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I haven't seen any discussion about the front splitter. It is on some pics and not others and I don't see anything in the ordering guide. Is it standard on the ED1 cars only or is it an option on any other orders?
It comes standard on the ED1 and is an option for the standard - here in Oz.
I got an update from my dealer today that my car in fact never made it on to the ship as planned.
It will be delivered mid-September now... I feel like I've bought a unicorn haha
Geez that's rough Sanch. You would think these days with the way they can track things there would be no room for error with knowing if it was on the boat or not.
So you will actually get it mid September or it still has to clear customs at that point?
Geez that's rough Sanch. You would think these days with the way they can track things there would be no room for error with knowing if it was on the boat or not.
So you will actually get it mid September or it still has to clear customs at that point?
I know right! It was apparently 'frozen' at the factory whatever that means.
Arrival in mid-September so I assume it will need to clear customs etc...
I know right! It was apparently 'frozen' at the factory whatever that means.
Arrival in mid-September so I assume it will need to clear customs etc...
I'm probably looking at 3rd week of September now
Yes I've been told about 10-12 days to clear customs here in Brisbane.
What's happened sounds similar to what the girl at MB explained to me that the car can reach the end of production but then if they just have to go back and do a quick check over of something, which might only take a day or two, it can then push your car back 1-2 weeks as it then loses its allocated spit on the boat or the train that takes it to the boat. So it's possible for someone with a later build date to actually get their car before yours due to this.
That might have been it. I'm just hoping for good weather between now and then for mine, and hopefully smooth sailing for you too now. Either way sounds like September is going to be one hell of a month for both of us.
Yes I've been told about 10-12 days to clear customs here in Brisbane.
What's happened sounds similar to what the girl at MB explained to me that the car can reach the end of production but then if they just have to go back and do a quick check over of something, which might only take a day or two, it can then push your car back 1-2 weeks as it then loses its allocated spit on the boat or the train that takes it to the boat. So it's possible for someone with a later build date to actually get their car before yours due to this.
That might have been it. I'm just hoping for good weather between now and then for mine, and hopefully smooth sailing for you too now. Either way sounds like September is going to be one hell of a month for both of us.
Wow, 10-12 days! Might get it in October then
Yes, sounds like what happened. Oh well, let the waiting game continue.
Until then we can enjoy the new pictures that surface haha.
Just ask the dealer for your VIN and you can track it yourself
Mines also delayed by a 4 to 6 weeks, July build but due to some product rework on software issue it missed the boat. Has been sitting at the Marshalling yard in Bremen for a few weeks. Meant to be on the boat this week for a mid late September delivery.
Just ask the dealer for your VIN and you can track it yourself
Mines also delayed by a 4 to 6 weeks, July build but due to some product rework on software issue it missed the boat. Has been sitting at the Marshalling yard in Bremen for a few weeks. Meant to be on the boat this week for a mid late September delivery.
Fingers crossed it makes the boat tomorrow
Mike
Oh really, I'll get the VIN - What is the website?
911 991 TTS, Audi RS6 C7 Performance Edition, AMG GTS
Originally Posted by RDOCA
I haven't seen any discussion about the front splitter. It is on some pics and not others and I don't see anything in the ordering guide. Is it standard on the ED1 cars only or is it an option on any other orders?
In the UK it's standard on ED1 cars, not available as an option on a non-ED1 car. It is actually both the front splitter plus the rear defuser is slightly altered from standard.
@Sanch. Sorry to hear about the delay. Still haven't had any confirmation about mine either. I get the feeling that we are all being affected by the same delays.
Oh really, I'll get the VIN - What is the website?
We might be on the same boat!!!
Mine left Bremerhaven on 26th July and is close to USA now and due in to Port Kembla on Sept 5. Was able to track it as soon as it was built on 13th July.
Mine left Bremerhaven on 26th July and is close to USA now and due in to Port Kembla on Sept 5. Was able to track it as soon as it was built on 13th July.
Looks like we're on the same boat (Tijuca) mc111. It gets to port of Brisbane on the 3rd September before heading down your way. As long as there's no bad weather I guess.
Mine left Bremerhaven on 26th July and is close to USA now and due in to Port Kembla on Sept 5. Was able to track it as soon as it was built on 13th July.
mc11 how did/do you track once it's built? I have my vin but no record found through the shipping website 2wglobal.
I was a JUNE 11 build so severely delayed now as it seems plenty of July builds are already at sea.
Spotted a new C63S Coupe here in Orange County yesterday morning on the 5 South. This picture is terrible quality and doesn't do it any justice. It is absolutely breathtaking in person.
Spotted a new C63S Coupe here in Orange County yesterday morning on the 5 South. This picture is terrible quality and doesn't do it any justice. It is absolutely breathtaking in person.
car looks sick! i wish we didn't have to have those bumper stops in the US but it is what it is.
I didn't even notice the bumper stops! I had to take a look at the rear of my car to see if I had them, too, and I do! Altogether, though, I like having the license plate on the bumper instead of the trunk lid.
mc11 how did/do you track once it's built? I have my vin but no record found through the shipping website 2wglobal.
I was a JUNE 11 build so severely delayed now as it seems plenty of July builds are already at sea.
Nearing 12 mths from order now.
Thats the correct website but it wont show up until they load onto the ship. My dealer was able to check on their system as to progress before that, ie built on the 13 July and in Marshalling yard prior to getting on the boat.
I didn't even notice the bumper stops! I had to take a look at the rear of my car to see if I had them, too, and I do! Altogether, though, I like having the license plate on the bumper instead of the trunk lid.
Hey kkb! Do you have a C63s coupe as well? Please post up some pics if you do!
2018 E63S,2016 C63 S Edition 1 Coupe(gone), 2011 640D M Sports Coupe, 2015 435i M Sports Coupe
Just had confirmation that my C63 S Edition 1 is scheduled to start build on 8th September �� And was told told there should not be a delay if so should only be a week.��
My car has finally left the factory (4-8-2016) and is on its way to the port (Zeebrugger).
Fantastic news Dragon! Didn't hear anything from my dealer yet but they never tell me anything anyway, so hopefully mine's on the same boat (along with the rest of the August UK recipients)
911 991 TTS, Audi RS6 C7 Performance Edition, AMG GTS
Originally Posted by Trim105
Fantastic news Dragon! Didn't hear anything from my dealer yet but they never tell me anything anyway, so hopefully mine's on the same boat (along with the rest of the August UK recipients)
Lets hope so Trim, I thought you might have actually got yours already! It is just marginally possible they are on the ship now from Zeebrugge!
2018 E63S,2016 C63 S Edition 1 Coupe(gone), 2011 640D M Sports Coupe, 2015 435i M Sports Coupe
Originally Posted by Trim105
Fantastic news Dragon! Didn't hear anything from my dealer yet but they never tell me anything anyway, so hopefully mine's on the same boat (along with the rest of the August UK recipients)
Post some pictures when you guys finally get hold of your cars would love to see your spec in the flesh Enjoy after such a long wait
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Enjoy after such a long wait
