Hi guys
Site reps have granted permission for this group buy. As added security I have already paid up front for the goods with my credit card to start the ball rolling on the back-order for shift knobs.
This means I accept full risk and responsibility for the parts should they not arrive and you are guaranteed your money back if the sale falls through.
I did the same when organising group buys for various other parts from Malaysia in my coupe forum.
THE PRODUCT:
This is a group buy for Mitsubishi OEM black leather weighted shiftknobs (approx 340 grams each) which are found in a variety of performance cars like the EVO 4 & 5, Eclipses, 3000GT, Legnums etc. They are a genuine Mitsubishi item, black, classy, leather, large, and weighted well. They screw down quite low into the body of the knob and are a great OEM replacement without the expense of a $100+ aftermarket shifter. Hands up who hates having to stuff around with loose sleeves and allen key fittings!!
. These shift knobs have metal inside them (alloy) and screw directly onto OEM shifter sticks for a perfect and tight fit 
They also look identical to EVO III shiftknobs but are 15mm longer at the base. I took some comparison pictures between the Group Buy gearknob vs genuine EVO III vs Momo Combat Evo shiftknobs. View pics here: http://www.4gtuner.c...__gopid__230638 FITMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Depending on the gearstick lever you are using be it an EVO, VR4, GSR, RVR, Lancer, Aftermarket etc: When you tighten down the shiftknob it may or may not stop at the upright 5 speed H-Pattern position. To fix this is simple. Grab a couple of copper washers that fit inside the gearknob housing. Once you have determined that they fit, just put them on your gearstick lever, then screw down your shiftknob. Remove or add a washer til the gearknob fits tightly in the vertical H-pattern position - easy
Pics (also see page 5 of this thread):
THE BUSINESS CASE:
I found a supplier on US EBay but he refused to sell me one internationally. When I asked him who his supplier was he told me that he was the only supplier in the market for them (yep, a real w@nker). Therefore I went on a mission to track down another supplier who was willing enough to post me one. After about half a dozen refusals or stupid shipping rates like $99 each from Mach V, I convinced a seller to sell me one but I received a $50 quote for postage and insurance on top of the price for the gearknob
. Problem is one shift knob turned to 2, then 3 then 5 after my mates got wind of it. Shipping at those rates seemed ludicrous therefore I struck up a deal with the supplier for a bulk order of 20 in a box and paying by the weight of the box for shipping, rather than a shipping cost for each shifter. This is an opportunity to save some $$ on freight if you were to import them individually by yourself. I checked witth Travis and he said the same shifters retail through Mitsubishi Aust for $179 each, but this group buy will get them in much cheaper! FYI, the similar looking genuine EVO III shiftknobs ex Japan are $230 each!! Purchases are to be made only if you agree to the following simple Price and Payment conditions...
THE PRICE:
Shipments A/B/C = 1 unit = $48 delivered to your door in a trackable Express Post satchel for quick delivery (no insurance, just tracking).
Shipments A/B/C = 2 units = $92 delivered to your door in a larger trackable Express Post satchel for quick delivery (no insurance, just tracking).
Shipment D = 1 unit = Postage cost will change to $50 Regular Parcel Post under 500g with tracking, insurance and requires signature on delivery. Its safer, but can take up to 5 working days delivery.
Shipment D = 2 units = Postage cost will change to $94 Regular Parcel Post 500g-3kg with tracking, insurance and requires signature on delivery. Its safer, but can take up to 5 working days delivery.
THE PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
Payments can be made to my PAYPAL ID: [email protected] . I prefer PAYPAL for ease of transaction although you can PM me for Bank Details if preferred.
Dont forget to let me know in the PAYPAL comments section your username, name and address to send your shiftknob/s to.
A post in this forum would also help me keep track of who wants one in here.
Please Note: Your payment confirms your order, not your name on this list. ie Those who pay first are 'first in best dressed' as the sooner I pay the $$ off my credit card the less interest I have to pay at the end of the month
This is the general rule of thumb for all group buys.
THE MISC INFO:
When there is enough interest generated for another shipment of 15-20, I can contact the seller about back-ordering another box from his supply wharehouse for us
For the first couple of shipments, orders will be limited to two (2) gearknobs per member due to a lack of supply and lead time required for back-orders.
These gearknobs are 'brand new' old stock still in their OEM Mitsu packaging. There is only a LIMITED number of them sitting in the US wharehouse until sold out.
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THE ORDERS
SHIPMENT A [CLOSED] - Posted out to members 28th April via Express Post Tracking
EVO-00X = 2 (PAID) Paypal
EVOCPE = 1 (PAID) Cash
CHASER = 1 (PAID) Cash
PROGSR = 2 (PAID) Paypal
BENJA = 1 (PAID) Paypal
EVOPWR = 2 (PAID) Paypal
MILKANDOJ = 1 (PAID) Paypal
TURBO NUTTER = 1 (PAID) Paypal
WINDEX = 1 (PAID) Paypal
CYBORG-X = 2 (PAID) Bank deposit
3ZERCROWD = 2 (PAID) Bank deposit - Aust Post lost package early May. Claiming insurance.
BLACKVR = 2 (PAID) Paypal
OFF-ON = 2 (PAID) Bank Deposit
20/20 - Shipment 'A' closed - Order packaged and complete. Has been shipped from the US on 14th April 2011 with tracking and insurance.
Cleared Australian Customs 20th April. Delivery is imminent pending Easter Holiday period - Delivered 27th April.
Posted out to members via Express Post Tracking 28th April.
SHIPMENT B [CLOSED] - Posted out to members 29th April via Express Post Tracking
TSUTSUTSU = 1 (PAID) Paypal
VR42LT = 1 (PAID) Paypal
ABYZ = 2 (PAYPAL) Paypal eCheque
7ZARK7 = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
GSRWRC = 2 (PAID) Paypal
FJ1355SPIDER = 1 (PAID) Paypal
FJ5 = 1 (PAID) Paypal
PARTYMAN76 = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
GIANNI = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
GSR-94T = 1 (PAID) Paypal
ADAMGSR = 1 (PAID) Paypal
OPA18T = 1 (PAID) Cash on pickup
IMCRAZY = 1 (PAID) Cash on pickup
KEENA = 1 (PAID) Paypal
NATE108 = 1 (PAID) Paypal
347-DIS = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
KHUBNER1 = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
LEFTY = 1 (PAID) Paypal
20/20 - Shipment 'B' closed. Order packaged and complete. Has been shipped from the US on 21st April 2011 with tracking and insurance.
Cleared Australian Customs 26th April. Delivered 29th April.
Posted out to members via Express Post Tracking 29th April
Those guys who wanted to pay 'Cash on Pickup' please PM or call me to arrange
SHIPMENT C [CLOSED] - Posted out to members 19th May via Express Post Tracking
EVOCPE = 1 (PAID) Cash on pickup
CHASER = 1 (PAID) Cash on pickup
MOTOTO = 1 (PAID) Paypal
XJOKUX = 1 (PAID) Paypal
BENJA = 1 (PAID) Paypal
INCONCINNITY = 1 (PAID) Paypal
AUSSIEBABSY = 1 (PAID) Paypal
MDK87 = 2 (PAID) Paypal
IAN91 = 1 (PAID) Paypal
CHOOKA = 2 (PAID) Paypal
VR42LT = 1 (PAID) Paypal echeque
VR423Q = 1 (PAID) Paypal
CLUTZ = 1 (PAID) Paypal
BAZA = 1 (PAID) Paypal
TURBO NUTTER = 1 (PAID) Paypal
SHAUN VR4 = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
MARK = 1 (PAID) Paypal
3ZERCROWD = 1 (Freebie due to lost mail from Shipment A for 2 gearknobs)
20/20 Shipment 'C' closed - Order packaged and complete. Has been shipped from the US on 7th May 2011 with tracking and insurance.
Cleared Australian Customs 15th May. Delivery expected w/e 20th May. Delivered 18th May.
Posted out to members via Express Post Tracking 19th May
*** Each person has been PM'd their Australia Post tracking number to keep tabs on where their shipment is and when to expect it
***As at 15 April stocktake revealed only 89 gearknobs left. Then we ordered 20 for Shipment B and another 20 for Shipment C.
Stocktake revealed only 9 gearknobs left in the warehouse and a confirmed 7 left in stock with our supplier on 11th June.
He's also asking some of his trader's shops over the next few days to see if they have any left in stock for us too... yes, we're scraping the bottom of the barrel now lol.
It looks like we're pretty much snapping up the very last of the gearknobs from the Mitsu warehouse in this final shipment
Therefore please pay via PAYPAL immediately as they will be distributed as per the order in the list below - starting with 3ZERCROWD and so on...
If you paid and we find out that stocks have run dry, you are guaranteed your $$ refunded ASAP.
SHIPMENT D [CLOSED] - Posted out to members 30th June via Registered Post
for 16 gearknobs only - Shipped from US 19th June[/B][/U][/color]
3ZERCROWD = 1 (Freebie due to lost mail from Shipment A for 2 gearknobs) = all sorted now. Im claiming insurance to get $$ back
JC258 = 1 (PAID) Paypal
PRANCERLANCER = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
CRINGGLE = 2 (PAID) Paypal
VR42LT = 2 (PAID) Bank Deposit
BENJA = 1 (PAID) Paypal
GSR-94T = 1 (PAID) Paypal
OMAD = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
937EVN = 1 (PAID) Bank Deposit
MARINETOWING = 1 (PAID) Paypal
FAISCA = 2 (PAID) Paypal
CC GSR OWNER = 1 (PAID) Paypal
LACHY = 1 (PAID) Paypal
16/16 Shipment 'D' closed - Order packaged and complete. Has been shipped from the US on 19th June 2011 with tracking and insurance.
Cleared Australian Customs 24th June. Delivery received 28th June.
Posted out to members via Registered Parcel Post 30th June.
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Rob
Edited by EVO-00X, 30 June 2011 - 10:27 AM.
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