D-Max To the United States?

[EDO Performance]

Hi everybody,

I'm heading out Japan in January and I have a meeting with D-Max. I wanted to get the community's opinion regarding this brand. I noticed there's couple of group buy already going on for this product which means there is at least some demand for it, but I want to know how do you guys feel about it?

My company is looking to pick up another product line, and last year we picked up the US distribution rights for Zero/Sport. This year we got our sights set on D-Max.

If your not familiar with D-Max here is the website http://www.dmax-cs.com/

Please let us know thanks!

[jrocslider]

i thought D-Max was already in the US... san diego if i'm correct

[yokotas13]

yeah, and i sell a shit ton of Dmax

its not hard to get ahold of

Edit:

But some things you can suggest
make the s chassis traction rod about half an inch shorter
Make hte Camber arm about an inch shorter.


that is all

[s13silvia123]

i want more stuff out. not just small little things. demand is high but not everyone is willing to pay the price.

i would like to have a few d-max stuff.

[yokotas13]

then pm me lolololz

moral of the story is, there are like a good number of people who sell dmax
get like ROcket bunny or something (6666 customs In other words) or something else that is rare over here.

[muddafakka]

get like ROcket bunny or something (6666 customs In other words) or something else that is rare over here.

Or Supermade. :aw:

[bo2o]

dmax is good.

but supermade would b nice!
want there headlights there kit. or bn and origin being shipped here for cheaper!

[blackcoupe]

I like D-max hoods.

[status:one]

Aero kits are nicely styled.

[s13silvia123]

then pm me lolololz

moral of the story is, there are like a good number of people who sell dmax
get like ROcket bunny or something (6666 customs In other words) or something else that is rare over here.

you got that right rocket bunny or 6666 customs

[azndoc]

D-max is cool.

But it depends on how high the mark up is when it gets over here though.

[TheSquidd]

But it depends on how high the mark up is when it gets over here though.

Zactly.

I'm not paying 800$ for a fucking hood.

[dorkidori_s13]

can someone get me a link to where they sell their catbacks stateside??? im interested in one for my s13

[ROIDMONKEY]

love the roof spoiler . i ordered the trunk spoiler on that D max group buy

[qt_240]

Just do it... people will buy..

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

you got that right rocket bunny or 6666 customs

+1 to that too!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/turbotony88/s13f_3.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/turbotony88/s13w_1.jpg


check out the way the fenders come rolled already............
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/turbotony88/s13of_1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/turbotony88/s13of_2.jpg

[Flybert]

You bring it and somebody is going to copy it. I think it's better that is stays over there.

[Dousan_PG]

exactly
too many cheap people stateside
they even knock off ORIGIN
one of the lowest cost kits around
haha
origin doesnt come in green!

[A Spec Products]

You bring it and somebody is going to copy it.

Truth

And as I always say, don't confuse demand with actual buyers

[McRussellPants]

Origin already is like 90% knockoff, who cares if they get knocked one more round.

[ayuaddict]

i would buy d-max knockoff stuff.

hate me.


but in all seriousness if the markup of prices was similar to that of origin stuff, (around +$100) i would definitely buy d-max.

[scottie]

Listen, and Im not knocking people personally on this board, but as a whole the Nissan community is cheap. Knock-offs run rampant all over the place. You see people posting up stuff all the time that they got off Ebay from some unknown brand. Why? Because it was 35% less expensive than a company who has to put R&D. Or the markup to get it over from Japan.

Keep in mind that the reason Group Buys are successful is the competitive pricing offered by the seller. When he/she makes a deal with a company to purchase a large quantity of units, they can usually pass the savings onto the customer. One of the main reasons I recently purchased a D-Max Hood in the GB section was because i could get it at the same price as Seibon and other readily available hoods in the US. Like someone above mentioned, if you bring D-Max products over and raise the price substantially, you're not going to push many units.

[Farzam]

Listen, and Im not knocking people personally on this board, but as a whole the Nissan community is cheap. Knock-offs run rampant all over the place. You see people posting up stuff all the time that they got off Ebay from some unknown brand. Why? Because it was 35% less expensive than a company who has to put R&D. Or the markup to get it over from Japan.

I wholeheartedly disagree, EVERYONE'S A CHEAPASS!!

I know more people with Audis and Bimmers and Lexuses with ebay parts than 240 owners.

