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GTR-Garage
05-25-2013, 03:07 PM
If we were to pack a container full of aero kits what makers would Zilvia members be the most interested in?

D-MAX
Hot Road
326 Power
BN Sports
????

KansaiDrifter
05-25-2013, 04:52 PM
Dmax for sure! Id love to get the uras type gt kit also

g_mac530
05-25-2013, 04:57 PM
I pm'ed you before about fenders. But definitely BN, Dmax and Super Made

yakuzabakery
05-25-2013, 05:40 PM
326 power for sure!

secretcandy
05-25-2013, 05:53 PM
d max and bn sport no compétion for the other I really want d max or bn sport pm me if you have one for me !!!

KOUKIboy
05-25-2013, 06:54 PM
Dmax, BN, 326 for sure, maybe some M sport also.....

GTR-Garage
05-25-2013, 06:56 PM
Would there be any interest in the following kits:

Hot Road

http://www.180sx.co.jp/parts/img/aero_5.jpg

http://www.180sx.co.jp/parts/img/aero_6.jpg

http://www.180sx.co.jp/parts/img/bonnet_3.jpg

GT-1 Motorsports

http://www.gt-1.com/pict/gt-1_aero/aero/PICT0006b__cut_600_450text.jpg

http://www.gt-1.com/pict/gt-1_aero/aero/13blue_600_450.jpg

qwikspool
05-25-2013, 07:01 PM
dmax would be nice

iamtheyi
05-25-2013, 07:19 PM
s14 bn sports :D. Super fitment

90240sx07
05-25-2013, 07:20 PM
hot road 326 power dmax supermade

brndck
05-25-2013, 07:37 PM
Hotroad and break itoh with Koguchi or garage mak fenders.
Also Koguchi hoods would be awesome.

240boi115
05-25-2013, 07:55 PM
charge speed kits would be nice too.. they make a pretty mean kit for the coupe!

andy107
05-25-2013, 08:40 PM
Speaking of body kits. You know what gets people excited? DMAX FLOOR MATS!!!!!!!!!! I've spokin to RHDJapan about them right when DMAX USA closed, and they said they can request the LHD mats from DMAX if they had enough demand and orders. So far RHDJAPAN are the only guys I can get hold of to special order parts. Unfortunately they want and arm and leg for everything. Great company, don't get me wrong and I've bought from them before with no problems but sometimes I think their currency exchange rate thats built into the site is a bit off and overly high shipping cost doesn't really make sense.

GTR-Garage
05-25-2013, 08:56 PM
What about G-Corporation and Final Konnexion? We'll be carrying D-MAX parts soon Andy. Including the floor mats.

Koguchi Power and Masa have gone on our list as well. Thanks for all the tips guys.

alwyzDTF
05-25-2013, 09:43 PM
dmax and BN!

Style
05-25-2013, 10:37 PM
BOSS aero
TOP | ????????????????????????????BOSS? (http://www.boss-jp.com)

326POWER
get some of their older vip style aero, not feeling the new stuff at all

speedgod^s13
05-26-2013, 12:12 AM
Definitely BN, Dmax, and 326.

jamg
05-26-2013, 12:21 AM
im willing to rock anything that looks good, and isn't too expensive.

GTR-Garage
05-26-2013, 05:13 AM
It's interesting to note that the makers we've already spoken to are very keen on getting into the US market.

moco
05-26-2013, 05:31 AM
326 power D-lux bodykit for s13

andy107
05-26-2013, 08:32 AM
It's interesting to note that the makers we've already spoken to are very keen on getting into the US market.

A few years ago when grass roots drifting started, JDM parts shops have been trying to first set foot in the new scene to grab hold of their aftermarket parts share. There were so many that came and go during that time. Remember Signal Auto? And the founders/drivers of Drift Emporium? Remember Super Autobacs when it first opened in Orange County? Super Autobacs sold a lot of rare and hard to get parts, and novelty items like Carboy magazines, ae86 tuning magazines, initial-d model cars, etc.... Also remember Tarzan Yamada opened a small shop and had some front cuts and engines for sale? There were a lot of big name drift pros who have set foot in the west cost to start up shop. Those were the days.

