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Jul 24, 2006 14:45:46 GMT
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Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with buying retro stuff from Japan? As Starlet stuff, or retro toymota stuff in general does seem to come up on yahoo, but I have no idea on how to buy it & import back over here. Can anyone point me in the right direction or help me at all?
Many thanks
GW
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Jul 24, 2006 14:58:45 GMT
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www.rinkya.com/ - although I have registered but not got any further. I think they collect and forward to you for an extra charge. Charlie
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Jul 24, 2006 15:04:06 GMT
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Why you always bring me junk!
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Jul 24, 2006 15:05:33 GMT
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Who did you get that Via??
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Jul 24, 2006 15:08:45 GMT
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what a hero! Fantastic!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Jul 24, 2006 15:13:08 GMT
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it was a stroke of luck really, a friend of mine was there and seen it going up for auction in the next week or so, so kept and eye on it and bought it through www.idirect.co.jp |
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Why you always bring me junk!
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Buying in JapanBenzBoy
@benzboy
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Jul 24, 2006 15:55:48 GMT
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Woah! That's one clean Starlet! Amazing. Was the "sleeping dude in yellow hat" a JDM extra?
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Jul 24, 2006 16:53:28 GMT
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I'd love something that clean with a 4k-e, but it's never going to happen! Thinking really in case I manage to find an LSD for one of my starlets, or a nice set of wheels that I can't get over here.
Thanks for your help people
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i can prob get you a trd 2way if you like but they go for mega bucks
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Why you always bring me junk!
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How much are you talking for mega bucks? I know they're never going to be cheap, but it might be worth it, with how much I really want one!!!
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Jul 25, 2006 11:16:10 GMT
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of course its worth it  i paid 650 euro for mine and that was a steal. i can get you a brand new one in the box for around 800pound or so. but you have to swap to an x code axle like i did |
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Why you always bring me junk!
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Jul 25, 2006 11:28:25 GMT
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it was a stroke of luck really, a friend of mine was there and seen it going up for auction in the next week or so, so kept and eye on it and bought it through www.idirect.co.jp I signed up for idirect, but I'm not sure whether the price shown (start price/average price) is inclusive of shipping etc or not...some seem too cheap and others too expensive. Do you know how it works onecam? There's some good cars on there! |
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Jul 25, 2006 12:44:02 GMT
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What year had the X code axel? I've got an 84 drop tailgate (mk3) that originally came with a 2k engine & an 80 non drop tailgate square headlight (mk2) that's a 3k. Will they both be U code? I haven't measured either as yet
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Jul 25, 2006 15:25:20 GMT
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it was a stroke of luck really, a friend of mine was there and seen it going up for auction in the next week or so, so kept and eye on it and bought it through www.idirect.co.jp I signed up for idirect, but I'm not sure whether the price shown (start price/average price) is inclusive of shipping etc or not...some seem too cheap and others too expensive. Do you know how it works onecam? There's some good cars on there! Some cars are very very cheap. i missed out on a rwd carina GTR it went for equvelant of 340 euro  if you put a bid price in the box over to the right hand side, it will calculate the shipping and handling for you in the bottom box. but note this is noly idirects fees, you still need to pay vat etc when it lands. you can either pay CIF - COST-INSURANCE-FRIEGHT or FOB- FREE ON BOARD which means you organise the shipping yourself- not recommended the hassle. also i wouldnt go by the averages, means sweet FA |
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Why you always bring me junk!
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Snoozin
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Toyophile
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Jul 25, 2006 21:04:38 GMT
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What year had the X code axel? I've got an 84 drop tailgate (mk3) that originally came with a 2k engine & an 80 non drop tailgate square headlight (mk2) that's a 3k. Will they both be U code? I haven't measured either as yet Non-drops had X-code centres in them, even the J model S spec I pulled some parts off had the X-code centre, as has my J spec XL, and all the ones that came to NZ. All of the KP60/62/61 drop hatches I've had anything to do with have had U-code centres, but that said, they've all been KP61's so I couldn't comment on a KP60. X code is a 5.6" centre, where a U code is a 6". You can fit U-code internals into an X-code diff housing too.... I've got one underway atm to go into mine. Nice Si there onecam8ohv, a good friend of mine back in Christchurch has one in a red/black Panda colour scheme from factory. |
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The Doctor
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Buying in JapanThe Doctor
@thedoctor
Club Retro Rides Member 48
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Jul 25, 2006 23:37:47 GMT
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of course its worth it i paid 650 euro for mine and that was a steal. i can get you a brand new one in the box for around 800pound or so. but you have to swap to an x code axle like i did  I got mine for just a little under 400 euro, incl. s/h! |
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2006 23:39:11 GMT by The Doctor
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Some cars are very very cheap. i missed out on a rwd carina GTR it went for equvelant of 340 euro if you put a bid price in the box over to the right hand side, it will calculate the shipping and handling for you in the bottom box. but note this is noly idirects fees, you still need to pay vat etc when it lands. you can either pay CIF - COST-INSURANCE-FRIEGHT or FOB- FREE ON BOARD which means you organise the shipping yourself- not recommended the hassle. also i wouldnt go by the averages, means sweet FA So you'd recommend the service then? Can I asked the breakdown of your Starlet costs if you don't mind? eg. car price, shipping, handling, taxes etc. You can PM me if you'd prefer not to post it here. |
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I must say, i'd be very interested to know more about that too. Finally we have someone who has cracked the code to the holy grail - getting these old J-clunkers on their driveway!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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well everyone was taking the talk about importing this and that, i got curse word off listening to them so got on a bought some went into it like a blind gunea pig, as no one i knew had done it but it worked out well! rmad... best thing is, send me your email and il scan all my documents for you  goldenwonder... you 1980 starlet will have an X code rear. best thing to do is swap over the whole axle, you'll just run into problems trying to swap axles and diffs into other housings etc. take not also an X code prop shaft is an inch longer because the Xcode diff head is shorter than the U code one. i have digi pics here of the conversion |
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i paid 650 euro for mine and that was a steal. i can get you a brand new one in the box for around 800pound or so. but you have to swap to an x code axle like i did 
if you put a bid price in the box over to the right hand side, it will calculate the shipping and handling for you in the bottom box. but note this is noly idirects fees, you still need to pay vat etc when it lands. 
