Where to get parts, and quick?

[christ.deyoung]

I'm ready to start dumping a bunch of money into this slut...motor is on the floor and in shambles. I was looking at ordering my stuff off of RHDjapan...just wondering how long does it usually take for shipping/backorders and stuff as I'm looking for parts asap.

[rb-racer]

Depends greatly on the parts. Sometimes oem can take 4 weeks as they are back ordered. Other times RHD has no stock. You wait times are likely going to be better with rhd japan over any of the smaller guys because of buying power and they might stock parts. Everything I ordered from them came promptly.

For OEM parts I actually still use feast auto export. I hear z-tune is also good for oem with a lot of in stock parts.

[Zacho]

If you email RHDjapan they can let you know what is/isn't in stock. I've never had issues with stuff coming in a timely matter from them.

But the first thing I would do is check with Z-tune. Everything I've needed they can usually ship out to me next day, or within 4-5 days if the part needs to be ordered.

[jimbojones]

I've had to wait 1-5 months; especially if they 'sit' on the order because they want a minimum order amount to reduce their average shipping cost/get bigger discount. I don't mind when they do that as long as it doesnt add MONTHS to my order and they are honest/up-front about it. I can think of 2 sponsors on GTRC that have a bad habit of taking your money and then taking several months to get you stuff...the entire time claiming 'there is nothing they can do' and that 'it was out of their control'. I don't buy from them anymore...

[DrMango]

Just talk to them and find out what you need that is in stock right now. If buying OEM stuff then I would definitly talk to jeff at Nismoparts because their prices are stupid good. Also Adam @ Feast is always consistantly fast. I use Nismoparts and Feast as regulary as possible and never been let down

Kyle

[king_cobra]

try JRP in toronto - jrponline.com

their website isn't the greatest so i would call instead but they apparently have everything you need in stock. they're a bit pricey though.

they're usually my last resort but they always come thru for me.

[DrMango]

try JRP in toronto - jrponline.com

their website isn't the greatest so i would call instead but they apparently have everything you need in stock. they're a bit pricey though.

they're usually my last resort but they always come thru for me.

HAHA, that just inspires confidence. To be honest, from your rave review I would avoid them like the plague. There are a million parts suppliers out there now days. This isnt 2005. You have a lot of guys that are nothing like what is described above available now

Kyle

[mcfly]

I've had to wait 1-5 months; especially if they 'sit' on the order because they want a minimum order amount to reduce their average shipping cost/get bigger discount. I don't mind when they do that as long as it doesnt add MONTHS to my order and they are honest/up-front about it. I can think of 2 sponsors on GTRC that have a bad habit of taking your money and then taking several months to get you stuff...the entire time claiming 'there is nothing they can do' and that 'it was out of their control'. I don't buy from them anymore...

sounds like jns

[Allan74]

You can always give the Vendors here a try, since that is why we invited them to join...... ?

[jimbojones]

sounds like jns

Funny you mentioned that...I've heard mixed things about them and when the allegations went from just being slow to 'look-alike' parts...

Nope, the other 2 companies (one local and one out East) I had in mind are NOT on this site's vendor list, I'm glad to say. Have called a few of them on this site and they seem okay...just not easy to get the best deal.

Vex is probably closest re: distance and I really want to make it to their meet this summer (missed it last summer :( ). Seemed like they wanted to focus on R35's and there is no problem with that but I can only afford (1) 4-wheeled money-pit...so I guess I'll stick with my JDM GT-R.

[Zacho]

JNS for myself were timely on both accounts (mind you both orders were <150 bucks). However due to recent comments about their issues with resolving customers getting sent the wrong parts..no parts after months etcetc I won't be ordering in the future.

[DrMango]

I know of one case personally where the customer got the wrong part 2 times in a row. He ordered the part and got the wrong one, then braden applogized and said he would fix it. Ordered the part from him again and got the same part as the first time..

