Need any help with getting parts from Germany?

[Dr.AK]

Many of us on here drive Euro cars and so some of you guys from the states may some day happen upon the situation of needing parts from Germany. Should this happen, I can provide help if the seller is not willing to ship to the states.

For example you see a set of nice and rare wheels on german ebay or somewhere else for sale in Germany - but the seller is not willing to ship to the US. That's where I come in.

Services I'm willing to provide:

Shipping your parts over to you in the states or anywhere else in the world
Acting as a translator for dealings with german sellers
Helping to source euro spec parts for your cars
Sourcing tires that might not be avaible over in the states


How things will go when you decide that I should help you with shipping something:

You spot the item for sale and contact the seller about shipping to your location
Should you receive a negative answer, I will readily act as a go between
If the part is an auction on ebay, you will bid for it with your own account and work out payment with the seller. If it is a "Buy it now!", I can buy the part for you, if you send me the money beforehand.
You will either pay the seller directly or send the money to me via paypal and I will send it onto the seller, this step may take a few days due to banks not being the fastest
The seller sends the item to me after I have given you my address
I receive the item and calculate shipping costs using weight and size and will inform you of these
You will send the money for shipping over to me via paypal
As soon as I receive the necessary money and get it transferred over to my bank account, I will drop your package off at the postal station and provide you with a tracking number


How to contact me:

Email: DrAK@doktorak.net
ICQ: 275112975
AIM: diseeease
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001682775627)
Or via Private Message on the StanceWorks forums


Additional notes:

Shipping for bigger parts to the US will most likely be quite expensive. A set of wheels for example usually costs about 360 US$ shipping.
I may be able to source some euro spec parts for your cars, as long as it is not something too rare or out of the norm as even over here euro parts for old cars (E28s for example) don't grow on trees - regardless what you ask for, I will try to look for it and should I not have results after two weeks, I will call the search off.


Should you decide to accept my help, a small donation would be appreciated.

This service is provided exclusively for members of StanceWorks.

Only taking Requests that are sent to me directly. Best use one of the IMs or Facebook to get into contact with me as I tend to be a bit forgetful. :o
Please only contact me if you're serious about this.

[SeanDub]

I think this is an awesome idea! I wish I had someone like you in Japan when I had my Honda :(

[Gator]

super awesome, is it true that people in europe crave north america spec stuff like we fiend after euro stuff?

[SeanDub]

Its funny, I found a Jetta from Japan, dude had put all american parts on it. Same with an integra.

[Dr.AK]

Glad to see this is appreciated.

Yeah, some europeans lust after us spec stuff like crazy. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.
For me it doesn't matter where it comes from, only that it looks as good as possible.

[SeanDub]

Thats the thing. When Euro or JDM stuff is all you see, especially when you see it on stock cars, you want something thats going to look different from all the stock cars drivin around.

[mpower5266]

Any money in stock U.S. 740 tails????

[87e30]

How much do euro bumpers cost IN europe? For an e30 that is.

[Dr.AK]

I can't say from the top of my head, but I'll look it up later.

You want the prices for the early or facelifted bumpers? I think the early ones are more expensive, but then again I don't really have a clue about E30s.

[SeanDub]

If you come across a euro mtech steering wheel for an e36, let me know! :)

[Dr.AK]

E30 Bumpers, New straight from the BMW dealer (prices might not be up to date, but they should be avaible):

Early

Front: about 390€ / 540$

Rear: about 520€ / 720$


Late:

Front: about 240€ / 330$ + 290€ / 400$ if you also need the bumper support and the crash dampers

Rear: about 260€ / 360$


Used they apparently go from about 70€ / 100$ to 100€ / 140$ and more, depending on condition and if they are early or late and painted or not.

[Dr.AK]

If you come across a euro mtech steering wheel for an e36, let me know! :)

You mean like this?

http://doktorak.net/E36/photoshooting/pic09.jpg

There's a seller on german ebay that sells these with new leather for around 160€ / 223 $.

I expect used ones can be found for a bit less, likely around 100 bucks or something.

[SeanDub]

Thats the one!

If you find it for closer to $100 let me know!

[schroedin]

What about a set of E30 Euro bumpers?

