[s4008616]

Originally Posted by nightrain

Ok, i declared the value at $500 usd, which equivalent to $700 usd so i didnt pay any gst what so ever. here is the breakdown
IMPORT TERMINAL FEE AUD 65
IMPORT DOCUMENTATION FEE AUD 25
CTO FEE AUD 30
AIR CARGO AUTOMATION FEE AUD 15
CMR COMPLIANCE FEE AUD 15
AGENCY AND ATTENDANCE AUD 95
Plus GST service, AUD 25

That's pretty much it :O

Sorry just to clarify:
$500 per wheel or for the whole set?

If it is per wheel than the whole shipment will be $2000. Shouldn't that attract GST? How does it work? Or do they only just consider each individual item instead of the value of the whole shipment?

[nightrain]

Originally Posted by s4008616

Sorry just to clarify:
$500 per wheel or for the whole set?

If it is per wheel than the whole shipment will be $2000. Shouldn't that attract GST? How does it work? Or do they only just consider each individual item instead of the value of the whole shipment?

Hi, it is for the whole set, so around $125 USD per wheel. Yes, anything over $au1000 will attract gst and import duty,they will calculate the gst based on the whole shipment. i am not sure how the fee will be worked out though.

[s4008616]

Originally Posted by nightrain

Hi, it is for the whole set, so around $125 USD per wheel. Yes, anything over $au1000 will attract gst and import duty,they will calculate the gst based on the whole shipment. i am not sure how the fee will be worked out though.

You obviously has to show the custom the proof of purchase which has the total price on it right?

In other word, if the set is over 1000, is it possible to claim it is UNDER 1000 to the custom to avoid GST?

Or, would the US dealer be able to inovice a receipt that is of a value lower than 1000?

Sorry for being a nuisance if these questions are too difficult to answer

[nightrain]

Originally Posted by s4008616

You obviously has to show the custom the proof of purchase which has the total price on it right?

In other word, if the set is over 1000, is it possible to claim it is UNDER 1000 to the custom to avoid GST?

Or, would the US dealer be able to inovice a receipt that is of a value lower than 1000?

Sorry for being a nuisance if these questions are too difficult to answer

it's ok mate. yes it is possible, but you have to ask the shipper/sender to mark down the declared value. That's what Julius@wheelsto did for me, my rims was over $1k but i wanted him to declare it at $500usd to avoid gst. The custom will calculate the gst based on the invoice attached to the package, so it is not necessary that you have to show the actual invoice. Hope that helps

[sismic]

congrats with the wheels buddy, looks awesome

Boots is definately much better now. Hurry put the rims on. Can't wait to see them

[samchuang33]

Look great man!

Put them on yet?

[nightrain]

its all done !! thinking of doing negative camber for the back, cuz the wheels a bit sticking out. and dang, the yokohama tires has so much sidewalls, should have gone with contact sport 3 =(. it looks much better irl than in photos i dont know why

@sismic bos, ayo foto foto udh ngajak robin gw heuhueheuheuheuheu

[Sparky66]

Someone needs to lower his car

[mark325]

Even if you don't lower I think it looks fantastic, You could get away with a small drop and still have the great Drive ability of the car. here Here those be some nice wheels man.

[astra]

Nice, I bet you are over the moon with your new wheels!

[MFKN3]

Sick!!

Are the rears rubbing? If not, I wouldn't bother with neg camber beyond stock because it'll kill your tyres. A drop might need a bit of camber though..

[nightrain]

it's not rubbing so far.. but i am planning to drop the car, it looks weird, the front ones have so much wheels gap =(

[John_01]

The wheels are a very nice contrast with a white car, so I like your choice very much. Generally I have a taste for slightly understated appearances, so I think a white bonnet might give a cleaner look. Black vents seem cool though. Just my opinion - everyone has one, eh?

[docbeemer]

The wheels look awesome on the car- nice one! +1 with not changing the camber - it will kill your tyres! The front end would look better though if you dropped it. Have ou noticed the difference with non RFTs? Massive isn't it? You can really see why they don't put RFTs on their M cars...

BTW did you get a black grille at the front with the M-Sport pack (instead of stock grey for 335s) or does the M-sport front come with it?

[nightrain]

Originally Posted by docbeemer

The wheels look awesome on the car- nice one! +1 with not changing the camber - it will kill your tyres! The front end would look better though if you dropped it. Have ou noticed the difference with non RFTs? Massive isn't it? You can really see why they don't put RFTs on their M cars...

BTW did you get a black grille at the front with the M-Sport pack (instead of stock grey for 335s) or does the M-sport front come with it?

yeah, do you have any recommendation for the springs ? Yes, it was a huge different !!! the ride is now much smoother than before, RFT SUCKS !!

no, i ordered the black grill from jlevisw.

[VGR00]

Love the wheels ... great choice!!. I know everyone has differences in opinion but for me the black bonnet cheapens the look of the car. You could do that on a Skyline and get away with it but not on a new BMW ... Sorry ... just my two cents worth.

If you are going to lower the car then do it the right way with a set of coilovers. A bit more expensive but very rewarding.

[nightrain]

^ i see, so you guys recommend to paint the bonnet ? i was just experimenting because so many people here paint their bonnets.. anyway i cant really afford for coils.. how about h & r race springs guys ?

[amberzombie]

+1 for painting your bonnet. BMW's have to look understated... not over the top.

but wheels look great.

another +1 for not lowering it. it looks great as it is...

love the bootlid too

[sismic]

lower it more, paint bonnet to white, paint roof to black, your prety much done externally.

[BMW //MPOWER]

Don't paint the roof, RIP IT OFF & REPLACE IT! Get a Vorsteiner CFRP roof! That'd really set it off!

[docbeemer]

Originally Posted by nightrain

yeah, do you have any recommendation for the springs ? Yes, it was a huge different !!! the ride is now much smoother than before, RFT SUCKS !!

no, i ordered the black grill from jlevisw.

Can't help you with the springs mate- I'm running stock springs/shocks. I reckon they're good enough for a daily driver and with all the speed humps around, dropping it would be a huge problem with bottoming out.

+1 for painting the bonnet. I'm a great believer in the "sleeper" car. Get a procede or similar. Much better value for money to get more thrills out of your car!!!

[mark325]

Im trying to decide what springs to get aswell