bayside_supra Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi guys My V161 gearbox has never been perfect since buying the car. Since going single the new clutch and flywheel have made it feel and sound worse than before, so I'm going to send it off to Suprastore in the Netherlands to get sorted once and for all. I've never sent anything like this before so I'm hoping someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. I'm guessing it will need to be on a pallet. Does anyone know the rough weight and dimensions of the V161 when removed? What do I need to package it with, other than the pallet? Pallet wrap? Anything else? Most importantly can anyone recommend a delivery company? Regards Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 It will need to be on a pallet and you will find most companies want it fully sealing so will need to be covered with a cardboard box thats fixed to the pallet or wrapped in the industrial cling film stuff. Ive used Palletways to send to europe which was not too expensive. However watch the small print as a lot of pallet companies will not pick up from a residential address and if it gets booked in they will then charge you for them cancelling it!! Only advice would be use the internet for pricing and then phone and speak to someone you want to book it with as they will accept anything on the websites and then add all the extras on after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks for the reply. Whifbitz will be removing the box for me so the address won't be a problem. Useful info about the sealing or box to cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Im sure Paul has experience about shipping to Europe, he's prob even got some pallets lying about you can use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 It will be going from the Crews Hill branch which are not set up for such things unfortunately. I have to arrange it all apart from removing and refitting. He suggested one company called sendapallet.co.uk Just wanting some advice on the finer details like packaging and weight etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 When I sold my last supra for parts I shipped the engine and drive train abroad to Finland and Norway. I used National Pallets and made full boxes to ensure all parts arrived in one piece. I used plywood to build the boxes. V160 weighs about 51kg. Of course you will need to factor in the box too. I don't recall the costs being very high, no more that £100- £150, one way of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Excellent. Thank you. Do you any idea on the rough dimensions of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I sent a half pallet for the gearbox and drive train. As in half the height. https://www.nationalpallets.co.uk/page/50/pallet-sizes.aspx Just watch out for pallet sizes. You'll notice it varies between companies. They don't all use the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Oh is the pallet size the height? I guess just a gearbox will be a quarter pallet then? Very helpful info thank you. Has anyone here used Suprastore before? Is there any need to upgrade anything in my box or just get it working as it should, on a single running 675 hp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Not used them but they have a good reputation. I would get a couple of tie down straps off ebay and strap it down on to the base of your pallet (chop a pallet in half maybe), then build a box over it or very wrap it in a few layers of really thick cardboard and then wrap seal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Suprastore don't have a very good reputation. Look them up on the forum to see a host of issues. I'd avoid personally. A working V160 V161 should be able to cope with a significant level of power. More important than the bhp would be the torque figure you hope to achieve. That's the thing that will put the strain on the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Suprastore don't have a very good reputation. Look them up on the forum to see a host of issues. I'd avoid personally. A working V160 V161 should be able to cope with a significant level of power. More important than the bhp would be the torque figure you hope to achieve. That's the thing that will put the strain on the gearbox. The one in the netherlands and not the USA based scam website? https://suprasport.nl/Toyota/Supra-JZA80-MK4/V160-6-speed-Getrag-parts I had heard good things from a couple of people who had bought parts from them, and I have also with no issue. I have no idea on their gearbox skills though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Ah, Suprasport (NL) not Suprastore (US). My comments were about the dodgy US outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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