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eightohwait
07-24-2007, 09:09 PM
There are quite a few of us who have yet to receive any official word for the status of the first Euro-R body kit groupbuy. Several of us have posted in the other thread asking for some kind of update(s), but have received no reply. Another member PM'd some of us informing us of a back order (What? Where was this warning when we ordered?), but that was two weeks ago. We were told late June, early July would be when the kits would be coming to us, or at the very least, in AJR's hands. It's pretty disheartening to see all kinds of other posts being updated for other products while the very first groupbuy AJR conducted is neglected. I'm not sure about the others, but I paid in full with the belief that we would be receiving our products at the mentioned time. Perhaps I should've put 50% down and paid the rest off later since the Canadian dollar has weakened a bit since then. Also, I wouldn't have made mention of this if the kits were sent, but I was charged more than I was told over the phone. I was told that it would cost me $1455 shipped and insured. Fine. I check my CC statement and I'm charged close to $1480. What's the deal AJR?

BigBen
07-24-2007, 10:41 PM
I agree .

Here was your original post. I just want an update.

OK WE HAVE A SHIPMENT LEAVING JAPAN IN A 24-32 HRS TIME my BOSS IS WILLING TO DO THE 6... SOO IF YOU GUYS CAN CALL AND LEAVE A DEPOSIT ASAP WE CAN GET THIS GOING.. IF YOU WANT TO GET IT BY JUNE THIS IS YOUR CHANCE NOW>..




Thanks for your help

Ben

xjohnkdoex
07-25-2007, 11:38 AM
guys, i had originally pm'ed calvin asking, and he had noted some colors were backordered, so the entire order was on hold, but he was planning to email japan to check the status.

this is the PM i got from him. sorry i didn't post this sooner, i must not have caught the new PM message. if calvin can confirm it's on the way, that'd be great.

Yes infact i just got an email back saying it will arrive to us in the second week of Aug. Sorry for the wait, If you have any other questions please feel free to msg me.

Thanks

Calvin

Quote:
Originally Posted by xjohnkdoex
hey calvin--just wondering if you ever had a chance to email japan and see where the kits are regarding shipping? is there a possible ETA they could provide? thanks!


mid-august. right before my b-day :grinno:

C'MON, JAPAN!!! DON'T KEEP US WAITING!!

BigBen
07-25-2007, 11:45 AM
I saw that but at the same time Calvin needs to update everyone.

xjohnkdoex
07-25-2007, 12:51 PM
actually, if it's coming to AJ in mid august, that probably means we'll get it end of august since it has to stop in canada first.

damn. the summer is almost over :(

spoonfed
07-25-2007, 01:39 PM
I was hoping mine (ours) would arrive late July even early August so I could have some summer time with the kit.
I still want my kit but maybe I'll wait till next Spring to install it.
Still, can't complain too much. It is a really good price for a complete kit. I don't think I could have got this price any where else.

Best we can do is just keep each other updated as much as possible.

xjohnkdoex
07-25-2007, 02:48 PM
agreed, the price was crucial, although the exchange rate for USDs to canadian dollars will kill me when i pay for the other half. i should've just paid it all up front.

let's just hope it comes before september.

AJR-COW
07-25-2007, 04:05 PM
Ok guys sorry for the delay, the shipment has left Japan, It will arrive early Aug. They told me we should recieve it in the second week of Aug.

AJR-COW
07-25-2007, 04:08 PM
Sorry, I was going to PM everyone but i dont have everyones user names, I apologize that i have been quite busy lately, The order was sent in and has been shipped out, As for you guys who said you have been charaged more, it is because we charge in Canadian currency your credit card company dose the exchage rate, if you want a better rate your best bet would be to talk to your credit card company.

AJR-COW
07-25-2007, 04:11 PM
We understand that, at times it takes along time for you guys to get it, Honda Japan dose not always stock the Euro R lip, We offer this price because we understand that it is frustrating for the wait. So once again sorry for the wait, ifyou guys have any questions please feel free to PM me.

AJR-COW
07-25-2007, 04:51 PM
As for charging the full amount we only do that if the customer request that the full amount to be charged.

