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LouLou in an interview in TOPGEAR march 09 Buddy said "took a year to make and cost me more than $300,000 back when our dollar was worth $0.92c US"  if that helps,  but i've heard rumors of some costing alot more, but that could be just rumors

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A turn key Jimco delivered to Australia ready to race will cost A$300 000 plus.

I paid near enough to $10 000 for a 20' box from LA to Adelaide by the time I paid unloading and unpacking fees etc.

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As I said, for a 20' container, it won't make a difference to the freight rate if it is 1500Kg or 5000Kg, the cost will be the same.

The freight rates can vary a lot depending on who you use, the amount of work you do yourself, etc. There a lots of companies that you could use for this stuff, as I said I have done a couple through the company I work for and they were no where near $10K, but it really does come back to packing, unpacking, what documentation you have, etc, etc. Cameron Ritchie from Racer Imports brings a lot of cars in.

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THanks so much guys, that is so helpful.

is that Top Gear article online? If so do you have a link? I looked but couldn't see it.
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Trekka273 wrote:

As I said, for a 20' container, it won't make a difference to the freight rate if it is 1500Kg or 5000Kg, the cost will be the same.

The freight rates can vary a lot depending on who you use, the amount of work you do yourself, etc. There a lots of companies that you could use for this stuff, as I said I have done a couple through the company I work for and they were no where near $10K, but it really does come back to packing, unpacking, what documentation you have, etc, etc. Cameron Ritchie from Racer Imports brings a lot of cars in.


I didn't look into it enough because Mike Julson was handling
 the transport and things got a bit messy at the Australian end including the shipment getting redlined in Australia by customs hence the unpacking fees.

Also while you don't pay duty, you do pay GST which is collected by the customs broker.

 



-- Edited by TOYOTAPOWR on Sunday 10th of January 2010 05:34:08 PM

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Would the GST be a straight 10% of the purchase price or do they use a different calculation?
And what does redlined mean? Thanks again?

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The GST is calculated on the value of the car, plus freight and insurance.  if you have other parts in the container then you will also pay GST on them as well.

Redline means that Customs want to have a look at the documentation.  WHen the container gets here it can be subject to a number of different procedures with both Customs and Quarantine.  Customs can direct the container for X-ray which may delay you getting the container by a few days, but it should not result in any additional charges.  Quarantine can also check the contents of the container for any problems.  If problems are found, then the costs can add up very quickly.

You can do this yourself of course, but if you are unsure of anything it is highly advisable to get someone to do it for you, as the quality of documentation, etc can make a massive difference.



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THanks Trekka. I take it that you have imported cars before? I hope it all worked out for you.

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I have imported cars, but not for myself, for other people.  Things went pretty well.

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Someone told me about a great place that manufactures carbon fibre panels for off road cars. I can't remember the name but if anyone can help me or better yet has their number, that would be fantastic! Thanks again!

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I see in the RDC forum that they said that Lindsay Foster from S.A. has bought a second hand Jimco minus motor and box l hope he will still be in ProLite . Also they said that there is a New BMS Trophy Truck on a boat on the way over. Could this be the new vehical for D.B.

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sound like the trophy trucks are starting to take over. Why are they the in thing ??

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jump1 wrote:

sound like the trophy trucks are starting to take over. Why are they the in thing ??



because trucks look cooler!!!!!!!!! oh and they r better than buggies lol biggrin

 



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I wish mine was on a boat, still a few months off!

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Penhall from the states are building a 4WD V6 turbo buggy with a fiberglass body for Hunter racing. What class for l don't no but it would be a front running car in any class. A class 8 pro class killer

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boss truck wrote:

Penhall from the states are building a 4WD V6 turbo buggy with a fiberglass body for Hunter racing. What class for l don't no but it would be a front running car in any class. A class 8 pro class killer


Here is a link to the thread on RDC.

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php/77912-***-4x4-Class-1-*** 



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wow...that hunter news is interesting, we could not gwt out of them what they were building but new it would be cool!! can't wait to see it!!

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This looks awsome,
Shame we don't have a class for this type of car.
Can't go in Pro Class, no 4wd's allowed.
Can't go in Class 8 unless it was derived from a production 4wd car.
Can't go in Class 4, no 4wd's allowed.
Obviously they would have done their homework and would have an answer that we would like to hear.

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I would imagine it will be class 8... they will put a shell on it that looks like a production 4wd vehicle. Their current car is basically a space frame chassis with fibreglss panels.

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Well i guess the secrets out. At least Colin knows it wasn't me that blabbed.



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Maurie Fuller wrote:

This looks awsome,
Shame we don't have a class for this type of car.
Can't go in Pro Class, no 4wd's allowed.
Can't go in Class 8 unless it was derived from a production 4wd car.
Can't go in Class 4, no 4wd's allowed.
Obviously they would have done their homework and would have an answer that we would like to hear.


I feel and have just looked over the regs and i think this can be run in Class 8, the wording for Class 8 and Class 4 is very similar in regard to the body or coachwork, it just has to resemble a production car. so i guess if they can run a buggy with panels in class 4, why can't they run a 4wd buggy in Class 8.

Im building a class 8 patrol, im all for this to run!! It is what our sport needs, something way out there and pretty special! Can't wait to see it run! Ive heard that it may be ready to run Finke..... Going to be super quick i feel! May see a class 8 get top honours!

But i guess like Chris Westerns Class 4 there will be alot of people opposed to it. Good luck to the Hunter Crew!

 



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I don't see a problem with it. Cars have been running in class 8 for some time that are pretty much space frame chassis with panels that look like a production vehicle. The panels on the current Hunter vehicle all seem to come off. Fabio Zarfati's had a number of front panels that came off from memory.

Can't wait to see this car, it looks like it will be a very good car.

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just found something interesting, read the bit about right hand drive http://www.raceprepservices.com/news.htm 

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 there is also an au trophy truck powered by a nissan motor, this wouldn't be danny browns new truck would it? http://www.raceprepservices.com/news.htm 








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boss truck wrote:

Also they said that there is a New BMS Trophy Truck on a boat on the way over. Could this be the new vehical for D.B.



 This is heading to QLD
here is a link


http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic160542.php
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Need a password for that link.

I am pretty sure it is Danny's car that 2204 has linked to.

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Here are some photos l found of the new Hunter car.

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Yeah thats my new wheels that the guys at Competition Performance Fabrication are building, heading over at the end of the month to get seated up.

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got any photos you can share danny?

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not really at the moment, got a few but nothing that interesting, ill put some up when i get back from my visit when the chassis is done

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