Care Package ???????????
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St. Jude Donor '14
Care Package ???????????
Since I'm going to move to Germany next month and the Grand Sport is coming along for the ride. I want to come up with a care package of stuff that might just break :cry: while i'm overseas. I was told there is one GM dealer ship in Frankfurt! :) but If I can get the little things at lower cost I would like to do that. So far I'm thinking of the following
Light bulbs
Rotors (brembo)
brake pads
Plugs
Wires
lug nuts
Studs (not stock vettes studs) longer ones.
Jack / Jack stands
I replace all 4 wheel bearings about 3000 miles ago. I also plan on having my Victor Racer tires shipped over and maybe I could run some of the euro tracks over there.
I also have a camera mount on order for my roll bar. Going to film some autobahn runs on the digicam and post them.
Keep in mind I'm not paying the shipping costs and I have xxx amount of dollars to play with. The only thing I own (so does the bank) is my car so I'm coming well under the mark... I'm just taking my computers, car, car parts, and suits, shirts, etc...
[Modified by Bluewasp, 10:04 AM 12/7/2002]
[Modified by Bluewasp, 10:22 AM 12/7/2002]
Light bulbs
Rotors (brembo)
brake pads
Plugs
Wires
lug nuts
Studs (not stock vettes studs) longer ones.
Jack / Jack stands
I replace all 4 wheel bearings about 3000 miles ago. I also plan on having my Victor Racer tires shipped over and maybe I could run some of the euro tracks over there.
I also have a camera mount on order for my roll bar. Going to film some autobahn runs on the digicam and post them.
Keep in mind I'm not paying the shipping costs and I have xxx amount of dollars to play with. The only thing I own (so does the bank) is my car so I'm coming well under the mark... I'm just taking my computers, car, car parts, and suits, shirts, etc...
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[Modified by Bluewasp, 10:22 AM 12/7/2002]
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Re: Care Package ??????????? (Bluewasp)
I also have a camera mount on order for my roll bar. Going to film some autobahn runs on the digicam and post them.
ps...what does it cost to have a car shipped over to europe, just curious
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Care Package ??????????? (atotalnincompoop)
I was told it depends if I want to share a container with someone or something else.. Around 1000 to 2000 USD
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Re: Care Package ??????????? (Bluewasp)
DO NOT share your container. If the other object breaks loose during shipping, you're screwed. I wouldn't trust my car to that, especially a GS.
This was my 666 post :reddevil
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This was my 666 post :reddevil
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Care Package ??????????? (JCAIRE2)
DO NOT share your container. If the other object breaks loose during shipping, you're screwed. I wouldn't trust my car to that, especially a GS.
This was my 666 post :reddevil
Yeah.. I would agree I don't plan on sharing if possible...
[Modified by JCAIRE2, 2:40 PM 12/7/2002]
This was my 666 post :reddevil
Yeah.. I would agree I don't plan on sharing if possible...
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Re: Care Package ??????????? (Bluewasp)
My car has been in Europe since 1996.I use it for 4 months a year.There are Chevy dealers in most big cities but the parts are never in stock.I would say you should take extra ignition parts,altenator,brake pads,u-joints.You will have a very hard time finding tires for the rear.Will you be driving with the US plates while over there?If yes get vandalism insurance.Being a US citizen overseas is not a very safe thing right now.Will you be living in Frankfurt?My friend lives there, he also has a grandsport.He drives to Greece every summer and we meet there.Where are you shipping from?I shipped from New Jersey to Amsterdam $600.From there it is a day drive to Frankfurt.You also might want to invest in a Bell international radar detector 990 model.Nothing else works they use a different frequency.If you need any more info email me.Sorry for the long post
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Re: Care Package ??????????? (Bluewasp)
I just read the bottom of your post about the bank.You are not allowed to ship the car if it has a loan on it,unless the bank gives you release papers for the shipping company.
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Care Package ??????????? (oldace84)
I don't want to be stupid.....but why are you going to move to Germany???
Transfered or what???????????
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Transfered or what???????????
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Thread Starter
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Care Package ??????????? (oldace84)
I don't want to be stupid.....but why are you going to move to Germany???
Transfered or what???????????
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Transfered or what???????????
:eek: :eek: :eek: