New Hippo Sleek kit for s13

[Joeman]

Does anyone know where I can get this kit in the US? It is Hippo Sleek D-Pad type II. I've been looking for a quality made professional -->"DRIFT_ STYLE"<-- 180sx kit .. (i.e. not combat or JDM /nismo style) where all the lines are straight, clean, and and flow evenly around the car... Here it is, now how can I get one? I don't wanna pay ridiculus importing fees from Japan, so I was hoping JSpec, bulletproof, Intense motorsports could help me out..but I don't see this kit listed anywhere. I'm hoping the JDM 180sx position lights and turn signals will fit in the bumper.
http://www.hipposleek.co.jp/d-pad_180sx/image/photo1_1.jpg

http://www.hipposleek.co.jp/d-pad_180sx/image/photo2_1.jpg

[ThatGuy]

WTF is "Drift Style"! Stupid commercialization. That's like saying "I want a baseball style Jockstrap".

[justinhustle]

thats JdM tYtE dOoD!11!

[S14DB]

Does it make you drift better?

[mrmephistopheles]

man.. I can't wait to see that kit on cars with improperly sized wheels!
:keke:

[s14falcon]

. I've been looking for a quality drift style where all the lines match and wrap around the body

What does that mean, where the lines match and wrap around the body? It doesnt look like anything special to me. Do you mean a kit that actually fits and lines up?
anyways, yo ucould email jspec or somebody and see what they say, but frankly i wouldnt even bother, there are plenty of kits just as nice or nicer that you can get easier in the us.

[MakotoS13]

i'd rather make your keyboard do its best catheder impression on your minescule wang than help you ruin another perfectly good 240.

go ahead punk... say sumthin.

[s14falcon]

haha, makoto talkin shit like usual, its like nitekids.

500! woot :w00t:

[Joeman]

wow, what a bunch of smartasses. Thanks for the help and great advice.

I said "drift style" as a personal term used to describe the sleek straight looking kits as the use in drifting. As oppossed to the oem jdm look (nismo or kouki) or gay ass combat looking kits as alot of people have. (i.e. veilside) It wasn't anything to get all smartass about.

I intend to have flush fitting wheels with my kit.

:tweak: What's all this crap about how it makes you drift? I'll make MY car how I want it and drive it how I want to. Going from the maturity of your posts, I probably have more driving experience than most of you put together, and I can prolly drift better than most of you can drive... but that isn't what this thread is about, so how about growing up a lil bit and stop being jerks.

S14falcon, I mean body lines, angles and creases that have an even flow around the car and look like they belong. Alot of kits just don't seem to match the s13 bodyline well. But of course I also want a kit with good fit/finish.

Anyway, the original question was who can import this kit for me at a good price...

[SpoolinRB]

What kind of CF hood is that... M-sport Eh? :ugh:

[tew photy]

goddamn what the hell is going on with this forum? the dude asked a simple question on how to get a rare kit, and like 5 people need to rip on him...ridiculous. yea, he could have probably searched and contacted a bunch of distributors, but whatever, you guys just turned it into yet another thread of bashing and post-whoring. whoop dee doo :jerkit:

back on topic, i do not know of how many companies that stock HippoSleek. try contacting jspec, other places that import, i'm sure they can get it for you, just a matter of what price.

[s14falcon]

I can't help you with importing the hipposleek kit, but have you looked into maybe msports or vertex? They both have better support in the us, so the price will be lower because you wont have to personally import them, and I like them both more than the hipposleek, but thats a matter of personal preference.
http://www.aeroparts.co.jp/msports/180sx_b/main.jpg
http://www.japanesemotorsport.com.au/bodykits/180vertex.jpg

[iggy]

try raretrick.com.. i think they carry hippo sleek..

[MakotoS13]

It wasn't anything to get all smartass about.


see, thats where you're wrong.

Going from the maturity of your posts, I probably have more driving experience than most of you put together, and I can prolly drift better than most of you can drive...

keep talkin, shirly.