[SeanDub]

What about a set of E30 Euro bumpers?

E30 Bumpers, New straight from the BMW dealer (prices might not be up to date, but they should be avaible):

Early

Front: about 390€ / 540$

Rear: about 520€ / 720$


Late:

Front: about 240€ / 330$ + 290€ / 400$ if you also need the bumper support and the crash dampers

Rear: about 260€ / 360$


Used they apparently go from about 70€ / 100$ to 100€ / 140$ and more, depending on condition and if they are early or late and painted or not.

...

[schroedin]

...
Bah iFail :( my mistake

[87e30]

Hmm, thanks for the input.

So it looks like a used set for 300 could be possible. Plus shipping.

Good to know. Not in the market at the moment, working on an engine swap then sorting the suspension. :( And no job. :(

I appreciate the response! :D

[psiglx]

Its funny, I found a Jetta from Japan, dude had put all american parts on it. Same with an integra.

everytime i go to europe my friends have me bring us parts for them.
us bumpers and lights are the biggest parts but i have brought over center consoles and steering wheels too. customs always enjoys my luggage.

[dinanm3atl]

Time to watch German eBay. I wanted some stuff from there before.


I assume I can send you FedEx labels and such... then we don't have to worry about paying for shipping.

[Reichy]

Hey mate would you consider, sending stuff to Australia?

[Dr.AK]

Time to watch German eBay. I wanted some stuff from there before.


I assume I can send you FedEx labels and such... then we don't have to worry about paying for shipping.

Uh, I dunno, I have never used FedEx or something before. I will look into it.

Hey mate would you consider, sending stuff to Australia?

Sure.

[ginger_snaps]

dude this sounds great, im always sourcing wheels on german ebay, once i tried to get wheels but e-mailed the dude and got everything back in german and didnt have a clue what he was saying so gave up. (ps took german for 3 years lol) I will for sure ontact you once i find a set i want.

[Byron]

Where in Germany are you? Willing to drive a bit if we pay for your gas?


This is awesome btw, thanks a lot for doing this.

[Dr.AK]

Where in Germany are you? Willing to drive a bit if we pay for your gas?


This is awesome btw, thanks a lot for doing this.

Located about 50kms south-west of Cologne, town called Bedburg.

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=de&geocode=&q=Bedburg+&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.089971,79.013672&ie=UTF8&z=12&iwloc=A)

And yeah, I'm willing to pick stuff up if you pay for gas (keep in mind gas is a bit more expensive over here... All in all, it's about 15€ / 100km for me).

[Rtistik]

Its funny, I found a Jetta from Japan, dude had put all american parts on it. Same with an integra.

They love the USDM 98+ DC2 front ends as well as the tail lights...

OP, will keep your services in mind, let me know if you see an E36 M3 ACS rear diffuser go up for sale or an original ACS CF lip for M-bumper. Thanks!

[Vegas_Sirk]

Damn this is a GREAT service ... I wish I knew you when I had my 335i as it was the biggest PIA to get a set of Euro Headlights for that car.

You should post this up on E90Post.com .... people would pay you a handling fee for sure.

[Kyle M]

Mk4 Jetta euro trunks? Thanks in advanced!

[Dr.AK]

OP, will keep your services in mind, let me know if you see an E36 M3 ACS rear diffuser go up for sale or an original ACS CF lip for M-bumper. Thanks!

If I see any, I'll hit you up.

Damn this is a GREAT service ... I wish I knew you when I had my 335i as it was the biggest PIA to get a set of Euro Headlights for that car.

You should post this up on E90Post.com .... people would pay you a handling fee for sure.

Nah, I'd like to keep this SW exclusive, as I don't have all that much time on my hands and SW is getting bigger everyday...


Mk4 Jetta euro trunks? Thanks in advanced!

Can source these pretty easily for around 120-200€ used. Shipping will be a bitch though.
New it's about 360€ or so, I believe.

[TonyTeeAdams]

Good service your providing mate.

And a few of the Uk boys like to have US spec lights etc on their cars. And alot of the vauxhall boys go for alot of 'opel' things like badges etc. Opel is the european arm of vauxhall.

I wonder what US spec things are out for my car lol

[Byron]

Good service your providing mate.

