Hills Alive

Louv · 06-19-2015, 07:06 PM

I just received my set of Custom Luggage form Hills Alive.

http://www.hillsalive.co.uk/index.ph...id=13&Itemid=3

Two pieces. Mine was done in black, with blue trim. The blue is close, but not quite a perfect match to BMW's blue trim.

The top piece works fairly well for three pairs of blue shoes.

Epirali · 06-19-2015, 07:34 PM

Awesome. Thanks.

So safe to assume there are three blue suits in the luggage?

Louv · 06-19-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Epirali

Awesome. Thanks.

So safe to assume there are three blue suits in the luggage?

Blue Jeans. Blue shirts. Blue Socks. And Sophisto Grey nail polish... oops, I've said too much.

Aye-eight · 06-20-2015, 04:36 AM

Love the shoes. True i8 material. ;-)

Baron UK · 06-20-2015, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louv

I just received my set of Custom Luggage form Hills Alive.

http://www.hillsalive.co.uk/index.ph...id=13&Itemid=3

Two pieces. Mine was done in black, with blue trim. The blue is close, but not quite a perfect match to BMW's blue trim.

The top piece works fairly well for three pairs of blue shoes.

Great. but cant find link for i8 and cost to transport trainers

kip1 · 06-21-2015, 03:11 AM

Nice bags, I just feel carrying luggage shaped like that at the airport and hotels, might get the same unwanted attention I get with the car.

Louv · 06-21-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Baron UK

Great. but cant find link for i8 and cost to transport trainers

They don't have a link for our i8 up on the website yet. You need to send them an email.

For reference, the set I had built cost me £484, including shipping from UK to USA.

(blue trainers were extra!)

Louv · 06-21-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kip1

Nice bags, I just feel carrying luggage shaped like that at the airport and hotels, might get the same unwanted attention I get with the car.

You can get the luggage without the blue trim, making it slightly more subtle.

It's just a nice way to get maximum usage from that odd little space. I doubt I'd carry this luggage through an airport. It's road-trip and weekend hotel luggage, and since I've probably just driven up in the i8, the attention is already drawn.

Your mileage may vary.

ChiTownM · 06-21-2015, 08:50 PM

I usually transport beer and wine in that odd shape space, sometimes my soccer gear

This luggage is cool and well done it seems.

Baron UK · 06-22-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Louv

They don't have a link for our i8 up on the website yet. You need to send them an email.

For reference, the set I had built cost me £484, including shipping from UK to USA.

(blue trainers were extra!)

Excellent. I'm UK based so

Louv · 06-22-2015, 01:08 PM

I forgot to add... Production Time.

Since these are crafted one at a time, to your specification, this isn't something you can just order and have overnight.

I place my order on April 20th, 2015. The cases arrived at my house June 18th, 2015.

JasH · 06-23-2015, 02:48 PM

I just happen to have placed my order for the same set last week Louv

But of course we pay more here, even though we are in the UK, where it is made and supplied

Epirali · 06-23-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JasH

I just happen to have placed my order for the same set last week Louv

But of course we pay more here, even though we are in the UK, where it is made and supplied

VAT?

Louv · 06-24-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

I just happen to have placed my order for the same set last week Louv

But of course we pay more here, even though we are in the UK, where it is made and supplied

I would guess it's because of the VAT.

I think you will get an improved version. I've been working with them to help slightly enlarge the top case, so it can hold a little more stuff. (more blue shoes!)

JasH · 07-14-2015, 02:57 PM

Yes, the VAT no doubt.

I will measure the top case when it arrives if you like? What are the measurements of yours?

Louv · 07-15-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

Yes, the VAT no doubt.

I will measure the top case when it arrives if you like? What are the measurements of yours?

The lower bag is 10” high (without the height of the handle)
The upper bag is 4” high

JasH · 07-18-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Louv

The lower bag is 10” high (without the height of the handle)
The upper bag is 4” high

My luggage arrived

Big case is 25cm high (10").
Small case is 11cm high (4.5").

So, yes it looks like they did increase the volume of the smaller bag by a half inch

JasH · 07-18-2015, 05:34 PM

Interesting.... I just spotted that your large case has a front handle, and mine has none. Any ideas why that is?

I wonder if they increased the depth of the large case, or just forgot the handle?

Louv · 07-19-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

Interesting.... I just spotted that your large case has a front handle, and mine has none. Any ideas why that is?

