Visiting Japan - Parts Recommendations? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

daoznn · 06-08-2016, 08:24 PM

Hey all! In a month, I will be visiting Japan for the second time, but it will be my first time since owning my BRZ. (Will be in Tokyo mainly, but spending time in Osaka and Kyoto as well)

Searching through similar postings, I didn't see many specific recommendations as to what parts would be worth picking up while I'm there. Sadly, I won't be able to haul back anything large like an exhaust or wheels. If anyone has recommendations though on Japan-exclusive/rare parts that are portable and would be cheaper to buy there than in the states, I'd love to hear them!

turtlefeeder · 06-09-2016, 02:57 AM

JDM? w00t!! Grab everything

japes · 06-09-2016, 04:29 AM

And here I am in Japan, trying to find an american supercharger....

themadscientist · 06-09-2016, 05:06 AM

Nothing really special for this car over here. Spend your money on geek shit in Akihabara and flip the stuff when you get home for a nice profit.

soulreapersteve · 06-09-2016, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Nothing really special for this car over here. Spend your money on geek shit in Akihabara and flip the stuff when you get home for a nice profit.

What this guy said.

People like me will spend $$$ on just about anything anime related.. for the right price

daoznn · 06-09-2016, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

What this guy said.

People like me will spend $$$ on just about anything anime related.. for the right price

Haha then it looks like I'll be doing just that then! Except for the, you know, flipping part.. cuz otaku lyfe lol.

mav1178 · 06-09-2016, 03:59 PM

There's no specific recommendations because we have no idea what you want or like.

-alex

JD001 · 06-09-2016, 04:02 PM

First thing I would get is JDM G Shock.

daoznn · 06-09-2016, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

There's no specific recommendations because we have no idea what you want or like.

-alex

Haha sorry to be vague. I guess I'm looking for cosmetic bits (exterior, interior, engine bay, STI/tS bits are always welcome), suspension, any JDM accessories.

Essentially anything anyone believes I would be missing out on otherwise, I'd love to hear. They don't necessarily have to be limited to my taste because as far as I know, I might be swayed by others' recommendations :P

daoznn · 06-09-2016, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD001

First thing I would get is JDM G Shock.

Wasn't even aware this was a thing, cool stuff! Will definitely be looking into this.

chaoskaze · 06-09-2016, 04:59 PM

EAT LOTS GOOD FOOD.

no advise on parts since... i know I'm just gonna go check yahoo auction for parts if i'm there. For you i don't know.

Oh, you can grab some motor oil made for our car. I always wanted to try the wakos 86 5W-30

daoznn · 06-09-2016, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

EAT LOTS GOOD FOOD.

no advise on parts since... i know I'm just gonna go check yahoo auction for parts if i'm there. For you i don't know.

Oh, you can grab some motor oil made for our car. I always wanted to try the wakos 86 5W-30

Thanks for the recommendation! And food is definitely priority #1 for me on this trip.

Kiske · 06-09-2016, 07:42 PM

IMO it's a waste of time on this platform. Parts are easily availiable stateside and if your shipping a bumper back home your still going to be paying a ton because of the size. Unless it is a hard-to-find part I cannot see much benefit. Enjoy yourself instead. 2/cents

bcj · 06-10-2016, 11:56 AM

Tokyo subway strap and ring yo

06-09-2016, 04:29 AM	#3
japes Fish out of water Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 86 GT White Location: Fukuoka, Japan Posts: 23 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And here I am in Japan, trying to find an american supercharger.... __________________ Let's be honest, I have no idea what I'm doing.

06-09-2016, 07:42 PM	#13
Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,345 Thanks: 1,027 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IMO it's a waste of time on this platform. Parts are easily availiable stateside and if your shipping a bumper back home your still going to be paying a ton because of the size. Unless it is a hard-to-find part I cannot see much benefit. Enjoy yourself instead. 2/cents __________________ //2013 World Rally Blue BRZ Limited FBM Turbo--gone //2018 Crystal White Pearl BRZ Ts 2.2l Harrop Supercharged

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06-08-2016, 08:24 PM	#1
daoznn Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 13' BRZ Limited Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Visiting Japan - Parts Recommendations? Hey all! In a month, I will be visiting Japan for the second time, but it will be my first time since owning my BRZ. (Will be in Tokyo mainly, but spending time in Osaka and Kyoto as well) Searching through similar postings, I didn't see many specific recommendations as to what parts would be worth picking up while I'm there. Sadly, I won't be able to haul back anything large like an exhaust or wheels. If anyone has recommendations though on Japan-exclusive/rare parts that are portable and would be cheaper to buy there than in the states, I'd love to hear them!

06-09-2016, 02:57 AM	#2
turtlefeeder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: UltraMFrS Location: OC Posts: 701 Thanks: 204 Thanked 135 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	JDM? w00t!! Grab everything

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mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,093 Times in 3,029 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	There's no specific recommendations because we have no idea what you want or like. -alex

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JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 7,718 Thanked 6,264 Times in 3,515 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	First thing I would get is JDM G Shock.

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