Splitter Talk.

photo_ed · Feb 24, 2024

Well, after a good few years of having a Fabia splitter adorning the front of #407 and admittedly not being too fussed about it, Mr @NickReilly063 has finally shamed me into thinking I ought to fit a more genuine item. As the car's getting older I feel I ought to keep it a tad more outwardly original, befitting the rest of the car, it's weighty service history folder and low owner count. So, given other folks recent good fortune with that place in France, I've duly ordered up a new Ragnotti one. Looking forward to the big box arriving this next week, and yes, I may have ordered a few other goodies therein also!

NickReilly063 · Feb 24, 2024

Welcome to the club Ed - I’ll look forward to seeing it attached to your T in your next 407 write up along with your other mysterious goodies - is there anything I need to order to bring mine on too

Or in person soon now the weather is changing

photo_ed · Feb 24, 2024

NickReilly063 said:
Welcome to the club Ed - I’ll look forward to seeing it attached to your T in your next 407 write up.

Or in person soon now the weather is changing

I just hope it doesn't bring about a spate of smashing the damn things off!

Went through 3 genuine ones "back in the day" on my 172 Cup, those tight backroads around Outlane, Golcar & Slawit had an appetite for them...

hoolio · Feb 25, 2024

These threads are making my decision to buy and salt away one of the original splitters a while back an expensive mistake. Ho hum.

photo_ed · Feb 25, 2024

hoolio said:
These threads are making my decision to buy and salt away one of the original splitters a while back an expensive mistake. Ho hum.

How much were Renault UK selling them for at that point Jules? If you don't mind me asking.

marrow · Feb 25, 2024

photo_ed said:
How much were Renault UK selling them for at that point Jules? If you don't mind me asking.

I bought one from a local Renault dealership with discount for about £109. That was maybe 10yrs ago.

hoolio · Feb 25, 2024

Erm, would have to dig out invoices but I’m fairly certain it was not too far short of £300

Kinda old money as well.

photo_ed · Feb 25, 2024

hoolio said:
Erm, would have to dig out invoices but I’m fairly certain it was not too far short of £300 Kinda old money as well.

Ouch! But I can't say I'm surprised by that figure Jules, Renault UK seem to have an "interesting" approach to pricing...

James__H · Feb 27, 2024

I too, have taken the plunge.... Let's see when it and a few extra goodies turn up! Exciting.

photo_ed · Feb 27, 2024

James__H said:
I too, have taken the plunge.... Let's see when it and a few extra goodies turn up! Exciting.

I think ORECA need to put @NickReilly063 on commission.

NickReilly063 · Feb 27, 2024

I'm just glad we will all look uniformed for the Christmas Calender Ed

photo_ed · Feb 27, 2024

NickReilly063 said:
I'm just glad we will all look uniformed for the Christmas Calender Ed

Uniforms Nick??

Crikey, this calendar sounds like it's going a bit Village People.

Big Dave · Feb 28, 2024

Or even calendar girls.. OOoeerr misses....

photo_ed · Feb 28, 2024

An update on my splitter order, arrived today from France, pretty impressed by that level of service and shipping time to be honest. It's got here quicker than some UK parts suppliers (particularly the Classic Mini lot) can manage!

I've given it a good looking at and to my eyes I'd say it's more or less identical to the original item fitted, if anything the casting seems slightly more robust - which has to be a good thing given the propensity for the originals to disintegrate at the merest sniff of tarmac.

The other goodies I ordered are also excellent, genuine OEM Renault parts - in original Renault packaging, for a fraction of the UK prices even with the international shipping. All in all, very pleased indeed.

photo_ed · Mar 4, 2024

Just a wee word of caution on ordering these from Oreca, today I've received a import duty/customs clearance invoice from FedEx. So that's an extra £36 to pay on top of my original order, glad I ordered when there was the 15% discount on the site.

I'm going to query the import duty invoice, but tbh doubt I'll get anywhere, so there we go, some things in life do end up turning out to be too good to be true...

I have to say I preferred it pre-brexit when you didn't get hit with this kind of bollocks.

NickReilly063 · Mar 4, 2024

That doesn’t sound right Ed and a shame only yourself has received it - is there a threshold before import taxes do you think.

I thought the invoice calculated the taxes before you checkout on the site.

Sorry Chaps

However, customs and duty fees may be applied depending upon the value of the parcel. Parcels marked as a ‘gift’ under the value of £39 (approximately €46) shouldn’t have any extra fees to pay, but any item above this will be subject to UK VAT at 20%. Items valued over £135 (approximately €159) may also be subject to customs duties depending on their origin and value. Find out more about taxes and duties here.

photo_ed · Mar 4, 2024

NickReilly063 said:
That doesn’t sound right Ed and a shame only yourself has received it - is there a threshold before import taxes do you think.

I thought the invoice calculated the taxes before you checkout on the site.

Sorry Chaps

However, customs and duty fees may be applied depending upon the value of the parcel. Parcels marked as a ‘gift’ under the value of £39 (approximately €46) shouldn’t have any extra fees to pay, but any item above this will be subject to UK VAT at 20%. Items valued over £135 (approximately €159) may also be subject to customs duties depending on their origin and value. Find out more about taxes and duties here.

I've done some quick reading up and it seems there's a threshold of £135, above which duty is applied. So just ordering the splitter should see you below that, it was perhaps me being greedy with the addition of the other goodies which has been my downfall. Something I'll bear in mind if ordering again.

mustang1974 · Mar 4, 2024

Ive had to pay tax quite a few times ordering parts from France.
Its just a necessary evil now considering the dealers here won't stock or sell us the parts we need for our cars because they are no longer available in this country but they are in Europe.

photo_ed · Mar 4, 2024

NickReilly063 said:
Sorry Chaps

Not your fault Nick...

Unless you're working for the Revenue now as well as taking your commission from Oreca..

photo_ed · Mar 4, 2024

mustang1974 said:
Ive had to pay tax quite a few times ordering parts from France.
Its just a necessary evil now considering the dealers here won't stock or sell us the parts we need for our cars because they are no longer available in this country but they are in Europe.

I guess you're right it is, it was just a bit of an unwelcome surprise on the doormat after a bit of a long day.