And a few of the Uk boys like to have US spec lights etc on their cars. And alot of the vauxhall boys go for alot of 'opel' things like badges etc. Opel is the european arm of vauxhall.

I wonder what US spec things are out for my car lol

Nothing lol, we never got the cool focus's here.

we got this
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide2008/photos/2008/Ford/Focus/Sedan/2008_Ford_Focus_ext_5.jpg

[Schieldrop]

This is just awesome. I see myself using this service in the future. And shipping to Norway is alot cheaper than the U.S.

[BADwayz]

What are my options for a euro MB W210 trunk lid? with shipping and a cut for you?

[Dr.AK]

I'll look into it.

I'm a bit busy right now guys, so it might take me some time until I can sort out the stuff you want.

[Schieldrop]

Found these on a Norwegian BMW forum.
The guy wants $600 plus shipping to where I live (~$50-60).
So if anyone wants 'em I volunteer to be the middle man.

http://www.bimmers.no/viewtopic.php?t=129242

[dilligaf2020]

Hey "SW" peeps if anyone is looking for euro spec e30 parts from bumpers to lights to damn near anything i got alot of extra stuff i can get rid of so let me know what anyone need or if you have any questions to ask. im here tooo help.

[Dr.AK]

Hey guys,

there've been some requests in the past few weeks I haven't really done anything about due to various reasons.
If you guys still want the parts, please contact me again, since I just finished reorganizing some of this stuff and fear I've lost some of the requests while doing that.

[Stephen]

I never realized i havent posted in here. Ive done 2 deals so far, both went well. International shipping is slow, but just be prepared for it.

[Richard_Gud.]

is there anyway you can get brand new Brocks?

From what I understand they don't ship international and I'd rather not get them used.

[Schieldrop]

is there anyway you can get brand new Brocks?

From what I understand they don't ship international and I'd rather not get them used.

I can get them here in Norway. There's a local wheelshop that sell them.
However they are cheaper in Germany, and shipping is less expensive from Germany.

[Richard_Gud.]

good to know. if he can't pull through, do you know how much the 17x10 all 4 cost roughly?

[Schieldrop]

I assume that it's B1's your after? I'll check it out as soon as I can.

[Richard_Gud.]

indeed. thank you sir.

[Schieldrop]

I can get the Brocks in 10x17 for around $505 a piece, but this does not include shipping from east Norway to west where I live. The guy who sold them locally is now out of business I'm afraid. As far as shipping to the US goes, I'll have to weigh them and so on before DHL will give me a fairly accurate qoute.

[Dr.AK]

I'll see if I can get you these Brocks cheaper, I'm sick at home anyways, so I can spend some time researching tomorrow.

[dinanm3atl]

Sent you a PM :)

[Richard_Gud.]

I'll see if I can get you these Brocks cheaper, I'm sick at home anyways, so I can spend some time researching tomorrow.

That would be great. :D Either way, $505 a piece is about what I expected...but wow...after shipping that'll run me almost 3 grand. Oh what I do to have wheels no else does.

[Leftcoaststeez]

Headlight washer covers for a mk4 gti?

[bud's hanzo sword]

Lowest profile 14in tires in the states are 195/45 and 185/55. What can you get?

Brand does not matter.

[Dr.AK]

Headlight washer covers for a mk4 gti?

Could you show me a pic, I'm not 100% sure what part you mean.


Lowest profile 14in tires in the states are 195/45 and 185/55. What can you get?

Brand does not matter.

I can get you a Continental SportContact in 195/40/14, 75€ / 112$ per tire + shipping. Same tire in 185/50/14 goes for about 95€ / 141$ per tire + shipping.

Or if you wanna go even narrower, Pirelli P6000 in 175/50/14 for about 77€ / 115$ per tire + shipping.

[Stephen]

Hey "SW" peeps if anyone is looking for euro spec e30 parts from bumpers to lights to damn near anything i got alot of extra stuff i can get rid of so let me know what anyone need or if you have any questions to ask. im here tooo help.

ooo pmd

[Leftcoaststeez]

Here is what I'm looking for.

