Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

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

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
User avatar
enzed4
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 3033
Joined: Fri May 16, 2014 9:23 am
Location: New Zealand

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

Post by enzed4 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:31 pm

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.
Image
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport

User avatar
enzed4
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 3033
Joined: Fri May 16, 2014 9:23 am
Location: New Zealand

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

Post by enzed4 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:23 am

:tumbleweed:
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:
Image
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport

User avatar
85genius
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1857
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:20 pm

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

Post by 85genius » Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:53 am

let me know dimensions I have a few courier accounts so can have a look for you
Audi quattro driver :o
NOW SOLD - Ruby Black 3.0 SI Roadster :(
Image
Previous - E85 2.5 Ti Silver - See avatar photo - R.I.P Destroyed by a Tranny

mmm-five
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 12714
Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:03 pm
Location: Liverpool
Contact:

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

Post by mmm-five » Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:11 pm

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 :thumbsup:
Trigger’s Z4MC
Some bits now over 163,000 miles, some less than 1,000 miles.
Individual Ruby Black, Individual extended champagne leather, plus many options

Image

User avatar
Vanne
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1576
Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:55 pm
Location: Dubai
Contact:

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

Post by Vanne » Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:27 pm

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? :D 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. :rofl:
2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC Building/Developing Z4 GT3
Powered by Severn Tuning

Image

User avatar
Yorkie Z
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2594
Joined: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:19 pm
Location: Plymouth

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

Post by Yorkie Z » Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:09 pm

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

User avatar
Ducklakeview
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 6362
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:08 pm
Location: Merseyside

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

Post by Ducklakeview » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:33 pm

Vanne wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:27 pm 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? :D 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. :rofl:
85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:53 am 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

User avatar
85genius
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1857
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:20 pm

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

Post by 85genius » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:39 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:33 pm
Vanne wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:27 pm 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? :D 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. :rofl:
85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:53 am 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
Audi quattro driver :o
NOW SOLD - Ruby Black 3.0 SI Roadster :(
Image
Previous - E85 2.5 Ti Silver - See avatar photo - R.I.P Destroyed by a Tranny

User avatar
Ducklakeview
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 6362
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:08 pm
Location: Merseyside

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

Post by Ducklakeview » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:44 pm

85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:39 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:33 pm
Vanne wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:27 pm 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? :D 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. :rofl:
85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:53 am 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
:thumbsup:

Mike

User avatar
enzed4
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 3033
Joined: Fri May 16, 2014 9:23 am
Location: New Zealand

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

Post by enzed4 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:44 pm

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 :thumbsup:
Image
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport

User avatar
85genius
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1857
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:20 pm

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

Post by 85genius » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:45 am

Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:44 pm
85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:39 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:33 pm



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
:thumbsup:

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/
Audi quattro driver :o
NOW SOLD - Ruby Black 3.0 SI Roadster :(
Image
Previous - E85 2.5 Ti Silver - See avatar photo - R.I.P Destroyed by a Tranny

User avatar
Ducklakeview
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 6362
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:08 pm
Location: Merseyside

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

Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:46 am

85genius wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:45 am
Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:44 pm
85genius wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:39 pm
Will get some quotes when I'm back in the office tomorrow and drop you a pm
:thumbsup:

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

User avatar
85genius
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1857
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:20 pm

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

Post by 85genius » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:57 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:46 am
85genius wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:45 am
Ducklakeview wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:44 pm

:thumbsup:

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
Audi quattro driver :o
NOW SOLD - Ruby Black 3.0 SI Roadster :(
Image
Previous - E85 2.5 Ti Silver - See avatar photo - R.I.P Destroyed by a Tranny

User avatar
Vanne
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1576
Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:55 pm
Location: Dubai
Contact:

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

Post by Vanne » Thu Jul 27, 2017 3:50 am

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. :|
2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC Building/Developing Z4 GT3
Powered by Severn Tuning

Image

User avatar
enzed4
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 3033
Joined: Fri May 16, 2014 9:23 am
Location: New Zealand

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

Post by enzed4 » Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:07 pm

Vanne wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2017 3:50 am 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 :thumbsup: . 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:
Image
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport

Post Reply