How hard is it to get dealer parts on new cars in Japan?
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How hard is it to get dealer parts on new cars in Japan?
Been awhile since I've been on here but still have the trusty GS...M5 is gone.
Hoping one of you can shed some light.
Working with a manufacturer to get some Skyline OE parts to start building some molds. He has a few parts but can't seem to get to others like the sideskirts.
So my question is...how difficult is it to get parts from the dealer in Japan, esp. for a new car like this? Is a VIN or ownership proof required?
I would have to think crash parts would be available to coincide with the cars release. I'm sure someone who got in a fender bender first day with the car wouldn't want to wait months to get a new part.
Much thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
RT
Hoping one of you can shed some light.
Working with a manufacturer to get some Skyline OE parts to start building some molds. He has a few parts but can't seem to get to others like the sideskirts.
So my question is...how difficult is it to get parts from the dealer in Japan, esp. for a new car like this? Is a VIN or ownership proof required?
I would have to think crash parts would be available to coincide with the cars release. I'm sure someone who got in a fender bender first day with the car wouldn't want to wait months to get a new part.
Much thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
RT
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Been awhile since I've been on here but still have the trusty GS...M5 is gone.
Hoping one of you can shed some light.
Working with a manufacturer to get some Skyline OE parts to start building some molds. He has a few parts but can't seem to get to others like the sideskirts.
So my question is...how difficult is it to get parts from the dealer in Japan, esp. for a new car like this? Is a VIN or ownership proof required?
I would have to think crash parts would be available to coincide with the cars release. I'm sure someone who got in a fender bender first day with the car wouldn't want to wait months to get a new part.
Much thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
RT
Hoping one of you can shed some light.
Working with a manufacturer to get some Skyline OE parts to start building some molds. He has a few parts but can't seem to get to others like the sideskirts.
So my question is...how difficult is it to get parts from the dealer in Japan, esp. for a new car like this? Is a VIN or ownership proof required?
I would have to think crash parts would be available to coincide with the cars release. I'm sure someone who got in a fender bender first day with the car wouldn't want to wait months to get a new part.
Much thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
RT
With the new GT-R. Good luck, I doubt anything will be available easily, even from Japan.
The best bet is to find a new GT-R owner who is willing to have his car taken apart for R&D.
The new GT-R is NOT a Skyline.
If you're talking about the ~R34, there are Nissan specific sites out there but all I know are Toyota ones. However, with the rise of the internet auction and idiots trying to make a quick buck in Japan, a lot of these sites will NOT sell it to you unless you prove them you own that vehicle (ie "shaken-sho"). I'm looking for a Corolla Runx/Fielder shift boot but I got denied b/c they thought I was another one of those idiots.
For reference, I recommend www.kurumayasan.com (but dunno if they sell Nissan parts...i think they were toyota only).
If you're talking about the ~R34, there are Nissan specific sites out there but all I know are Toyota ones. However, with the rise of the internet auction and idiots trying to make a quick buck in Japan, a lot of these sites will NOT sell it to you unless you prove them you own that vehicle (ie "shaken-sho"). I'm looking for a Corolla Runx/Fielder shift boot but I got denied b/c they thought I was another one of those idiots.
For reference, I recommend www.kurumayasan.com (but dunno if they sell Nissan parts...i think they were toyota only).
Last edited by kit cat; Jan 21, 2008 at 08:57 PM.
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