Interior/Exterior Group buy; PIAA 540 Mini Cooper light kit
#101
I got your e-mail and responded. I honestly do not know when I am going to get them. I am calling other places to get them, but can not guarentee. I feel real bad about this, as I said, I had the stock that I asked to be set aside for me sold from me, and I can't make good on this deal. If any one wishes to get a refund, I will provide it with no hassle.
Thanks,
Dan
Pilo Racing
Thanks,
Dan
Pilo Racing
#102
Dan,
I'm not bailing as ~ 2weeks is fine as you've provide that ray of hope. Keep us abreast of progress via this post and/or PM.
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>THere is some hope.. My guess is about 2 weeks. I understand if you want to bail out, I will provide a refund in that case. I do plan to get enough lights to last so, if you still want some later on, if you were part of this group buy, I will honor the price.
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>>Again, I apologize, and wish I could do something to get the lights to all of you. I am going down another avenue as we speak, trying to get another source of these lights and get part shipped out.
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I'm not bailing as ~ 2weeks is fine as you've provide that ray of hope. Keep us abreast of progress via this post and/or PM.
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>THere is some hope.. My guess is about 2 weeks. I understand if you want to bail out, I will provide a refund in that case. I do plan to get enough lights to last so, if you still want some later on, if you were part of this group buy, I will honor the price.
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>>Again, I apologize, and wish I could do something to get the lights to all of you. I am going down another avenue as we speak, trying to get another source of these lights and get part shipped out.
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#103
If I can add my .02....If i were you I'll go with the 510 from PIAA hyper white, they are 4" in dia. and look way better than the 540, why would you want these huge 5' things in the front?. I have them in my car, you can check the pics under Mini talk forum " my JCW Mini"....you won't be disapointed if you buy these lights....just my .02
#104
MINISPIDER,
Took your suggestion and looked at the 510s on your MCS. Appears they are fairly level with the top of the grill and in reasonable proportion to the rest of the car.
Do you like the light pattern thrown out by the 510s? Of course, it's hard to compare with the 540s. What was the 510 kit price with brackets..?
Dan,
Based on this input, "Plan B" appears as a viable option. What are your thoughts? Should we re-quote the 510s and determine dealer inventory availability?
SMKKVK
Thanks MINNISPIDER. Love the two surface mounted gauges adjacent to the speedo. Do you have a thread... that explains the details behind this install as I would find this more pleasing than the gauge pod attached to the tach as the tach is already difficult to read dependent on wheel and seat positions? What are the four gauges monitoring?
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r>>If I can add my .02....If i were you I'll go with the 510 from PIAA hyper white, they are 4" in dia. and look way better than the 540, why would you want these huge 5' things in the front?. I have them in my car, you can check the pics under Mini talk forum " my JCW Mini"....you won't be disapointed if you buy these lights....just my .02
Took your suggestion and looked at the 510s on your MCS. Appears they are fairly level with the top of the grill and in reasonable proportion to the rest of the car.
Do you like the light pattern thrown out by the 510s? Of course, it's hard to compare with the 540s. What was the 510 kit price with brackets..?
Dan,
Based on this input, "Plan B" appears as a viable option. What are your thoughts? Should we re-quote the 510s and determine dealer inventory availability?
SMKKVK
Thanks MINNISPIDER. Love the two surface mounted gauges adjacent to the speedo. Do you have a thread... that explains the details behind this install as I would find this more pleasing than the gauge pod attached to the tach as the tach is already difficult to read dependent on wheel and seat positions? What are the four gauges monitoring?
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r>>If I can add my .02....If i were you I'll go with the 510 from PIAA hyper white, they are 4" in dia. and look way better than the 540, why would you want these huge 5' things in the front?. I have them in my car, you can check the pics under Mini talk forum " my JCW Mini"....you won't be disapointed if you buy these lights....just my .02
#105
The light pattern is well balanced, I can light up the entire road in front of me, and I tell you; since I installed these lights I don't use my regular headlights ,I just put my PIAA'S, fogs,and side markers and that's all I need ...these things are f...ing powerful, and super white. I'll take more pics tomorrow,so you guys can see the installation ,which it came out pretty clean and no wires are visible at all....you won't regret getting the 510"s...and no this is not a pitching sale, I'm just commenting on something I have installed in my car...good luck,and pics coming tomorrow!
#106
#107
>>MINISPIDER,
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>>Took your suggestion and looked at the 510s on your MCS. Appears they are fairly level with the top of the grill and in reasonable proportion to the rest of the car.
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>>Do you like the light pattern thrown out by the 510s? Of course, it's hard to compare with the 540s. What was the 510 kit price with brackets..?
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>>Dan,
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>>Based on this input, "Plan B" appears as a viable option. What are your thoughts? Should we re-quote the 510s and determine dealer inventory availability?
>>
>>SMKKVK
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>>Thanks MINNISPIDER. Love the two surface mounted gauges adjacent to the speedo. Do you have a thread... that explains the details behind this install as I would find this more pleasing than the gauge pod attached to the tach as the tach is already difficult to read dependent on wheel and seat positions? What are the four gauges monitoring?
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>>r>>If I can add my .02....If i were you I'll go with the 510 from PIAA hyper white, they are 4" in dia. and look way better than the 540, why would you want these huge 5' things in the front?. I have them in my car, you can check the pics under Mini talk forum " my JCW Mini"....you won't be disapointed if you buy these lights....just my .02 :smile:
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>>Took your suggestion and looked at the 510s on your MCS. Appears they are fairly level with the top of the grill and in reasonable proportion to the rest of the car.
