So Cal Alpina Lip Group order

[kouks]

Bout three years ago I organized a group order for Alpina Lips from Poland by carluvincriminals. It cost everyone about $95 per lip, verses about $140 with shipping if ordering individually. I'd like to see if there is any interest in doing this again. I destroyed my lip in a mishap and need another one.

If interested, post here and I'll contact the seller to set up an order. I think we need like 8-10 orders before its economical.

Payments will be via PayPal and I can arrange to drop off the lips in the Burbank area since I'm down there about once a week. You would have to be able to pick up the lip personally.

Shipping anywhere else in the US is not practical and will cost about as much s ordering direct from Poland anyway. Post your desires...Thanks guys.

Interest list
Kouks - 1
Bimmerfreak187 - 2
Haynes740iL - 1
noahabel - 1
E38Baymax - 1 (delivered)
Bmindt - 1

Total - 7

Order closed

[NordmanMg]

I'm in, but I'm not in Ca, ugh

[pavrom]

I'm in, but I'm not in Ca, ugh
Same

[kouks]

I'm in, but I'm not in Ca, ugh

Pick up only. Sorry.

[bimmerfreak187]

I will take one

[noobbiker]

Well, I probably couldn't be further away!

but I will still ask; who installed it for you? What adjustments did you have to make??

[kouks]

Well, I probably couldn't be further away! but I will still ask; who installed it for you? What adjustments did you have to make??

I painted mine with PlastiDip before I installed it. Two small sheet metal screws on each side in the wheel well and it's on.

If you use actual paint, even bumper paint, I highly recommend you install first, then paint. Otherwise the paint will crack with all the twisting and bending while installing.

[Mayorchuck]

Did an Admin approve this?

[NordmanMg]

Did an Admin approve this?

Don't block it please, I don't see why not? I don't see him trying to make money either

[kouks]

Did an Admin approve this?

Um, no, just posting the same thing I did three yrs ago. Are group buys bad now?

[noobbiker]

Hmm...

i figured id have to do exactly that.

[Mayorchuck]

Don't block it please, I don't see why not? I don't see him trying to make money either


I have no problem with it but it's not up to me. Group buys require Admin approval. Just keep going and I will send Kevlar a note.

[Mayorchuck]

PM sent.

[kouks]

Bump, anyone else?

[bimmerfreak187]

Just order 2 kouks, I'm ready to purchase, he can ship them in the same box

[NordmanMg]

box, he shipped in mine, could fit 4 to 6 lips in it lol

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hey Kouks, have talked to the seller? how many orders you need, to receive discount?

[kouks]

Have not talked to them yet, last time they wanted 8 orders for the $95 price. I'll contact and see what the price is for the three orders I have for now.

Update, I made an offer to the seller for three lips shipped to CA for $95 each, lets see if he accepts.

If anyone else wants in better speak up now before this thread dies.

[NordmanMg]

Let me know how does that works , maybe I can get involved and do orders for some ppl here in denver, in Kansas City and Chicago area, which is my usual trip route ones in a wile

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That way I can do drop offs

[cyclops2]

I am interested, but I'm no in southern CA. oh well...

[haynes740]

Yes I'll wait to here from you.

[igotbank]

I'm in if one of you CA guys would pick up and ship to me. I don't have an eBay account and have already bought a lip off craigslist that fit horrible. Let me know. I'm ready to purchase.

[NordmanMg]

It will coast you the same as ordering from Poland directly

[kouks]

Messaging back and forth with seller. May end up $100 shipping included. Stand by.

[kouks]

I'm in if one of you CA guys would pick up and ship to me. I don't have an eBay account and have already bought a lip off craigslist that fit horrible. Let me know. I'm ready to purchase.

Pick up only, re-shipping will cost same as ordering from seller directly....I think we've said this about 3 times now.

[igotbank]

^^^i saw that. I asked for two reasons. 1) to help along with the needed amount of orders so everyone can get the group buy price and 2) I do not have an eBay account. I've never purchased anything via eBay.