It's all about recognizing quality and how much it's worth it to you.

If basically human nature to save money

[Edgar]

If you bring Rocket Bunny, I will seriously build a car and spend all my tuition money on it. I'm so not kidding.

[Hooorahh!]

by chance does anyone know if they make the roof spoiler for a s13 coupe in carbon fiber? if so anyone know where i can get it , and a price

[Edgar]

by chance does anyone know if they make the roof spoiler for a s13 coupe in carbon fiber? if so anyone know where i can get it , and a price

Check Origin out.

[ROIDMONKEY]

I wholeheartedly disagree, EVERYONE'S A CHEAPASS!!

I know more people with Audis and Bimmers and Lexuses with ebay parts than 240 owners.

It's all about recognizing quality and how much it's worth it to you.

If basically human nature to save money
+++++AAAA , totally agree with u, paid 2700 for this, still waiting tho http://www.uras.co.jp/2007image/aero/s13_gt_ff1.jpg
http://www.uras.co.jp/2007image/aero/S13gt_rr1.jpg

[liv2drift045]

Zactly.

I'm not paying 800$ for a fucking hood.

I don't think thats TOO bad of a mark up. Hell it cost 700 over here haha (w/out a hook up anyway i.e. retail)

[Hooorahh!]

Check Origin out.
not looking to get a origin thanx anyways ... i want something more aggresive ... so d- max would probably be my best bet .. thanx for the advice thoe

[scottie]

I wholeheartedly disagree, EVERYONE'S A CHEAPASS!!

I know more people with Audis and Bimmers and Lexuses with ebay parts than 240 owners.

It's all about recognizing quality and how much it's worth it to you.

If basically human nature to save money


You are correct in believing everyone wants to save money. However, i know several Supra owners who would never sacrifice their ride with Ebay brand parts. Furthermore, if you ever make it down to Houston to the Supra meet you will see almost everyone from Supras, Vettes, Vipers and other like vehicles who only buy the real deal. When i had my RX-7 i only used the real deal. I believe not only does it have to do with the owner BUT ALSO the VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. I wouldnt want to risk Ebay suspension on a Supra/RX-7. However, with 240sx's being so cheap, you can throw it away and rebuild.

[ROIDMONKEY]

with 240sx's being so cheap, you can throw it away and rebuild.
what did u say? cheap? who? i hate u ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:)

[Farzam]

You are correct in believing everyone wants to save money. However, i know several Supra owners who would never sacrifice their ride with Ebay brand parts. Furthermore, if you ever make it down to Houston to the Supra meet you will see almost everyone from Supras, Vettes, Vipers and other like vehicles who only buy the real deal. When i had my RX-7 i only used the real deal. I believe not only does it have to do with the owner BUT ALSO the VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. I wouldnt want to risk Ebay suspension on a Supra/RX-7. However, with 240sx's being so cheap, you can throw it away and rebuild.

Cool

Some douche I know put ebay exhaust and such on his new s2000

My neighbor has some cheap ass parts on his supercharged c6, and knockoff wheels on his MR2.

I know a kid with an 04 S4 with all kinds of ebay parts

HELL I EVEN KNOW A GUY WITH A VIPER WITH AN APC SHIFTER

What's your point?

[ROIDMONKEY]

remenber guys some times u pay only for the name . plastic is plastic and fiberglass is fiber glass . its like a HDMI cable, u can pay 60 bucks for a monstercable HDMI and the 15 bucks one its the same shit . u paying for the "NAME" sometimes
blow me

[scottie]

what did u say? cheap? who? i hate u ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:)

My S13 Coupe was $300.

[scottie]

Cool

Some douche I know put ebay exhaust and such on his new s2000

My neighbor has some cheap ass parts on his supercharged c6, and knockoff wheels on his MR2.

I know a kid with an 04 S4 with all kinds of ebay parts

HELL I EVEN KNOW A GUY WITH A VIPER WITH AN APC SHIFTER

What's your point?

Then i guess i am surrounded by people who put nice parts on their rides and you know lots who put cheap parts on their rides. I guess its all about your environment. My point is I generally see nicer parts on Supras, RX-7s, Vettes and other like sports cars. The owners USUALLY have more money to invest in nicer parts. For example the SAME EXHAUST that i have for my S13 (Greddy TR EVO) was $400.00 cheaper. Im not saying that everyone who has a real sports car is going to put only nice parts on there ride.

