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roroskis · 04-15-2014, 01:49 AM

I finally have some funds ready and I'm just about to pull the trigger on the JDM exhaust tips, JDM clear side markers, and the Weathertech Floor Liners. Has anyone ordered from Japanparts.com before? I'm thinking of buying the first two from there because it seems cheaper that FT86SpeedFactory and NigelJDM, even with shipping. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything stupid though or ordering the wrong parts, so it'd be great if I can get some help from someone who's done this before. Alternatively, if there are better places to buy these parts, please do share!

Simon99 · 04-15-2014, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by roroskis

I finally have some funds ready and I'm just about to pull the trigger on the JDM exhaust tips, JDM clear side markers, and the Weathertech Floor Liners. Has anyone ordered from Japanparts.com before? I'm thinking of buying the first two from there because it seems cheaper that FT86SpeedFactory and NigelJDM, even with shipping. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything stupid though or ordering the wrong parts, so it'd be great if I can get some help from someone who's done this before. Alternatively, if there are better places to buy these parts, please do share!

I'm not sure about the tips, but clears markers can be found sold by vendors on here and you won't get killed by imports fees and shipping. I never ordered from Japan Parts but please share your experience if you decide to do so. Maybe someone can point you to the right direction regarding the tips, but Weathertechs should be an easy find !

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roroskis · 04-15-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon99

I'm not sure about the tips, but clears markers can be found sold by vendors on here and you won't get killed by imports fees and shipping. I never ordered from Japan Parts but please share your experience if you decide to do so. Maybe someone can point you to the right direction regarding the tips, but Weathertechs should be an easy find !

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Thanks Simon! I totally hadn't thought about import fees, although I haven't seen anyone mention them before; it'd be great to get clarification on that. As for the Weathertechs, is the best place to get them direct from the Weathertech site?

Simon99 · 04-15-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by roroskis

Thanks Simon! I totally hadn't thought about import fees, although I haven't seen anyone mention them before; it'd be great to get clarification on that. As for the Weathertechs, is the best place to get them direct from the Weathertech site?

I got them from a local car shop, but if youre in the states, get them from the site, you wont have any imports fees (im in canada so I coild have) and youll get a direct communication with the manifacturer if problems arise. Cheers !

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Grassroots_BRZ · 04-15-2014, 02:54 PM

Tires and suspension are first to me, I think.

Really dig that armrest, too.

Simon99 · 04-15-2014, 06:47 PM

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Tires and suspension are first to me, I think.

Really dig that armrest, too.

What do you mean by suspension ? Car handles amazingly well in stock form with upgraded tires

Grassroots_BRZ · 04-15-2014, 07:04 PM

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What do you mean by suspension ? Car handles amazingly well in stock form with upgraded tires

Just some springs to lower it and get rid of that tire gap. The car does handle well stock, though.

Simon99 · 04-22-2014, 10:01 PM

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Just some springs to lower it and get rid of that tire gap. The car does handle well stock, though.

Hence why I'm looking at STI pinks !

dnieves · 12-27-2014, 02:09 AM

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Rubberized trunk liner - keeps spills and dirt off your trunk carpet
Sharkfin antenna - makes your car look less cheap
Cusco sports accelerator pedal - aids in heel-and-toe downshifting
Wheel locks - because gettin' yo' rims jacked would not be a good thing

The rubberized trunk liner is great but sucks if you're not driving a BRZ.

Turbowned · 12-29-2014, 12:56 PM

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The rubberized trunk liner is great but sucks if you're not driving a BRZ.

How many people are gonna look in your trunk and call you out anyway? Doesn't WeatherTech make one?

dnieves · 12-31-2014, 01:32 PM

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How many people are gonna look in your trunk and call you out anyway? Doesn't WeatherTech make one?

You're right, the WeatherTech trunk liner is $109. I just have a preference for OEM and their logos.

Koa · 12-31-2014, 01:40 PM

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The rubberized trunk liner is great but sucks if you're not driving a BRZ.

Considering that I just got asked if my car was one of those "FRZ's"... I think you'd be fine if you put a rubberized mat in...

dnieves · 01-03-2015, 02:25 PM

FR-Z FTW!!

MoarGeesPlease · 01-08-2015, 11:38 AM

How do you guys handle picking up dry cleaning? I've looped a very short bungee cord around the car seat attachment above the rear seats and use that for hanging the hangers on. It does OK, not great.

Also, I attach my phone to the dash to one of these Mobio cell phone magnets so I can see Waze and keep a small cable charging the phone via the USB port. Currently sporting an LG G3 that's about the size of an iPhone 6+. I had to put it on the silver dash pieces just to the right of the nav system instead of on top of the dash center vents so it could rotate fully. The magnet was still strong enough to hold the phone and the case horizontal without falling over itself.

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MoarGeesPlease Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP Location: Central NJ Posts: 95 Thanks: 72 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you guys handle picking up dry cleaning? I've looped a very short bungee cord around the car seat attachment above the rear seats and use that for hanging the hangers on. It does OK, not great. Also, I attach my phone to the dash to one of these Mobio cell phone magnets so I can see Waze and keep a small cable charging the phone via the USB port. Currently sporting an LG G3 that's about the size of an iPhone 6+. I had to put it on the silver dash pieces just to the right of the nav system instead of on top of the dash center vents so it could rotate fully. The magnet was still strong enough to hold the phone and the case horizontal without falling over itself. __________________ Howdy, name's Jeff! 13 BRZ - 03.5 Mazda Protege5 - Sold 97 Acura Integra LS - R.I.P. Last edited by MoarGeesPlease; 01-08-2015 at 11:44 AM. Reason: Added paragraph about the Mobio cell phone holder

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roroskis Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 40 Thanks: 75 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I finally have some funds ready and I'm just about to pull the trigger on the JDM exhaust tips, JDM clear side markers, and the Weathertech Floor Liners. Has anyone ordered from Japanparts.com before? I'm thinking of buying the first two from there because it seems cheaper that FT86SpeedFactory and NigelJDM, even with shipping. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything stupid though or ordering the wrong parts, so it'd be great if I can get some help from someone who's done this before. Alternatively, if there are better places to buy these parts, please do share!

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Grassroots_BRZ Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Pearl White BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 86 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tires and suspension are first to me, I think. Really dig that armrest, too.

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