Group buy painted reflector

sfj · 01-22-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy1991

It seems that this GB is held for a long time and the reflector is not coming.

BAD NEWS FOR ALL OF US...
two guys back out and now we need two more to fill the gap to get the GB.
let me try to talk to JBSPPED and see whts the option now.

tirana · 01-22-2010, 01:54 PM

I just got a note from JBSpeed with a UPS tracking number. Thanks JBSpeed (and sfj)!!

People should not sign up for GBs if they aren't willing to see it through. Big black mark.

sfj · 01-23-2010, 11:22 AM

update from JBSPEED, start shipping out the painted reflectors.
let me know if ur is not ship yet, i will talk to JBSPEED.
cant wait to get them installed =)

teamadobo · 01-23-2010, 12:11 PM

one question. when you remove the stock reflectors, can it be put back or its a one time use adhesive?

tirana · 01-23-2010, 01:00 PM

It is one-use adhesive as it gets screwed up when you remove the reflector. I put the originals back on with new adhesive (painted) on my old E92. You remove the painted reflectors in a similar way to the OEM reflectors (I used Goo-gone to loosen the adhesive). You'll then need some sort of adhesive to put the original reflectors back on (I guess you could cut some double-sided tape - I used a liquid adhesive). By the way, don't do this when its cold. The glue doesn't stick well. Wait till its above 10 C or so.

teamadobo · 01-26-2010, 07:37 PM

I missed the package delivery from UPS today. I dont think we saved anything at all in this GB. Customs charge $38.

Why cant the vendor not use USPS?!!!! I hate UPS.

lcs · 01-26-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamadobo

I missed the package delivery from UPS today. I dont think we saved anything at all in this GB. Customs charge $38.

Why cant the vendor not use USPS?!!!! I hate UPS.

for reall??? over a hundred for 2 reflectors??

Andy1991 · 01-26-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamadobo

I missed the package delivery from UPS today. I dont think we saved anything at all in this GB. Customs charge $38.

Why cant the vendor not use USPS?!!!! I hate UPS.

totally agree, fuk UPS, u piece of shit!

why the hell UPS charge me for 30 something bucks for brokerage and customs while I am only purchasing something that is worth 70 bucks. like 50% of the item value.

I receive my reflector today too. I have to admit that the vendor ships things fast

but unfortunately we didn't request for a better carrier

Keep in mind that the reflector is VERY difficult to install by yourself if you don't have experience with it IMO. I can't wait for installation and decide to DIY then I screw up the installation

. but whatever..

here is before and after reflector is installed:

teamadobo · 01-26-2010, 11:34 PM

Yeah for real $35 for customs/duties. I decided not to use mine anymore. Anyone interested? I have Alpine White E90 LCI

samchoi604 · 01-26-2010, 11:50 PM

ouch... shipping anything via non-USPS FTL

sgmpw · 01-30-2010, 08:55 AM

I was ready to be annoyed with the duty I read here in the post but the shipment was sitting on my doorstep yesterday...no USPS fee's.
??
Lucky?

teamadobo · 01-30-2010, 10:45 AM

^^^ WTF They shipped yours USPS?

sgmpw · 01-30-2010, 11:29 AM

Yes.
Just checked my paypal/bank acct to make sure there wasn't some other withdrawal I missed.
Maybe mine came through as part of a second shipment and went through a different person?

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamadobo

^^^ WTF They shipped yours USPS?

01-22-2010, 01:54 PM	#46
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	I just got a note from JBSpeed with a UPS tracking number. Thanks JBSpeed (and sfj)!! People should not sign up for GBs if they aren't willing to see it through. Big black mark.
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01-23-2010, 11:22 AM	#47
sfj Private First Class 5 Rep 173 Posts Drives: E90 325i & E92 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	update from JBSPEED, start shipping out the painted reflectors. let me know if ur is not ship yet, i will talk to JBSPEED. cant wait to get them installed =)
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01-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#48
teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	one question. when you remove the stock reflectors, can it be put back or its a one time use adhesive?
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01-23-2010, 01:00 PM	#49
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	It is one-use adhesive as it gets screwed up when you remove the reflector. I put the originals back on with new adhesive (painted) on my old E92. You remove the painted reflectors in a similar way to the OEM reflectors (I used Goo-gone to loosen the adhesive). You'll then need some sort of adhesive to put the original reflectors back on (I guess you could cut some double-sided tape - I used a liquid adhesive). By the way, don't do this when its cold. The glue doesn't stick well. Wait till its above 10 C or so.
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01-26-2010, 07:37 PM	#50
teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	I missed the package delivery from UPS today. I dont think we saved anything at all in this GB. Customs charge $38. Why cant the vendor not use USPS?!!!! I hate UPS.
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01-26-2010, 11:34 PM	#53
teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Yeah for real $35 for customs/duties. I decided not to use mine anymore. Anyone interested? I have Alpine White E90 LCI
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01-26-2010, 11:50 PM	#54
samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	ouch... shipping anything via non-USPS FTL
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01-30-2010, 08:55 AM	#55
sgmpw First Lieutenant 27 Rep 330 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwestern Ontario iTrader: (2)	I was ready to be annoyed with the duty I read here in the post but the shipment was sitting on my doorstep yesterday...no USPS fee's. ?? Lucky?
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01-30-2010, 10:45 AM	#56
teamadobo Captain 44 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	^^^ WTF They shipped yours USPS?
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