[kouks]

^^^i saw that. I asked for two reasons. 1) to help along with the needed amount of orders so everyone can get the group buy price and 2) I do not have an eBay account. I've never purchased anything via eBay.

Thanks for the interest and offered help. The re shipping, other than cost, would be a PITA for me anyway.

[noahabel]

I'd be down at that price and am in North OC. Sign me up.

[dville]

Can anyone please take a closeup pic of where you put the screws for your alpina lip please.

[kouks]

Words from Poland:

For 3 lips, price $99.33 shipped, each
For 4 lips, price $94 shipped, each

At this point there are three orders, one more will bring the price down a bit and more will be even better.

I'll wait a couple days to see if there are any more takers, otherwise, Bimmerfreak and Hayne be ready to make a paypal payment soon. Thanks!

[kouks]

Noahabel just read your response, ok 4 lips for now, price is $94. If I follow their math for shipping, 5 orders will be close to $85.

Nordman, I told them there may be another order from Denver or Chicago from you.

Go to EBay and look up seller carlovincriminals, email is clc@carlovincriminals.com, and website www.carlovincriminals.com

[NordmanMg]

Ok I'll see what we can do

[noahabel]

Sounds good. How many weeks for shipping?

Are there any good threads on molding/mounting these particular lips? I know there have been a variety of fitments coming from Europe on these, some just right, some way off. I'm assuming you picked this vendor because they have delivered quality lips in the past.

Excited to get this molded and painted when I get my hood fixed.

[kouks]

Sounds good. How many weeks for shipping? Are there any good threads on molding/mounting these particular lips? I know there have been a variety of fitments coming from Europe on these, some just right, some way off. I'm assuming you picked this vendor because they have delivered quality lips in the past. Excited to get this molded and painted when I get my hood fixed.

Carlovincriminals are the go-to guys for the lip. It takes some gymnastics to get it on but I think that is deliberate to make sure it fits tight and does not come off at high speed. There are a couple threads on it but it's pretty brainless. If you want it molded in there are a few that have done that, but thats pro body shop work to me.

Shipping is about 2 weeks unless it gets hung up in customs, then who knows.

I am in Burbank about twice a week and we can set up a meet for pick up.

[E38Baymax]

Pls count me in. I'm in West Covina

[NordmanMg]

Hey Kouks can you please explain how to run group buys?
how does it work?

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May be we either can run it through you with delivery to my shop,
if anybody in Kansas City and Chicago area interested please I can do drop offs on one of my Denver-Chicago-Denver drives

[kouks]

Ok, Baymax makes it 5

Did the math again and here is the pricing

3 orders = $99 each
4 = $94
5 = $91
6 = $88
7 = $85

At this point we have 5 at $91 each they can send 7 per package. After that the pricing starts all over gain. So I'll order 7 max.

[NordmanMg]

Is shipping still like $60 at 7pc per box?

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So, like $80 for one lip plus $60 shipping, so you divide shipping coast to lip number?

[kouks]

Hey Kouks can you please explain how to run group buys? how does it work? - - - Updated - - - May be we either can run it through you with delivery to my shop, if anybody in Kansas City and Chicago area interested please I can do drop offs on one of my Denver-Chicago-Denver drives

Here's how I did it 3 yrs ago and how I'll do it this time.

1. Negotiate price with seller (done)
2. After total forum orders are confirmed, each person makes a payment to my PayPal account. I then add my payment and order from the seller. There is no profit on my part at all, price is cost only.
3.Wait for order to arrive
4. Arrange pick up location and time to deliver the lips.

Be honest and punctual with all information. There is no other way, plus you are in business anyway so you know what I mean.

[kouks]

Is shipping still like $60 at 7pc per box? - - - Updated - - - So, like $80 for one lip plus $60 shipping, so you divide shipping coast to lip number?

