foggy147 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 is the owner of the blue one a member?would be good too see how its looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 thats a good deal... incoming pm from mr H? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 The car looks good, but I had some bad experience with that shop.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) is the owner of the blue one a member?would be good too see how its looking He's not a full member and doesn't post much but was online last month. But no pictures in his garage unfortunately. Mike Edited April 3, 2012 by Pixelfill removed link as he probably won't want the adverse attention. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h89mps Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 How much would it cost to buy (+ ship from MVP) and fit the TRD replica kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Dont know what all the fuss is about. Its a black supra meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 a late manual RZ with all the bits - lovely(even though its black and not RSP)and it even has a strut brace which TRD said themselves could not be fitted under a TRD bonnet! seems it can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Black FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) a late manual RZ with all the bits - lovely(even though its black and not RSP)and it even has a strut brace which TRD said themselves could not be fitted under a TRD bonnet! seems it can!! Was just about to post about that! Don had the trd brace on his blue Supra , I tried the TRD strut brace on my TRD and it did not fit! My car was too wide(strut to strut) It was a good few mm off, the width of the strut brace was not long enough Some TLC the car has potential Edited April 4, 2012 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoRich Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Its a 1999 car so over 10 years old so just needs an MOT (+foglight) for registration. Registration fee is around £55 and you need to buy a tax disc. Shipping is around US$900 plus insurance at 2% of the car value. Import duty is 10% and VAT on the compunded amount of 20%. Japan side woudl be de-registration, transport to port, Japanese customs and the dealer would also charge a fee and probably try for Japan sales tax 5% even though it is being exported. Then its just a matter of speaking to the dealer in Japanese and finding a Japanese customs agent and shipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoRich Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 If anyone really wants it I can get one of my guys to go over and have a look and get it to the port.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 is the owner of the blue one a member?would be good too see how its looking I imagine it looks kack as I am not driving it. Not that I would have driven it much if I owned a car with 7K miles on the clock. thats a good deal... incoming pm from mr H? I have the money, but I am looking to move house so I can't see it being a goer. If anyone really wants it I can get one of my guys to go over and have a look and get it to the port.... Are you an importer then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoRich Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Are you an importer then? No, I was an exporter (Japan based) for 8 years, we sold to the auctions and dealers in the UK, Oz, S. Africa etc not really to end users. I moved back in 2007 but still have the infrastructure in place (and still have my auction licences). I have been sending cars to Japan more recently as the exchange rate works better that way these days.. I will be back in Japan for a month later this year so if there is a shopping list happy to do what I can. I will be buying some cars to bring back anyway, probably an RX, couple of EVO's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 No, I was an exporter (Japan based) for 8 years, we sold to the auctions and dealers in the UK, Oz, S. Africa etc not really to end users. I moved back in 2007 but still have the infrastructure in place (and still have my auction licences). I have been sending cars to Japan more recently as the exchange rate works better that way these days.. I will be back in Japan for a month later this year so if there is a shopping list happy to do what I can. I will be buying some cars to bring back anyway, probably an RX, couple of EVO's... Please go through the trader application process before you decide to start taking anyone's money from this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoRich Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Understood, I am not a trader so please ignore the offer. If I am in Japan I am happy to help anyone and I do not need to be paid for it. Its my hobby now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 as lovely as this car is! i think if i had the choice between the 2 if go for he envy supra. doubt its genuine trd but has silly power and a members car too oh and its on the other side of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 For me this car is not in perect condition like the blue one was. The guage pod seems particularly untidy. What mileage is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Was just about to post about that! Don had the trd brace on his blue Supra , I tried the TRD strut brace on my TRD and it did not fit! My car was too wide(strut to strut) It was a good few mm off, the width of the strut brace was not long enough Some TLC the car has potential That dont sound good, im guessing your car must have been in a pretty serious crash for the struts to be further apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) That dont sound good, im guessing your car must have been in a pretty serious crash for the struts to be further apart? Car was never in a crash, you would see the repair if it was (as you said it would have to be a big shunt to do that) and I am sure the Supra Specialists/ mechanics would of asked me or commented. I am not too sure if you can adjust the TRD strut but it was only a little off, we didnt try too hard to get it to fit , it was raining, dark and freezing out; I am sure with a little juggle it would fit. I might of made the mistake of putting one side on first; you might need to put the two sides down on the struts in tandem ,It is over five years ago but I do remember it was a very tight fit! But I was not too concerned about getting the struts to bolt up, but more concerned about bonnet clearence. I had the strut bar sitting on the spark plug cover, I know it is suppose to be a few mm above but it highlighted suspected main issue; bonnet clearance. You might get away with a thinner bar, like one of the carbing strut braces I have seen a few pictures of TRD cars with the TRD strut fitted , was always confused why the TRD website said it does not fit was just lucky enough to be able to try it before I bought one. Edited April 5, 2012 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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