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/1117/gicleurbora7go.jpg

[bud's hanzo sword]

I can get you a Continental SportContact in 195/40/14, 75€ / 112$ per tire + shipping. Same tire in 185/50/14 goes for about 95€ / 141$ per tire + shipping.

Or if you wanna go even narrower, Pirelli P6000 in 175/50/14 for about 77€ / 115$ per tire + shipping.

What would you estimate shipping would be to USA 99004? Or 98366, whichever is cheaper... could be slightly different.

[Dr.AK]

I estimate shipping to be around 260$. Can't say for sure, might be cheaper, I'd need the exact weight and sizes of the tires for that. I just guessed for weight and size now. Might be able to ship it for 195$ with some tricky packaging, or less if the tires weigh less than estimated. (i.e. should they weigh less than 5 kgs, I should be able to ship for 130$).

[00bmw323]

sent you a PM about the style 5s

[00bmw323]

can anyone read German?
http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-BBS-Kreuzspeichenfelge-2-x-9J17H2-mit-255-40-ZR17_W0QQitemZ350280096852QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto_ Felgen?hash=item518e521c54

[Dr.AK]

Sure I can, I'm a native, lol.

Sorry for not looking myself yet, looks like you found some yourself, though.

The auction looks fine. Shall I contact the seller for you to inquire about shipping to the states? If he won't do it, I can do it for you, no problem.

[ollycarbs]

That is a great idea and i often think about it.
So, if something see the interest and if Dr.Ak agree, we can extend to France for parts.
i would be glad to help some American or any other country guy to find some rare parts.
I had some problems to find all the missing US parts for my US passat so i understand.
I am really into VW and BMW scene but not only, so if it could helps!

Nicolas,

[ZiMMie]

Email Sent!

[bud's hanzo sword]

Dr. AK you have PM.

[J. Evins]

If anyone needs to ship larger items, I can post my contact information for quoting import shipments (air and sea) if the OP doesn't mind? I can arrange for everything, from pickup at the shipper's door to delivery to yours.

The only thing I can't do is entire vehicles - but someone in my office can, I'm sure. It is just such a pain...

[mpv]

im looking for vw part number 1j0 071 609. Please let me know what cost is and what your service charge is or if you would like to exchange services I have wholesale accounts with most vw aftermarket parts suppliers as well as dealerships. I can also get a lot of parts for bmw and audi I would more than happily exchange my services for yours. I can provide my fedex account # for shipping

[Gator]

How easy is it to find motorsport door handles for an e36?

[Schieldrop]

How easy is it to find motorsport door handles for an e36?
Local dealers have them. They are extremely expensive, and you will have to buy the whole door handle assembly.

[Gator]

Local dealers have them. They are extremely expensive, and you will have to buy the whole door handle assembly.

how extremely expensive?

[Byron]

More than you can afford, pal.

[Schieldrop]

how extremely expensive?

I'll have to check since this information came from a friend that I remember complained when he ordered his.

[Atlantian]

I want to convert my car to a German spec 2.3-16, how much are 190e one piece euro headlights? (I might find some locally, but just wondering)

and panel under the steering column? (the official US spec 2.3-16s have this knee bumper below the steering column, I just got irritated and ripped it out)

I've seen that euro spec cars don't have that lump that wedges against your shins and restricts your leg motion.

My car:

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs056.snc3/14344_212865096382_209587381382_4076408_8292717_n. jpg

A Euro-spec car:
http://www.thecartorialist.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/190e-evo1-interior.jpg

Edit: O, I just realized my brake pedal is tilted towards the throttle for easy toe heel. :eyebrows

[Dr.AK]

im looking for vw part number 1j0 071 609. Please let me know what cost is and what your service charge is or if you would like to exchange services I have wholesale accounts with most vw aftermarket parts suppliers as well as dealerships. I can also get a lot of parts for bmw and audi I would more than happily exchange my services for yours. I can provide my fedex account # for shipping

Will look into it later today, sorry for not noticing earlier... I need to mark this thread for email notification, lol.

Guys, if there's no immediate response from me in this thread, please just send me a PM, I respond faster to these usually.

