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Old 11-11-2016, 12:29 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by nextcar View Post
Ouch! I have resisted the urge to put on a diffuser - would be interested to hear your opinion on it... Seems sort of cosmetic/non-functional (not that there is anything wrong with that - I lean towards the TRD spoiler - equally cosmetic!)

I have ordered non-car related items from both Japan and China in the $400 range and never been hit with fees or customs - but it may just be a case of "luck of the draw". Never used the auction proxy service though - and so far it looks like no other members have either. If I pull the trigger I will post on the experience.
Completely and totally cosmetic. I just did not like seeing the muffler hanging there and it blocks it a bit.


I have bought 100s of model kits from Asia and never been dinged once on duty/taxes. I have bought 4 from the US that were made in Japan and got hit for fees on all of them. It is bizarre how they pick what they are going to charge for.
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