Each lip is $71. Shipping starts at $85 for 3 and goes up $7.10 for each additional lip. Max shipment is 7 lips

[NordmanMg]

Here's how I did it 3 yrs ago and how I'll do it this time.

1. Negotiate price with seller (done)
2. After total forum orders are confirmed, each person makes a payment to my PayPal account. I then add my payment and order from the seller. There is no profit on my part at all, price is cost only.
3.Wait for order to arrive
4. Arrange pick up location and time to deliver the lips.

Be honest and punctual with all information. There is no other way, plus you are in business anyway so you know what I mean.

Thank you for detailed information, that sounds pretty straight forward, now we have to find out who'd be interested in my area

[kouks]

Is shipping still like $60 at 7pc per box? - - - Updated - - - So, like $80 for one lip plus $60 shipping, so you divide shipping coast to lip number?

It's $71 per lip, then $85 shipping for the first 3. After that add $7.10 shipping per lip.

[bimmerfreak187]

I think there's another person that wants one he will chime in tomorrow, I'm also gonna let my buddy know tmrw and I'm sure he will get one, so that will make it 7 orders

[Bmindt]

Put me down for a alpina lip.

[kouks]

Put me down for a alpina lip.

Thank you, that's 6 orders, 1 left for a complete order.

[bimmerfreak187]

My buddy wants one put me down for 2

[kouks]

OK, the first post has been updated with all the orders and the orders are now closed since we hit the max of 7.

All those that are ordering now need to PayPal to my account, kouks1@msn.com, $85 per lip ordered. Once all the payments are in, I'll order.

Thanks guys, great way to get a good deal and help out everyone here.

[cazal740i]

Can anyone please take a closeup pic of where you put the screws for your alpina lip please. REMOVE the 8mm bolt on the end of the wheel liner...Should fit like a glove

[haynes740]

Pm sent

[bimmerfreak187]

payment sent

[noahabel]

Paypal sent! Thanks, Kouks!

[Bmindt]

Payment sent

[ffa spector]

Booo. Checked in too late to see this. Would have liked to participate. If anybody decides they don't need one right now, I'll take their place in line.

[kouks]

Thanks for payments guys, waiting for E38Baymax to pay and then I'll order. If Baymax backs out for any reason, Spector you can order then.

[bimmerfreak187]

Did he pay? I need a lip lol

[kouks]

Did he pay? I need a lip lol

Yep, he paid today. Order goes in tomorrow.

EDIT - Order sent 11:20 pm Feb 19, 2016

[kouks]

Shipment sent from Poland today, Feb 26

[danno14]

Now that this GB has closed.... I have one that I never installed or painted. Would prefer local sale to save the time and hassle of shipping, but will ship at buyers expense.

[NordmanMg]

Now that this GB has closed.... I have one that I never installed or painted. Would prefer local sale to save the time and hassle of shipping, but will ship at buyers expense.

You're in Ca as well?

[Odartey]

Now that this GB has closed.... I have one that I never installed or painted. Would prefer local sale to save the time and hassle of shipping, but will ship at buyers expense.

I'm interested
I'll pay for shipping to 08075

[likedatyalll]

Hilarious! I haven't been on the forum in months and I come to see what's going on and I miss out on this. The funny thing is I bought an Alpina front spoiler from Poland (Ebay) two weeks ago. It is PERFECT!!!! Good luck guys!

[kouks]

The package has arrived! I'll be PMing all who ordered on pickup options. Have not opened it up to inspect for any damage yet, but looks good on the outside.

Basically took 8 days from when they said they shipped it.

[bimmerfreak187]

sweet!

[Bmindt]

Ok. I'll be home on Thursday so can I pick it up this weekend?

[NordmanMg]

Sweet, that was fast, and I was looking for those seller on eBay and couldn't find him

[kouks]

Here you go

http://www.ebay.com/usr/carlovincriminals

And here's the lip

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E38-7-SERIES-FRONT-LIP-VALANCE-BUMPER-SPOILER-/201325759479?hash=item2edff34bf7:g:OvcAAMXQ01tRR74 z

[dville]

Post close up pics of install.

