I just received word from J Sports

[vujade]

To everyone that has asked about the J Sports Bumper/Spoiler, I have just received word from J Sports that they are available for sale to the public.

They will be available for both 71&up Supers and 68&up standards.
It will fit with stock width fenders.

The cost is $527 and shipping to US is $375.

[bc1303s]

$1000.00 dollar bumper I knew I had expensive taste but thats NUTS I'll stick with my Kamei !!!! Thanks for lettin us know Vujade

[boygenius]

Is that the bumper from the J-Sports race car in the feature article???

[Eurolook71]

OMG, that price is awful!!

[SuperRSi]

So, if we all went in and got one, sent it to Carbon Joe for duplication in CF...
then how much would they cost?

Just a thought.

Randy

[Sandeep]

All,

Here is the email I received from JSports for all interested :

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Hello Mr.Sandeep Syan

We are sorry in sale having become slow.

It is good news at you in the world.
It was ready for sending J-SPORTS Front Bumper Spoiler.

--Product-----------------------
J-SPORTS Front Bumper Spoiler
(With an exclusive attachment bracket)
--Type of a car------------------
Two kinds were prepared with the '68-on Torsion bar model
and the '71-on Struts model.
--Size--------------------------
Fender suits exactly in stock size.
There is nothing of an over size fender.
--Material-----------------------
F.R.P
--Price-------------------------
$527.27-
(It is not taxed of Japan.
But 20 first arrivals are paid by our company.)
--Payment----------------------
Only bank transfer (Cash Against Delivery)
--Transportation company---------
U.P.S Express only (Door to Door)
--Ship Charge-------------------
$375.93-
(This price is U.S.A only , With cargo insurance,)
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Please answer a reply to this mail
in the following things as a procedure of purchase.

**Name***********************************
**Address*********************************
**City************************************
**State***********************************
**Country********************************
**Zip************************************
**Tel************************************
**Fax***********************************
**Your Beetle Type (Torsion bar or Struts )***

If mail is received, I will answer a letter
in connection of a remittance place.

We wait for the reply from you.

Thanks and regards.
Hiroyuki Suyama
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VW PRO SHOP JEFFREY'S
2-7-114 Hirabayashi Kita
Suminoe-Ku Osaka Japan5590026
Tech Line (06)-6682-5385
Fax Line (06)-6682-5390
Web : http://www.jeffreys-vw.com
E-Mail : jeffreys@pro.email.ne.jp
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Sandeep

[vujade]

well $500 is a little high, but you got to remember that they are making these in limited runs, so production cost is going to be high & dont forget this is a complete from fascia (Bumper & Spoiler).

Another thing to keep in mind is that Carbon Joe has been extremely busy with work & has been less & less available on the forums, so I doubt you are going to get him to produce anything new anytime soon. IMHO

[zen]

Carbon Joe is out of production for at least a few months. plus you are talking some pretty heavy tooling on that i imagine. but yes, he would still be cheaper. i could even swallow that price if it wasn't for the shipping. and what happens if it gets damaged in shipping? :confused: that would be fun.

[zen]

was just over at CCC's website and their front air damn is $434. so maybe JSports' pricing isn't all that unreasonable. not that i am going to pay that. the shipping will still eat you alive. then you have to question if overseas shipment of a fiberglass piece such as that is going to make it safely.

[SuperRSi]

I agree the price (in Japan) is not bad. The question I have is do we have a market to make them here and not double the cost with shipping?

What do you guys think?

Thanks,

Randy

[boygenius]

I definatley want one but I will have a widened front end with early headlights so I will make my own.

[boygenius]

BTW SuperRSI, that is one freaky looking avatar. :D

[SuperRSi]

He's the Martian from "Mars Attacks". My first attempt at an avatar. Only took me about thirty attempts. Slow learner I guess. Obviously I don't have his big brain...

Thanks,

Randy