TTE Front lip
I called TTE directly as I got in touch with sales. The thing is that they speak fluent german and I don't so I resorted to emailing.
Let's see what response I get.
I had told them I would set up a drop shipment/port location and purchase about 50 qty. As well as a 50 qty for the trunk spoiler. The way I'd do this would be to purchase it myself and then sort out who wants them and start taking deposits.
We'll see if they get back to me or not.
Let's see what response I get.
I had told them I would set up a drop shipment/port location and purchase about 50 qty. As well as a 50 qty for the trunk spoiler. The way I'd do this would be to purchase it myself and then sort out who wants them and start taking deposits.
We'll see if they get back to me or not.
I called TTE directly as I got in touch with sales. The thing is that they speak fluent german and I don't so I resorted to emailing.
Let's see what response I get.
I had told them I would set up a drop shipment/port location and purchase about 50 qty. As well as a 50 qty for the trunk spoiler. The way I'd do this would be to purchase it myself and then sort out who wants them and start taking deposits.
We'll see if they get back to me or not.
Let's see what response I get.
I had told them I would set up a drop shipment/port location and purchase about 50 qty. As well as a 50 qty for the trunk spoiler. The way I'd do this would be to purchase it myself and then sort out who wants them and start taking deposits.
We'll see if they get back to me or not.
dont get me wrong,i like the enthusiasm but even if they cut you a hell of a price....say 50 at $200 you STILL looking at $10,000 for the front lip + $10,000 for the trunk spoiler. if u got $20,000 to spend and wait on your return income i need to come be your friend. i just dont see anyone on here spending 20k and HOPING to sell them to people u know what i mean sir?
Lol, well alot of people like talking about what they are going to get so you need to take that into consideration also...Saying anything you want but when it comes down to it right now alot of people aren't going to part with there cash that easily....
no l-tuned is here
TTE is in europe
TTE is the european version of TRD i think
if your in europe check out this site, you might get a better price since they dont have to ship to us before they sell it and shipping cost shouldnt be much
http://www.tte.de/cm_lexus_GS300_430_S16.htm
TTE is in europe
TTE is the european version of TRD i think
if your in europe check out this site, you might get a better price since they dont have to ship to us before they sell it and shipping cost shouldnt be much
http://www.tte.de/cm_lexus_GS300_430_S16.htm
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really...?
dont get me wrong,i like the enthusiasm but even if they cut you a hell of a price....say 50 at $200 you STILL looking at $10,000 for the front lip + $10,000 for the trunk spoiler. if u got $20,000 to spend and wait on your return income i need to come be your friend. i just dont see anyone on here spending 20k and HOPING to sell them to people u know what i mean sir?
dont get me wrong,i like the enthusiasm but even if they cut you a hell of a price....say 50 at $200 you STILL looking at $10,000 for the front lip + $10,000 for the trunk spoiler. if u got $20,000 to spend and wait on your return income i need to come be your friend. i just dont see anyone on here spending 20k and HOPING to sell them to people u know what i mean sir?
Either way; I'm going to get a price and post it. 50 people need to get in on it with 50% down. Same with the trunk spoiler.
Simple as that.
If I don't get 50 people -- or 50 half payments for each the spoiler and the front lip we will go from there.
Hey guys. I got this email from TTE today so it sounds like a group buy might be in the workings. 
Dear Vijay,
Many thanks for your interest in our products.
I guess the same request we received via Tim Coats already .
Please be so kind and contact for your inquiry our US partner as follows:
TOYOTA Motor Sales
19001 S Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Mr. Gonzales can give you your exact prices and can order for you.
Best regards
Jay has TTE contacted you about this yet??
Dear Vijay,
Many thanks for your interest in our products.
I guess the same request we received via Tim Coats already .
Please be so kind and contact for your inquiry our US partner as follows:
TOYOTA Motor Sales
19001 S Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Mr. Gonzales can give you your exact prices and can order for you.
Best regards
Jay has TTE contacted you about this yet??
Last edited by TLcoats; Feb 11, 2010 at 10:26 AM.
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LOL.. That's my email he copied to you.
I got the same thing.
I told you guys they don't speak a lick of good english. lol.
I got the same thing.
Dear Vijay,
Many thanks for your interest in our products.
I guess the same request we received via Tim Coats already .
Please be so kind and contact for your inquiry our US partner as follows:
TOYOTA Motor Sales
19001 S Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
www.trdusa.com
Mr. Gonzales can give you your exact prices and can order for you.
Best regards
Many thanks for your interest in our products.
I guess the same request we received via Tim Coats already .
Please be so kind and contact for your inquiry our US partner as follows:
TOYOTA Motor Sales
19001 S Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
www.trdusa.com
Mr. Gonzales can give you your exact prices and can order for you.
Best regards
Last edited by 2GS4Jay; Feb 11, 2010 at 10:53 AM.
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Update 2/11/09;
I contacted TTE Europe directly just as Tim did (TLCoats) and I got a response from them a few days later. Their distribution manager Friedel sent me an email with contact information for Toyota Motor Sales in Torrance, CA.
I called Raul at TMS in Torrance and spoke with him. He basically told me that he cannot sell me the parts directly as they don't do direct to consumer. I even offered to purchase these things out of pocket cash and he said he couldn't do it.
Raul then told me the only way to get these lips are through their retail distribution; ie. Lexus dealers, TRD parts stores, Sewell, and other local stores that buy directly from Raul who works for TMS. I realize that this is where we started at first but there has got to be some other way to get these parts rather than paying $500+ for them through Sewell who wont do a group buy.
I called every dealer in the state of Florida and no one either knows what I am talking about or they do not order those parts anymore or they cannot get the parts anymore.
