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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/07 14:46:50
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I am just about to order my ZETEC parts from the USA, sux last costing was $4850 now close to $7000 the OZ dollar fell through the floor hope the free trade agreement includes car parts too so I don't have to pay tax as well.!!!!.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 05:56:36
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hey nukem, what sites are you ordering zetec parts from the states? i am making a list but have only been looking at the UK so great to have a comparison...
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 11:02:39
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 11:07:45
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Cheers Chris.
You are spot on there... Aussie dollar is really a pain. Should have done my escort build a few years ago. The difference in cost of parts would be scary... Oh for $USD parity...
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 11:14:37
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Yes waited too long too. So total cost for engine parts will top $7000 but it is the last item required to finish the project by xmas.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 11:18:10
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screw you hindsight... Not cheap but worth it especially when you are close to the end...
I am only just started a few months ago so its a still a long road ahead with many parts to acquire along the way...
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 11:23:10
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Keep in touch as i might have a few parts left over and some advice that might save you some money. Tell me about your build.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 13:08:59
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For a standard Zetec engine conversion you can make all the parts required to fit it into an Escort. It's not hard just takes time and patience. There is plenty of info on the web to give you ideas.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 18:35:26
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I guess the kits suit the time-poor. Think about the time & energy invested in chasing down information, parts and getting stuff made by mates or fabricators all over town, when it's convenient for them. Or you could instead spend extra time working in your job to buy a kit? Not as much fun I know but makes sense for some of us. I also like the idea that all the R&D had been done with the kits and it all looks factory when installed.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/17 22:26:41
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If it was me.. i'd buy while you can.. The future dollar doesn't look great. Although we have maintained some value surprisingly on top of falling chinese results.
Better yet pack your bags do a return flight to UK and pack your bags full.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2015/09/22 20:49:01
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You can't win modifying certain cars, but that's the joy of it all, to be unique in someway, and keeps the value of the car, bolt ons are so 2010 haha
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2016/04/21 23:11:50
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Finished engine bay worth ever cent.
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2016/05/09 21:51:04
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Looks awesome Chris! What did you do for the brake system there? Is it a modified factory booster arm or newly made? And the MC?
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2016/05/10 01:55:22
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The booster arm was modified lower, cut and re welded rod arm was ok, thread was long enough MC is out of a 1974 GT ford falcon as I am running 4 wheel disc. Had to use a inlet manifold that had a rake of over 25% to clear the whole set up. Has Ford BA rotors all round with floating hubs on the front from hopper stoppers in Vic also BA hand brake set up with custom cables also WRX 4 pots front and 2 pot rears. If you would like some photos let me know and I can send a few via email to show you the set up. Regards Chris
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Re: Import duty- Retroford Zetec Kit
2016/05/10 22:50:37
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Thanks mate. I bet that stops on a dime! Quite a mix of parts there, very clever :)
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