Anyone use body shop Velcro to install lip so if you hit a curb it will rip off instead of grenading your bumper?

[kouks]

Ok. I'll be home on Thursday so can I pick it up this weekend?

Check your PM.

One of the lips arrived with a small crack, but its on the compound curve at the end of the bumper so think its in a critical spot. I'll be contacting seller for resolution.

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Post close up pics of install.

Anyone use body shop Velcro to install lip so if you hit a curb it will rip off instead of grenading your bumper?

The fit is so tight I dont know if theres room for anything below the lip. But someone can always try.

[kouks]

Excellent service wins all the time!

CarLovinCriminals is sending out another lip at no charge, no questions asked (well I did send them a photo). Their ebay site said you have to file a claim with the post office, inspection,blah, blah, blah so I expected the worst. Not so. These guys are great!

[noahabel]

Oh, just saw this! Ignore my PM, Bill.

Anyone picking up from Bill and returning to the OC area?

[conchiko]

Does anyone know what it runs to get one of these painted in body color?

[TxDarth]

Too many variables there I would think, about $100.00 or less especially if you scuff it up with 360 for them.

[COOPERDB]

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The guys who removed the "ALPINA" logo

and painted / installed my lip wanted

to be paid in a new kind of money -

Polo shirts -t shirts - and DVD movies

There are more than a few places

in town that I pay this way


Go in with a case of beer for the best price


Thank-You
D.B.

`

[TxDarth]

`

The guys who removed the "ALPINA" logo

and painted / installed my lip wanted

to be paid in a new kind of money -

Polo shirts -t shirts - and DVD movies

There are more than a few places

in town that I pay this way


Go in with a case of beer for the best price


Thank-You
D.B.

`

You sound like GI's with Hershey bars and Nylons.......but I agree it works!!!

[noahabel]

`

The guys who removed the "ALPINA" logo

and painted / installed my lip wanted

to be paid in a new kind of money -

Polo shirts -t shirts - and DVD movies

There are more than a few places

in town that I pay this way


Go in with a case of beer for the best price


Thank-You
D.B.

`
How did they "remove" the logo? I was assuming a shop would fill, mold and sand the area. If that's what you had done, how is it holding up? I'm worried about road debris damaging that kind of work.

As for paying in DVDs, I do have a lot I could live without. Some of them aren't even x-rated!

[Cheezy]

About to order one of these. Any pics of installs..? Comments/Feedback..?

[TxDarth]

I think I remember some just ground it flat....maybe to be safe sand the back and apply a reinforcement of glass/mat to be safe.

[007008]

On mine the letters were mostly just gel coat. I did however reinforced the back too.

[Cheezy]

C'mon, surely one of you photo documented the install...

[bimmerfreak187]

im down for another group buy, anybody else

[kouks]

I still have one in the garage that someone paid for but did not pick up. I also have one that's slightly damaged and it your good with fiberglass you can easily fix. Won't ship, you have to pick up in SoCal.

I'll try to find the guy that paid for the lip and if he does not respond I'll just give it away.

[NordmanMg]

I still have one in the garage that someone paid for but did not pick up. I also have one that's slightly damaged and it your good with fiberglass you can easily fix. Won't ship, you have to pick up in SoCal.

I'll try to find the guy that paid for the lip and if he does not respond I'll just give it away.

Wish I could pick up that damaged one, sure you don't want to ship if I pay for it?

[kouks]

Wish I could pick up that damaged one, sure you don't want to ship if I pay for it?

Not really, too much of a hassle, plus a local wants it.

[NordmanMg]

Ok

[fjcp]

Just contacted the seller for shipping to Canada. He informed me that he no longer ships to canada nor the USA.
Maybe one is not worth his while but This might mean I'll have to actually talk to my family in Holland and get their help... The things I'll do for car parts.......