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18879

xjohnkdoex
07-25-2007, 05:14 PM
yeah, for the record, i'm not complaining about the credit card charges w/ you guys.

it's more my stupid mistake. i was hoping the dollar would turn around and strengthen. instead, it's just getting worse. doh!!!

AJR-COW
07-25-2007, 05:19 PM
I just want to make it clear, we are not trying to screw you guys but sometimes there are just some things we cant control.

xjohnkdoex
07-25-2007, 05:29 PM
understood. ordering anything from overseas, as my past experience has taught me, can sometimes be a PITA.

i've had things lost at sea. it sucks.

BigBen
07-25-2007, 07:29 PM
Calvin thanks for the update that is all I wanted :) .


Thanks again

Drunkenbuda
07-25-2007, 08:00 PM
when i ordered my Euro Lip, it took 6months to get here. Thats half a year! it was worth it tho.

eightohwait
07-25-2007, 08:26 PM
Thank you for the update. Please keep us posted if there any future developments.

CCColtsicehockey
07-27-2007, 03:23 PM
any chance you guys ordered any extra lips as I need to get a new CG 04-05 front lip cause the dealer scraped it on the alignment machine but they are nice enough to cover it for me.

AJR-COW
07-27-2007, 03:44 PM
any chance you guys ordered any extra lips as I need to get a new CG 04-05 front lip cause the dealer scraped it on the alignment machine but they are nice enough to cover it for me.


PM me.!

spoonfed
07-27-2007, 04:46 PM
Ok guys sorry for the delay, the shipment has left Japan, It will arrive early Aug. They told me we should recieve it in the second week of Aug.

Thanks for the update.
I know how things can be when ordering from Japan.
If the order isn't placed in time then you'll miss the boat shipment and have to catch the next one. Unless it's by air.
Due to the wait to order for all colors at once this could have delayed everything.
Still happy to hear it could be here in August. Looks like I'll be installing for this season.
Thanks Calvin.

Unplug
07-28-2007, 11:23 AM
looks like ill be installing the 1st day i get it :)

BigBen
07-29-2007, 10:32 PM
^^ haha same here

Unplug
08-04-2007, 12:18 AM
i was wondering, what is the status now??
and when should we expect them.
and when should i expect it? i live in Toronto
:) thanx :)

spoonfed
08-04-2007, 10:35 AM
looks like ill be installing the 1st day i get it :)
Same!

BigBen
08-04-2007, 11:42 AM
i was wondering, what is the status now??
and when should we expect them.
and when should i expect it?

me too

spoonfed
08-04-2007, 01:27 PM
If you read a couple posts towards the top, AJ told us it should be some time in August.
Better to just be patient and not think about it too much.

Unplug
08-05-2007, 12:41 AM
lol i know..but i dont have many mods...(exterior..i gotta a system and a deck)
and this is my 1st car :P

xjohnkdoex
08-14-2007, 10:26 AM
any updates?

we're in mid-august now.

BigBen
08-14-2007, 10:42 AM
I was hoping to have it next week to install next weekend.

xjohnkdoex
08-14-2007, 11:54 AM
lol. that would be bittersweet for me if it came next weekend. it's my birthday on the 23rd, but i'll be in chicago for the weekend for a friend's wedding.

d'oh!

06PWPssshh
08-14-2007, 03:46 PM
No word yet. So I'm assuming it shall be a couple more weeks or until we hear something from CALVIN. Im sure they haven't heard anything from JAPAN because I'm sure he would of updated us. So don't get your hopes up just as of yet people...Anxiously waiting myself...

gmchu
08-14-2007, 04:18 PM
PM me.!

I thought u didnt have anything in CG?

BigBen
08-17-2007, 10:35 PM
Update?

BigBen
08-19-2007, 03:38 PM
Anyone talked with AJ?

xjohnkdoex
08-19-2007, 04:05 PM
nope. would be interested in an update as well.

AJR-COW
08-20-2007, 03:35 PM
I am still awating an update from Japan like i said as soon as i find out i will let you guys know

AJ PwR
08-23-2007, 11:13 PM
Hi Guys,

Here's the update status for all of you who have ordered the kit. I will have most of the kits ready to ship by first week of September. So for the ones who ordered later, that shipment will arrive at my end by end of Sept.