S14falcon, I mean body lines, angles and creases that have an even flow around the car and look like they belong. Alot of kits just don't seem to match the s13 bodyline well. But of course I also want a kit with good fit/finish.

Anyway, the original question was who can import this kit for me at a good price...

if you just visited the sponsor links and used the search feature you would have found a multitude of awesome kits. that also includes the one kit that is the BEST of ALL AND hasn't been raped by the trend-army.

use your noodle or get a flame suit... simple as that.

[S14DB]

Makoto's got it in the bag...
http://www.fochkopf.com/images/forum/makotoinbag.jpg

[Joeman]

see, thats where you're wrong.



keep talkin, shirly.



if you just visited the sponsor links and used the search feature you would have found a multitude of awesome kits. that also includes the one kit that is the BEST of ALL AND hasn't been raped by the trend-army.

use your noodle or get a flame suit... simple as that.

Dude youre are a straight up jackass and antagonizer. Suck my balls... and learn to talk something besides shit. Maybe someday you will be able to contribute something useful, till then STFU cuz I'm not hearin it. So go ahead and have the last word, I'm done playin wit ya.

Believe me I've searched. I've seen almost all of them, The hiposleek is the one I like. nuff said. I'm just trying to avoid being raped by the few companies who import them from Japan. So if anyone recommends a good reputable company please lemme know.

Iggy, tew photty, Thanks, I will ck with rare trick and jspec. I know they did not have the kit listed on their site, but I'll see if they can special order it. I would just rather avoid paying the extra premium for ordering a special kit if I can find a place that already gets that particular one.

BTW, how much is it to ship a kit cross the pond?

[S14DB]

Anytime you try to get one part shipped you are going to get raped.

Talk like a ricer, get treated like one.

[SimpleS14]

I suggest you go with a Vertex kit. I'm not saying this just because I sell Vertex :D I'm saying it because I've seen it in person and it looks hot. That's the only aerokit I would put on the S13 fastback.

But if you insist on the Hippo Sleek...contact http://www.raretrick.com or check out http://www.takakaira.com/

[Joeman]

Anytime you try to get one part shipped you are going to get raped.

Talk like a ricer, get treated like one.

Yeah, no mercy here. I can talk RACER all day... ( i grew up around racing and fixing- now I'm an airline mechanic)but when you're talking about body kits, floor mats, tail lights, and shift knobs...car washing tips etc... There's just no way to not sound RICE. But I believe in a well rounded vehicle and I have the means to do so... (plus my bumpers are all f'ed up) so that's the road I'm on. Hey maybe I'll top it off with some LED washer nozzles and a big NOPI sticker:keke:

[Joeman]

I suggest you go with a Vertex kit. I'm not saying this just because I sell Vertex :D I'm saying it because I've seen it in person and it looks hot. That's the only aerokit I would put on the S13 fastback.

But if you insist on the Hippo Sleek...contact http://www.raretrick.com or check out http://www.takakaira.com/

I DO insist, and thanks I just e-mailed raretrick. Takaira does not have the type II kit listed and the order page has a disclaimer:

"Note: We do not accept orders by e-mail nor through phone call. However please be advised that it is not our policy to source for items not within our inventory. Returning, regular client can access our "Special Ordering Page" if item is not found on our site. Fill in all the details in the "Special Order Enquiry" section, proceed with Step 2. "

[SimpleS14]

Cool....well I forgot to mention jspec.com , but be advised that its going to be EXPENSIVE and your going to have to wait (weeks..even months) to get the aerokit. Sorry, but I can not give you a price on shipping or the price of the kit. But expect to pay $200+ on shipping stateside.

[KiDyNomiTe]

Everyone is on your ass for the whole drift style thing. Anything is drift style. What you think of as drift style is really just kouki style. Look at a lot of the US cars, they are sponsored by bomes, if you consider that drift style too, then everything that looks good is drift style.

You sound as dumb as those cheap body kit makers that have a drift kit for cars like Eclipses and crap. And most ugly/ "non-drift" kits do wrap around the body and match, they just look ugly.