I want to convert my car to a German spec 2.3-16, how much are 190e one piece euro headlights? (I might find some locally, but just wondering)

and panel under the steering column? (the official US spec 2.3-16s have this knee bumper below the steering column, I just got irritated and ripped it out)

I've seen that euro spec cars don't have that lump that wedges against your shins and restricts your leg motion.



I'll look into it later today.

[Steve]

Hey man, any idea how much a set of bosch ellipsoids would cost me to get over here? I would like to get a set if the price is right.

[ollycarbs]

Will look into it later today, sorry for not noticing earlier... I need to mark this thread for email notification, lol.

Guys, if there's no immediate response from me in this thread, please just send me a PM, I respond faster to these usually.



I'll look into it later today.

if i might help you to find some parts, don't hesitate to ask, i could ship parts to you in order to ship a wider packet from you to the US guys...
Just let me know, i will be glad to help if needed!

[BMWerke]

have you seen any headlight washer kits that came with the euro e30s out there?

[nick.]

you hooked me up with ecodes for my mk3 a couple years back, this guy is awesome!

[andrew@openroad]

http://vagdrivers.net/forums/uploads/monthly_05_2008/post-43-1210425120.jpg

something of that nature.

european r32 cluster - i'm sure they're rare and expensive but it would be a nice part to have. i sell air ride, performance parts and have a good amount of wholesale accounts, i would gladly exchange my services for yours!

[Dr.AK]

Hey,

Sorry guys, I've been getting a few requests lately, but currently I really don't have the time for that as I'm just finishing up the documentation of my project for my final exams... this is finished by tomorrow, but then i gotta start learning for the written part of the exam which is next month. But after tomorrow i'll at least have a bit more time to look into stuff for you guys.

Please try to understand? <3

[Bizzoo]

Can you get a set of E28s M style bumper kits?

[Dr.AK]

Sorry guys, can't do anything currently as I'm pretty stressed out because of my approaching final exams. After I'm through with that, I'll be open for requests again.

[Tuck&Poke]

when you finish with that, what do skoda superb air vents go for? The aluminum ones.

[Dr.AK]

You mean the ones for the interior?

[Tuck&Poke]

yessir :)

[Oxer]

Hey dude, Im not looking to buy now or any time soon, But when you get a chance could you check out pricing on a set of wheels and the price to ship to aus?

Im after a set of Schmidt TH-Line 2-tlg

2x 9Jx16H2 8mm front

2x 9,5Jx16H2 2mm rear..

With a 5x114.3 PCD

[K.rischan]

Hey dude, Im not looking to buy now or any time soon, But when you get a chance could you check out pricing on a set of wheels and the price to ship to aus?

Im after a set of Schmidt TH-Line 2-tlg

2x 9Jx16H2 8mm front

2x 9,5Jx16H2 2mm rear..

With a 5x114.3 PCD

Done

[conski]

What would a set of 17" amg monoblocks go for over in germany? staggered or not, but at least 8" wide

or, oz futuras?

last thing, what would it cost for w201 and w124 euro headlights?

sorry for so many requests, but thank you!

[Dr.AK]

Sorry guys, I'm currently not taking any requests due to time reasons... super stressed out with work and some personal shit. :(

[conski]

Sorry guys, I'm currently not taking any requests due to time reasons... super stressed out with work and some personal shit. :(

ight, good luck getting your stuff sorted!

[Aludrin]

So, now he needs some vacations, I could help you out with some parts.

But pleeeaaaaase no rims, as I expect them to be a little hard to get.

My contacts:

Aludrin@googlemail.com
ICQ: 303836039
PM

If you need some Euro parts from junkyards or from the dealer, let me know it and I'll proove that I got them or have an offer from the dealer.

Payment....mhh...Paypal?

Wie hast du das gemacht Dr.AK? (Eng:How did you do that?)

I live in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Göttingen. (2 residents) It's almost in the perfect middle of Germany.
Browse some German ebay and let me know how I may help you ;-)

in my own business: As you figured out, we are crazy about US stuff. I'm driving a MK4 GTI in BMP and would trade my euro front bumper for a US-Spec. I could also arrange some other trades in other forums ;-)

[K.rischan]

So, now he needs some vacations, I could help you out with some parts.

But pleeeaaaaase no rims, as I expect them to be a little hard to get.