I am really sorry for the delay but Honda Japan didn't have all the pieces when we placed the order. So we weren't able to get them ship on time.

I would like to appreciate your patience and I will include a set of Spoon tank covers (FREE) for the ones who ordered the EuroR kit.

Thanks
Ben

Bender Unit
08-24-2007, 12:46 AM
Damn~ Free Spoon Reservoir Tank Cover :shock:
I wish all my perivous orders from AJ were back order :jester:

eightohwait
08-24-2007, 01:10 AM
Thank you for the update. Also, thank you very much for the reservoir covers as well. It is great to see a company taking care of their customers.

spoonfed
08-24-2007, 01:50 AM
I figured it would be early to mid September since I just received word that my exhaust is on the boat from Japan.
I'm guessing our kits on are that same boat.

06PWPssshh
08-24-2007, 02:51 PM
I got me quite a few goodies on that damn ship.......HUrry SUMMERS almost over here.. Oh wait Summer never ends in CALI......

BigBen
08-25-2007, 02:57 PM
Thanks for the update and the good customer service.

Ben

xjohnkdoex
08-27-2007, 12:51 PM
sweet, thanks for the update and goodies.

only a week or so away!!!

AJ PwR
09-04-2007, 05:47 PM
Hi Guys,

We got the shipment in today and we will be shipping the 1st patch Euro-R kit. We will be emailing or PM'ing you with the tracking number. If anyone don't get it by tonight, please PM AJR-Cow.

Once again, I would like to thank you for everyone of you that have been waited patiently.

Thanks
Ben
A&J Racing

06PWPssshh
09-04-2007, 07:47 PM
SOUNDS GOOOOOOOD....I'll be waiting for that PM...

eightohwait
09-04-2007, 08:12 PM
In the emails/PMs, could the year and color be confirmed to be certain there aren't any mixups. Thank you.

BigBen
09-04-2007, 08:49 PM
thanks for the update.

xjohnkdoex
09-05-2007, 11:02 AM
holy crap.

awesome. thanks for the update!!

BigBen
09-05-2007, 11:03 AM
anyone get a pm yet?

EDIT: AJR-Cow your box is full and I didn't recieve a pm last night.

Thanks,

Unplug
09-05-2007, 11:52 AM
i didnt recieve a pm last night aswell.
and your msg box is full...i guess everyone beat us to it bigben

BigBen
09-05-2007, 12:16 PM
i didnt recieve a pm last night aswell.
and your msg box is full...i guess everyone beat us to it bigben

I am assuming since his box is full that no one got a pm.

haha.

AJR-COW
09-05-2007, 05:19 PM
Sorry guys please pm me again i just got bombarded with PM :P./..i cleared some stuff please pm me again

tsxd23
09-06-2007, 03:54 PM
Just got and e-mail aj-racing kit is being shipped out to me today. Just in time I am picking up my Mugen grille from the shop today too.

BigBen
09-06-2007, 04:15 PM
When did you get your tracking number? Was it shipped the same day you got the number?

tsxd23
09-06-2007, 04:23 PM
I e-mailed them this morning asking if I would get is early Sept or late Sept and I was e-mailed back stating that they are shipping it out today and will give me the traking # later.

BigBen
09-06-2007, 04:27 PM
ah I thought you were getting it today. Nvm

xjohnkdoex
09-06-2007, 05:11 PM
i pm'ed calvin this morning w/ my info. haven't heard back yet. i'm going to call my credit card to see if the remaining balance has been charged yet.

BigBen
09-06-2007, 05:16 PM
I did too. I am sure they are working on it.

xjohnkdoex
09-06-2007, 05:37 PM
ben: i got charged on my credit card yesterday for the remaining balance.

i'm assuming this means they got the kits and are in the process of shipping. this is awesome news.

06PWPssshh
09-06-2007, 06:16 PM
Items shipped.....Oh yeyyyyy yur. Hope everything makes it in 1 piece because I use to work for UPS and let me tell you. It's nothing nice when a few nice big boxes come down your belt... Fingers crossed for now.

BigBen
09-06-2007, 07:32 PM
nice how much was the balance?