I wonder if they increased the depth of the large case, or just forgot the handle?

I'm not sure. I hadn't discussed any changes to the large case with them. Their producer might have just forgotten.

JasH · 07-19-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Louv

I'm not sure. I hadn't discussed any changes to the large case with them. Their producer might have just forgotten.

I measured the depth (front to rear) of the large case.

Mine is 28cm (11"). That is the actual depth of the storage compartment.

Is yours the same?

Louv · 07-19-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JasH

I measured the depth (front to rear) of the large case.

Mine is 28cm (11"). That is the actual depth of the storage compartment.

Is yours the same?

Yes, same dimension there.

JasH · 07-19-2015, 01:14 PM

Thanks Louv

I will contact HillsAlive about the missing handle.

I do think the luggage is an essential component to making the i8 a usable Grand Tourer.

I am taking my family to Scotland in it next month. Should be some interesting packing going on to take 4 persons' luggage for a 1 week trip

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Louv Driver 301 Rep 382 Posts Drives: Mephisto Gray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mainely iTrader: (0)	Hills Alive - Luggage set for the i8 I just received my set of Custom Luggage form Hills Alive. http://www.hillsalive.co.uk/index.ph...id=13&Itemid=3 Two pieces. Mine was done in black, with blue trim. The blue is close, but not quite a perfect match to BMW's blue trim. The top piece works fairly well for three pairs of blue shoes. Attached Images __________________ cages:'18 M2, '15 i8, '15 X6M and '18 K1600GT History: '96 Z3, '95 540i, '95 540iA, '00 M5, '04 X5, '88 M6, '89 750iL, '08 Z4MCoupe, '12 ActiveE, '62 R60/2, '76 R90S, '08 R1200GSA, '10 G450X I own no garage queens. If it's in my driveway, it's been ridden hard and put away wet. ...and now, with a light crust of Maine road salt.
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Epirali Lieutenant 198 Rep 578 Posts Drives: BMW e Copper i8 Roadster Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Thanks. So safe to assume there are three blue suits in the luggage?
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Aye-eight Major 509 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: My garage iTrader: (0) Garage List 1962 Triumph TR3B [0.00] 2015 BMW i8 [0.00] 2007 Volvo V70 T6 [0.00] 1960 Chevrolet Corv ... [0.00]	Love the shoes. True i8 material. ;-)
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kip1 Captain 168 Rep 774 Posts Drives: X5M50d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Nice bags, I just feel carrying luggage shaped like that at the airport and hotels, might get the same unwanted attention I get with the car.
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ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1050 Rep 1,538 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I usually transport beer and wine in that odd shape space, sometimes my soccer gear This luggage is cool and well done it seems.
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Louv Driver 301 Rep 382 Posts Drives: Mephisto Gray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mainely iTrader: (0)	Production Time I forgot to add... Production Time. Since these are crafted one at a time, to your specification, this isn't something you can just order and have overnight. I place my order on April 20th, 2015. The cases arrived at my house June 18th, 2015. __________________ cages:'18 M2, '15 i8, '15 X6M and '18 K1600GT History: '96 Z3, '95 540i, '95 540iA, '00 M5, '04 X5, '88 M6, '89 750iL, '08 Z4MCoupe, '12 ActiveE, '62 R60/2, '76 R90S, '08 R1200GSA, '10 G450X I own no garage queens. If it's in my driveway, it's been ridden hard and put away wet. ...and now, with a light crust of Maine road salt.
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JasH Lieutenant Colonel 621 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: McLaren & Ferrari & i8 & i3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	I just happen to have placed my order for the same set last week Louv But of course we pay more here, even though we are in the UK, where it is made and supplied
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JasH Lieutenant Colonel 621 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: McLaren & Ferrari & i8 & i3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, the VAT no doubt. I will measure the top case when it arrives if you like? What are the measurements of yours?
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JasH Lieutenant Colonel 621 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: McLaren & Ferrari & i8 & i3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting.... I just spotted that your large case has a front handle, and mine has none. Any ideas why that is? I wonder if they increased the depth of the large case, or just forgot the handle?
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JasH Lieutenant Colonel 621 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: McLaren & Ferrari & i8 & i3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks Louv I will contact HillsAlive about the missing handle. I do think the luggage is an essential component to making the i8 a usable Grand Tourer. I am taking my family to Scotland in it next month. Should be some interesting packing going on to take 4 persons' luggage for a 1 week trip
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