If you had simply asked where can I get Hippo Sleek you would have gotten more positive responses. Then to go off and assume that S14DB can't drive becuase of his comment which is clearly valid. Labeling things as "drift (insert part)" usually intend that it helps you drift in some way.

Now for people who can get it, I don't beleive anyone in the US has it sitting in there shop, therefore you will have to pay rediculous importing fees unless you gain enough backing for a GB, in which case it will most likely fail due to the cheap price of version:Select, AIT, and soon to be Origin.

Which brings me to my next point, I suggest buying a version Select body kit, cheap, already in the US, looks good, hold up well while drifting, perfect for the drifter on a budget, and Hippo Sleek will not be. For more info go to www.versionselect.com or buy at www.tougefactory.com.

[Joeman]

Wow, :rawk:"DRIFT STYLE":rawk: really strikes a nerve wit you guys ;) j/k
I didn't know y'all were so sensitive :ghey:

It was just my words of choice to describe the STYLE of kits I see most on s13's that are professionally DRIFTING.
Just kiddin'-really.No offense intended. When I think Kouki, I think stock looking newer 180sx. And I'm not trying to replicate stock JDM.

Anyway, yeah that Version Select III front mixed with the Version I sides and rear DOES look *almost* as good as the Hippo Sleek type II~ but not as crisp and still has a mix/match look so the lines don't flow quite right. It is like you say a great alternative for kits available stateside and I may consider one if unable to get the real thing. It seems to be high quality and at $850/kit a bargain compared to importing. Thanks for the info.

[BobbyBoy]

Dude what with all the hating, if you not answering his question why the hell bother posting in the first place. He didnt ask for an opinion of the kit so dont waste space posting it. If you want to jack off on Zilvia do it in off topic. Furthur more stop trying to take the thread off topic and belittle people to up your internet ego's, that f'n lame. It was a simple f'n question to ask who can get the HippoSleek kit he posted, if you don't know just continue to pass by with your thumbs up your asses.

ANyways back on topic. If you do want rarer stuff, you WILL have to pay importing and shipping fees, you must pay to play the game. Not many people will stock a kit that doesn't appeal to the general community. Best chance is to deal with someone that does consistent containers from Japan like bulletproof.

[the head]

hippo sleek will take a bit to get but it is well worth the wait i have the s13 silvia hippo sleek front bumper looks really good

[justinhustle]

Makoto's got it in the bag...
http://www.fochkopf.com/images/forum/makotoinbag.jpg

i just spit water all over my monitor at work

thanks asshat! :keke:

[Joeman]

hehe :naughty: I was dreaming last night about how I could smuggle one on the airplane. I'll just fly over and get it :D... yeah sounds simple enough (I fly free) But that is just so risque' I dunno anything about Norita's airport security, and if I would be allowed onto the ramp with my ATL/ Airline badge. But I could just tape up the kit in some foam and write save for mechanic" " at ATL airport and stow it in the bulk cargo (as if it were my tools). The only other problem would be how would I clear customs with it under my arm :D .

Just kiddin. That would be sooo sweeet, but
I'm not ready to get fired or arrested for a body kit.

Why can they not air freight body kits anyway, they aren't hazardous or heavy, just delicate...if packaged properly they should make the trip.

[CKAMC]

dude keep it simple and easy go with V:S...they rock!

[sykikchimp]

I just wanna add that I really like your taste. That is a sexy kit on that car. very subtle, and low key.

These guys are right though. It will be unbelievably expensive to get it here.

Good luck.

[the head]

i bought mine for like 400 plus shipping through rare trick and it did have to be be brought over for me as it was not stocked talk to drew up at rare trick he can get it

[Yoshi]

WTF people.
Bullshit flaming like this is exactly why I'm thinking of ditching my 240 and just getting a beater DD and a big house.

Fuck you haters.

I'll admit he made a newbie move with the "drift style"... anyone who's read a decent number of threads in the chat area should know better, but jesus, it's like you people have nothing better to do that sit in joyful anticipation for the next zilvia newbie to say something dumb/unfounded/improper/mis-informed.