Unplug
09-06-2007, 11:07 PM
yea they called me to charge the rest .
but i still havnt got my pm with the tracking number

xjohnkdoex
09-07-2007, 10:11 AM
nice how much was the balance?

i think i had originally put down $300 USD, and then the latest charge was $800-something.

in reterospect, i wish i had put down more so i don't have to pay more now :(

i still haven't received a tracking number either. i may just call them today.

BigBen
09-07-2007, 10:17 AM
I put half down in the begining. I haven't heard anything else. Maybe we will get something today.

xjohnkdoex
09-07-2007, 10:27 AM
i really hope they arrive safely.

are you going to put yours on ASAP or wait until the spring?

Unplug
09-07-2007, 01:10 PM
Asap!! Lol.>

xjohnkdoex
09-07-2007, 01:17 PM
unplug--did you get a tracking # yet? i still haven't received an updated pm.

Unplug
09-07-2007, 04:39 PM
nope :(
but when i paid the remaning blance they said they shipped it out

tsx4life
09-07-2007, 06:14 PM
honeslty guys seems to me like aj r not very responsible theres bout a couple of thousands dollars invested in this kit and there communication skills r wack

06PWPssshh
09-07-2007, 08:18 PM
honeslty guys seems to me like aj r not very responsible theres bout a couple of thousands dollars invested in this kit and there communication skills r wack
I've been kept up on game throughout the whole process of purchasing this kit. They've actually been pretty good about communicating with me . I think it's pretty obvious you haven't purchased anything from overseas before, its not the easiest thing in the world dealing with Japan. But hey each to his own opinion. And at the price they kicked the kit down to us, I don't think anyone should be saying SIHT..... Enjoy and slap the kit on next week whenever people recieve them. Good luck to everyone who purchased them... Just my own $ .02

xjohnkdoex
09-07-2007, 09:10 PM
aj pm'ed me this afternoon saying they're shipped, but b/c it's so early in the process, UPS didn't have a tracking number available yet. i'm it's here, and it'll be even more rewarding to get it our cars. i don't think the communication w/ aj is bad. it just looks bad b/c we're freaking impatient!! haha.

AJR-COW
09-07-2007, 11:31 PM
honeslty guys seems to me like aj r not very responsible theres bout a couple of thousands dollars invested in this kit and there communication skills r wack



We have tried our best to keep everyone up to date on the kit if you cant get through to us through a PM please feel free to call or leave us your number and we will be happy to give you a call back.

Thanks

Calvin

BigBen
09-10-2007, 01:58 PM
anyone got their tracking number yet?

tsxd23
09-10-2007, 03:15 PM
I just got a call from them and they said they are having a problem with UPS and that they would need another $50.00 to get it to me. They said UPS wants and extra $50.00 to get it over the border. Anyone else get this call?

BigBen
09-10-2007, 03:17 PM
I haven't gotten a call.

EDIT: I got a message from them last week that it was already shipped they were just waiting on the tracking info to show up.

xjohnkdoex
09-10-2007, 03:20 PM
i have not received a call.

06PWPssshh
09-10-2007, 03:29 PM
Are any of you familiar with the exhaust issue running the lip kit with after market mufflers.... Im not to sure that mine is going to fit.. Trial and error yet to come..

BigBen
09-10-2007, 04:07 PM
what exhaust do you have?

Unplug
09-10-2007, 11:36 PM
yea..i was told it was shipped aswell
and should receoeve it this week

xjohnkdoex
09-11-2007, 04:54 PM
FYI, i just got a call from aj-racing, and i can confirm that and extra $50-$60 is needed to make up for the shipping costs. apparently it's coming from increased fuel costs which took place after the group buy price, so it's coming back to individual purchaser (makes sense). i wouldn't expect aj to pay anyways since it's not like it was under their control. plus, you've spent over $1000 for the kit, so at this juncture, another $60 bucks won't kill you.

i'm supposed to receive the kit sometime this or next week. tracking number is on its way via email.

BigBen
09-11-2007, 05:09 PM
So have they not shipped the kits then? Or have they shipped them and they are going to charge another 50

xjohnkdoex
09-11-2007, 05:20 PM
they have shipped them. it sounds like they were not aware of the increased shipping prices until after the fact. which is probably why they're calling everyone in the group buy to ask if they can charge the difference.

