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Originally Posted by Corbic
They then both reference the same replacement bushing - Nissan 54476-RS580
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I feel like you've been living under a rock for a long time...
Nismo parts are not a scam. Nismo parts reflect several things on the cost side:
- Genuine Nissan OEM vendors produce the parts, using genuine Nissan stamping/tooling as-if you are purchasing a new suspension part (for arms)
- Stronger rubber bushings are pressed in and the color is different than stock.
- They are meant for Japanese domestic market, are supposed to be sold through authorized dealers/shops, and carry a warranty.
- They are designed to meet all Japanese vehicle inspection requirements (shaken)
https://www.nismo.co.jp/products/cat....html#page=319
Nismo stuff are overpriced because it reflects the cost of an OEM vendor to produce ONE item for ONE customer. You can't use R32/33/34/35 parts as a point of price comparison because 1) a lot of parts are still produced due to the popularity of the car in Japan, and 2) labor is not free.
Of course, if I spend time to press in a pair of bushings into OEM arms and repaint it silver, I can say I saved a ton of money vs Nismo. But Nismo arms are like buying optional 19" factorywheels on your 2020 Toyota Camry... it's an add-on for the car, for someone who doesn't work on their own cars, for someone who wants quality over price.
At the end of the day, if the price seems absurd to you, you are not the right customer base for these products. Me, I'm in the process of collecting all the remaining Nismo arms for my S13 for a proper OEM+ restoration build.