I am looking at purchasing parts from the US in the future, things such as CAI, exhausts, lights etc etc. Mainly from moss mini, mini mania and the like. Im curious as to what it is like to ship things over from the US (shipping costs, delivery times, and if the equipment will actually fit) Any help would be appreciated.

 

Generally, most mechanical parts should fit fine, excepting stuff like steering components and things that relate to where in the car the driver sits.

Shipping can be pricey, especially on heavy items, but with the US dollar as weak as it is, now is a good time to buy from US suppliers.

 

I bought a few parts from Moss Mini in the USA this week, confirmed the order on Wednesday and they are being shipped with DHL, so we shall see when they get here, hopefully soon, I cant wait

 

Looks like you have a QLD plate on there. A couple of members of the Queensland MINI club are coming over here for AMVIV and might be willing to bring you back some heavy but small items if you ask nicely.

 

Yeah I am in Queensland. Haha, nah Ill be fine for now thanks. I ordered an exhaust, cai, peddals, halo driving lights and some blue engine hoses. Shipping was a bit, but its worth it, I can not wait. Are you in vegas or Australia at the moment Agro?

 

I'm from Sydney and currently live in Las Vegas. I did a trip home in September and hadn't been home since 2003 before that.

 

I just sent a pair of Twin S.U. Carbs for an MBG to Australia and it was going to be $250 through UPS. It finally set me back $55. to go through the U.S. Postal service with the same delivery time.

 

How long did shipping take?

 

Postal Service quoted 6-10 day's it took 7

 

OK my things have been shipped and this is how it is atm. By the looks of things I should have everything by tomorrow afternoon, which is awesome

Date Time Location Service Area Checkpoint Details
February 11, 2008 15:35 Goleta, CA - USA Shipment picked up

February 11, 2008 21:28 Los Angeles Gateway, CA - USA Arrived at DHL facility in Los Angeles Gateway - USA

February 12, 2008 01:44 Los Angeles Gateway, CA - USA Shipment on hold

February 12, 2008 13:10 Los Angeles Gateway, CA - USA Departed from DHL facility in Los Angeles Gateway - USA

February 14, 2008 11:35 Sydney - Australia Arrived at DHL facility in Sydney - Australia

February 14, 2008 11:35 Sydney - Australia Clearance processing complete at Sydney - Australia

February 14, 2008 20:20 Sydney - Australia Departed from DHL facility in Sydney - Australia

(Times given are local to the service area in which the shipment checkpoint is recorded. )

The goodies should arrive in Brisbane within a few hours.

Wow I can not wait.

 

Yep, everything arrived this morning at 10:30 ish. Time to spend a weekend installing these things.

 

nice! do u mind telling me how much roughly is the shipping...
im looking to buy an MCS soon... if my dad agree which im trying my best to convince him

 

We spent about $1200 US on parts and $200 on shipping. Keeping in mind it was 3 boxes and one of those was a cat back exhaust.

I wanted a MCS originally as well, however it was practically impossible for me to legally own one. I am 18 and just scraped in before the new P plate rules which are no supercharger, turbocharger and under 200 kw, so I could of gotten one still. The issue was insurance, no car insurance companies want to insure a kid in a MCS, it comes to around $3000 annually for insurance, which is a bit under double what I have now.

Some day I think Ill either buy an S, put the S motor in mine or turbo my engine out. My friend is into car racing and he knows a few people that do engine rebuilds and turboing. So that may be an interesting option.

 

luckily im in WA perth which im pretty sure that we are allow to have turbo charge car and stuff but one of the thing worry me is insurance since im 18 turning 19 this year..... and my driving record is not good i just got suspended for speeding(i was sending my sis to airport and she running late so i speed ) now i cant wait untill i get my license back.... hopefully i can get MCS.... i already test drive a MCS and i love how it handle!!!

 

Oh that sucks. When do you get your license back? If I had the choice between the S and just a cooper I would go with the S just because there are so many more possibilities with it. But either way the mini is great. Im still yet to get mine on the track, Ive taken it on the skid pan and that is a blast.

 

Wow fast reply 20 September so its pretty soon but i need to do the driving test again cause when i get suspended i was still on p plate but i think when i get my driving licence back i wont b on p plate already because my p plate is probation 4 sep 2008 according to my license. one of my bro friend get his licence get suspended too while he was p plate but when he get his licence back he dont need to put on his p plate... so yeah hopefully my dad agree to get me one

 

Yes very quick response. I live on this site. But thats good you will be getting your license back soon, I am on my Ps as well but I dont have to display plates which is awesome. Have you owned a Mini before or will this be your first one? And are you looking at first or second hand?

 

nah i havent own one before i was planing to get the supercharge one... for my first car... but i decided to get other car... and now im planing to get a R56... with LSD and few other option so most likely i will get a first hand.. if i cant find the right second hand one.... OH by the way how did u pay moss mini??
cheers,
phil

 

oh by the way how did u pay moss mini?? PAYPAL? and what exhaust and cai u using??? and how is it??
cheers

 

Ah so you are going for the turbo; and LSD, want to do burnouts aye? I've heard good and bad things about the R56. We payed moss using credit card. I placed the order and he sent an email asking for my details and credit card info etc.

I have a Magnaflow exhaust and Injen CAI. They dont do much for hp improvements, its more just for sound, which is pretty awesome for a mini.

 

thanks for the help

 

No problem, tell me how it goes.

 

Thank you very much for the information. Your efforts are appreciated.
Keep posting.

 

I ship alot of parts and only use 2 carriers, USPS and FedEx.
UPS is so overpriced they should be chaged with robbery.
Have shipped to AU with no problems.
Delivery is always 7 or 8 days.