Kyle

[mitch32]

Daryl@tunerlab.jp has been one of my best exprience so far. Jeff at Nismoparts.com (tell him Mitch sent you) is also super good and ships within the day (if its in stock, if not he gets stock within a few days, he can get all nismo and nissan stuff). Last but certainly not the least, Z-tune are also really good and are fast, Mike is an amazing guy and helped me out multiple times.

JNS is good, its not his fault, its just his suppliers are pretty bad (he's just a sales guy). JNS sent me to one of his suppliers directly and they cause me some headaches. JNS pretty much sells you something them contacts his suppliers then drop ships to you. When JNS has something in his own hands, he is fast.

[DrMango]

That doesnt explain all of Bradens problems. Sounds like a few people keep getting the wrong part over and over. Thats a problem with JNS, not the supplier.

Kyle

[Allan74]

Like I said before.....

You guys are more than welcome to invite Daryl over here to trade....at no cost to him either (FREE VENDOR STATUS/ACCOUNTS), but I don't think he would because of his personal feelings towards a couple of us.

[bobbo]

I've been dealing with Nick and Mike Scurfield at Ztune and they've been REALLY good. Quick responses, both email and call backs. Great prices. Don't know what else you can ask for.
I highly suggest contacting them.

Rob

[Allan74]

As much as I hate to admit it, my first choice is always a US based supplier, then Japan, then Canadian if all else fails.

GST sure eats up alot of cash if you are not carefull and I hate paying taxes and would rather 'gamble' on International shipments (which I usually make out like a bandit on....and pay next to nothing....and most times I pay NOTHING).

Tomei Oil Pump, for instance.....

I paid $1350 USD ($1450 CAD) Shipped from Japan. Let's say I pay $50 CAD when it arrives.
(I doubt it, but let's add it in just to be fair, $1500 CAD Total).

The Cheapest price in Canada, during Z-Tune's Boxing Week/Day Sale would have been about $1500 CAD + $25 Shipping + $76.25 GST = $1600+ CAD.

That's a difference of $100 CAD.

I don't take advantage of sellers either. I do all my own homework, so why not buy where I can get the same part for the cheapest price ? It's not like I get all the info from a local or Canadian Dealer, only to order from the US or Japan.
That's just dirty......and like I said, I DO NOT DO THAT.

At this point in my build, every dollar matters and if you go paying $100 too much here, then $50 too much there.......IT ADDS UP QUICKLY and before you know it, you have wasted over $1,000 CAD in just tax money alone.

I also realize that everyone has to eat, but that includes ME TOO.

This all might sound a little cold, but I throw away enough money by buying/selling/changing my mind etc......so I don't need any more help at it.

[DrMango]

Ive been taking advantage of our dollar being so good vs the american dollar and I dont think thats unfair Allan. We have a right to shop around and get the best deal possible. There is always going to be people that dont shop around and pay the high price to make up for the "thrifty" shoppers like us

Kyle

[mitch32]

Canadian dealers usually seem to have a much higher markup then the US. I've gotten lucky a few times with stuff from the states but other times I haven't, in terms of duties/taxes. Almost always I have to pay taxes GST/PST on imports (13% in Quebec because the Government is good here), and UPS kills me with brokerage/duties usually. The best example I can give is I got ACL Conrod Race Bearings for 50$USD from the states, here they are around 100$CND which is almost double. Shopping around is key. Theres also freeport fowarding, basically its an address at the border (US side). You ship your stuff to freeport fowarding and they hold it for you, its around 3$-5$ a day. With this service you can avoid stupid fees.

[Allan74]

There is NO WAY I would have been able to acquire the parts that I have, for my build, if I was stuck paying Canadian prices, or even close to retail on everything.

All you have to do is look at my " Current Build List....Stuff I have bought that is ready to go: " to see what I am talking about:
GTRPWR Forums

The thousands add up quite quickly unfortunately and I figured I saved myself anywhere from 10% to even 30% or more on most items purchased.

I already have more than $15,000 CAD invested into parts alone (probably closer to $20,000 CAD) that are ready to go for the build, so what that means is, based on $15,000 CAD, I would have been out an additional amount anywhere from $3,000 to $4,500 MORE.