So what happened? The slow economy may be a factor. But not really. Popularity of the 240 quickly exploded and started to gang up on the long time Honda crowd. With all of this support and Zilvia shows its increasing members. People seem to be buying knock off parts and not giving manufactures a real reason to stay here in the states. I was excited when JDM Option International DVD came out in English. But they didn't stay for long because everyone pirated all of their video.

I'm surprised Vertex USA is still around. I got off the phone with them a few years ago after I ordered a kit for my s14. Heard an interesting story. They hold a small parking lot car show annually in front of their shop. About 3/4 of the 240 guys would show up with knock off Vertex kits. If it wasn't for the VIP guys keeping them in business. They would be gone as well.

We ask for legit parts. But most of us refuse to pay for it. Lets not waist anyone's time. With that I would like to add Dmax on the list.

brndck
05-26-2013, 09:49 AM
personally i don't think there is enough of a market for each brand to open up a storefront here or anything, but if we had access through someone like gtr-garage here, and they were making 2-3 orders a year it would be awesome. That way we still have access to awesome product without having to make special orders and deal with shipping costs being as much as the product itself!

hartig
05-26-2013, 10:23 AM
seconded for koguchi power hood!

GTR-Garage
05-26-2013, 10:38 AM
A few years ago when grass roots drifting started, JDM parts shops have been trying to first set foot in the new scene to grab hold of their aftermarket parts share. There were so many that came and go during that time. Remember Signal Auto? And the founders/drivers of Drift Emporium? Remember Super Autobacs when it first opened in Orange County? Super Autobacs sold a lot of rare and hard to get parts, and novelty items like Carboy magazines, ae86 tuning magazines, initial-d model cars, etc.... Also remember Tarzan Yamada opened a small shop and had some front cuts and engines for sale? There were a lot of big name drift pros who have set foot in the west cost to start up shop. Those were the days.

So what happened? The slow economy may be a factor. But not really. Popularity of the 240 quickly exploded and started to gang up on the long time Honda crowd. With all of this support and Zilvia shows its increasing members. People seem to be buying knock off parts and not giving manufactures a real reason to stay here in the states. I was excited when JDM Option International DVD came out in English. But they didn't stay for long because everyone pirated all of their video.

I'm surprised Vertex USA is still around. I got off the phone with them a few years ago after I ordered a kit for my s14. Heard an interesting story. They hold a small parking lot car show annually in front of their shop. About 3/4 of the 240 guys would show up with knock off Vertex kits. If it wasn't for the VIP guys keeping them in business. They would be gone as well.

We ask for legit parts. But most of us refuse to pay for it. Lets not waist anyone's time. With that I would like to add Dmax on the list.

I think the fundamental issue in regard to your comments is overhead. The costs for a Japanese maker to open a storefront in the US compared to their potential for profit simply doesn't mesh. I think they have such high hopes they aren't realistic. We have no intention of creating a US shop. We're simply looking into shipping containers over and have the contents drop shipped to buyers. Having to pay rent on a building, utilities, employee salaries, etc.. just ends up making the parts more expensive in the end.

slow_sr20
05-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Dmax, coupe roof wings. Def. Dmax floor mats. Also some vanquish lips for s13 oem aero bumper peeps. If you order from RHDjapan, they are very pricey by the time the ship.

180sxdrifter
05-26-2013, 11:03 AM
HOT ROAD for me!

andy107
05-26-2013, 11:17 AM
I think the fundamental issue in regard to your comments is overhead. The costs for a Japanese maker to open a storefront in the US compared to their potential for profit simply doesn't mesh. I think they have such high hopes they aren't realistic. We have no intention of creating a US shop. We're simply looking into shipping containers over and have the contents drop shipped to buyers. Having to pay rent on a building, utilities, employee salaries, etc.. just ends up making the parts more expensive in the end.

Thanks for your input. I was probably ranting on off topic, I agree with you 100%. With little profit margins to be made with the parts sold to the US. There were shops that do carry authentic products and sell for almost the same price sold in Japan just minus the shipping cost of having it brought over seas. As some of us look back you can buy legit Dmax hoods for 700-800 shipped. Now its 1000+ dollars to buy it from RHD Japan. But even with a fair price, it all comes down to people still wanting it cheaper. It just kills it for the rest of us who do pay to play. As for GTR-Garage, your prices are fair for how rare some of the items you are selling, even with shipping cost its still not a bad deal.

