Exx Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 17 hours ago, CocoPops said: I’ve just had delivery of two items from Chariot. diffuser and front access panel. happy with diffuser, not quite so with th front access panel (V weave slightly off centre). Waiting to see what their thoughts are… What is the issue with the front panel ? Only the V weave ? Do you have any fitting issues ? Like being too high above the clam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos-666 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 05/07/2021 at 19:30, CocoPops said: 4 days HK to UK. No duty. Sorry to go on but did you have to pay any VAT on the goods? I’m reading up on import duties and one website says none due from HK due to the free trade agreement but then I’m reading other posts where people suggest VAT and Import Duty is to be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted July 7, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I have paid no VAT or duty. Delivered by TNT. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprapw Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 You were simply lucky, not the norm at all. The norm is to pay both VAT and import duties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos-666 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 The additional taxes doesn’t make it such a good deal. The 430 cup Louvered hatch is £1600 + £550 delivery + import duty (15%?) + VAT Total cost would likely be over £3k which is still cheaper than the Lotus part but it’s a lot of money for just a bit of bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 The shipping is c35% So believe this includes the 20%vat and 3%import tax on carbon fibre Although an online import duty calculator suggests it's 2% from HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos-666 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Shipping costs does not include VAT, duty etc… as per their T&Cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmahope Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 You will get a bill through the post from TNT for tax/import duties about a month after your goods arrive. Ask me how I know… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted July 8, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Quite happy to pay duty/VAT on $1. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Guys I’ll report more over the coming week or so but I’ve got some CF pre preg side sills en route 👍 4x sets to be in stock and available very soon. Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exx Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 06/07/2021 at 11:10, Exx said: What is the issue with the front panel ? Only the V weave ? Do you have any fitting issues ? Like being too high above the clam? Coco ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh 111s Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 08:16, CocoPops said: I have paid no VAT or duty. Delivered by TNT. I guarantee you will get a invoice through the post in the next few weeks from TNT. This is now normal practice. They give you a pretty short timeline to pay and are relentless in chasing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted July 10, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 09/07/2021 at 08:06, Exx said: Coco ? I don’t have a car to fit it to yet. Cup250FE still being built. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos-666 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Could you take a picture of the weave to show what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted July 10, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos-666 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 I see what you mean, I wouldn’t be happy with that either. Have you heard back from them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Quality control working beautifully. Not. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 08/07/2021 at 17:01, Custard said: The shipping is c35% So believe this includes the 20%vat and 3%import tax on carbon fibre Although an online import duty calculator suggests it's 2% from HK Welcome to TLF. Do you have a Lotus? (not required to be a member one here though) You should duck over to the introductions area and say hi in there as well. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 20:39, Custardkid said: Any one have any experience of https://www.the-chariot.com/ The do a 410 style engine hatch Welcome to TLF. Have you got any photos of your Exige? You should duck over to the Introductions area and say hi in there as well. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Hi Ramjet Same person, it wouldn't let me in with the first account yes have had a 350 for a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Folks CF side sills now in stock a few pics - Quite impressed by the quality given the price. https://alias23.com/collections/exige-s3-v6-all-products/products/exige-s3-carbon-fibre-extended-side-sills Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 It's the chariot side-sills,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Yank Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 On 06/07/2021 at 01:26, CocoPops said: I’ve just had delivery of two items from Chariot. diffuser and front access panel. happy with diffuser, not quite so with th front access panel (V weave slightly off centre). Waiting to see what their thoughts are… Did you ever get that diffuser sorted? I'm considering a few items from Chariot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted May 5 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 5 Diffuser was fine, still not fitted, but that's my issue not his The front panel was replaced by Jason, without issue. I paid postage, but kept old panel as well as new one. Need to sell the 'wonky weave' panel Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Yank Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 8 hours ago, CocoPops said: Diffuser was fine, still not fitted, but that's my issue not his The front panel was replaced by Jason, without issue. I paid postage, but kept old panel as well as new one. Need to sell the 'wonky weave' panel Ahhh gotcha - late night on the forums...the front panel looked like a diffuser at a quick glance! Great to hear about the solid customer service. I'll keep them in mind in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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