My contacts:

Aludrin@googlemail.com
ICQ: 303836039
PM

If you need some Euro parts from junkyards or from the dealer, let me know it and I'll proove that I got them or have an offer from the dealer.

Payment....mhh...Paypal?

Wie hast du das gemacht Dr.AK? (Eng:How did you do that?)

I live in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Göttingen. (2 residents) It's almost in the perfect middle of Germany.
Browse some German ebay and let me know how I may help you ;-)

in my own business: As you figured out, we are crazy about US stuff. I'm driving a MK4 GTI in BMP and would trade my euro front bumper for a US-Spec. I could also arrange some other trades in other forums ;-)

It's funny somehow: We are crazy about the US parts and the US guys are crazy about the Euro stuff. I like. Lot's of potential.

[ladylike]

Looking for a Euro spec MK4 (1998-2005) Trunk lid for a VW Jetta to be shipped to US..
If anyone is available, I will obviously compensate you the best that I can.
PM or AndreaEllis09@yahoo.com

[harry@peterson]

I need some more information...

[flemcadiddlehopper]

Any idea of the pricing of a Euro e28 Alpina front spoiler?

Thanks , Gordo.

[jdel]

Just looking to get an idea of how much some Euro Headlights and Taillights for an 06 4-Door Audi A3 would be.

[Dr.AK]

Taking requests again.

However, I will only take requests if you contact me directly. Either using some kind of IM, Facebook or PM here on SW. I'd rather you keep bugging me using FB or some kind of IM, as I tend to be a bit forgetful. :o

Also, I'd rather you only contact me with serious requests only as this stuff will be neither cheap (mostly due to shipping, sometimes due to parts rarity), nor easy to find (in some cases).

[Aludrin]

@jdel new or used parts?

[ladylike]

Is ANYONE able to help me get a Euro spec. VW Jetta (MKIV) Trunk?? I will pay full shipping costs and compensate you well. There are tons of cheap ones on ebay, I just need a middle man because no one will ship here.

[Russell Crowe]

Everyone in in Europe craves American parts. I own a '90 mk2 golf and the parts in demand are only American bumpers and grills. They go for 10x the price of normal euro 'trash'

[annashd21]

Thanks, I think German parts are available in many parts of the countries. It is is not the big worry in these days.

[Rebounder]

prices on pre 1986 e30 manual wagons?

[P78]

anybody close to Ludenscheid?

found some sweet wheels on ebay but this dude won't send out of germany
and hasn't got any user ratings yet

[PavelK313]

01-03 Alpina front lip for E39.

[P78]

pavel alpina usa?

[PavelK313]

pavel alpina usa?

$1300
No thanks. lol

[səˈprēm]

e39 trunk, might be called Heckklappe? Heckkdeckel? prefer single stage black (not cosmos or diamond schwarz), any color will do though, as long as in decent condition

I want to buy one but ebay the people don't reply to my terribly translated german :(

[BigBody]

I know the shipping might kill the deal but can you source a Hamann front lip and rear window spoiler for an E38 cheaper than bavauto.com?

[fromthelbc]

i'd like to get a price check on a w202 front lip

[dumpedb5]

Do you think you could help me find a 2000-2002 Audi S4 avant euro hatch? I am having a ridiculously hard time finding one. TIA!

[Jorge]

I was just about to post a new thread and saw this topic.

Looking at ebay.de auctions for wheels, some sellers won't ship straight out to the UK. Would anyone be interested in posting them out for me instead?

Ones I am looking at this second are in Ahrbrück, but will ship across Germany for €70 extra.

[P78]

still looking for a wolfsburg plate (has to be an official one, not the mock up)

tnx

[JASEN]

Email sent sir.

[The Man]

Email sent sir.
Jasen, GTFO

[JASEN]

Wow thanks the man!

[D Unit]

subscribed.

[dumpedb5]

Euro B5 S4 hatch?

[HWY HNTR]

there's a german ebay auction that I'm interested in. If someone could pm to help that'd be great. I pm'd Dr. Ak but figured he might be swamped with other people's pm's. So if anyone else could help. Thanks guys.

[BMWerke]

I got a whole bunch of parts from england for my e30 but I still need euro grills, have any floating around?