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Old 02-12-04 | 09:43 AM
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1 USD = 105 yen on CNBC this morning, and as I am an international trader by profession, I usually get pretty good currency rates, better than those posted on tv for sure.

Good kit, but a bit expensive for my taste.

Shipping should cost about $200 to the US, I believe.
Old 02-12-04 | 12:05 PM
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hey what kind of rims are those shown with that balsarani kit
Old 02-12-04 | 12:37 PM
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shipping should be around $700-$900 after customs and taxes. I deal with this stuff for a norm, and air is always the most expensive route. Air frieght takes 1-2 weeks (after customs). Boat is only slightly less, but it takes 1 month minimum, especially if you are sharing a container. If some of the other parts in your shared container are held for customs, it could be stuck in customs for an additional month or more. When i was in japan 4 weeks ago my rate was $1.00 :103 Yen. So pretty much equal.
Old 02-12-04 | 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by aznxguy714
hey what kind of rims are those shown with that balsarani kit

WORK N2's
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Old 02-12-04 | 03:17 PM
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I wish it was that easy to get them here......

Some factors:

5% sales tax in Japan
Exchange rate
Packing
Manufacturer to Shipper arrangements
Shipping
Customs
Paperwork
Addtional fee's

Of the top of my head........
Old 02-12-04 | 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by aznxguy714
hey what kind of rims are those shown with that balsarani kit
Those are actually Luftbahn Monoblocks on the Balsarini GS. Notice the Work N2's have a lip and the ends of the spokes curve slightly inward, whereas the ends of the Luftbahn Monoblocks spokes curve outward toward the outer rim of the wheel. Also the Work N2's have 2 rivets in between spokes.
Old 02-13-04 | 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by BR1AN
Those are actually Luftbahn Monoblocks on the Balsarini GS. Notice the Work N2's have a lip and the ends of the spokes curve slightly inward, whereas the ends of the Luftbahn Monoblocks spokes curve outward toward the outer rim of the wheel. Also the Work N2's have 2 rivets in between spokes.
ha! good eye BR1AN......
Old 02-13-04 | 02:47 AM
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Hehe....thanks...I try.
Old 02-13-04 | 12:28 PM
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where can u get this balsarni kit can steve ganz get this kit??????????
Old 02-13-04 | 12:51 PM
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Yes I can, I gave him the price
Old 02-14-04 | 12:43 AM
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Steve,

Would it be a bit cheaper if we do group buy on this kit?
Old 02-14-04 | 07:17 PM
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Kit looks nice.....

Those wheels are
Old 02-15-04 | 09:39 PM
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to me the front looks ok, but the skirts and the rear look way chunky.

the side skirts are like "BAM, here i am and i am aftermarket!"
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