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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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I like to get one this list - what is the cost?? Please e-mail me as I'm always traveling.

prodrigues@hooters.com

Please use that e-mail and not the one linked to this forum. Wow this is hot!!
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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dynamicS,

Send me an e-mail ... I wouldn't charge finance, I'd just ask you to pay for it eventually. I'm sure you're good for it...

Current group buyer list:

1. 451A MMZ_TimeLord (me... Jody Krivohlavek)
2. 451A Golfergal (aka ?)
3. 451 edealuk (aka ?)
4. 451A BushPilot (aka ?)
5. Auto? Manual? - ZENMAN34 (aka ?)
6. 451A knowit (aka ?)
7. 451 jpristel (aka ?)
8. 451 jonnyangel04 (aka Jonathan Lilienthal)
9. 451A psuperti (aka ?)
10. 451A C32madness (aka ?)
11. 451A marko108 (aka ?)
12. 451A m444 (aka ?)
13. 451A ksman (aka ?)
14. 451A boohooramblers (aka Patrick ?)
15. 451A Bif Powell (aka Bif Powell?)
16. 451A hansolo94583 (aka ?)
17. 451A RudoublesC32 (aka ?)
18. 451A yellowrama (aka Wei Hsiao)
19. 451 HDDP (aka Derek ?)
20. 451A srt6_crossfire (aka Hernan B ?)
21. 451 babybenz6spd (aka ?)
22. 451A Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
23. 451 Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
24. 451A mconde01 (aka ?)
25. 451A skr (aka ?)
26. 451A CrucialCrossfire (aka ?)
27. 451(A)? 04Roadster (aka ?) [Sent you an e-mail to confirm...]
28. 451(A)? DynamicS (aka ?) [Financed by Jody Krivohlavek]

Only 2 more to go... I'll find out what the break is on 30 of these.
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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What the heck, I'll take one too.
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Put me down for standard 6 speed... AKA Justin

You know we're gonna find these on Ebay in a year for $19.99 a piece. Then we're all gonna be bummed out that we dropped $300. What the hell go for it...

If it hasn't been done yet, I can always post an ad on MBForums??
 

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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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heard about your group buy from mbworld.org. count me in for one for mercedes automatic. hope they work for 2001 cl600.
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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hey, i'm the 30th one!! what is the discount by the way?
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Current group buyer list:

1. 451A MMZ_TimeLord (me... Jody Krivohlavek)
2. 451A Golfergal (aka ?)
3. 451 edealuk (aka ?)
4. 451A BushPilot (aka ?)
5. Auto? Manual? - ZENMAN34 (aka ?)
6. 451A knowit (aka ?)
7. 451 jpristel (aka ?)
8. 451 jonnyangel04 (aka Jonathan Lilienthal)
9. 451A psuperti (aka ?)
10. 451A C32madness (aka ?)
11. 451A marko108 (aka ?)
12. 451A m444 (aka ?)
13. 451A ksman (aka ?)
14. 451A boohooramblers (aka Patrick ?)
15. 451A Bif Powell (aka Bif Powell?)
16. 451A hansolo94583 (aka ?)
17. 451A RudoublesC32 (aka ?)
18. 451A yellowrama (aka Wei Hsiao)
19. 451 HDDP (aka Derek ?)
20. 451A srt6_crossfire (aka Hernan B ?)
21. 451 babybenz6spd (aka ?)
22. 451A Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
23. 451 Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
24. 451A mconde01 (aka ?)
25. 451A skr (aka ?)
26. 451A CrucialCrossfire (aka ?)
27. 451(A)? 04Roadster (aka ?) [Sent you an e-mail to confirm...]
28. 451 DynamicS (aka Justin) [Financed by Jody Krivohlavek]
29. 451(A)? GraniteGuy (aka ?)
30. 451A? v12mercedes (aka ?)

Okay, so here's how I'll do this... as soon as I get the price quote for 30 from Mr. Boulekos.

I'll post the price per unit and then add in 8%.

I will then start contacting everyone to get info and arrange payment to me. I will then keep a running spreadsheet of names, addresses, phone numbers/e-mails, and if payment was received or not.

If no payment was received from a participant... it will not stop the purchase, but I will hold those units until I receive payment as I can't possibly front over $7,000 out of my own pocket.

If anyone is going to back out I will probably just hold their units and resell them myself (for the 10 quantity price break... but not the one offered here).

I will then arrange the wire transfer and await shipment, which will promptly be repackaged and shipped (probably UPS ground or FedEx ground) to everyone along with any refund I have left from duties/import fees.

If anyone has concerns about any part of this arrangement... PLEASE feel free to voice it here and I will address it.

Thanks again to all the buyers for making this a really good deal for us all!
 
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Wow...sounds like a "go".

My email:
pfkgb@aol.com
I will use Paypal.
GG
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MMZ_TimeLord
21. 451 babybenz6spd (aka ?)
Sorry, (aka Danny Tu)
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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No worries Danny... that's just for my info really... and I'll be contacting everyone eventually.

By the way... I will NOT post any personal information if you do not wish it... please wait until I contact you and let me know what you do and do not wish posted.

Thanks.
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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Timelord, thanks so much for doing this. I don't think you really know how much work it is going to be. But I know I really appreciate it and I am sure everyone else also. Just be careful. You are going to have people that said they wanted it and when it comes to sending the money they will back out. I have seen it before. Let me know if you need any help with this. And again, thanks.

Steve
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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Guys, I think PaulW will confirm this with you but the money must be transferred to them before they ship the sprint boosters. You should be entirely safe to collect all the money prior to ordering and then you don't have to worry about non-payment issues. Just set the deadline to have the money paid, place the order for what you have, and it's a done deal. It worked great for our group order.