So i guess they shouldn't bring DMAX over because EVERYONE IS CHEAP.

[ROIDMONKEY]

My S13 Coupe was $300.

super beat up i bet .

[scottie]

super beat up i bet .

Owned by some old lady who had it since it was new. Garage kept, no rust, belonged to husband who passed away. Didnt run, thats it. She wanted it gone.

[ROIDMONKEY]

Owned by some old lady who had it since it was new. Garage kept, no rust, belonged to husband who passed away. Didnt run, thats it. She wanted it gone.
i was joking bro :). thats an awesome price. i paid 1500 for mine . it was clean very clean when i bought 4 years a go

[tougemaster]

not looking to get a origin thanx anyways ... i want something more aggresive ... so d- max would probably be my best bet .. thanx for the advice thoe


TheSquidd had one .. or you can ask Grant, he can hook you up with parts from Japan.

[Farzam]

Then i guess i am surrounded by people who put nice parts on their rides and you know lots who put cheap parts on their rides. I guess its all about your environment. My point is I generally see nicer parts on Supras, RX-7s, Vettes and other like sports cars. The owners USUALLY have more money to invest in nicer parts. For example the SAME EXHAUST that i have for my S13 (Greddy TR EVO) was $400.00 cheaper. Im not saying that everyone who has a real sports car is going to put only nice parts on there ride.

So i guess they shouldn't bring DMAX over because EVERYONE IS CHEAP.

I know 10 times more people who get quality parts

I'm just saying

In every car clique, there's always some cheapasses...so don't say 240sx owners are only. That's a slap in the face.

[ROIDMONKEY]

I know 10 times more people who get quality parts

I'm just saying

In every car clique, there's always some cheapasses...so don't say 240sx owners are only. That's a slap in the face.
I like you man ,,marry me

[EDO Performance]

Well, reason why I was looking at D-Max is because they have good quality items at a good price. I used to have a S13, so when I was looking at the parts the pricing on it and the quality made it really stand out. I know not everyone is going to spend 2000 dollars on a body kit when there car is worth 1500 :D

Also for all those people that try to save a few buck by buying knock of stuff.... you get what you pay for in the end. I been in the performance industry over 6 years, I have seen nightmares because the owner wants to save couple of bucks and get a knock off part...

[fromxtor]

I would buy a D-max hood.

[Brian]

the 240sx community sucks a boner.
true statement.

I'll maybe buy some stuff.

[Flybert]

Well, reason why I was looking at D-Max is because they have good quality items at a good price. I used to have a S13, so when I was looking at the parts the pricing on it and the quality made it really stand out. I know not everyone is going to spend 2000 dollars on a body kit when there car is worth 1500 :D

Also for all those people that try to save a few buck by buying knock of stuff.... you get what you pay for in the end. I been in the performance industry over 6 years, I have seen nightmares because the owner wants to save couple of bucks and get a knock off part...

It's widely known that d-max body kit and fender fitment is bad. If someone knocks it off, the knockoffs will most likely fit just as good or better. If someone sells d-max here, they better sell it at the retail price ($730) or lower for a full kit. I'd say about $600-700 would be a reasonable price for an authentic kit that doesn't fit well. If you are planning on selling the kits for 2000 dollars, you are sadly mistaken.

For d-max, I think group buys are the way to go for a shop. Maybe stock small stuff like wings and signal lights.

[yokotas13]

I don't think thats TOO bad of a mark up. Hell it cost 700 over here haha (w/out a hook up anyway i.e. retail)
no it doesnt you fuckhead
its like like 580

[Slidin240Wayz]

For d-max, I think group buys are the way to go for a shop. Maybe stock small stuff like signal lights.

And these all come from the same place anyways!

Same lights

different name

mo $$$$

[yokotas13]

ill speak firsthand
the only thing on Dmax that fits DECENT
are hoods and wing
aero.overfender/fenders fit like ass.
from firsthand experience

[Slidin240Wayz]

Bring URAS!!!!

[yokotas13]

yeah, ill suggest URas
at least their fitment is SPOT ON
aero is already marked for holes, and they are correct, great shit.

[tougemaster]

Bring URAS!!!!

If you looking for Uras, ask Phase 2 Motortrend

[Flybert]

And these all come from the same place anyways!