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>>Do you like the light pattern thrown out by the 510s? Of course, it's hard to compare with the 540s. What was the 510 kit price with brackets..?
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>>Dan,
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>>Based on this input, "Plan B" appears as a viable option. What are your thoughts? Should we re-quote the 510s and determine dealer inventory availability?
>>
>>SMKKVK
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>>Thanks MINNISPIDER. Love the two surface mounted gauges adjacent to the speedo. Do you have a thread... that explains the details behind this install as I would find this more pleasing than the gauge pod attached to the tach as the tach is already difficult to read dependent on wheel and seat positions? What are the four gauges monitoring?
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>>r>>If I can add my .02....If i were you I'll go with the 510 from PIAA hyper white, they are 4" in dia. and look way better than the 540, why would you want these huge 5' things in the front?. I have them in my car, you can check the pics under Mini talk forum " my JCW Mini"....you won't be disapointed if you buy these lights....just my .02 :smile:
#108
Plan B is a viable option. Pricing is about the same because it's not technically a Kit, so the pricing is not as good as the "540 Kit" (It Actually cost more for me) I will honor the 220 price listed, just let me know if you are interested. I know that they have the 510's in stock (last time I talked to them, and are waiting on brackets (made at piaa, waiting on wireing from whatI heard last week. I will contact my dealer tomorrow to get the latest.
Thanks,
Dan
Pilo Racing
Thanks,
Dan
Pilo Racing
#110
I can only refund via the method of payment. Please contact me at mini@thepilo.com to discuss this
Thanks
Dan
Thanks
Dan
#111
Dan,
Please catch my PM on the 510s and let me know.
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>Plan B is a viable option. Pricing is about the same because it's not technically a Kit, so the pricing is not as good as the "540 Kit" (It Actually cost more for me) I will honor the 220 price listed, just let me know if you are interested. I know that they have the 510's in stock (last time I talked to them, and are waiting on brackets (made at piaa, waiting on wireing from whatI heard last week. I will contact my dealer tomorrow to get the latest.
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>>Thanks,
>>Dan
>>Pilo Racing
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Please catch my PM on the 510s and let me know.
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>Plan B is a viable option. Pricing is about the same because it's not technically a Kit, so the pricing is not as good as the "540 Kit" (It Actually cost more for me) I will honor the 220 price listed, just let me know if you are interested. I know that they have the 510's in stock (last time I talked to them, and are waiting on brackets (made at piaa, waiting on wireing from whatI heard last week. I will contact my dealer tomorrow to get the latest.
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>>Thanks,
>>Dan
>>Pilo Racing
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#112
I can only refund via the method of payment. Please contact me at mini@thepilo.com to discuss this
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>>Thanks
>>Dan
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>>Thanks
>>Dan
#113
PIAA 540 Kit Update:
Talked directly with customer service today at PIAA. The story is that everything comes from Japan for the kit, except the bracket. All parts are available for the kits, except the lamps - go figure as it's their core compentency. Apparently we have overwhelmed their forecast for MINI 5430 kits.
The lamps will be available in sometime in March. By the end of March, all back-orders will be fill to their distriubtors on a first order, first ship basis.
Dan,
If you knew where our group buy with your distributor stood in-line, then you'd have a better idea upon delivery.
SMKKVK
Talked directly with customer service today at PIAA. The story is that everything comes from Japan for the kit, except the bracket. All parts are available for the kits, except the lamps - go figure as it's their core compentency. Apparently we have overwhelmed their forecast for MINI 5430 kits.
The lamps will be available in sometime in March. By the end of March, all back-orders will be fill to their distriubtors on a first order, first ship basis.
Dan,
If you knew where our group buy with your distributor stood in-line, then you'd have a better idea upon delivery.
SMKKVK
#114
No disrespect to Dan, but I gave up and ordered through Litewarehouse I got mine shipped for $215.00 and they arrived today.
If you decide to order from them, say Marlon sent ya.
X2
If you decide to order from them, say Marlon sent ya.
X2
#115
X2,
Agree. Nothing personal, just business. Went to the URL: the bracket kit at $44.99 and the lamp kit at $ 179.99 for a total w/o shipping of $224.98.
Is the $215 price from Maylon a reduction from $224.98? Shipping included?
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>No disrespect to Dan, but I gave up and ordered through Litewarehouse I got mine shipped for $215.00 and they arrived today.
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>>If you decide to order from them, say Marlon sent ya.
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>>X2
Agree. Nothing personal, just business. Went to the URL: the bracket kit at $44.99 and the lamp kit at $ 179.99 for a total w/o shipping of $224.98.
Is the $215 price from Maylon a reduction from $224.98? Shipping included?
Thanks,
SMKKVK
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>>No disrespect to Dan, but I gave up and ordered through Litewarehouse I got mine shipped for $215.00 and they arrived today.
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>>If you decide to order from them, say Marlon sent ya.
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>>X2
#116
You obviously didn't look at the 5430 kit, it comes with the brackets. https://www.litewarehouse.com/catalo...hp?cPath=22_26
X2
X2
#118
X2,
Thanks for navigation tip. Quite the price reduction from $299.95 to $199.99 for the 5430 kit.
SMKKVK
>>You obviously didn't look at the 5430 kit, it comes with the brackets. https://www.litewarehouse.com/catalo...hp?cPath=22_26
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>>X2
Thanks for navigation tip. Quite the price reduction from $299.95 to $199.99 for the 5430 kit.
SMKKVK
>>You obviously didn't look at the 5430 kit, it comes with the brackets. https://www.litewarehouse.com/catalo...hp?cPath=22_26
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>>X2
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