When I first came here years ago, it was the atmosphere and the helpful people that made me want to check it several times a day. Everyone helped everyone, and newbies were NICELY and helpfully shown the error of their ways when necessary. It's quite clear that the new way for members to feel like they belong is to belittle people.

You know what? that shit doesn't fly in real life, and it should here either. One of the biggest failings of the internet and forums is that it gives every posturing self-absorbed jackass an inflated sense of "bravery" and big headedness. EVERYONE is guilty of this at some point, the key is taking the high road and rising above. I don't see that here at all. Even the mods are guilty of it at times. I've read several thread about the "downfall of zilvia" and I guess I"m just fanning the flames; but seriously this belittling holier-than-thou attitude has got to stop or you're just proving all the other forums that talk smack about zilvia, correct. We really ARE becoming self-righteous, snobby-yet-cheapskate keyboard bullies.

Sorry to thread hijack, but this shit really does need to stop.

Joeman: be really careful how you use the word "drift" here, most zilvians are jaded on the word as the drift trend in the US slowly becomes more and more bastardized by commercialism and the american mentality of form before function. The hipposleek kit you like is very nice, well constructed and tasteful. This means that companies like GTP and such will eventually make lesser quality knockoffs. You can settle for that, or have one imported from Takakaira.com (you'll have to call, not just peruse the website) or some other import specialist company.

Cliff Notes:
- Stop being assholes.
- joeman: don't let the haters get you down, just keep that flamesuit on.

[MakotoS13]

it's like you people have nothing better to do that sit in joyful anticipation for the next zilvia newbie to say something dumb/unfounded/improper/mis-informed. .

actually a mod sent me the link and i responded accordingly.



You know what? that shit doesn't fly in real life, and it should here either. One of the biggest failings of the internet and forums is that it gives every posturing self-absorbed jackass an inflated sense of "bravery" and big headedness..

do i need to list references to support the fact that i am in fact an Ahole in the real 3D? nobody said they'd beat him up, they're just pointing out his miscalculated attempt to get us doing legwork for him.

[sykikchimp]

NO MORE OFF TOPIC POSTS. If it isn't answering this guys question DO NOT POST..

[nightwalker]

What we are experiencing at Zilvia, is Darwinism. Just accept it.

[SpoolinRB]

www.raretrick.com has it!
Front Bumper- $462
Side Skirts- $462
Rear- $462
CF Hood $1008.00

:)

[Joeman]

actually a mod sent me the link and i responded accordingly.




do i need to list references to support the fact that i am in fact an Ahole in the real 3D? nobody said they'd beat him up, they're just pointing out his miscalculated attempt to get us doing legwork for him.

What we are experiencing at Zilvia, is Darwinism. Just accept it.

Darwinism. I hope you are not serious. cuz that deserves you an award of your own. :loco: Wake up and look around.


I'm gonna say this ONCE since my thread is already ruined....

This is how I feel about you haters... GROW UP.
The forums are here to discuss improvements, personalization, reliability and continued enjoyment of or Nissans.... But it seems you would rather turn this place into a pissing contest about who is better or who is stupid every time you get a chance. That is sooo fucking childish.

Makotos13
You must just be here to make enemies,
You are like a cancer spreading hate throughout the froums.
I've read your posts to see what you're about and why you attack me. Surprise surprise.. Your posts are almost all sarcastic little bitch flames. You have a big mouth hiding behind the internet. WTF you just sit at your computer and wait for the next thing to bitch about. What a loser. You prolly can't get attention in real life so try to bully noobs to feel better about your pathetic life :fruit:
If were educated enough to say something informative or at least creative , or even GENUINELY funny you would not have to resort to being a jackass or straight up antagonizer for attention. MAYBE then someone would listen to you or even possibly R-E-S-P-E-C-T you....I'm sure that's a hard concept for you to grasp. But maybe someday it will sink in. From what I've seen you're just a lil' fuckin retard:cj: ... so go find a haters club /jackass anonymus forum and flame away.

That's hilarious. Well you picked the wrong noob cuz I WILL put you in your place. Again and again. So next time you wanna feel like a humiliated little bitch bring it.