BigBen
09-11-2007, 05:33 PM
Ah I see.

tsx4life
09-11-2007, 10:06 PM
seems to me like aj dont no at they talking bout its like there playin mouse and cat.?

xjohnkdoex
09-12-2007, 10:17 AM
how are they playing cat and mouse?

they've answered all the questions we've asked them. they charged us appropriately for the group buy. they're letting us know about the extra amount needed to offset shipping costs that UPS brought on. they're throwing in free schwag for the delay.

mass shipping of oversized item across the pacific and country borders isn't the easiest thing to do.

Unplug
09-12-2007, 12:16 PM
umm guys
I GOT MINE :)!!!! going to install them tomrrow!!!

pcdawg
09-12-2007, 12:24 PM
^

Nice pics pics and more pics hhehe

narci
09-12-2007, 12:56 PM
umm guys
I GOT MINE :)!!!! going to install them tomrrow!!!

That's pretty fast shipping after it came off the boat.

BigBen
09-12-2007, 01:07 PM
I would have to agree with Narci. Nothing here yet for me. Unplug do you live in Canada?

Unplug
09-12-2007, 01:40 PM
yea i do..i live in toronto..

BigBen
09-12-2007, 01:49 PM
cool.

xjohnkdoex
09-13-2007, 04:38 PM
anyone else get their kits yet?

BigBen
09-13-2007, 04:59 PM
anyone else get their kits yet?

I havent even got my tracking # yet.

06PWPssshh
09-13-2007, 05:42 PM
Yeah I got my tracking number via telegram. The Pony Express should be here soon after the winter storms clear up with in the next few months....... h1e1l1p Im sure some people will be getting them as soon as Monday if you live in the states.. At least I hope .. lol

Unplug
09-13-2007, 10:46 PM
was wondering if there was any diy for the euro-r kit.
im planning on installing it saturday :P
i got delayed because of work.
but saturday is the day it'll be done. washed and pics tkaen :)

xjohnkdoex
09-13-2007, 10:56 PM
was wondering if there was any diy for the euro-r kit.
im planning on installing it saturday :P
i got delayed because of work.
but saturday is the day it'll be done. washed and pics tkaen :)


there is in the diy section. sean (i think it's sean) put together a very detailed diy with photos and list of hardware and tools you'll need.

xjohnkdoex
09-13-2007, 10:57 PM
oh, and i haven't gotten my tracking number yet either.

Unplug
09-13-2007, 11:52 PM
kk i was wondering is this kit for the 05 tsx

http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/1137051_IMG00090.jpg.html

sry for the bad quality took the pic with my cell phone

xjohnkdoex
09-14-2007, 11:45 AM
hard to tell, but it looks like the euro 04/05 kit front lip?

Bender Unit
09-14-2007, 12:42 PM
^ :werd:
looks like 04/05 EuroR Front Lip to me, too

Unplug
09-14-2007, 02:09 PM
lol kk perfect :)

spoonfed
09-14-2007, 07:20 PM
So I went to the depot where my shipment was being held.
Turns out it was my Euro-R kit. Along with that was the Alex Change Lever Spring that I had also requested.
I'll be installing these next weekend along with my exhaust which probably arrived at the shop too.
I'll be sure to post lost of pics of this stuff.

narci
09-14-2007, 07:56 PM
Hey unplug, did you get the brake fluid resevior sock thingie too?

Looks like a 06/07 to me.

The 04/05 have little slits at the bottom no?

**nevermind..you had it upside down..that threw me off hahahaha

06PWPssshh
09-14-2007, 08:04 PM
Pony Express has arrived with the pallet......

Unplug
09-14-2007, 09:58 PM
yea i did.

Unplug
09-17-2007, 01:17 AM
well i installed my kit :)

http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/1148476_DSC03216.JPG.html

getting my fogs tomrrow..so gotta install them aswell

but the pic is just my front...just took a quick pic from my phone

edit: url for picture

http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/1148476_DSC03216.JPG.html

xjohnkdoex
09-17-2007, 09:55 AM
i see a red X.

narci
09-17-2007, 12:48 PM
Looking good unplug.

xjohnkdoex
09-17-2007, 01:02 PM
niiiiiiiiiice.

i can't wait for my kit. unfortunately, i'm away these next two weekends and probably won't be able to put the kit on until early october.

i'm wondering if i should even do it as the fall weather is here. but i think i'll have to since we have a baby coming in december, and i probably won't have much free time after that.

