Author Topic: AIS removal kit (Read 45282 times)

robbo · « **on:** 08 March 2016, 10:46:37 pm »

Bit of a tall order, but would anyone have a record of the dimensions of the ais removal fittings that justy used to make, and what would be the preferred material. Don't fancy going the tapered tap route and was considering getting a machine shop to make me a set.
Thanks in advance.

RMT1983 · « **Reply #1 on:** 09 March 2016, 04:40:43 pm »

holeshot sell a kit that just slips on rather than tapping threads into the holes..................

http://www.holeshot.com/

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 March 2016, 05:39:18 pm »

Or you can cut and crimp the existing AIS pipes. Not quite as neat the custom jobbies but they're hardly visible anyway.

robbo · « **Reply #3 on:** 09 March 2016, 07:26:22 pm »

Hi RMT1983,
Yep the Holeshot kit is what I was hoping to get made here, as the exchange rate/freight/import duty/vat etc makes it quite an expensive option, especially if I got a few sets made. Thanks for your suggestion.

Hi Falcon 269,
Thanks for your suggestion, it's just I'm set on the caps idea now I've seen a picture of them. Just like the neatness of them I suppose.

Thanks again guys.

CraigL · « **Reply #4 on:** 09 March 2016, 08:21:05 pm »

Robbo,
What do you need to know? I have a Holeshot kit waiting to fit to my thou so i could have a look.
Craig

robbo · « **Reply #5 on:** 09 March 2016, 08:43:44 pm »

CraigL,

Excellent. I'd like to know the outside and inside diameters, and also the overall outside length. I know Dale uses the most expensive carriers in the world, or so it seems, but could you let me know how much did the kit work out with import etc paid. Please pm if you'd prefer.

Thanks CraigL you're a star.

CraigL · « **Reply #6 on:** 09 March 2016, 09:36:17 pm »

Message sent

robbo · « **Reply #7 on:** 09 March 2016, 11:10:56 pm »

Message replied to. Thanks very much, just the info I needed.

Tefer · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 March 2016, 10:29:20 am »

Could I have the cost including shipping, so I can see cost.

Fazerjon · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 March 2016, 12:16:52 pm »

Hi robbo, I used these, works out about £20 delivered in a week, but then decided to tap the holes out anyway! Might be worth a look
https://www.tpoparts.com/cat093/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_71&product_id=3

CraigL · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 March 2016, 12:50:07 pm »

Quote from: Tefer on 10 March 2016, 10:29:20 am

Could I have the cost including shipping, so I can see cost.

Hi Tefer
I don't have the exact fee's with me but the Holeshot kit cost me £48 including postage but I got stung to the sum of £19 in vat and Royal Mail handling fee. I've been told that some people have gotten away without paying the import duties though but I think you have to be lucky

The kit is extremely well made and I think it's worth the money.

Craig

PieEater · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 March 2016, 01:43:54 pm »

I purchased the holeshot kit and the postage was about the same as the cost of the kit itself so like Craig said it cost in total just under £50. Fortunately I didn't get stung for the import fees but that's a risk you need to consider. I personally think the holeshot kit is the best looking and easiest to install solution so don't think £50 is too expensive but another £20 on top would smart.

Tefer · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 March 2016, 04:44:53 pm »

Thanks CraigL

Quote from: CraigL on 10 March 2016, 12:50:07 pm

Quote from: Tefer on 10 March 2016, 10:29:20 am
Could I have the cost including shipping, so I can see cost.

Hi Tefer
I don't have the exact fee's with me but the Holeshot kit cost me £48 including postage but I got stung to the sum of £19 in vat and Royal Mail handling fee. I've been told that some people have gotten away without paying the import duties though but I think you have to be lucky
The kit is extremely well made and I think it's worth the money.

Craig

stevegixer · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 March 2016, 08:58:18 pm »

Quote from: CraigL on 09 March 2016, 09:36:17 pm

Message sent

hi craig could i also have the measurements please, i did this on an xjr so know exactly what i need except the sizes .
cheers steve.

mickvp · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 March 2016, 09:48:44 pm »

I got stun with the import duty on mine which took it just over the £60 or so in total.

robbo · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 March 2016, 10:03:43 pm »

Stevegixer,

PM for you.

CraigL · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 March 2016, 10:44:39 pm »

Quote from: robbo on 10 March 2016, 10:03:43 pm

Stevegixer,

PM for you.

Snap

Falco9 · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 March 2016, 09:31:06 am »

I used the Holeshot kit and thought Id be clever in getting my niece in Boston to order it and posted to her. She in turn brought it over in her hand luggage at Xmas. The robbing bar stewards still billed her $25 postage.....

No way around getting ripped off it would seem....

On the plus side the kits dead easy to fit and is of high quality

F9

mark g · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 March 2016, 08:38:34 pm »

Just done mine, I know your not interested in the tapping route but seriously it's no big deal, just go steady and jobs a goodun, and it looks nice and clean with the cap bolts........ if you want you can have my old tap set, blanking plugs were a few quid off ebay.

Cellarman · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 March 2016, 08:49:54 pm »

Quote from: mark g on 12 March 2016, 08:38:34 pm

Just done mine, I know your not interested in the tapping route but seriously it's no big deal, just go steady and jobs a goodun, and it looks nice and clean with the cap bolts........ if you want you can have my old tap set, blanking plugs were a few quid off ebay.

Agreed cost me about a fiver, it was far easier than I thought it would be

Fazerjon · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 March 2016, 03:03:14 pm »

+1 totally agree, Much easier than I had anticipated.

stevegixer · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 March 2016, 06:56:58 pm »

message for robbo & craigL
i had these knocked up in work all to craigs measurements,
just waiting for the grub screws to arrive so i can drill & tap them,
what you think ?

Details

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CraigL · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 March 2016, 07:57:22 pm »

Quote from: stevegixer on 21 March 2016, 06:56:58 pm

message for robbo & craigL
i had these knocked up in work all to craigs measurements,
just waiting for the grub screws to arrive so i can drill & tap them,
what you think ?
Details
IMG20160321182824
IMG20160321182824

Very nice Steve, quite impressive to say the least.

dazza · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 March 2016, 07:59:32 pm »

Good work there bud. Got any spare to sell ? I for one would be interested in a set

stevegixer · « **Reply #24 on:** 21 March 2016, 08:03:52 pm »

Quote from: dazza on 21 March 2016, 07:59:32 pm

Good work there bud. Got any spare to sell ? I for one would be interested in a set

Robbo wants a set.he is first on the list.someone else asked for a set but I can't remember who it was lol.
My mate in work will make them when he has time.
We have agreed on £10 a set + postage .how does that sound to you . ?