sonystyle02

I'm interested as well - need to figure out install costs.

Anyone in the SoCal area have recommendations or have an idea of costs?

callmiro

Let me know if someone backs-out and wants a deposit refund.

I can jump in.....

gmaschine

Wow. Almost 5?

Looks like 7 doesn't seem too far away. I can't speak for the guys on the first shipment but I doubt anyone is willing to give them up. So best bet is the lock in your orders for the second shipment and see how that goes. I'm hoping everyone gets a chance to acquire them while this group buy lasts.

gmaschine

Try Long Tran or LT ...etc. They mostly work on BMW's but if you give them a try. They've done a ton of Liberty Walk installs so this one will be easy breezy.

AMG3.2

Testing the waters.

1) AMG3.2, Sedan/PFL/BS Liner
2) Phil Chow
3) gzim335 (coupe)
4)
5)
6)

If you guys can confirm on whether you'd like to be on this list or not, that would be great.

callmiro

What's the delivery date for this batch?

AMG3.2

No one can be certain. They're in process of fulfilling group buy #1 right now. After that, they'll move to on to taking additional orders.

From the time they take our order (probably 2 to 3 weeks) we'd be looking at another 6-8 weeks of build time.

callmiro

Wow.... I think I'd probably order directly from them instead of waiting then

AMG3.2

Yep. It's a long wait. The issue is not just the price, but rather actually getting them into the county. From talking to others that have purchased individually prior to the GB, it's been a real pain having to deal with customs/customs brokers etc. I thought about going this route myself but after investigation, it's just proven to be a very difficult process.

EDIT: Oh, and they only ship to a business address. Just another thing that makes getting these individually so challenging.

I'll remove you from the list above for now then.

callmiro

I don't think it's as difficult as you think. The package is less than 20 pounds. You can ship UPS worldwide and use their brokers. I actually had a set of flares for my 70 Camaro shipped from the Czech Republic last year and they came within a week with no issues.

gmaschine

HMS Tuning will not ship to a residential address. They will only ship to a U.S. customs office and then to a business address where after everything it comes out to be~ 3500, 4000 landed. This is what you had to do before this GB.

Members have been asking about these fenders for 2 years! I've been working direct with HMS Tuning to make this process seamless for everybody. Also to include the OEM Black Series liner at cost to complete the kit.

Time wise its all the same since the fenders are hand-made to order. They are not a readily off the shelf item, so it takes time to produce them. The next few weeks are booked on producing the first order GB fenders and the 2012+ coupe variant! Updates soon!

callmiro

I appreciate all the hard work you've done for this group buy. Not trying to diminish your efforts at all. It's really a selfless act and you're a stand-up guy for doing it.

But all international packages go through US Customs and you can use UPS and Purolator brokers to handle the paperwork. And I do have a business address to ship to.

Looking forward to seeing some installs State side!

561design

I bought my set about 6 months before this group buy popped up and it was difficult for me. I did not have the option to select shipping method. There was a language barrier and it was difficult enough just to get permission from them to buy the fenders. Payment had to be done via bank transfer which was another challenge due to differences in language.

Once the shipment arrived stateside it was held up again by the customs agent / broker and then there was an issue having to ship it from the port to the shop. The shop and I went thru multiple phone calls and e-mails trying to figure out what the hold up was. I had to get a separate courier to deliver it to the shop in order for me to get the fenders.

I agree it is possible to order direct, but the group buy method that Ernst has setup seems to be the best route for those that are not familiar with shipping items like this from Europe. If you have enough people in the GB, you're really not saving that much in regards to timing since these are not "in-stock" items. They're made at the time order, so it's 6-8 weeks before it's even shipped.

gmaschine

I appreciate the kind words! and its the next big step!

It took a while to get everything organized and cut out all the unnecessary hassles. Once the items are finished and leave Germany. It will only take about a week to get them.

Having a business address doesn't help because HMS won't ship direct so you must go through your own broker and the shipping/taxes/brokerage fees add up to the prices people paid prior to the GB.

gmaschine

All black sedan with HMS fenders, Väth lip and Vossen 20's.

Mort

Beautiful shot.

561design

Here's a final rendering of my build with the HMS rear fenders. Geeked that I'll have this finally on the car this year.

Thrilla

Where are you getting the front fender flares on your render?

561design

I'll be using the OEM BS front or Prior Design.

mr747

I just seen this now lol

Problem is finding somebody here to do the job

If I was gonna go this far I would for full black series body kit

Phil Chow

I wonder why HMS has it set at 7 Orders for some odd reason. Maybe that's all they can produce in 1 batch or something along those lines.

I mean, if we could get 3 more pre-paid orders right now, before they've even started production paid, why wouldn't they?

For sake of argument that is.

gmaschine

I'm not sure why that is but I'm just thankful to get the first order in. At first HMS would not sell them unless you purchased them with in-house installation. Nowadays they will sell them to you but they will not ship direct to your door step. Again I don't know why, that's just how it is.

The first order is officially closed, meaning even if 3 people paid now it would be for the potential second order. I think once the coupe fenders are produced. Alot more people would be interested in purchasing.

mthis

So i have sold my kit to another member and have wheels for sale.
Anyone interested Forgestars F14 in 18x11 et 37 with Toyo 888R 315/30/18. Tires are Heat cycled from tire rack. wheels come with CF center caps. Also includes TPMS and both are mounthed and balanced in boxes ready to ship. Brand NEW .
PM me

BLKROKT

Why'd you sell? Not doing the widebody rear anymore?

mthis

Someone asked me to get a kit in for them and my kit was not insalled so i sold it. plus i couldn't get anyone around town to do it with confidence.