It's not the ricers and noobs...No, It's people like you who breed decay of good respectable chat forums.

Bottom line I didn't come here for this.... so stop ruining my thread. I've watched these forums in the past and I had alot of respect for Zilvia.net especially compared to the other more childish and again sarcastic hater filled 240sx forums. Now I'm beginning to see people like you are just a plague.

[Joeman]

www.raretrick.com has it!
Front Bumper- $462
Side Skirts- $462
Rear- $462
CF Hood $1008.00

:)
OH _ HELL yeah!!!!!! That's the one...They must have JUST put that on their site cuz it wasn't there yesterday, they only had type I.
Thanks so much dude, cuz I would not think to look there again. :coold:

EDIT:
This is awesome, I just got my e-mail back from rare trick confirming they JUST added the kit to their inventory and it will be in stock mid January.

[240silvia]

WTF is "Drift Style"! Stupid commercialization. That's like saying "I want a baseball style Jockstrap".

LOLOLOL that's funny!

[MakotoS13]

okay, last time, promise on acoount of:

A- the guy admits his thread is toast

B- the gauntlet has been cast.

Makotos13
You must just be here to make enemies,... sarcastic little bitch flames... blah blah, you have no life cause you make fun of stuff you see on the internet

hell man, looks like you got me pegged. a MODERATOR didn't send me this thread and other MEMBERS don't laugh at the crap that creeps out of my noodle. i didn't even know this thread existed until someone alerted me of it almost certainly because if i have nothing good to say... its at least gonna be witty or defamatory.

But maybe someday it will sink in. From what I've seen you're just a lil' fuckin retard:cj: ... so go find a haters club /jackass anonymus forum and flame away.

can you seriously try to fathom how many times people in your position have said similar crap? seriously, judging from the fact that your reply is so emotionally driven i must come to the conclusion that in this battle of wits you are considerably out matched.

I WILL put you in your place. Again and again. So next time you wanna feel like a humiliated little bitch bring it.

my place being... at the top of the hill looking down on you struggling for ground frustrated and weary from trying to get out so many coherant thoughts in a row? don't take this like i think i'm better than you. i'm just smarter, almost certainly better looking, and much better at keeping my temper in check. okay, maybe i am just a WEE bit better than ya but i mean, everyone needs a goal right? ...right?

alright, if you want this pissing contest to continue PM me or AIM (makoto seven) me. hell, Email me.

[nightwalker]

Joe, I have nothing against you. I say darwinism because it really is that. How did you become interested in the 240sx? Was it DRIFTING? Everyone at Zilvia does not DRIFT. This has been a long standing 240sx community long before the 240sx was associated with drifting. Maybe you didn't find your new found interest in the 240sx with DRIFTING. Either way, you will soon learn quickly how things are at Zilvia. Everyone may pounce on you in this thread, but eventually, you'll see why. We have loads of info to offer, but there's a certain way things work here. That's one of the main reasons why this site has not turned into DRIFTING.COM. That's why I call it Darwinism. Welcome to ZILVIA.

[Ian]

i'm making a totally off topic comment and i will not follow it with anything relevant..


what we experience here on zilvia is not darwinism. It's the short end of the evolutionary stick.

[HyperTek]

ok.. "Drift Style" can be referred to the recent trend of japanese bodykits and thier "flared lip" styling now,.. like how alot of BN SPorts type kits can be scene on alot of jdm drift cars, esp D1.

[Yoshi]

actually a mod sent me the link and i responded accordingly.




do i need to list references to support the fact that i am in fact an Ahole in the real 3D? nobody said they'd beat him up, they're just pointing out his miscalculated attempt to get us doing legwork for him.

Hmm... seeing as how I didn't mention you ANYWHERE in my post, if you're feeling defensive it must be out of guilt. I neither mentioned you, referred to you, or even had you in mind when I was writing that.
:confused:

Just wanted to clarify. I was not pointing fingers... I could have 50 arms and still not have enough fingers....

Isn't it nice how everyone just ignored Sykik saying no more OT posting :bash:

[ThatGuy]

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