About to buy my Frist Vette
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Just thought i'd say hello and introduce myself...
Currently own a Jag XK8 and about to treat myself to a Vette in the next 4-6 week, just trying to find the right one!
Can anyone help with tuning parts/companies over here in the UK? Found some shops in the US but can imagine shipping on a zorst would be dear
thanks.
Currently own a Jag XK8 and about to treat myself to a Vette in the next 4-6 week, just trying to find the right one!
Can anyone help with tuning parts/companies over here in the UK? Found some shops in the US but can imagine shipping on a zorst would be dear
thanks.
As mentioned by vetteman, Geoff Jeal in Banbury is the workshop i use plus there are others around the country mainly in the South East ,one in Milton Keynes and one in Manchester that I know of.
You can also find out more thru the CCCUK (Classic Corvette Club UK),magazines like 'Classic American' and 'Street Machine' are another way of finding imformation about shows etc ,plus there are a few C5 owners on this forum.
BTW, welcome
and let us know how you get on with your purchase.
>> Edited by ZR1427 on Monday 16th February 21:29
You can also find out more thru the CCCUK (Classic Corvette Club UK),magazines like 'Classic American' and 'Street Machine' are another way of finding imformation about shows etc ,plus there are a few C5 owners on this forum.
BTW, welcome
and let us know how you get on with your purchase. >> Edited by ZR1427 on Monday 16th February 21:29
Welcome on board.
I shipped a B&B exhaust system over last year. It was about $280 with UPS. There is now a an alternative for getting heavier items over, check out www.moving-parts.com
I shipped a B&B exhaust system over last year. It was about $280 with UPS. There is now a an alternative for getting heavier items over, check out www.moving-parts.com
Two things. Have you considered importing one from the US? If not, consider it now!
Example: 2002 low miles Corvette Z06 with 405bhp is about $36000. That converts to less than 20k. Add import duty, VAT and shipping ($880)and allow about £1000-£1500 for SVA test and work and you can have that car landed and registered for under 28k. Have a look on Auto Trader and you'll see 2001 385bhp models going for £35000. Stock C5's are cheaper still. It's a bit of hassle but both myself and a friend are going to import a pair of Z06's while the rate is high. You can't lose.
Example: 2002 low miles Corvette Z06 with 405bhp is about $36000. That converts to less than 20k. Add import duty, VAT and shipping ($880)and allow about £1000-£1500 for SVA test and work and you can have that car landed and registered for under 28k. Have a look on Auto Trader and you'll see 2001 385bhp models going for £35000. Stock C5's are cheaper still. It's a bit of hassle but both myself and a friend are going to import a pair of Z06's while the rate is high. You can't lose.
LuS1fer said:
Two things. Have you considered importing one from the US? If not, consider it now!
Example: 2002 low miles Corvette Z06 with 405bhp is about $36000. That converts to less than 20k. Add import duty, VAT and shipping ($880)and allow about £1000-£1500 for SVA test and work and you can have that car landed and registered for under 28k. Have a look on Auto Trader and you'll see 2001 385bhp models going for £35000. Stock C5's are cheaper still. It's a bit of hassle but both myself and a friend are going to import a pair of Z06's while the rate is high. You can't lose.
Take a look at this for an example of a good bargain.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=754098
how can i afford itHi b3any, hope you find what you're looking for and you'll have a lot of fun!.. As regards tuning there are not many people over here who understand tuning/modifying very well, I have a 94 vette, a 98 vette and a 97 Camaro SS, all modified/tuned, some more than others and would happily give my advice as to the way to go in the UK, good luck!
Here's an example of what to expect from US cars.
www.dealsonwheels.com/dealers/konkens/
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Tuesday 17th February 22:17
www.dealsonwheels.com/dealers/konkens/
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Tuesday 17th February 22:17
Thanks for the warm welcome gents, i like the idea of saving money by importing, who wouldnt but i'm a sucker for the easy life and cant be bothered with all the hassle....
I've been looking at this website www.lingenfelter.com/home.asp purely to see what products are available, is there anywhere in the UK like this, i arent going to go mad modding the car, What would be the first mods you guys would recommend ?
I've been looking at this website www.lingenfelter.com/home.asp purely to see what products are available, is there anywhere in the UK like this, i arent going to go mad modding the car, What would be the first mods you guys would recommend ?
mark387mw said:
Have you spoke with Chris Graham about buying a car? He is near you and very helpful. See his ads in Top Marques or Classic American. You could buy my car but interior not colourful!!
Mark
Yer Spoke with Chris many times and been up to test drive but they do seem to be dearer than allot of others....
vetteheadracer said:
Hi b3any,
If you are buying a C4 the best first mod is brakes. 'cos they don't have any as standard
On a C5 my personal choice would be coil over shocks.
No its definetly a C5, i was thinking Exhaust and airfilter first, i wanted something that would wake up the neighbours like my Supra used too.. Anywhere in the UK for exhausts?
>> Edited by b3any on Tuesday 17th February 13:38
b3any said:
Thanks for the warm welcome gents, i like the idea of saving money by importing, who wouldnt but i'm a sucker for the easy life and cant be bothered with all the hassle....
I'm the same as you, a bit lazy!! plus if something goes wrong its a long way to take it back but get something from here and its a bit easier to sort out problems.
I wanted to buy a car from Chris as he was so helpful but like you say expensive so unfortunately for him I bought elsewhere.
Mark
First mods I fitted on my Z06 were a blackwing air filter and a carbon fibre airbridge to liberate a few extra horses from the intake. I am planning on fitting a set of LG Motorsports long tube headers to liberate about 40 more horses on the outlet side!
This will also act as an alarm call for the neighbours!
If you are buying a manual I would recommend a short throw shifter as the standard one is way too long.
This will also act as an alarm call for the neighbours!
If you are buying a manual I would recommend a short throw shifter as the standard one is way too long.
LuS1fer said:
Two things. Have you considered importing one from the US? If not, consider it now!
Example: 2002 low miles Corvette Z06 with 405bhp is about $36000. That converts to less than 20k. Add import duty, VAT and shipping ($880)and allow about £1000-£1500 for SVA test and work and you can have that car landed and registered for under 28k. Have a look on Auto Trader and you'll see 2001 385bhp models going for £35000. Stock C5's are cheaper still. It's a bit of hassle but both myself and a friend are going to import a pair of Z06's while the rate is high. You can't lose.
Just a quickie when purchasing from the US....
The quote numbers excl Sales Tax... Then add it on when you buy at 8% or wherever you buy it... Is the tax redeamable on Export like VAT is in the UK? Since you have to pay VAT here when it arrives it seems there is 2 sets of taxes going on.
If it is not redeamable - is there any states where it is good to buy goods like cars where the tax is a lot lower or nil?
Cheers
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