Not to be a sore thumb to everyone here but, come on guys we can do better to support our favorite brands. Just sayin.....

I got a lot of stuff up for sale on the FS thread. I am negotiable with some items, all you got to do is ask or work with me reasonably. But there are some people who think they deserve it free.

I'll just drop the subject right now, cuz I know there will be those who might not like what I post. lol

erict90
05-26-2013, 12:23 PM
Dmax & BN!

dudermagee
05-26-2013, 03:38 PM
personally i don't think there is enough of a market for each brand to open up a storefront here or anything, but if we had access through someone like gtr-garage here, and they were making 2-3 orders a year it would be awesome. That way we still have access to awesome product without having to make special orders and deal with shipping costs being as much as the product itself!

This.

And D-Max or BN sports.

RurouniMidnight
05-26-2013, 05:13 PM
Dmax type 1 Zenki!

ArticSilver
05-26-2013, 05:26 PM
s14 bn sports or GP SPORTS G-Four!!

udon!
05-26-2013, 11:29 PM
Extreme dimentions already has knock off gt1
It would be a shame to see you guys import all this cool aero and have people replicate it (especially 3d star kit) and sell it for half the price of the real deal therefore eliminating the need for it to ever be imported again...

RurouniMidnight
05-27-2013, 12:10 AM
Ohh yeah 3D star kits would be awesome.

Ohh!
05-27-2013, 12:16 AM
326, BN, and D-Max!

DomChan
05-27-2013, 02:18 AM
Hey GTR Garage. If you could source me an M-Sports or BN Sports s14 zenki hood please PM me. I don't want to clutter your PM box so if thats aa no, then go about your business :) I think everyone would be prettt stoked on the 326power and 3d star kits.

andy107
05-27-2013, 05:32 AM
Extreme dimentions already has knock off gt1
It would be a shame to see you guys import all this cool aero and have people replicate it (especially 3d star kit) and sell it for half the price of the real deal therefore eliminating the need for it to ever be imported again...

This is what I was trying to explain as well. But there will be a few folks who appreciate authentic parts. Though there is a bigger crowd who support and keep buying from copy cat manufactures because its super cheap.

tricky_ab
05-27-2013, 07:09 PM
If this is for real, I'm all in for some BN Sports. I was planning to have a kit shipped with my car (and pay a premium to get it all shipped), but if the pricing is right, I'd buy from you guys.

caglej
05-28-2013, 12:23 AM
Instant gentleman fenders!!!

Sugoi_Style
05-28-2013, 12:31 AM
Since i like to be a bit different, ive changed my mind from dmax to Final Konnexion. S15 front bumper (version 1) and S14 sides and rear bumper aero. S14 +50mm rear overfenders too. Also, the new Vertex S15 front bumper remake will do as well. All will look good with my new T&E eyelines, thanks GTR-Garage! Cant wait for my schwag :snoop:

Oh yeah, and some of the "Final Konnexion" Olde calligraphy type print vinyls, the old school ones with the royal emblem above it if F.K. is available for the right price, of course. Thanks again

moowee240
05-28-2013, 04:51 PM
This is what I was trying to explain as well. But there will be a few folks who appreciate authentic parts. Though there is a bigger crowd who support and keep buying from copy cat manufactures because its super cheap.

There's always going to be someone making a knock off of some legit part, aero Regardless if its shipped here or not..they can copy off a picture if need be. And there will always be people to buy the fakes. I don't buy fakes..period..of anything..there's no sense in it getting a half hodge podge part.. but I do wish they'd make certain parts new still..such as bricks and the oem aero..cuz people charge way too much for these just cuz someone else got the outrageously high price they asked for.

angel mkiv
05-29-2013, 12:53 AM
Yes 180sx KP hoods and dmax floor mats!!

alwyzDTF
05-29-2013, 02:23 PM
When were you thinking about getting the kits over here?

GTR-Garage
05-29-2013, 02:24 PM
We're considering sending a container in the late fall. If we do we'll make an announcement a good 4-6 weeks out.

tricky_ab
05-29-2013, 04:54 PM
Can Canadians get in on this as well?

