C63 Full Carbon Roof Group Buy
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Well, guys, we're getting closer and closer.
I would ship the roofs in a big box by container to the United States. The roofs will be packed separately inside the box in another box. Then you would only have to put a shipping label on each box and have the roofs picked up by a shipping company.
This is the absolute cheapest and simplest solution.
Of course I cannot calculate the total costs. But whether it will be 50-150$ more, it should not fail with such a project.
I would ship the roofs in a big box by container to the United States. The roofs will be packed separately inside the box in another box. Then you would only have to put a shipping label on each box and have the roofs picked up by a shipping company.
This is the absolute cheapest and simplest solution.
Of course I cannot calculate the total costs. But whether it will be 50-150$ more, it should not fail with such a project.
Would also like to know how the initial shipping to the port is applied. I assume split evenly between the North America bound roofs.
Last edited by BLKROKT; Jun 27, 2020 at 06:29 PM.
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Oh man, that carbon roof is going to look so sweet on your C63's.
i reckon on a white car, the contrast to the carbon roof will look epic.
I'm just a wee bit jealous here in ****ty South Africa.
i reckon on a white car, the contrast to the carbon roof will look epic.
I'm just a wee bit jealous here in ****ty South Africa.
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If you can provide the dimensions of the individual roof boxes and weight, people can figure out shipping from LA (my zip is 90403). I can ship UPS or FedEx or whatever but let’s keep it to one provider please. I’m not going to open them or check them or anything (unless you want me to, opinions?), I have no liability here but you guys know I’ll treat them as my own while I’ve got em. I’m literally just going to pick them up at the port, take a box out for mine, slap labels on the rest and coordinate getting them picked up.
Would also like to know how the initial shipping to the port is applied. I assume split evenly between the North America bound roofs.
Confirmed whatever option is decided
Would also like to know how the initial shipping to the port is applied. I assume split evenly between the North America bound roofs.
Confirmed whatever option is decided
I really want this roof
But you'll arrange shipping from LA? Confirmed?
Sedan:
1. srg_c63 (confirmed)
2. deadlyvt (?)
3. mr747 (?)
4. Miky360 (?)
5. Cody Kane (?)
Coupe:
1. BLKROKT (confirmed)
2. MBNRG (?)
3. Arjy (confirmed)
However, we need two more people. The production only starts with 10 people :-/
I can't believe that I will be the only one in Europe who has a C63 with carbon roof
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If you're interested, feel free to pitch in.
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I dont know the prices in the US. But it will be not as much as from germany. Otherwise, grab your wife and take a weekend trip to LA
Confirmed?
I pick up the roofs with my transporter and drive them myself to the harbour in Bremen. This saves us a lot of money. I'll pay for the fuel myself.
I really want this roof
But you'll arrange shipping from LA? Confirmed?
Sedan:
1. srg_c63 (confirmed)
2. deadlyvt (?)
3. mr747 (?)
4. Miky360 (?)
5. Cody Kane (?)
Coupe:
1. BLKROKT (confirmed)
2. MBNRG (?)
3. Arjy (confirmed)
However, we need two more people. The production only starts with 10 people :-/
I can't believe that I will be the only one in Europe who has a C63 with carbon roof
Confirmed?
I pick up the roofs with my transporter and drive them myself to the harbour in Bremen. This saves us a lot of money. I'll pay for the fuel myself.
I really want this roof
But you'll arrange shipping from LA? Confirmed?
Sedan:
1. srg_c63 (confirmed)
2. deadlyvt (?)
3. mr747 (?)
4. Miky360 (?)
5. Cody Kane (?)
Coupe:
1. BLKROKT (confirmed)
2. MBNRG (?)
3. Arjy (confirmed)
However, we need two more people. The production only starts with 10 people :-/
I can't believe that I will be the only one in Europe who has a C63 with carbon roof
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It's just way too expensive for us.
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Originally Posted by SRG_C63
So, here are the pictures.
Concerning the production I was told that the layer of the roof are made in the same way as OEM BMW roofs. So no aramid. According to the manufacturer this is not necessary and would cost more.
Concerning the production I was told that the layer of the roof are made in the same way as OEM BMW roofs. So no aramid. According to the manufacturer this is not necessary and would cost more.
Originally Posted by SRG_C63
Personally, I would take the top and middle layer of carbon and the bottom layer of aramid or kevlar. That protects you in an accident and the carbon can't shatter.
2. Are all Roofs confirmed Autoclave? Some members have not apparently chosen an Option yet.
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When shipped to the USA will all panels remain sealed in their individual boxes until shipped out to the individuals so we all have an equal chance of ending up with an undamaged product, or will all boxes be opened upon initial arrival to check for damage? Thx
When shipped to the USA will all panels remain sealed in their individual boxes until shipped out to the individuals so we all have an equal chance of ending up with an undamaged product, or will all boxes be opened upon initial arrival to check for damage? Thx
Last edited by Weapon507; Jun 29, 2020 at 10:49 AM. Reason: Add info
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When shipped to the USA will all panels remain sealed in their individual boxes until shipped out to the individuals so we all have an equal chance of ending up with an undamaged product, or will all boxes be opened upon initial arrival to check for damage? Thx
When shipped to the USA will all panels remain sealed in their individual boxes until shipped out to the individuals so we all have an equal chance of ending up with an undamaged product, or will all boxes be opened upon initial arrival to check for damage? Thx
If I check them here first we can nip any issues right away and still be in compliance with carrier insurance etc. I think.
All to be confirmed by SRG_C63 of course. I’m fine either way.
And for what it’s worth, I’ll be the first one to take a broken roof for myself and deal with it, and ship on the good ones.
Last edited by BLKROKT; Jul 5, 2020 at 01:24 PM.
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I assume that a high-value shipment like this would be insured from Germany to here in LA. In order for the insurance to work, I would guess that I have to open the boxes to check that they made it ok. If I were to just ship along roofs without checking, a) the insurance is unlikely to cover, and b) it doesn’t make sense to ship busted roofs from here only for the unlucky receiver to not only have to figure out the insurance mess created, but also incur the expense shipping one roof there and back.
If I check them here first we can nip any issues right away and still be in compliance with carrier insurance etc. I think.
All to be confirmed by SRG_C63 of course. I’m fine either way.
And for what it’s worth, I’ll be the first one to take a broken roof for myself and deal with it, and ship on the good ones.
If I check them here first we can nip any issues right away and still be in compliance with carrier insurance etc. I think.
All to be confirmed by SRG_C63 of course. I’m fine either way.
And for what it’s worth, I’ll be the first one to take a broken roof for myself and deal with it, and ship on the good ones.
No, not everyone confirmed yet. All I can say is people should do it. But if nothing happens, the group buy dies.
If anyone is interested please let me know, that you are 100% in.
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