Same lights

different name

mo $$$$

Notice how I didn't mention tail lights. Ebay is the place to get chinese tail lights. Signal lights are a little harder to come by though. Most signal and corner light stuff I see on ebay is sold in australia.

[Slidin240Wayz]

It's the same...

Vertex was selling there kouki headlights for 500

I posted a link for someone to buy them on ebay for 250

SAME EXACT THING.

Taillights are the same.

Corner lights

Bumper lights

etc.

Same company, different label, mo $$$

[A Spec Products]

Bring URAS!!!!

Technically URAS is already in the USA

http://www.uras-usa.com/

[Brian]

Logan with the info


booooo ya



MO MONEY
MO PROBLEMS

[Slidin240Wayz]

Technically URAS is already in the USA

http://www.uras-usa.com/

I know, but they don't return e-mails nor do they have a phone number.

[azndoc]

I've always thought of D-Max just to be a "Megan" of Japan.

Except their shit is just a little bit better.

Although everything comes from the same place.

China or Taiwan.

Yes I've seen their fenders fitment in person and it fits like shit. The hood I heard through a good source also fits like shit.

The taillights and all that it's all the same ebay shit. Same with Uras, Vertex, Final Konnexion, and many other brand name j-land companies.

Fuck it who cares.

[drift freaq]

My S13 Coupe was $300.

and your deal was the exception not the rule.

Oh ya NEWSFLASH! D MAX products are produced in Taiwan. Some of which are actually contracted by D MAX from a well known Taiwanese American owned American company that does all its manufacturing in Taiwan, except for its carbon fiber.
Names need not be listed for one to figure out which company it is, hint 3 letters. :D

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

I know, but they don't return e-mails nor do they have a phone number.

i think westcojustin can order uras for you.

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

Also for all those people that try to save a few buck by buying knock of stuff.... you get what you pay for in the end. I been in the performance industry over 6 years, I have seen nightmares because the owner wants to save couple of bucks and get a knock off part...

as stated fitment will be an issue. so knockoff will fit the same, be the same amount of work, but for less money. the kits look nice, but is it worth the work, when you track your car and it breaks?

it's good idea to get new comapnies here in the states easier for us consumers, but maybe another company might be worth looking at.:kiss:

[EDO Performance]

as stated fitment will be an issue. so knockoff will fit the same, be the same amount of work, but for less money. the kits look nice, but is it worth the work, when you track your car and it breaks?

it's good idea to get new comapnies here in the states easier for us consumers, but maybe another company might be worth looking at.:kiss:

Knock off hardly ever fit the same as the originals... unless the mold is made from the prototype kit...

[Brian]

^^^^^
yeah.... molds are PRETTY DAMN expensive.

[Frosty_spl]

Dmax stuff is cheap. If it gets here with not much of a markup im totally down for the whole kit. The stuff in japan is cheaper than Bmagic anyway.

[muddafakka]

Has anybody used D-Max's inner door panels?

[mtx450]

How can all these companies make knockoff's of version select and vertex and boldly say, "Vertex knockoff". How do these companies not get run outta the water by the company being "copied"?

[Matej]

You bring it and somebody is going to copy it. I think it's better that is stays over there.
If it's possible to have a nice looking car for way less then why not do it. Aero is meant to be left in ditches anyway.

[Brian]

How can all these companies make knockoff's of version select and vertex and boldly say, "Vertex knockoff". How do these companies not get run outta the water by the company being "copied"?

Trust me when I say that this is way easier than you think.
It seems easy, but it really isn't.

[dorkidori_s13]

i wanna d-max catback =(

[ROIDMONKEY]

i ordered my URAS thought bulletproof

[ROIDMONKEY]

like this right here is a perfect example . D-MAX,ORIGIN sell them for 300 bucks , EBAY 150 shipped . and they looks the same shit to me http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-S13-240SX-180SX-COUPE-SILVIA-RED-CRYSTAL-TAIL-LIGHT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQcate goryZ33716QQihZ018QQitemZ280184955873QQrdZ1QQsspag enameZWD1V#ebayphotohosting
like if i tell u this are D MAX

[atom]

The only d-max stuff worth bringing over is the aero stuff. Everything else is just taiwanese stuff rebranded.

Personally I think the aero is kinda janky except the hoods. Bring over something rad like Grace, K&M, GT-1, Duce.