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| Author: | Rampage [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:21 pm ] |
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Do you think the germany-based market is big enough to justify a direct import and distribution of SLP parts? I know you Army guys can buy at low freight rates but for the germans? Just curious.... Ra<<<<<<<<<<<<<M! |
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| Author: | Garry [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:26 pm ] |
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Hm ... Problem most likely is not only whether enough people will buy in Germany/Europe (open market will make it easier to sell once it's in Europe), but also whether the parts are cleared to use by TÃœV (at least relevant for Germany) ... |
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| Author: | Rampage [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:38 pm ] |
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You really think that they´ll realize bolt ons like Lids or optimized intakes? Of course big a*s enigne work would pose a problem.... My previous black 99 passed the Munich TUeV with the Intraxx springs and all the stuff Hawk, Rich and the other guys helped me install, including a american spec Z28 exhaust. They did not even notice! Also Poland is EU now, too. And if i can get the stuff legalized over there or in Hungary for example, it is usable EU-wide 
Ram |
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| Author: | Rampage [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:39 pm ] |
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BTW, anybody hear about Rich and the guy with the blue and white Trans Am (not 30Birdy)? Kinda miss the old times! C´Ya Ram |
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| Author: | Garry [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:44 pm ] |
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sounds like a plan ... and while you're at it, you could just go all the way and import other F-Body parts, too ... I don't think there are any F-Body performance parts importers ATM ... And yes, I know that some TÃœV inspectors might not notice, other might not care as long as the parts are obviously fine and not a hazard. Still, some customers will be wary about putting parts on without ABE ... (I'm driving around with the BMR Swaybars, PanHard, Kenny Brown Double Diamon SFC, and Jack's STB , haven't had a problem at the last TÃœV inspection)
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| Author: | Rampage [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:50 pm ] |
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Work in progress. And i will have a customs free storage so you US guys and girls can get your parts here at good prices and free of tax n´crap 
Ram |
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| Author: | TurboManiacal [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:25 pm ] |
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Rampage that would have been nice for me a few months ago. I had to bribe a dealer to break up my SLP exhaust...turned out to be the right dealer and it set me up in the future for right pricing and various other job opportunities I wasn't expecting... |
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| Author: | SRZ [ Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:25 am ] |
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Rampage wrote: You really think that they´ll realize bolt ons like Lids or optimized intakes?
Of course big a*s enigne work would pose a problem.... My previous black 99 passed the Munich TUeV with the Intraxx springs and all the stuff Hawk, Rich and the other guys helped me install, including a american spec Z28 exhaust. They did not even notice! Also Poland is EU now, too. And if i can get the stuff legalized over there or in Hungary for example, it is usable EU-wide Ram Ask Danix Rampage. He could tell you all about what you just asked. At least in Stuttgart they notice EVERYTHING! |
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| Author: | ChrisV6 [ Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:55 am ] |
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SRZ wrote: Ask Danix Rampage. He could tell you all about what you just asked. At least in Stuttgart they notice EVERYTHING!
Memo for myself: "Never move to Stuttgart" 
I think most people are afraid of using non-TÃœVed parts and i think you would feel silly telling every customer (to stay on the safe side): "But only for off-road use!"
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| Author: | SS396 [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:03 am ] |
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Rampage, which Rich you looking for? I moved from Vilseck to Mannheim a year back. Closer to Bitburg. Still playing with Pontiacs. Trying to get a Firebird up in DA. I'm down to a 74 Ventura, 87 GTA, 95 Jeep and a 97 Tahoe. We'll have to get together one weekend. I may be at Hawks this weekend. He said something about Eisenach?? I'll be helping a friend with his Super Gas at the test & tune/public race (13-14 Aug) and the Nitro Olypmics (19-20). I'll be in Bitburg for the 1 &2 Oct races. 3/4 Sep headed to Italy. |
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| Author: | SS396 [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:08 am ] |
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Rampage, which Rich you looking for? I moved from Vilseck to Mannheim a year back. Closer to Bitburg. Still playing with Pontiacs. Trying to get a Firebird up in DA. I'm down to a 74 Ventura, 87 GTA, 95 Jeep and a 97 Tahoe. We'll have to get together one weekend. I may be at Hawks this weekend. He said something about Eisenach?? I'll be helping a friend with his Super Gas at the test & tune/public race (13-14 Aug) and the Nitro Olypmics (19-20). I'll be in Bitburg for the 1 &2 Oct races. 3/4 Sep headed to Italy. |
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