Chris Wilson Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I am seeing more and more previously 2 or 3 day lead time parts becoming "from Japan only" with 3 to 4 week lead times. Belgium is apparently clearing their MKIV stock to make room for more recent parts. I am also unofficially told that as some slow moving parts dry up in Japan they will be permanently removed form the parts price lists. We have done well for parts availability so far, looks like times may be `a changin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm after a drivers side wing, asked toyota and it's a from Japan item. Pay first to get it sent over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Now the fun begins if you want to keep your car on the road with new OE parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Keron is about to become a very rich man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Keron is about to become a very rich man He'll certainly get busier for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Keron is about to become a very rich man He already has so many yachts there's not room for any more dead Supra's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Maybe now is the right time to start producing aftermarket OEM items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thank god I went for yank and BMW drive train. Good news for Keron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I have been using Amayama for some bits and not found any gaps yet, but parts availability is only going to go one way and I'm not sure the demand will be there for Blueprint etc to make copy parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I have been using Amayama for some bits and not found any gaps yet, but parts availability is only going to go one way and I'm not sure the demand will be there for Blueprint etc to make copy parts? It will be if they make them cheaper then Toyota How many people would love to re do their wishbones and bushes, but don't because it's far too expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Blueprint will only do fast moving, large volume parts. Wishbones for Mondeos and Golfs, fine. Wishbones for a MKIV Supra? Highly unlikely. Buying old high end, but yet to be collectable cars is the trivial bit, it's running them that costs the dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I experienced this when I ordered my new facelift headlights from Keiron...... one came from Belgium and the other was out of stock there and had to come from Japan. Worrying for the future for sure Hopefully the cult follwing the Supra has worldwide will keep them producing new OEM parts in Japan, as there should still be plenty of demand for years to come. The Sup needs some classic car mag features to start being recognised as a true classic. I think this would probably help the parts situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The Sup needs some classic car mag features to start being recognised as a true classic. I think this would probably help the parts situation. It's getting there. I edited a column for Classic Car Weekly about the mk4 a few weeks back. The glossy mags aren't quite on the same page yet, though. I'd say it has a couple more years before the mainstream really consider it a 'classic'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I treated my Old Girl to a complete new set of OE suspension components sourced via Saudi Arabia for around a third of U.K. price. Glad that I didn't miss the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 lol at some of the comments above! i sold the yachts David and moved on to private jets etc....i have one not far from where i live so can get anywhere in a hurry (to buy more supras) on a more serious note......i order from toyota most days and i am finding stuff is being discontinued, and also parts that were in the uk all the time before are having to come from japan (if they have it) which can take weeks. im stocking a lot more oem parts on shelf and collecting lots of breakers so i can supply you lot i think we should start a sticky with all the parts that we find to be now discontinued??? and keep updating it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I just bit the bullet and bought the OEM Suspension... The pre-facelift Front uppers are discontinued, no stock in Japan at all... Including Amayama and RHDjapan. The rear lower link (no 1 i think, trailing arm as some call it) is also out of stock in Japan, facelift and pre-facelift... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 6 speed rear main seal for the gear box and the 6 speed diff seals had to be shipped from Japan as there was none local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Was only talking about this the other day. The cars are hitting the age now where they will start to get rarer as parts decrease. Many cars will get broken for bits. Its around these times where we are going to have to start digging deep when it comes to maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I got the last of the TRD rear subframe bushes and front pre-facelift upper arms and lower rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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