In the grand scheme of things, that's still alot of cash and I would rather have it available for more items that I need frankly.......

It's nice to support and buy local...but this is not SHOW-FRIENDS, it's SHOW-BUSINESS........lol

[Allan74]

Well, looks like I was wrong about possibly paying customs again.....

Just had my Tomei Oil Pump dropped off at the house with a big fat ZERO DOLLARS owing on it........ very nice start to the week.

Grand Total, 'in the door' = $1450 CAD

[DrMango]

Your a lucky SOB Allan. I dont think Ive ever had that happen

Kyle

[RWDragoon]

We try to be as competitive as possible, and often our prices are the same as most other places. It is very hard as a local Canadian shop because their are many places such as ebay that will sell at $1-10 above cost. We do not gouge, but sometimes we cant compete.

I could have matched your price locally Allen74 on the Tomei pump, but you didn't ask.

[mcfly]

We try to be as competitive as possible, and often our prices are the same as most other places. It is very hard as a local Canadian shop because their are many places such as ebay that will sell at $1-10 above cost. We do not gouge, but sometimes we cant compete.

I could have matched your price locally Allen74 on the Tomei pump, but you didn't ask.

I think we can all understand overhead. Plus there is something to supporting local business as well.

That's going to hurt Allan finding that out.

[Allan74]

I could have matched your price locally Allen74 on the Tomei pump, but you didn't ask.
Sometimes it's just easier not to ask.....I don't know how to explain it, but if I were to approach you for a better price, I would feel very cheap.....and therefore embarased about about the deal. This way, I just pay the posted price and call it a day.

I am fully prepared to do some business with you, in regards to my drivetrain....but having to run to you every time I wanted a price match would have made me feel like I was wasting your time.

I am a FIRM believer in 'Window Shopping' and NO PRESSURE sales.....

Lastly....Ryan, you could have sold me that pump for $1380.95 CAD ? ....and accepted a non-cash form of payment without penalties ? for a grand total of $1450.00 CAD ?

So, since you are OS Giken Direct, you should be able to match or beat Greenline's prices on Gear Sets ?

[Allan74]

Another thing that concerns me is Customs etc.....THE UNKNOWN or the 'X' Factor.

Buying parts myself direct, I know, from my incredible track record.....I rarely pay anything for brokerage/import fees etc.

NOW, ordering through a buisness or 'middle man' and being charged for Customs/Duty charges is that 'X' factor that I am not comfortable with, because I don't know what it will end up as and shipping Business-to-Business, there will most likely 100% be additional monies owing.

Where as having it shipped to me directly, or, business-to-end user, I know that I stand a better chance of NOT being charged.....and the prices are always fair enough to make up for it in case I do end up paying anything.

SOLID Pricing makes me feel more comfortable. Variables DO NOT.
Allan

[mcfly]

The canada post lady told me to get sellers to put "no commercial value" on the labels to avoid duties. You can still claim value for insurance but you avoid tax/duty this way. At least according to her.

[RWDragoon]

That can be a tough part of business for sure! Very Rarely do we not get charged for Duty, because we usually ship with faster companies then USPS or others. Obviously I would rather make lots of money on parts and own a R35, but that just doesn't happen overnight! I HAVE to be competitive and if I cant match your price then you can buy from wherever you like! But normally I can match prices! I like the challenge of trying sometimes!

[Rblove26]

hey i was wondering if you guys would know of places for performance parts out around my way...like the ottawa area...im been serching and coming up with nothing, i keep hearing of shops and parts but all located out in the B.C. area or the states...any ideas??, also where can i get in touch with Z-tune?
much appreciated

[RWDragoon]

We ship out east regularly let me know if their is something specific you need and I will try and get you a good price!

[driftmonger]

Is there anybody cheaper and easier than rhdjapan.com ?

[ollieollieollie]

I find RHD and Negun good - but yahoo.co.jp is also very useful if you know what you are looking for and are careful.