[ultra_supra]

hi guys,

a friend has asked me to buy a HKS GT-RS turbo from one of the internet retailers. the local HKS dealers haven't been particularly helpful despite this big dollar purchase being waved in front of their noses.

however, i am apprehensive of buying online so without more research as it's a large sum of money (AUD$2k+) all at once and i don't want to stuff it up.

who would you trust / recommend? my shortlist so far includes:
* Nengun.com
* greenline.jp
* MVPmotorsports.com

serious responses to this question only, please - ie real life experiences of $1k+, not $40 TRD radiator caps. :rules:

[PK]

ultra_supra, on May 11 2007, 09:33 PM, said:

hi guys,

a friend has asked me to buy a HKS GT-RS turbo from one of the internet retailers. the local HKS dealers haven't been particularly helpful despite this big dollar purchase being waved in front of their noses.

however, i am apprehensive of buying online so without more research as it's a large sum of money (AUD$2k+) all at once and i don't want to stuff it up.

who would you trust / recommend? my shortlist so far includes:
* Nengun.com
* greenline.jp
* MVPmotorsports.com

serious responses to this question only, please - ie real life experiences of $1k+, not $40 TRD radiator caps. :rules:

Can I ask why it has to be an internet retailer??

PK

[turbs618]

Because quite often you can end up with the product at similar to slightly lower price even after paying shipping and duties, but mostly its sheer variety & quantity of parts.

Nearly every round of my mods has seen parts sourced from HorsepowerFreaks, an American performance parts store with a strong internet presence. I trust them even with paying via IMT international money transfer, and have always received everything I ordered and it was packaged well.

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/performanc...ota/Supra_86-92
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/performanc...ota/Supra_93-98


However my recommendation to anyone who is bringing parts into the country is to keep the total value of the products under the $1000AU threshold whereby your shipment becomes exempt from stamp duties & GST, saving you potentially hundreds. The international seller will still require you to cover shipping charges.

If you plan it smart, it ultimately means more of your money gets to your supra instead of the Australian government.


-turbs618 // -turboA

This post has been edited by turbs618: 12 May 2007 - 02:17 AM

[ultra_supra]

ga70tt, on May 13 2007, 01:25 PM, said:

did you try outlaw here in SA? they can get most parts and arent that badly priced. Just speak to todd and he will hook you up.

do they offer the HKS range as part of their lineup?

[killa]

mvpmotorsports.com is the major online one id trust

[ultra_supra]

killa, on May 13 2007, 10:29 PM, said:

mvpmotorsports.com is the major online one id trust

absolutely, matt. i got two massive HKS intercoolers through them last year. fantastic service from Dusty. will do a writeup on that experience in the near future.

people that i have spoken to so far seem to have mixed views about Nengun. however, a mate of mine just received an ARC fmic for his car within expected time, without hassle and for a good price. unfortunately, they aren't the quickest or most verbose of communicators via email if u want more detail or clarification on a part. plus expect to wait a while when u order, but they do deliver in the end (and i haven't heard of any no shows yet).

[Darren]

Kim approach these guys and see if they can help you. I just spent $2G with them and no problems. Paid using PayPal and had stuff in a week. They dont list what you are after but my mate has gotten stuff from them that they dont carry and they didnt rip him off.

Worth a try mate.

[ultra_supra]

Darren, on May 17 2007, 07:18 PM, said:

Kim approach these guys and see if they can help you. I just spent $2G with them and no problems. Paid using PayPal and had stuff in a week. They dont list what you are after but my mate has gotten stuff from them that they dont carry and they didnt rip him off.

Worth a try mate.

Hi Daz - who were you referring to?

[Darren]

ultra_supra, on May 19 2007, 08:58 AM, said:

Hi Daz - who were you referring to?

Im a dick

https://www.rhdjapan.../home/index.php

[PK]

Darren, on May 19 2007, 01:50 PM, said:

Im a dick

:yes:

[Darren]

I just knew you would burn me. Guess I asked for it ya 4 cylinder,frontwheel drive,NA ,Legal Aid drop-out.

Cheers Bud
Darren

[PK]

Darren, on May 20 2007, 01:10 PM, said:

I just knew you would burn me. Guess I asked for it ya 4 cylinder,frontwheel drive,NA ,Legal Aid drop-out.

Cheers Bud
Darren

Ha! Nice one. Wanna line up the troop carrier against the '4 cylinder,frontwheel drive,NA '?? :D

Legal aid drop out?? :lol:

You're still a dick. :)

PK

[supralicious]

Darren, on May 20 2007, 01:10 PM, said:

Guess I asked for it ya 4 cylinder,frontwheel drive,NA ,Legal Aid drop-out.

Boooo! Don't pay-out on the hatches! :bleh:

[Darren]

supralicious, on May 20 2007, 02:44 PM, said:

Boooo! Don't pay-out on the hatches! :bleh:

Dont you wade in pal or I'll line up the Suprolla and squish it hard with the ""Monster Truck""

You want to make 18 :bleh: