Elektra Roll Call (part two)! 10/13/2010 :)

[hbcpa]

Originally Posted by david06M3

Sorry about the delay. I totally hate this part of the journey home for all my customers. Fsarc and Von Swoopington have been pretty cool even with the USDA stuff. Since both of you guys are coming into the dealership to pick up your M3s, I'll hook you up with a gift from the parts department.

Don't forget to hook me up in February when I pick up my M at your dealership

[ring007]

10 days now and still no customs release at the port for ED....what a drag. I might end up trading this one in before it ever arrives if it takes much longer........

[davem3fan]

This is turning into quite a hostage crisis!

[fastrack]

Wow, that's crazy. my car has been a a train for a week now, should be here on monday

[dexx]

Originally Posted by fastrack

Wow, that's crazy. my car has been a a train for a week now, should be here on monday

Was it euro delivery?

[fastrack]

no, Canadian delivery , i'm on the west coast. My car was unloaded in Halifax, scheduled to arrive monday. Should be driving it by next friday

[VonSwoopington]

I called the VPC yesterday and they forwarded me to someone who handles updates on the cars. I left him a message and he has yet to call back.

Either they don't give a sh!t or they are super busy. I'm hoping its the second one.

[davem3fan]

Originally Posted by VonSwoopington

I called the VPC yesterday and they forwarded me to someone who handles updates on the cars. I left him a message and he has yet to call back.

Either they don't give a sh!t or they are super busy. I'm hoping its the second one.

A friend told me that the USDA has to make sure any cars that have been driven overseas have had undercarriages steam cleaned... Their cow crap is apparently very dangerous.

A thread about waiting for your ED car I read elsewhere said something to the effect of:

...When your car is taking a long time to come through,
there is only one person who really cares... You!

Exhale.
Is it any comfort that we can all suffer together? (No.)

[cipher5]

Still following you guys, I hope you get your Ms soon! Good luck, I hope this week brings good news

[fastrack]

Wow, i can't believe ur cars are still stuck at port

[Fsarc]

I really hope I clear today or tomorrow.

[VonSwoopington]

Originally Posted by Fsarc

I really hope I clear today or tomorrow.

I'm hoping so too. Since you have some VPC parts that need installing, it might take another week. Same goes for me and damage .

13 days at the port as of today.

[fastrack]

my car arrived in Vancouver today, my CA said i should it usually takes between 2 to 4 days form that point to arrive to the dealer . It's just crazy that i will get my car before you guys, i'm on the west coast..

[dexx]

No one picks up the phone or answers voicemails at EH Harms or the VPC, as far as I can tell.

[davem3fan]

In all of the documentation it says 6-8 weeks.
The fact is, I'm 5 weeks (to the day) from the day I dropped it off in Frankfurt.

It is frustrating to know it has been on hold for almost two weeks only 100 miles away.
I need a Zen master to coach me on this.

[dexx]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

In all of the documentation it says 6-8 weeks.
The fact is, I'm 5 weeks (to the day) from the day I dropped it off in Frankfurt.

It is frustrating to know it has been on hold for almost two weeks only 100 miles away.
I need a Zen master to coach me on this.

Rep at Harms Frankfurt said 5 weeks when I dropped off my car, assuming my dealer is a few hours drive from the port.

[davem3fan]

Originally Posted by dexx

Rep at Harms Frankfurt said 5 weeks when I dropped off my car, assuming my dealer is a few hours drive from the port.

Was that the nice Asian lady?

[dexx]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

Was that the nice Asian lady?

Yes

[ring007]

6 weeks for me tomorrow.....plus I have a garage full of parts and bits (My wife thinks they are shipping my car to me one piece at a time) to install that is filling one of my garage spaces...C'MON ALREADY!

Originally Posted by dexx

Rep at Harms Frankfurt said 5 weeks when I dropped off my car, assuming my dealer is a few hours drive from the port.

[davem3fan]

Originally Posted by ring007

6 weeks for me tomorrow.....plus I have a garage full of parts and bits (My wife thinks they are shipping my car to me one piece at a time) to install that is filling one of my garage spaces...C'MON ALREADY!

@ Ring007:

As a distraction and in lieu of actual satisfaction of getting the car,
did you ever run down the list the parts you have ready to put on?

I have a list but I haven't bought anything yet:

Turner:
- Stainless Brake Lines
- 12.5mm Spacers F&R
- Euro light witch to get rear fog light
- Perhaps wheel studs & nuts conversion

Sigh.

[ring007]

Oh yea, already have it in excel (yes I'm a dork).....trying to get the car down to 3,300lbs (guessing my basic build (ZCP+MDCT only) stock is about 3,550lbs).

Already purchased:
Brembo BBK with GTS orange calipers (no brembo logo)
Track wheels (square oem 19"'s) and tires
BBS 80mm stud kit
Turner 15/12mm spacers
Recaro PP's with aluminum brackets
lite weight battery
Dinan camber plates and carbon fiber strut brace
performance wheel (w/o lights)
AFE Dry-S filter
RPI scoops
BMW oem pedals
carbon fibre:
mirrors
splitters
grills
gills
control box covers
intake snorkel
airbox cover
intake manifold (bought Markus's GTS orange version)


Future:
Dinan intake (next time they have a 20% off sale)
Dinan pulleys (next time they have a 20% off sale)
18" Volk TE37 sl's to paint GTS orange (actively hunting for an outstanding deal, e.g. $2,300 shipped)
Akra Evolution titanium exhaust
Challenge kevlar race trunk
oem mirror covers (to paint GTS orange)
Roll bar (painted GTS orange) and rear seat delete (ala GT3-RS)
Alcantara dash, door, and console upholstery with white stitching

Originally Posted by davem3fan

@ Ring007:

As a distraction and in lieu of actual satisfaction of getting the car,
did you ever run down the list the parts you have ready to put on?

I have a list but I haven't bought anything yet:

Turner:
- Stainless Brake Lines
- 12.5mm Spacers F&R
- Euro light witch to get rear fog light
- Perhaps wheel studs & nuts conversion

Sigh.

[VonSwoopington]

Damn man, that's a pretty big list. You sure you didn't miss anything??

This reminds me... I need more money.

Originally Posted by ring007

Oh yea, already have it in excel (yes I'm a dork).....trying to get the car down to 3,300lbs (guessing my basic build (ZCP+MDCT only) stock is about 3,550lbs).

Already purchased:
Brembo BBK with GTS orange calipers (no brembo logo)
Track wheels (square oem 19"'s) and tires
BBS 80mm stud kit
Turner 15/12mm spacers
Recaro PP's with aluminum brackets
lite weight battery
Dinan camber plates and carbon fiber strut brace
performance wheel (w/o lights)
AFE Dry-S filter
RPI scoops
BMW oem pedals
carbon fibre:
mirrors
splitters
grills
gills
control box covers
intake snorkel
airbox cover
intake manifold (bought Markus's GTS orange version)


Future:
Dinan intake (next time they have a 20% off sale)
Dinan pulleys (next time they have a 20% off sale)
18" Volk TE37 sl's to paint GTS orange (actively hunting for an outstanding deal, e.g. $2,300 shipped)
Akra Evolution titanium exhaust
Challenge kevlar race trunk
oem mirror covers (to paint GTS orange)
Roll bar (painted GTS orange) and rear seat delete (ala GT3-RS)
Alcantara dash, door, and console upholstery with white stitching