erachter Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Was looking at some prices for brakes and found out the OEM calipers are available to order at an amazing price from US. 4775014270 - $189.95 4773014270 - $169.26 4775014280 - $169.26 4773014260 - $189.95 They are twice as expensive in Japan tho. Just found it strange them being so cheap when I've seen multiple kits going for ±£1k in used condition. Were they not discontinued? Maybe its part of the new heritage programme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 They are probably copies, and not genuine sumitomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 To be fair I've just checked the part number, and that price does appear to be for genuine parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Its not an amazing price really, the amazing prices are charged by people selling them second hand. There was a time when you could get 4 pot front brakes, from Toyota for 160 a caliper. They could be remanufactured items like Big Redd used to do over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Whifbitz sell one front nearly £400 over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 They could be remanufactured items like Big Redd used to do over here You get these prices from toyota dealerships in the USA and I don't think their remit includes recycled parts. There are companies like Cardone that remanufacture Supra brakes for around $50 on an exchange basis or twice that if its on a sale basis. We are not known as treasure island by the car industry for no undeserved reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
214supra Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Was looking at some prices for brakes and found out the OEM calipers are available to order at an amazing price from US. 4775014270 - $189.95 4773014270 - $169.26 4775014280 - $169.26 4773014260 - $189.95 They are twice as expensive in Japan tho. Just found it strange them being so cheap when I've seen multiple kits going for ±£1k in used condition. Were they not discontinued? Maybe its part of the new heritage programme? Do you mind sharing this company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) Whifbitz sell one front nearly £400 over here. That surprises you? They are one of, if not the most expensive trader in the UK to use for Supra parts. Not competitive in the slightest. Do you mind sharing this company? It’s probably Elmhurst Toyota in the US. Edited May 2, 2020 by Frank Bullitt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Its not an amazing price really, the amazing prices are charged by people selling them second hand. Cue a glut of second hand sets suddenly becoming available for 1K to cover the cost of people importing brand new sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Do you mind sharing this company?Search the part number on Google Phil, and you'll find them available from the usa [emoji1303] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Do you mind sharing this company? I've bought over Supra parts from McGeorge. If you don't like their ship rates you can organise your own freight. Its better to do that if you can be arsed to as they ship USPS so its delivered by Royal Mail who add on a fair amount of extra delivery and handling costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erachter Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 These are the original new parts directly from Toyota, not copies or refurbs. They are also on sale now lol, so slightly lower than RRP. It was toyota.com where I saw these prices, but can be found at other dealers too, not sure which ones offer shipping to UK. Maybe they are also available now from UK Toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Shipping from the us will bump that price right up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
214supra Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I've bought over Supra parts from McGeorge. If you don't like their ship rates you can organise your own freight. Its better to do that if you can be arsed to as they ship USPS so its delivered by Royal Mail who add on a fair amount of extra delivery and handling costs. Thanks for sharing. I know a guy that can get free shipping and no import tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Not called Donald by any chance is he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I've bought over Supra parts from McGeorge. If you don't like their ship rates you can organise your own freight. Its better to do that if you can be arsed to as they ship USPS so its delivered by Royal Mail who add on a fair amount of extra delivery and handling costs. Thanks for the info, that is one thing Elmhurst won’t do. It’s their shipping or nothing unless you have someone in the US they can post to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Shipping from the us will bump that price right up I ship lots of car parts in from the USA from 20g Supra exhaust gaskets one at a time to a 35kg differential and it depends where you buy from. I could have paid £600 to ship the differential on a 'normal' shipper and the top price I was quoted was close to £2,000. In the end arranged the shipping myself for £65 on a FexEx premium 2 day service and did the import paperwork so I only paid 5% VAT on a historical car part. If I'd paid the £600 freight there would have been another £120 added to that for VAT. There are a few cheap shippers. Amazon.com is really cheap. I shipped over a heater matrix that cost £9 and ended up delivered duty paid for £18. I could have bought the part here in the UK for £75 if I really wanted to. Or I could have easily found a company that cost £60 to ship. RockAuto is another very low cost shipper that I use often and there is a 5% discount code for them I keep updated on a thread. Anyone wanting to bring big parts over then its often best to go surface freight but not always. Air freight charges drop dramatically in the peak summer months becuase everyone is on holiday and companies have the factory maintenance shutdown. There is a 6 week sweet spot in end June to beginnng of August when many parts companies will offer much lower ship rates. The lagest item I ever had Amazon ship over on a three day service was a 40kg clay trap for £60, compared to a cost of £100 to ship it 3 week surface. If you shop around to find the low cost shippers or those who will let you arrange a collection then parts are so much cheaper in the USA. Sometimes you can find a part is only 10% of the UK price which is crazy. Most of the time it'll be half price which gives plenty of scope to import and still secure a good price advantage. If you pay by credit card then the transaction is fully covered should there be an issue. Returns can be an issue but I've had a few problems over the year. Amazon doubled down on an order once, they just told me to keep the extra free rather than post back. I've had other suppliers send the wrong part and had the cost refunded and they say seeing its been their fault, keep the part or throw it away. Which I have always done via eBay. I've never had any issue importing from the USA that wasn't resolved fully. Iincluding a car I once purchased I must have spent around £40k with a good many US suppliers over recent years. Another tip for overseas buyers is use a Forex service to process a payment if its for a decent amount and the vendor is trustworthy. You don't get the credit protection seeing its a cash trqansaction but the better exchange rate is worth a good 2% saving over the rate that the card transaction will run with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Another tip for overseas buyers is use a Forex service to process a payment if its for a decent amount and the vendor is trustworthy. You don't get the credit protection seeing its a cash trqansaction but the better exchange rate is worth a good 2% saving over the rate that the card transaction will run with. Or use the likes of Monzo, Revolut or Starling, that way, you get the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Cool Wanted several bits like AC stuff as so much cheaper there but shipping etc puts me off I surpose if you know what your doing then it can be worked around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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