Reconditioned strut mounts for the XM and other questions
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Re: Reconditioned strut mounts for the XM and other question
It is worth speaking to Kingas about collection and delivery.
For my last batch (7 strut heads) he arranged the collection and delivery back.
I think it cost £30 each way.
John
For my last batch (7 strut heads) he arranged the collection and delivery back.
I think it cost £30 each way.
John
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How does one speak to Kingas these days John?
Jim
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There are websites which you can go on and get quotes for sending parcels abroad. Only last September I sent a large package much heavier than two strut tops to holland. That cost £20.
It was UPS who took it.
I would love to know the process too about getting strut tops from Kingas. £30 is very fare price I would say.
It was UPS who took it.
I would love to know the process too about getting strut tops from Kingas. £30 is very fare price I would say.
Russ
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1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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It would seem Lithuania is slightly 'off scope' for a larger number of parcel companies, hence the increased postage costs. Most of the quotes I've obtained are around £50. KinGas emailed me with a quote of €52, although for them to courier back to UK is IIRC €27 + vat. Still cheaper than buying a new one from Citroen! I must say that KinGas are very efficient at replying to emails. I'll be posting the strut top off in the morning and I will post up pics of the results when it arrives back.
Mark Smith.
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1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine.
1997 Honda Firestorm.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td auto. Rouge Magenta. RP 8542.
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine.
1997 Honda Firestorm.
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Look forward to it!
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
Also
2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
Also
2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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Re: Reconditioned strut mounts for the XM and other question
Mark !mds141 wrote:It would seem Lithuania is slightly 'off scope' for a larger number of parcel companies, hence the increased postage costs. Most of the quotes I've obtained are around £50. KinGas emailed me with a quote of €52, although for them to courier back to UK is IIRC €27 + vat. Still cheaper than buying a new one from Citroen! I must say that KinGas are very efficient at replying to emails. I'll be posting the strut top off in the morning and I will post up pics of the results when it arrives back.
Use INTER-PARCEL as its coming up as £18 + VAT (For a parcel of 3kg's 20x20x20 cms) using the UPS/Interparcel Standard Service (UPS is the Brown Icon) I hope you've not already sent it ?

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Hi Mark,mds141 wrote:It would seem Lithuania is slightly 'off scope' for a larger number of parcel companies, hence the increased postage costs. Most of the quotes I've obtained are around £50. KinGas emailed me with a quote of €52, although for them to courier back to UK is IIRC €27 + vat. Still cheaper than buying a new one from Citroen! I must say that KinGas are very efficient at replying to emails. I'll be posting the strut top off in the morning and I will post up pics of the results when it arrives back.
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Anyone fancy taking a holiday to Lithuania and taking a carload of strut tops with them?
Jim
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'95 AX
Three bikes - Road, Aero and TT
Ex- owner of several XMs and many Xantias!
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Cheers Richard, unfortunately it's already on its way. Still going to be cheaper than buying a new one off Citroen. Hopefully!!XMX wrote:Mark !mds141 wrote:It would seem Lithuania is slightly 'off scope' for a larger number of parcel companies, hence the increased postage costs. Most of the quotes I've obtained are around £50. KinGas emailed me with a quote of €52, although for them to courier back to UK is IIRC €27 + vat. Still cheaper than buying a new one from Citroen! I must say that KinGas are very efficient at replying to emails. I'll be posting the strut top off in the morning and I will post up pics of the results when it arrives back.
Use INTER-PARCEL as its coming up as £18 + VAT (For a parcel of 3kg's 20x20x20 cms) using the UPS/Interparcel Standard Service (UPS is the Brown Icon) I hope you've not already sent it ?
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2000 XM VSX 2.1 td auto. Rouge Magenta. RP 8542.
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine.
1997 Honda Firestorm.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td auto. Rouge Magenta. RP 8542.
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine.
1997 Honda Firestorm.
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Re: Reconditioned strut mounts for the XM and other question
Funnily enough my girlfriend and I are going to Lithania the weekend after next. however I'm not sure we'll have room in our hand luggage for strut topsCitroJim wrote:Anyone fancy taking a holiday to Lithuania and taking a carload of strut tops with them?

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1999 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki GT-550
1986 MZ ETZ 250