AJR-COW
09-17-2007, 05:09 PM
If you guys still have not recieved your package or your tracking number please feel free to PM me your full name and i can give you your tracking number.

Thanks

Calvin

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 09:58 AM
calvin--thanks for the tracking number.

the ETA on the package is tomorrow (wednesday). should be sweet.

BigBen
09-18-2007, 11:37 AM
mine was suppose to come tomorrow as well but just got a call from my office saying there is a large box in the lobby. to bad I wont be back until thursday.

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 12:03 PM
hey, how come no one posted pics of the spoon reservoir tank covers yet?!

06PWPssshh
09-18-2007, 01:56 PM
All goodies received yesterday. To bad they came in the morning and I didn't get word of it till the late afternoon. Got to love co-workers that like playing jokes.. Really big box for those Spoon sweat bands..lol ...
Good look on everyones install. Can't wait to see some photos'.

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 03:09 PM
interesting...on the tracking screen, it shows the total weight of everything as only 25lbs!!

pretty light.

06PWPssshh
09-18-2007, 03:12 PM
interesting...on the tracking screen, it shows the total weight of everything as only 25lbs!!

pretty light.
That's funny beacuse I was wondering the same thing except mine says 85 lbs. What u happen to know why that is CALVIN ??????????

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 03:57 PM
guys, i have confirmation from my wife that the kit arrived to the in-laws' place today!!

apparently the UPS guy acted as if the boxes were too heavy to bring into the house, so he left them outside in the driveway under an awning. then my mother-in-law went to shift them around and noticed how light they were, and called the UPS guy lazy. LOL!

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 03:58 PM
That's funny beacuse I was wondering the same thing except mine says 85 lbs. What u happen to know why that is CALVIN ??????????

he soaked the reservoir tank covers in lead :laugh:

narci
09-18-2007, 07:17 PM
guys, i have confirmation from my wife that the kit arrived to the in-laws' place today!!

apparently the UPS guy acted as if the boxes were too heavy to bring into the house, so he left them outside in the driveway under an awning. then my mother-in-law went to shift them around and noticed how light they were, and called the UPS guy lazy. LOL!

Hahaha what a SOB.

xjohnkdoex
09-18-2007, 11:33 PM
doh, i couldn't fit the box in my car to take it home. do all the pieces have their own individual boxes, or are they just in the big aj-racing box? i didn't open it yet. just gazed at it.

Unplug
09-19-2007, 12:18 AM
well the big box has the front and back.
the other box has the side :)

xjohnkdoex
09-19-2007, 09:45 AM
well the big box has the front and back.
the other box has the side :)

other box? uh-oh. i only had one huge one.

xjohnkdoex
09-19-2007, 10:09 AM
wait, i think i know where the confusion is. my mom-in-law said the big box (bumpers) was shipped via DHL.

but AJ gave me a tracking number for UPS. i'm assuming the sides are coming via UPS as there is no confirmation yet when i check the tracking number.

Unplug
09-19-2007, 11:20 AM
lol...hmm....yea u better hope lol
u got the spoon resevior covers though lol :)

tsxd23
09-19-2007, 11:51 AM
I got my side skirts yesterday but not the front or rear parts of the kit. When the UPS guy came he told my girl that AJ Racing had charged me $37.41 for customs taxes so she had to give them a check made out to AJ Racing inorder for him to leave the side skirts. Then I called AJ Racing and told them what happened and whoever I spoke with said that he will call UPS and find out what the charge was for and get back to me. Then they told me the rest of the kit will be arriving by another carrier because UPS did not want to ship the whole kit together. Hopefully I will get a call back today and get that money refunded to me. This happen to anyone else?

xjohnkdoex
09-19-2007, 12:58 PM
well, i had to pay an extra $60 for some unforseen shipping-costs from UPS according to AJ. i just ok'ed them to charge my credit card. i don't think the DHL guy asked my mom-inlaw for extra money. but if the UPS guy does for the sideskirts that would be lame.

