Help me get a DLV backbox Home - need shipping options!

[enzed4]

Title about sums it up. I am keen to acquire one of Mike's world-famous modded backboxes, and it seems the only things stopping me is uncertainty over the cost of shipping. Mike thought he could airfreight it for about £50, but that turned out not to be the case .
We're now investigating surface freight options but not having much luck either.

I'm putting it out to the Z4-forum community: does anyone have any experience with overseas shipping who might know of any good rates/options available (shipping to New Zealand)? Would love to see this over the line for slightly less that a Royal ransom...
Mike knows the dimensions if needed, and I think the weight is about 12Kgs

Thanks.

 

[enzed4]

I had hoped someone would have had some shipping experience, or be 'in the trade' and know what the best deals are...
If I'd known Boris Johnson was coming to NZ (and he was just 'up the road' yesterday in Kaikoura) I would have asked him to throw it in his checked-in luggage :lol:

 

[85genius]

let me know dimensions I have a few courier accounts so can have a look for you

 

[mmm-five]

I'm not sure our global logistics department would like me surreptitiously adding additional 'inventory items' into a controlled container of pharmaceuticals...so I'm out

 

[Vanne]

If you run out of options, i might be able to do ... something.. probably helps if you were to add the box dimensions and weights to this thread.. backboxes for 12 kgs? is that each? I've got a set in my storage room and they weigh a freakin tonne.. but then they haven't had the Duck Lake View treatment.

 

[Yorkie Z]

Just get the backbox modded in N.Z, it's really quite a simple mod.

 

[Ducklakeview]

If you run out of options, i might be able to do ... something.. probably helps if you were to add the box dimensions and weights to this thread.. backboxes for 12 kgs? is that each? I've got a set in my storage room and they weigh a freakin tonne.. but then they haven't had the Duck Lake View treatment.

let me know dimensions I have a few courier accounts so can have a look for you

Packed, approx 620mm x 620mm x 250mm 12kg.

Mike

 

[85genius]

If you run out of options, i might be able to do ... something.. probably helps if you were to add the box dimensions and weights to this thread.. backboxes for 12 kgs? is that each? I've got a set in my storage room and they weigh a freakin tonne.. but then they haven't had the Duck Lake View treatment.

let me know dimensions I have a few courier accounts so can have a look for you

Packed, approx 620mm x 620mm x 250mm 12kg.

Mike

Will get some quotes when I'm back in the office tomorrow and drop you a pm

 

[Ducklakeview]

If you run out of options, i might be able to do ... something.. probably helps if you were to add the box dimensions and weights to this thread.. backboxes for 12 kgs? is that each? I've got a set in my storage room and they weigh a freakin tonne.. but then they haven't had the Duck Lake View treatment.

let me know dimensions I have a few courier accounts so can have a look for you

Packed, approx 620mm x 620mm x 250mm 12kg.

Mike

Will get some quotes when I'm back in the office tomorrow and drop you a pm

Mike

 

[enzed4]

Thanks everyone - appreciate the help.
I know I could 'try' to get this done in NZ, but it can be very hit and miss with finding someone who can do exactly what needs doing. I have been down this route before (not just with exhaust mods) and sometimes it's better to go with a known/proven product that to try and strike out on your own. Besides which, I like to help out or support forum members if I can, even from the other side of the world

 

[85genius]

Packed, approx 620mm x 620mm x 250mm 12kg.

Mike

Will get some quotes when I'm back in the office tomorrow and drop you a pm

Mike

Bad news unfortunately guys... Due to the size of the box none of the normal couriers I use will take it.

The only other courier I can think of is these guys

http://redhead-int.com/

 

[Ducklakeview]

Will get some quotes when I'm back in the office tomorrow and drop you a pm

Mike

Bad news unfortunately guys... Due to the size of the box none of the normal couriers I use will take it.

The only other courier I can think of is these guys

http://redhead-int.com/

Is the limit 600mm by any chance? I can prob get it to 600 x 600 x 230 @12kg?

Mike

 

[85genius]

Mike

Bad news unfortunately guys... Due to the size of the box none of the normal couriers I use will take it.

The only other courier I can think of is these guys

http://redhead-int.com/

Is the limit 600mm by any chance? I can prob get it to 600 x 600 x 230 @12kg?

Mike

with one courier was 500 with another that would take 600 it was the combined dimensions let me have a look with the new dims

 

[Vanne]

kay, best i can get is with fedex, uk to dxb is 375 and then dxb to Unzed is 570 ead, so thats about 950ead, thats 330 aussie bucks or 200 sterling. The reason it has to go through dxb is thats the only way i can use my discount. and thats using generic addresses.. london and auckland..
Pretty steep that. :|

 

[enzed4]

kay, best i can get is with fedex, uk to dxb is 375 and then dxb to Unzed is 570 ead, so thats about 950ead, thats 330 aussie bucks or 200 sterling. The reason it has to go through dxb is thats the only way i can use my discount. and thats using generic addresses.. london and auckland..
Pretty steep that. :|

Guys - again thanks for looking into this for me . It may just be this is not meant to happen.

Vanne - just noticed your spelling above - 'Unzed' - how did you get my accent perfect? :lol: You work with many Kiwis? :wink:

 

[Vanne]

Yup sure do/did.. lived in Christchurch also for 2 years driving planes for Jetstar (pronounced Jeetstar)
Beaut place you got there mate! Loved living there, untill it got a bit shaky.

 

[enzed4]

Yup sure do/did.. lived in Christchurch also for 2 years driving planes for Jetstar (pronounced Jeetstar)
Beaut place you got there mate! Loved living there, untill it got a bit shaky.

lol - I understand perfectly. Would have left here myself, if it wasn't for family commitments.