GTR-Garage
05-29-2013, 05:03 PM
Of course. It is certainly much cheaper to send an aero kit from the US to Canada than from Japan to Canada.

s15kouki
05-29-2013, 06:56 PM
bn sports s14 kouki type 3!!!!!

Melonburst
05-29-2013, 09:25 PM
Dmax for sure.

Maiku240sxS14
05-29-2013, 09:34 PM
S14 Zenki BN Type 3 or 4 aero

BOROSUN
06-05-2013, 02:55 AM
hot road.

msgmsgm my 4000th post. yay

Sugoi_Style
06-05-2013, 08:56 AM
Mirrors: Ganadors, TCA-F model Craft Square (S14)

Hoods: new design Vertex, Dmax, Origin Type 2 (S15)

Question: will any of the First Molding rear diffusers fit S14 rear? If not, then who does? Thanks Kunio

GTR-Garage
06-05-2013, 09:14 AM
I've seen S14 owners run the S15 rear diffuser, but I don't know if it required any modifications. Uras makes rear diffusers for the S14 and they have optional canards that can be mounted on the side.

dawagarage
06-05-2013, 09:15 AM
not a kit, but im sure people wouldnt mind you bringing more navan front bumpers over, seeing as how the demand for them has gone up but they supply state side has gone down.

for a good price of course

DET240SX
06-18-2013, 10:55 AM
I've seen S14 owners run the S15 rear diffuser, but I don't know if it required any modifications. Uras makes rear diffusers for the S14 and they have optional canards that can be mounted on the side.

Any S13 coupe Diffuers in the horizon?

Yulaw
07-05-2013, 09:48 PM
If you guys start importing GT-1 for the Silvia (S13 coupe), I will definitely pick up another S13 coupe just to get the kit

GTR-Garage
07-05-2013, 10:00 PM
Our initial thought was to pick the two most "popular" kits and fill a container with those. However, we've been asked about at least a dozen different kits and hoods. It may make more sense to give everyone the opportunity to buy exactly what they want along with space in the container. We've never done it this way, but it may be the best way to do it. It would be disappointing to fill a container with D-MAX aero parts and then have issues getting them sold once they arrive.

We are speaking to GT-1 Motorsports about becoming a dealer.

tricky_ab
07-05-2013, 10:05 PM
So when do you think this is going to happen? When are you guy aiming to start placing orders?

manny(ΣAE)
07-06-2013, 05:53 AM
Looking to get an Origin Race line kit for a 97s14 but nobody seams to Carry it

GTR-Garage
07-06-2013, 06:08 AM
So when do you think this is going to happen? When are you guy aiming to start placing orders?

Right now we are thinking late November that way we can make an announcement 8 weeks out to allow people time to get their orders placed. Some of the companies mentioned in this thread can fulfill orders quickly, but it takes some of them over a month. BN Sports can take up to 8 weeks.

JonathanPrem
07-11-2013, 05:13 PM
If this is for real, I'm all in for some BN Sports. I was planning to have a kit shipped with my car (and pay a premium to get it all shipped), but if the pricing is right, I'd buy from you guys.

Hook me up too:)


November is Prefect. Im down for Bn fender and hood if the price is right

adrians_s13
07-16-2013, 05:45 PM
I may be the only one in this boat... and its kinda old school..

but Top Secret (180sx)? at least the front bumper?

Jdmsilivias13
07-21-2013, 04:54 PM
if someone could get me the garage mak s15 aero kit that would be awesome. id buy 3 complete kits right off the bat.

Kylerkickass240
10-20-2013, 05:07 PM
I would love to see the supermade instant gentleman kit for a hatch with popups. Looove the smoothness of instant gentleman

kpnasty
10-21-2013, 07:33 AM
I would love to see the supermade instant gentleman kit for a hatch with popups. Looove the smoothness of instant gentleman

this kit already exists here tho, as a replica yes but thats what will kill demand.
dmax!

GTR-Garage
10-21-2013, 08:10 AM
As things have evolved it looks like we're going to be sending a container full of D-Max parts, but we'll make a bit of room for a few select kits.