Small parts I should consider getting from Japan? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sukumizu · 08-30-2020, 03:53 AM

So my buddy is picking up some tail lights for me and he said that if I needed any small items like trim pieces or shift knobs I should let him know to take advantage of box size and shipping costs.

If you guys had the opportunity what would you get? Stuff that's either cheaper in Japan or hard to find stateside.

Thinking of black steering wheel and shifter trim but drawing blanks on anything else.

henry.haden · 08-30-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sukumizu

So my buddy is picking up some tail lights for me and he said that if I needed any small items like trim pieces or shift knobs I should let him know to take advantage of box size and shipping costs.

If you guys had the opportunity what would you get? Stuff that's either cheaper in Japan or hard to find stateside.

Thinking of black steering wheel and shifter trim but drawing blanks on anything else.

Possibly JDM side marker lights

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DarkPira7e · 08-30-2020, 08:28 AM

Get a Japanese license plate or something. This car doesn't have anything very cool that's small and Japan specific in my opinion.

The black traction control buttons? Even though you can order them state-side (I have them and love them)

sukumizu · 08-31-2020, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by henry.haden

Possibly JDM side marker lights

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I would, except I'm already running light smoke clears

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Get a Japanese license plate or something. This car doesn't have anything very cool that's small and Japan specific in my opinion.

The black traction control buttons? Even though you can order them state-side (I have them and love them)

Yeah, left that out by mistake. Including the traction control stuff as well, would look kinda weird leaving that part silver. Maybe I'll see if he could find some cheap duracon/delrin shift knobs at upgarage or something so I don't have to burn my hands on hot days anymore lol.

tarzan_nojane · 09-02-2020, 12:52 AM

Red Door Courtesy Lamps. The JDM parts look just like the clear BRZ parts, but are red. I got a pair from Japan earlier this year together with the harness connectors to add red lamps to my FR-S. SU003-03290 - got them from amayama.com.

86MLR · 09-02-2020, 01:52 AM

Workshop stickers for your tool boxes.

Workshop t-shirts.

Workshop overalls.

weederr33 · 09-02-2020, 11:55 AM

Uncommon oil caps like Revolution or TOM'S? STI/ GR Emblems? Grazio&Co dress up parts? I'm sure you could slip in a GR front lip, or a VARIS body kit for checked baggage.

Mike_ZN6 · 09-02-2020, 02:15 PM

Rays parts like lug nuts are significantly cheaper in Japan.

LancePower · 09-02-2020, 05:59 PM

STI Steering Rack Bushings.

I'll buy them off you at price, which I think is like $40 each.

beltax90 · 09-02-2020, 07:46 PM

please be that guy

beltax90 · 09-02-2020, 07:52 PM

and then make a group buy thread

EndlessAzure · 09-03-2020, 03:09 AM

@sukumizu

Anything Blitz

STi/TRD JDM Performance Parts (Door striker cover, short shifter, etc.)

STi/TRD goodies (I have the stainless TRD Coffee Mug)

Other accessories/goods from your favorite aftermarket makes

Rear spats/spoiler from JDM makes (STi/TRD/Modellista/etc.)

JDM Variants of stock parts (rear 13-16 tail lights, side markers, etc.)

Anything GR

beltax90 · 09-03-2020, 04:38 AM

Get these:

beltax90 · 09-03-2020, 04:42 AM

Or try to find the Golden Supra toy in a Japanese McDonald's happy meal like Orido and Taniguchi:

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09-02-2020, 11:55 AM	#7
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,336 Thanks: 4,537 Thanked 5,602 Times in 2,937 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Uncommon oil caps like Revolution or TOM'S? STI/ GR Emblems? Grazio&Co dress up parts? I'm sure you could slip in a GR front lip, or a VARIS body kit for checked baggage. __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

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beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,799 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	please be that guy Attached Images

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beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,799 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	and then make a group buy thread Attached Images

08-30-2020, 08:28 AM	#3
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,949 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 4,102 Times in 2,050 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a Japanese license plate or something. This car doesn't have anything very cool that's small and Japan specific in my opinion. The black traction control buttons? Even though you can order them state-side (I have them and love them)

09-02-2020, 02:15 PM	#8
Mike_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Toyota 86 Location: DMV Posts: 426 Thanks: 253 Thanked 209 Times in 139 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rays parts like lug nuts are significantly cheaper in Japan.

09-02-2020, 05:59 PM	#9
LancePower Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS Location: NJ Posts: 504 Thanks: 93 Thanked 189 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	STI Steering Rack Bushings. I'll buy them off you at price, which I think is like $40 each.

09-03-2020, 04:38 AM	#13
beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,799 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get these: Attached Images

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beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,799 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Or try to find the Golden Supra toy in a Japanese McDonald's happy meal like Orido and Taniguchi: Attached Images

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