tsxd23
09-19-2007, 01:24 PM
I also paid the $60.00 for the same thing and they charged my credit card about a week ago I think they did that for eveyone.. When I spoke to somone at AJ yesterday he said that they might have charged me again for the customs tax and that if this was the case they would refund me but I have not heard back from them as of yet.

xjohnkdoex
09-20-2007, 10:11 AM
I got my side skirts yesterday but not the front or rear parts of the kit. When the UPS guy came he told my girl that AJ Racing had charged me $37.41 for customs taxes so she had to give them a check made out to AJ Racing inorder for him to leave the side skirts. Then I called AJ Racing and told them what happened and whoever I spoke with said that he will call UPS and find out what the charge was for and get back to me. Then they told me the rest of the kit will be arriving by another carrier because UPS did not want to ship the whole kit together. Hopefully I will get a call back today and get that money refunded to me. This happen to anyone else?


yes, this just happened to me yesterday.

the side skirts came via UPS. but they asked my mother-in-law to pay the $37.41 in check to AJ-Racing as well. she had never heard of this done (asking for COD) so she tried calling me, but i was busy and missed her call. the guy said he'd come back again tomorrow, but couldn't leave the box until he got the check. so i made one out and dropped it off w/ her last night.

seems really weird. i'm going to have to call or PM AJ about this too. heads up to anyone who's receiving the kits.

BigBen
09-20-2007, 11:24 AM
I recieved everything and no additional cost was needed when it was delivered. Maybe it was because they shipped such a large item to a house. I got mine shipped to my office and didn't have to pay. Also did anyone recieve the spoon resevior covers? I went through everything and I didn't get them. Are they being shipped in a difference box?

Ben

spoonfed
09-20-2007, 12:06 PM
Didn't get my spoon resevior covers either.
Doesn't really bother me though. Happy to have the kit.
My shifter springs were in the box which I am hoping to install this weekend.

xjohnkdoex
09-20-2007, 12:16 PM
weird. tsxd23 is in NJ and i'm in NY.

is it a tri-state-related issue? i don't understand why we're being charged.

BigBen
09-20-2007, 01:15 PM
weird. tsxd23 is in NJ and i'm in NY.

is it a tri-state-related issue? i don't understand why we're being charged.

Did you both get it sent to your house?

xjohnkdoex
09-20-2007, 01:37 PM
yeah, it was to a house.

BigBen
09-20-2007, 01:58 PM
I am sure that is what it was due to the size of the boxes or something.

xjohnkdoex
09-20-2007, 02:55 PM
I am sure that is what it was due to the size of the boxes or something.

i just called AJ. the additional $60 we paid for shipping is totally separate from the $37.14. the former was for shipping or fuel costs, the latter is some sort of tariff fee for anyone receiving these items in the US.

i'm not sure why you didn't get charged ben. maybe your company paid the fee. lol.

tsxd23
09-20-2007, 04:13 PM
I too had it shipped to a house. AJ gave me a tracking # and I told them it's not the correct one because it shows that the address it's going to is in NY and I live in NJ. They told me that it's a holding station in NY and I know it's not because it was already at a holding station in Parssipany NJ and then it left for NY. I checked the UPS website today and it said that " THE RECEIVER DID NOT HAVE FUNDS AVAILABLE ON THE 1ST DELIVERY ATTEMPT. A 2ND DELIVERY ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE " I have a different tracking # i got with my recpeit from them a few days ago and the UPS website shows it does not exsist. No one from AJ has gotten back to me in 2 days now and I basiclly don't know where the rest of my kit is. My girl has been home all day yesterday and today and no sign of it.

BigBen
09-21-2007, 01:12 AM
AJ are you going to send the spoon resevior covers in a different shipment?

06PWPssshh
09-21-2007, 01:49 PM
Them SPOON res. covers make awesome sweat bands... Thanks for those... So I got everything installed. So far so good.

BigBen
09-21-2007, 01:52 PM
Them SPOON res. covers make awesome sweat bands... Thanks for those... So I got everything installed. So far so good.

Were yours in a different box?

06PWPssshh
09-21-2007, 02:29 PM
Were yours in a different box?
Yeah I had like 3 or 4 boxes....It was crazy. I'm just glad everything came intact.

xjohnkdoex
09-21-2007, 02:44 PM
supposedly my side skirts came yesterday. haven't had a chance to go over and see if the reservoir covers are there.