So I resorted back to Friedel and sent Raul an email as well asking him about the distributors out in CA.
We will see what happens from here.
There's money on the table; albeit $20-30k at most but still. We're here to purchase a part as customers.
I contacted TTE Europe directly just as Tim did (TLCoats) and I got a response from them a few days later. Their distribution manager Friedel sent me an email with contact information for Toyota Motor Sales in Torrance, CA.
I called Raul at TMS in Torrance and spoke with him. He basically told me that he cannot sell me the parts directly as they don't do direct to consumer. I even offered to purchase these things out of pocket cash and he said he couldn't do it.
Raul then told me the only way to get these lips are through their retail distribution; ie. Lexus dealers, TRD parts stores, Sewell, and other local stores that buy directly from Raul who works for TMS. I realize that this is where we started at first but there has got to be some other way to get these parts rather than paying $500+ for them through Sewell who wont do a group buy.
I called every dealer in the state of Florida and no one either knows what I am talking about or they do not order those parts anymore or they cannot get the parts anymore.
So I resorted back to Friedel and sent Raul an email as well asking him about the distributors out in CA.
We will see what happens from here.
There's money on the table; albeit $20-30k at most but still. We're here to purchase a part as customers.
Last edited by 2GS4Jay; Feb 12, 2010 at 07:23 AM.
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Update 2/12/09;
To cut this post short here's what I did:
I emailed TTE Europe again and this is the response:
Friedel,
Thank you for responding to my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. I have contacted Raul Gonzalez about purchasing and pricing but unfortunately he cannot provide me with the option to purchase anything directly from him. Unfortunately I have to go through the Lexus dealers here in the states and none of which in my local area carry your TTE products nor can they order your products apparently.
Is there anyway that you can help me out here? If anything I would at least like to receive or purchase the TTE parts personally.
Please let me know.
Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
So now I get a response 2/12
Good Morning Raul,
Please have a look to the e-mail below I got from Vijay. Would you please inform him about a Lexus dealer in the States dealing with TTE products.
He then can order via that dealer.
Thanks a lot
Best regards
Friedel
Next I emailed Raul over at TTE in Torrance, CA
Raul,
The part numbers are:
LEXUS GS 300/430 S16- TD400-27490-00 - front lip spoiler
TOYOTA Genuine Part No. for dealer reference - PZ439-S0430-00
Also for:
LEXUS GS 300/430 S16- TD400-27492-00 - rear spoiler
This is from tte.de website.
Sewell Lexus has the lip apparently in stock for $359.37 total shipped to me
His response
Jay,
That is the dealer I was going to refer you to. They buy the lips often and from TTE. The other one is in California.
The Suggested MSRP for this part is $350. If does not include shipping.
Suggested MSRP for the rear spoiler is $310.
Regards,
Raul Gonzalez - TRD Business Administrator - Toyota Motor Sales
I then emailed him again
Raul,
So there are only two dealers that can source these parts?
I have literally 50 orders sitting on my desk here. I mean its technically about $40k in sales for whomever wants it but I guess I will just have to let these guys know it can't be done?
He then replies
Jay,
I would recommend calling Sewell Lexus and see what they can do for you. If a nearby dealer can not assist, they will be your best choice.
I am sorry for the trouble. Let me know if I can assist further.
Regards,
Raul Gonzalez - TRD Business Administrator - Toyota Motor Sales
So it looks like the group buy is dead.
In other good news if you use the CL discount code on Sewell you can get the TTE front lip for $33x and with shipping from them to me in Orlando its about $22.00.
Fyi.
To cut this post short here's what I did:
I emailed TTE Europe again and this is the response:
Friedel,
Thank you for responding to my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. I have contacted Raul Gonzalez about purchasing and pricing but unfortunately he cannot provide me with the option to purchase anything directly from him. Unfortunately I have to go through the Lexus dealers here in the states and none of which in my local area carry your TTE products nor can they order your products apparently.
Is there anyway that you can help me out here? If anything I would at least like to receive or purchase the TTE parts personally.
Please let me know.
Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
Good Morning Raul,
Please have a look to the e-mail below I got from Vijay. Would you please inform him about a Lexus dealer in the States dealing with TTE products.
He then can order via that dealer.
Thanks a lot
Best regards
Friedel
Raul,
The part numbers are:
LEXUS GS 300/430 S16- TD400-27490-00 - front lip spoiler
TOYOTA Genuine Part No. for dealer reference - PZ439-S0430-00
Also for:
LEXUS GS 300/430 S16- TD400-27492-00 - rear spoiler
This is from tte.de website.
Sewell Lexus has the lip apparently in stock for $359.37 total shipped to me
Jay,
That is the dealer I was going to refer you to. They buy the lips often and from TTE. The other one is in California.
The Suggested MSRP for this part is $350. If does not include shipping.
Suggested MSRP for the rear spoiler is $310.
Regards,
Raul Gonzalez - TRD Business Administrator - Toyota Motor Sales
Raul,
So there are only two dealers that can source these parts?
I have literally 50 orders sitting on my desk here. I mean its technically about $40k in sales for whomever wants it but I guess I will just have to let these guys know it can't be done?
Jay,
I would recommend calling Sewell Lexus and see what they can do for you. If a nearby dealer can not assist, they will be your best choice.
I am sorry for the trouble. Let me know if I can assist further.
Regards,
Raul Gonzalez - TRD Business Administrator - Toyota Motor Sales
So it looks like the group buy is dead.
In other good news if you use the CL discount code on Sewell you can get the TTE front lip for $33x and with shipping from them to me in Orlando its about $22.00.
Fyi.
Last edited by 2GS4Jay; Feb 12, 2010 at 07:23 AM.