I'm glad to see the kind of response you are getting. It was a little more difficult for us to get the ball rolling. As you know, I sold mine to acrispy1 because it was just too aggressive for me and the kind of driving that I do. But what a GREAT product, that does works as advertised. No one will regret the purchase.

Just my $ .02.
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:09 AM
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I have the auto version in a automatic. I have one other comment I'd like to add. I only use this car for pleasure. It is very aggressive when you hit the gas and great fun to run around town with. Some of you my want to ask the folks that drive them day to day if they like them for everyday driving.
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by crossfirefrank
I have the auto version in a automatic. I have one other comment I'd like to add. I only use this car for pleasure. It is very aggressive when you hit the gas and great fun to run around town with. Some of you my want to ask the folks that drive them day to day if they like them for everyday driving.
Once we've got the device in, I wouldn't think it would be too difficult to wire in a bypass switch...just musing.
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Timelord, thanks for all the work putting this together. I have some experience with wholesale, and with a product like this, at this quantity you should be getting a significant discount way more than $10 - $20, so when you negotiate, keep this in mind. Asking for under $200 USD is not unreasonable.

Also, I would like the current automatic version.

skr
 

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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by crossfirefrank
I have the auto version in a automatic. I have one other comment I'd like to add. I only use this car for pleasure. It is very aggressive when you hit the gas and great fun to run around town with. Some of you my want to ask the folks that drive them day to day if they like them for everyday driving.
I use my Crossfire on a more daily basis (only in summertime)... and you will eventually get the hang of it. It is like driving a whole new car and after your done laying your foot down it's just great for city driving were there is a lot of stop and go... that's where the sprint booster really shines.

I just wanna know how it will do in the CL600... that's going to be crazy fast!!
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I own a 2002 C32 ///AMG. Please place my name into the group buy. Automatic tranny of course.

Thank you!

Craig
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Well if it performs as good as you all say, it would be a great modification. Especially for the 6 speed guys who do a lot of toe - heel shifting, 'cause in stock form you really need to plan your downshifts around corners much sooner than with cable linkage throttle. Where it's immediately easy to get a quick rev between shifts.
 
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Current group buyer list:

1. 451A MMZ_TimeLord (me... Jody Krivohlavek)
2. 451A Golfergal (aka ?)
3. 451 edealuk (aka ?)
4. 451A BushPilot (aka ?)
5. Auto? Manual? - ZENMAN34 (aka ?)
6. 451A knowit (aka ?)
7. 451 jpristel (aka ?)
8. 451 jonnyangel04 (aka Jonathan Lilienthal)
9. 451A psuperti (aka ?)
10. 451A C32madness (aka ?)
11. 451A marko108 (aka ?)
12. 451A m444 (aka ?)
13. 451A ksman (aka ?)
14. 451A boohooramblers (aka Patrick ?)
15. 451A Bif Powell (aka Bif Powell?)
16. 451A hansolo94583 (aka ?)
17. 451A RudoublesC32 (aka ?)
18. 451A yellowrama (aka Wei Hsiao)
19. 451 HDDP (aka Derek ?)
20. 451A srt6_crossfire (aka Hernan B ?)
21. 451 babybenz6spd (aka Danny Tu)
22. 451A Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
23. 451 Capt Nemo 203 (aka ?)
24. 451A mconde01 (aka ?)
25. 451A skr (aka ?)
26. 451A CrucialCrossfire (aka ?)
27. 451(A)? 04Roadster (aka ?) [Sent you an e-mail to confirm...]
28. 451 DynamicS (aka Justin) [Financed by Jody Krivohlavek]
29. 451(A)? GraniteGuy (aka ?)
30. 451A? v12mercedes (aka ?)
31. 451A SACAMG (aka ?)
32. 451A sbj (aka Mark ?)

danimal, I can put you down for a 451A if you want one... just let me know...

Thanks for the positive comments everyone, I do appreciate the pointers.

I figure it this way if we have all the payments but... say... 3 or 4, I'm just going to place the order. Any more than that and I may drop some people from the order. I have a feeling I could resell these things pretty easy on the forum if I had to, but I'd rather not have to go through that.

I will start contacting everyone today. If others want to get in on it while the money is being collected, they will have to get their payment in before the end of next week (September 8th) as that will be my payment deadline.

Mr Boulekos has replied with the following about the quantity 30 discount...
Mr Krivohlavek,

Due to our trade policy , we wont be able to provide you bigger discount than the one we have already gave you (for 20 parts)
For 30 units the price will be 5720 EUR including Shipping costs and customs brokerage fees.

Best Regards,

Stamatis Boulekos
So it looks like we've reached the limit with 20. So, here's the breakdown...

30 Sprint Boosters for 5,720.00 Euros is (as of today) $7,342.75 Total or ($244.76 each).

I am adding the suggested 8% which makes the price $264.34 + Shipping (via UPS Ground).
If anyone wants faster shipping, they need to arrange it with me ahead of time.

Anyone who wants to be proactive can send me an e-mail through the board so I can simply respond to get this going. Please include the following information.

Name (first and last)
Mailing Address
Year, make, model and transmission type of vehicle you are purchasing this for. If you have a manual transmission and wish the less aggressive automatic version... again... please include this information.

I will start putting together my spreadsheet now to track everyone's information and payment status.

I will e-mail Mr Boulekos mid week to get the bank information for the wire transfer.
 

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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Please add AMGSC to the list also, He's from MBW also. He's got a 2006 C55 AMG so he needs an Auto version... His email is robert.chen@charter.net
 

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