importing parts from japan

Post by **Alex** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:11 pm

hey guys,

has anyone imported parts from japan before?

im specifically looking to get a front bar in for my lib. Im chasing a GT series 1gen3 front bar which are almost impossible to get a hold of here.

I can get a whole bar to my front door for about $350-$400 from import monster, then all it needs is a paint which i can get done for about 100bux, which is a not bad price considering the local wreckers want about $300 for a crappy AUDM bar, when they actually have one which is hardly ever.

Basically what im asking is, is it safe, trustworthy? Has anyone done it before?

cheers

alex

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:11 pm

Most likely expensive through normal post
and no idea on who to get it done by?

I would love to go over and pick cheap JDM
parts and bring them back....
All I need now is a container ship!! Muhamuha!

Sorry i'm no help. I've never done it.

damo666 · Post by **damo666** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:25 pm

I have two mates that use Import Monster fairly regularly, they havent seemed to have any problems with stuff not arriving here.

Import duty can be a big issue on more expensive items ($1000+), but I would say freight is going to be the biggest killer on your bar, as it is so large.

niterida · Post by **niterida** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:41 pm

I have bought stuff from Aaron at Import Monster before - he is a top bloke. Also lots of people on rslibertyclub.org have used import monster without a problem. Definitely recommend them and they take a lot of hassles out of getting stuff from Japan.

And just to clsrify what damo666 said - import duty is ONLY payable on items OVER $1000 - so in this case it won't be a consideration.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:48 am

Alex.. I have used many places/companies in Japan but you really need to build a good trust relationship with them first. I've never used Import Monster but they seem to move a bit of stuff so you shouldn't have any troubles.

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:29 am

I've got a heap of stuff from Import Monster, never had a problem.