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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Thought it would.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Didn't really want to pay more than £75 inc P&P anyway.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
Been hit for VAT and import duty when buying stuff from the US before.

Cost almost as much as if I bought it here in the end.
no reason why u should mate when using ups.

bought many a stuff from USA and never had to pay any duty.

Just bought an hpi k4.6 from there mate. i'm sure that will get here ok
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by John1uk
no reason why u should mate when using ups.

bought many a stuff from USA and never had to pay any duty.

Just bought an hpi k4.6 from there mate. i'm sure that will get here ok

Trust me mate, I did!

It's a bit of hit and miss whether the stuff gets through or not.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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not doubting your word mate just not heard of it before.

u got me worried now
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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What really annoyed me was having to pay the £30 admin fee to Royal mail for sending me a letter notifying me I was being charged VAT and import duty
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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ahhhh, was it sent royal mail then? as i'm a little confused

if its UPS then royal mail would't get involved....would they?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Doesn't matter who the carrier is mate.

All in coming goods have to go through UK customs.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
Doesn't matter who the carrier is mate.

All in coming goods have to go through UK customs.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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another one here foz, altho just over price...
eBay.co.uk: NEW TRAXXAS TRX T MAXX 3.3 ENGINE REVO (item 300119434531 end time 18-Jun-07 21:30:00 BST)
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Already been watching that one.

No carb or flywheel on that one, although I would still have that from mine.

I'm still hoping Traxxas come through.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Ive bought loads from the US. Ive found its a lucky dip.

You wont be charged duty on anything less than £30.

Anything over that is a lottery on duty charges
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by John1uk
ahhhh, was it sent royal mail then? as i'm a little confused

if its UPS then royal mail would't get involved....would they?
It's USPS (US Postal service) rather than UPS (United Parcel Service)

USPS is just the US version of Royal mail and are only responsible for getting the item to the UK. Royal Mail then take over and deliver it to you here.

Like Frayz said, it's lucky dip and also depends how the sender fills out the customs declaration
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
It's USPS (US Postal service) rather than UPS (United Parcel Service)

USPS is just the US version of Royal mail and are only responsible for getting the item to the UK. Royal Mail then take over and deliver it to you here.

Like Frayz said, it's lucky dip and also depends how the sender fills out the customs declaration
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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I've got a plan -

Take one Thunder Tiger SSK truck with a blown engine, add an engine from a Savage 3.5 and see what happens.

Any bets on how long it's going to last?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius
I've got a plan -

Take one Thunder Tiger SSK truck with a blown engine, add an engine from a Savage 3.5 and see what happens.

Any bets on how long it's going to last?
hmmmmmmmm

not long, but would like to see it run lol
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Just had a phone call from Heaths via John1uk......Traxxas have inspected the engine and are sending a brand new replacement free of charge!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot


Just had a phone call from Heaths via John1uk......Traxxas have inspected the engine and are sending a brand new replacement free of charge!


Nice one guv
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot


Just had a phone call from Heaths via John1uk......Traxxas have inspected the engine and are sending a brand new replacement free of charge!
So they should
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius
I've got a plan -

Take one Thunder Tiger SSK truck with a blown engine, add an engine from a Savage 3.5 and see what happens.

Any bets on how long it's going to last?
Is anyone allowed to post a coment regarding this without you biting their head off....
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot


Just had a phone call from Heaths via John1uk......Traxxas have inspected the engine and are sending a brand new replacement free of charge!

Great news that mate

Just need to get it run in again

Now no more " Leaning it in " Trying to stay with the Jatos

Cant wait to see it on " Circuit Bradders " Hopefully we can get out this weekend sometime ?

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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Hopefulluy should have my gearbox parts tomorrow.

Im deffo up for some circuit action this weekend providing its back together.

Just finished cleaning the gearbox cases out.. ive never seen so many plastic shards lol.

Also modded my brake cantilever with bearing races now.. now theres not a single bush on the entire car
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Great news that mate

Just need to get it run in again
Tell me about it! Oh joy!

Originally Posted by tiny01
Now no more " Leaning it in " Trying to stay with the Jatos


Originally Posted by tiny01;
Cant wait to see it on " Circuit Bradders " Hopefully we can get out this weekend sometime ?

Doubt I will be about this weekend. Got the wedding to go to Saturday and then Fathers day Sunday.

Maybe one evening next week.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Glad you got it sorted Fozzie!!!

Haven't been on here for a while due to courses at work.

Still having problems getting on the net, could somebody text me if there is an R/C meet going on at anytime???

Had a fantastic time at Bradwell and really wanna do it again!
I wanna bring my little gay electric car out again and kick Tiny's bottom

Thanking you in advance
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kin quick
Glad you got it sorted Fozzie!!!

Haven't been on here for a while due to courses at work.

Still having problems getting on the net, could somebody text me if there is an R/C meet going on at anytime???

Had a fantastic time at Bradwell and really wanna do it again!
I wanna bring my little gay electric car out again and kick Tiny's bottom

Thanking you in advance
Cheers!

Will let you know dude! I think a few are going on Sunday (17th) again, but I won't be there as it's fathers day.

Only bringing the electric one?....nothing else?
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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What else would he bring then??? his scoob wouldn't be quick enough either....
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Very funny Step-Hen

The Scoob is definately too slow at the moment, the battery is totally dead.........which wouldn't be a problem except for one thing........it's parked in the garage and the brakes have seized so I can't push it out to get the bonnet open

BU66ER IT!!!

Think it's time for the trolly jack reverse shuffle
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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School boy error dude!

That's why I reverse my car into the garage so I have access to the front of the car and the battery!
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