IMPUL Springs
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The plus side with the Impuls is it gives you better clearance for road conditions (wether it be potholes or snow) and no camber kit required; car can be aligned back to spec (according to ddubz).
I really want these impuls.. but im still thinking about it... I really do wanna retain some clearance but lowered a bit... I feel eibachs are too much of a drop for me (although it looks awesome).
I really want these impuls.. but im still thinking about it... I really do wanna retain some clearance but lowered a bit... I feel eibachs are too much of a drop for me (although it looks awesome).
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From: Toronto, GTA north
The plus side with the Impuls is it gives you better clearance for road conditions (wether it be potholes or snow) and no camber kit required; car can be aligned back to spec (according to ddubz).
I really want these impuls.. but im still thinking about it... I really do wanna retain some clearance but lowered a bit... I feel eibachs are too much of a drop for me (although it looks awesome).
I really want these impuls.. but im still thinking about it... I really do wanna retain some clearance but lowered a bit... I feel eibachs are too much of a drop for me (although it looks awesome).
Get back to work on your CF, we're waiting for pics
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From: 732, nj
What?!?
On a serious note, I'm starting to think these Impuls are not worth the $$$ and aggrevation.
I may end up with a set of Eibachs. They're cheaper (even with the rear camber kit), offer an awesome stance which is only slightly lower than the Impuls, and ready to ship today.
What to do.
On a serious note, I'm starting to think these Impuls are not worth the $$$ and aggrevation.
I may end up with a set of Eibachs. They're cheaper (even with the rear camber kit), offer an awesome stance which is only slightly lower than the Impuls, and ready to ship today.
What to do.
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From: Hawaii
I imported them through JapanParts.com and the buyer has to take care of any and all import documentation and fees. They do their part which was to include the commercial invoice and bill of lading (whatever they call it). I had to go to BAX to pay a $50 fee for them to release the documentation to me (not the merchandise!) then I took that to US Customs and explained the product and paid about $10 in duties. Customs stamped the forms from BAX and I then was allowed to pick up my springs from the airlines. Make sure that both BAX and Customs notifies their approval to the airlines before you go pick them up.
End result; add ~$85 to your budget and at least an hour of time to pick up the springs.
Even if you request home delivery, BAX told me that they do charge an additional $105 to act on your behalf to clear the merchandise past customs (act as a Customs Broker) and you still have to sign a document for them giving them power of attorney. I am not sure if that fee is included in the delivery cost to your door from JapanParts.com which would be a good question for them if you choose that option. You could get home delivery but do the import documents yourself if JapanParts.com didn't include that in the home delivery option but you would have to go the BAX and the airport anyway so you might as well just pick it up from the airport and save the additional cost.
Overall experiance was not bad but the stress of thinking that somehow I wasn't going to get my springs was the worst part. I do believe that customs has a lot of "swag" on what to charge so be polite and patient. Do your homework on duties befor you go there so you know what is the most you should pay. I lost the link but it was at the US Customs wedsite under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2009. It should be about 2.5% but I am not sure if shipping costs are supposed to be included in the value.
End result; add ~$85 to your budget and at least an hour of time to pick up the springs.
Even if you request home delivery, BAX told me that they do charge an additional $105 to act on your behalf to clear the merchandise past customs (act as a Customs Broker) and you still have to sign a document for them giving them power of attorney. I am not sure if that fee is included in the delivery cost to your door from JapanParts.com which would be a good question for them if you choose that option. You could get home delivery but do the import documents yourself if JapanParts.com didn't include that in the home delivery option but you would have to go the BAX and the airport anyway so you might as well just pick it up from the airport and save the additional cost.
Overall experiance was not bad but the stress of thinking that somehow I wasn't going to get my springs was the worst part. I do believe that customs has a lot of "swag" on what to charge so be polite and patient. Do your homework on duties befor you go there so you know what is the most you should pay. I lost the link but it was at the US Customs wedsite under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2009. It should be about 2.5% but I am not sure if shipping costs are supposed to be included in the value.
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From: Orlando, FL
Just to let you guys know, I've totally had to relearn driving when it comes to driveways, and bumps. I nailed a raised manhole in the middle of the road when I was trying to go over it. Thank goodness for the plastic piece underneith the bumper, and I was only going about 15 miles an hour. It's only a mild drop, but it takes some getting used to.
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Just to let you guys know, I've totally had to relearn driving when it comes to driveways, and bumps. I nailed a raised manhole in the middle of the road when I was trying to go over it. Thank goodness for the plastic piece underneith the bumper, and I was only going about 15 miles an hour. It's only a mild drop, but it takes some getting used to.
Are u planning on getting spacers or is it not really required with ur offsets?
Havent seen a side profile of ur car to determine.
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Just to let you guys know, I've totally had to relearn driving when it comes to driveways, and bumps. I nailed a raised manhole in the middle of the road when I was trying to go over it. Thank goodness for the plastic piece underneith the bumper, and I was only going about 15 miles an hour. It's only a mild drop, but it takes some getting used to.
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