Possible Alternative - LS7 Clutch Kit

[Yanayaya]

I've been looking into the Monkfish LS7 clutch kits that include the lightened flywheel @ £748.02 (http://www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/clutch-kit-ls7-inc-aluminum-lighter-flywheel-friction-plate-and-pressure-plate-and-bolts-upgrade-for-all-lsx-engines_p23024173.htm)

I then searched for them in the USA and found them to cost less (especially with the exchange rate) @ $616.97 with a delivery charge of $49.95 Total $666.92 (Exchanges to £403.34 a saving of £344.68 ) this includes the flywheel the same as Monkfish do.

Monkfish: £748.02 (delivered)
USA: $666.92 (delivered)
Saving: £344.67

My question is what are peoples thoughts on this? I do find the Monkfish markup to be a bit high but I feel it's worth it due to their excellent customer service. Also would this even fit or have I searched for the wrong thing here?

Also has anyone ever installed a Ripshifter? http://www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/ripshifter--m... I'm considering one of these too but would like to know the benefits and if they are worth it Can you tell the gearbox is coming out soon?? haha.

Edited by Yanayaya on Wednesday 3rd September 13:25

[MadMaxHSV]

You seem to be forgetting import duty and tax on the US item

[007 VXR]

What about vat and duty?

[Yanayaya]

MadMaxHSV said:

You seem to be forgetting import duty and tax on the US item

I've not forgotten it, that's what I was waiting for someone to say in this thread.
Personally I don't even know what that cost is but perhaps someone here does or has done this is the past

[SturdyHSV]

I believe you're paying a little extra for a warranty too. In so far as, if you have a problem with it, you're going to have a lot of fun sending it back to the US...

Peace of mind is worth a lot to many people.

Also, and whisper this, monkfish are a business and as such have to make a profit in order to survive (I know you mentioned markup anyway, was just poking fun )

[Yanayaya]

SturdyHSV said:

I believe you're paying a little extra for a warranty too. In so far as, if you have a problem with it, you're going to have a lot of fun sending it back to the US...

Peace of mind is worth a lot to many people.

Also, and whisper this, monkfish are a business and as such have to make a profit in order to survive (I know you mentioned markup anyway, was just poking fun )

This is what I was thinking so thanks for clarifying. There's always hidden costs it's just good to still keep your eyes open for a deal.
I like Monkfish don't get me wrong, never a question I just raise an eyebrow at the costs of some of the items as anyone would

[MadMaxHSV]

Yanayaya said:

I've not forgotten it, that's what I was waiting for someone to say in this thread.
Personally I don't even know what that cost is but perhaps someone here does or has done this is the past

VAT = 20%
Duty ~ 10%

All this on total cost including shipping.
Base cost = $666.92
+VAT+Duty = $866.97

So around £525 from the US landed.
Still a valid couple of hundred quid saving, but warranty, delivery speed and convenience tax could help you account for this, and will be the reason many will still buy locally.
Exchange rate is favorable currently which helps.

[ringram]

Speak to Brent at Nook and Tranny if you want OEM stuff from the USA, his price on shipping etc is hard to beat.
Took 4 days to get here, that was economy shipping via Fedex.
Got my cams as well as other odds and sods in the shipment. All about 50% of UK prices.

[neiljohnson]

Brett at speed4u has ls7's cheap currently
Ripshifter is a very good addition to any monaro

[stevieturbo]

VAT is always 20% on the goods AND shipping cost.

Import duty on car parts is usually around 3.5-4.5%

Plus factor in you will have absolutely zero warranty buying from the US.