BigBen
09-28-2007, 04:46 PM
Well I thought I was good on the customs duty until I got a bill in the mail from Purolator Trade Solutions for $73.95 for customs.

Oh well. Is that what everyone else was paying for or was this something different?

xjohnkdoex
09-28-2007, 05:39 PM
i haven't opened mine yet. are the spoon covers in one of the boxes?

BigBen
09-28-2007, 06:14 PM
i haven't opened mine yet. are the spoon covers in one of the boxes?

They didnt ship mine. i called them today and they said they would send me some.

BigBen
10-15-2007, 02:43 PM
I got another invoice in the mail today from ups. $37.46 for Us Customs and Brokerage Charges for the side skirts. So I am up to $111.41 for customs. Anyone else get that much?

Also AJ i still haven't recieved the spoon covers. Did you ship them?

AJR-COW
10-15-2007, 11:39 PM
Please let me know who has not gotten there covers yet and i will mail them out.

Thanks

Calvin

BigBen
10-15-2007, 11:48 PM
I didnt

xjohnkdoex
10-16-2007, 05:27 PM
i haven't either. and i called like a week or 2 ago.

AJR-COW
10-16-2007, 09:55 PM
Please send your address to my email.

info@aj-racing.com

xjohnkdoex
10-17-2007, 12:23 AM
Please send your address to my email.

info@aj-racing.com


you've got mail.

tsxd23
10-18-2007, 05:00 PM
trying to get the rest of this kit keeps getting better and better. I have the side skirts for a long time now but I'm missing the front & rear lips. Come to find out someone at A&J qiut and never sent the rest of the kit. It finally gets shipped out on 10/3/07 and I have yet to receive it. I called purilator the service delivering the parts yesterday and ask them whats going on the parts were shipped out on 10/3/07 and I still have nothing. They tell me they have to have someone from their traking dept look into this. I get a call from them today and they tell me they are still looking for it and that the parts might be missing and if they are they will file a claim for me. WTF!!!!! This goes from someone not shipping the parts to finally getting them shipped to now they might be missing and gone. This sucks huge balls.

xjohnkdoex
10-18-2007, 05:40 PM
:eek:

sorry for the troubles, man. hope for the best, prepare for the worst. try to get a paper trail for everything so you can confront the shipping place for f-ing it up. or at least get refunded or a new kit from aj.

BigBen
10-23-2007, 05:30 PM
Please let me know who has not gotten there covers yet and i will mail them out.

Thanks

Calvin

Calvin do you have any tracking info on the covers?

Thanks,

Ben

xjohnkdoex
11-24-2007, 04:23 PM
calvin,

i'm receiving threatening letters from PBB global logistics over a sum of $73.95 for the clearance of the kit shipping via airborne express/purolator courier.

i'm not sure why these costs are still an issue. i paid the full amount, i paid an additional $30-something to UPS, but now they're apparently going report to some collections agency about this, and may very well impact my credit standing.

if you could please provide some insight about this, i'd gladly appreciate it. as of now, i'm going to try and just pay the amount b/c i've only received the letter now since it was sent to my shipping address (not billing, which doesn't make any sense either by PBB). thanks.

john

BigBen
11-24-2007, 04:48 PM
John
I ended up paying for this myself. I believe that the buyer is always responsible for custom duties. please let me know if you find out something different.

calvin,

i'm receiving threatening letters from PBB global logistics over a sum of $73.95 for the clearance of the kit shipping via airborne express/purolator courier.

i'm not sure why these costs are still an issue. i paid the full amount, i paid an additional $30-something to UPS, but now they're apparently going report to some collections agency about this, and may very well impact my credit standing.

if you could please provide some insight about this, i'd gladly appreciate it. as of now, i'm going to try and just pay the amount b/c i've only received the letter now since it was sent to my shipping address (not billing, which doesn't make any sense either by PBB). thanks.

john

xjohnkdoex
11-25-2007, 11:02 PM
John
I ended up paying for this myself. I believe that the buyer is always responsible for custom duties. please let me know if you find out something different.

ben, thanks for the info. yeah, i just had no idea where this came from as i thought i was squared away. i'm just going to pay it tomorrow.