting on my tires (back-ordered), so I haven't gotten the 17" AMG wheels installed yet... Is it OK to pick up the AMG brakes in person. I can drive back up to have them installed once tires are on, and possibly combine with an AMG suspension upgrade install too !
Carlos in San Diego.
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-Yes, Citron that is true, if you have C7 wheels its all good!
-No problemo Carlos!
And if you all were wondering what kind of car that is Im rolling up on in my avatar its a 360 Modena! Oh at a measeley 124Mph,, Just beautiful is all I had to say as it pulled away...
I also updated the final specifics post as I have had a few last minute questions...
-No problemo Carlos!
And if you all were wondering what kind of car that is Im rolling up on in my avatar its a 360 Modena! Oh at a measeley 124Mph,, Just beautiful is all I had to say as it pulled away...
I also updated the final specifics post as I have had a few last minute questions...
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i dunno, with a good set of rims (ones which really show the rotors) like C7 evo or the 5 spoke SS brakes, i think they will be noticable.
my brother upgradded to brembo cross drill rotors on his GTI. kept the same rotor size of like 9 in, they are hard to notice behind his stock rims. you can see them but they dont stand out as much
my brother upgradded to brembo cross drill rotors on his GTI. kept the same rotor size of like 9 in, they are hard to notice behind his stock rims. you can see them but they dont stand out as much
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I drive mine pretty hard, and I think I need a bit stronger braking power.... but then again, they do look pretty darn good !!!
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Two quick questions, if you please...
Are the calipers available in different colors? If not, what color do they come in? (sorry, first MB and I'm not familiar yet)
And, do the AMG pads dust less than the stockers?
Thank you all, Bill
Are the calipers available in different colors? If not, what color do they come in? (sorry, first MB and I'm not familiar yet)
And, do the AMG pads dust less than the stockers?
Thank you all, Bill
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I know they only come in the silver-gray color with the AMG stamp on them. However, they can be painted any color you wish, if you take them to a paint shop. Just make sure they stand the heat factor. They would look pretty cool matching the car's color. I have a silver-brilliant, so I'm going to leave mine as is.
I have heard, but not from personal experience, that these dust much less than normal MB brakes. I guess it all depends on what kind of pads you use. There are some pads that dust very little, but wear down your rotor like a beaver does wood.
I guess it's a trade off.
I have heard, but not from personal experience, that these dust much less than normal MB brakes. I guess it all depends on what kind of pads you use. There are some pads that dust very little, but wear down your rotor like a beaver does wood.
I guess it's a trade off.
