Coming back to u.s. for the twins - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dathoefasho · 03-30-2015, 07:48 AM

hey guys. ive been a lurker on the car since its release was ever mentioned but was unable to purchase because i had to move to japan for some work. finally on my way back towards the end of this year. I'm hoping to start gathering parts for mods when i return to the u.s. and purchase one of the twins. Can you guys recommend anything i should purchase while i'm here in japan that would be more expensive/difficult to get if i were in the states.

thanks a lot guys!

thatfilipinoguy · 03-30-2015, 09:05 AM

Can you get me a set of window visors please! Oh and the 86 optional tool kit?! Thanks! And welcome!

86Tony · 03-30-2015, 11:04 AM

Purchase everything in japan you probably save alot of money

Tcoat · 03-30-2015, 11:10 AM

Don't know about the US but bringing anything with any real value back to Canada would cost as much or more in duty and taxes then the hassle would be worth.

Turbo95eg6 · 03-30-2015, 12:07 PM

It depends on what you consider difficult. A one off body kit or second hand Nardi or bride seats, sure.

With the exchange rate nothing is really cheaper, but you do save a lot with shipping. Everything there you can attain is the States. With that, you have to keep in mind there is only so much you can bring with you on your trip back, considering how carry on luggage has been more limited lately. You can ship overseas but then you're back to square one. On top of that, I always get sketched going through customs by not declaring car parts (you're not allowed to bring in anything over $200 in value iirc).

Personally, I would gather small STI parts you can stuff in your luggage (push start, shift knob, side markers, etc). Hope you had fun overseas.

1GiantTurtle · 03-30-2015, 09:34 PM

Which twin are u getting?, 86 airbag covers are pretty popular

Packofcrows · 03-30-2015, 10:47 PM

Send me some Japan badges and a arm rest. I dont wanna pay $300 or so for one here!

dathoefasho · 03-30-2015, 10:51 PM

Thanks for friendly responses! I guess i should have specified. Essentially, I can gather as much as I really need. I believe i get about 3500 lb's free shipping back to the states when i return. So one might say.. the skys the limit! I've daydreamed of bringing back volk te37's and some brembo calipers but haven't done the necessary research yet. I'm hoping to get the frs because i've seen better deals on it compared to the brz.

edit: I wouldn't mind searching through junk yards as well if it was worth it. I've seen a lot of silvias, skylines, sti's/wrx's, and supras just around the edge of the fence so part picking from those shouldn't be too hard.

86Tony · 03-31-2015, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dathoefasho

Thanks for friendly responses! I guess i should have specified. Essentially, I can gather as much as I really need. I believe i get about 3500 lb's free shipping back to the states when i return. So one might say.. the skys the limit! I've daydreamed of bringing back volk te37's and some brembo calipers but haven't done the necessary research yet. I'm hoping to get the frs because i've seen better deals on it compared to the brz.

edit: I wouldn't mind searching through junk yards as well if it was worth it. I've seen a lot of silvias, skylines, sti's/wrx's, and supras just around the edge of the fence so part picking from those shouldn't be too hard.

Oh man that is awsome, I would love to go through the junk yard in japan with you that be an experience. 3500lbs free shipping man that's every part possible. And.you still have room to bring back a ae86 with it haha

reni · 03-31-2015, 01:37 AM

R32 GT-R is only about 3200lbs

AznKirby · 03-31-2015, 01:43 AM

3500? Bring back an R34

FR-S Guy · 03-31-2015, 09:01 AM

You got PM

03-30-2015, 07:48 AM	#1
dathoefasho Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: working on it Location: Japan Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Coming back to u.s. for the twins hey guys. ive been a lurker on the car since its release was ever mentioned but was unable to purchase because i had to move to japan for some work. finally on my way back towards the end of this year. I'm hoping to start gathering parts for mods when i return to the u.s. and purchase one of the twins. Can you guys recommend anything i should purchase while i'm here in japan that would be more expensive/difficult to get if i were in the states. thanks a lot guys!

03-30-2015, 11:10 AM	#4
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03-30-2015, 12:07 PM	#5
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	It depends on what you consider difficult. A one off body kit or second hand Nardi or bride seats, sure. With the exchange rate nothing is really cheaper, but you do save a lot with shipping. Everything there you can attain is the States. With that, you have to keep in mind there is only so much you can bring with you on your trip back, considering how carry on luggage has been more limited lately. You can ship overseas but then you're back to square one. On top of that, I always get sketched going through customs by not declaring car parts (you're not allowed to bring in anything over $200 in value iirc). Personally, I would gather small STI parts you can stuff in your luggage (push start, shift knob, side markers, etc). Hope you had fun overseas. __________________ Instagram: stimson

03-30-2015, 09:34 PM	#6
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03-30-2015, 10:47 PM	#7
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03-30-2015, 09:05 AM	#2
thatfilipinoguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 87 Supra, 13 FRS, 05 FXT Location: Honolulu, CA Posts: 485 Thanks: 229 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can you get me a set of window visors please! Oh and the 86 optional tool kit?! Thanks! And welcome!

03-30-2015, 11:04 AM	#3
86Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2015 AOZORA EDITION Location: Markham, ON Posts: 477 Thanks: 63 Thanked 122 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Purchase everything in japan you probably save alot of money

03-30-2015, 10:51 PM	#8
dathoefasho Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: working on it Location: Japan Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for friendly responses! I guess i should have specified. Essentially, I can gather as much as I really need. I believe i get about 3500 lb's free shipping back to the states when i return. So one might say.. the skys the limit! I've daydreamed of bringing back volk te37's and some brembo calipers but haven't done the necessary research yet. I'm hoping to get the frs because i've seen better deals on it compared to the brz. edit: I wouldn't mind searching through junk yards as well if it was worth it. I've seen a lot of silvias, skylines, sti's/wrx's, and supras just around the edge of the fence so part picking from those shouldn't be too hard.

03-31-2015, 01:37 AM	#10
reni Nobody beats the B[I\|R]Z Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: shopping cart i stole from walmart Location: somewhere Posts: 939 Thanks: 262 Thanked 1,145 Times in 456 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	R32 GT-R is only about 3200lbs

03-31-2015, 01:43 AM	#11
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03-31-2015, 09:01 AM	#12
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