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Old 04-24-17 | 05:54 PM
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Whats good CL , i ve been a member for awhile and on my 2nd gs300 black on black stock with tein lowering springs and 19inch lfa reps. Im looking for a good source for a 2nd gen Aristo Front Clip, preferably in the northeast.
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Actually, there are a lot of them available on eBay.
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/eBay-Motors/...sto+Front+Clip
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^^FACTS!! Soo many on eBay to choose from..
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Thanks , i see alot on ebay but they all seem to be in florida, cali, or arizona.. None in new york
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Originally Posted by Gslifeny
Whats good CL , i ve been a member for awhile and on my 2nd gs300 black on black stock with tein lowering springs and 19inch lfa reps. Im looking for a good source for a 2nd gen Aristo Front Clip, preferably in the northeast.
What all do you really need from it? We have most all the separate pieces available it you don't really need the entire front clip. Are you looking at it for a motor swap, an accident repair, etc.. We have the core supports, fenders, condensers, grilles, etc etc all individual and instock if needed for accident repair.

Lots of Aristo parts in stock and can be picked up in VA or shipped. https://japanpartsservice.com/search...oduct&q=aristo

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Thanks , i see alot on ebay but they all seem to be in florida, cali, or arizona.. None in new york
We do also have the complete front clips instock in Richmond, VA and regularly ship all over the country at reasonable rates.

https://japanpartsservice.com/collec...lle-2gs-jzs161

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Originally Posted by 99 GS3
What all do you really need from it? We have most all the separate pieces available it you don't really need the entire front clip. Are you looking at it for a motor swap, an accident repair, etc.. We have the core supports, fenders, condensers, grilles, etc etc all individual and instock if needed for accident repair.

Lots of Aristo parts in stock and can be picked up in VA or shipped. https://japanpartsservice.com/search...oduct&q=aristo



We do also have the complete front clips instock in Richmond, VA and regularly ship all over the country at reasonable rates.

https://japanpartsservice.com/collec...lle-2gs-jzs161
Very reasonable price compared to buying a front end nose clip from Canada @ 888USD
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Very reasonable price compared to buying a front end nose clip from Canada @ 888USD
We can generally meet or beat other importers pricing. Call 1-844-536-7278 for best prices and shipping costs Mon-Fri 10-7pm and Sat 10-5pm EST.

As well as buying from within the 48 states is usually better shipping rates, faster transit times, and no chances of additional duty fees entering the country compared to shipping from Canada.
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Can anyone explain to me why anyone would want to swap to a JDM clip? It looks EXACTLY the same as a USDM clip except with the side markers being on the fenders. Why would you pay $X00.00 to have the same look? Am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by LexusK
Can anyone explain to me why anyone would want to swap to a JDM clip? It looks EXACTLY the same as a USDM clip except with the side markers being on the fenders. Why would you pay $X00.00 to have the same look? Am I missing something?
I don't think people get the clip to do a facelift. I would get a clip if I was gonna do the swap, so I could get all the little things needed for the swap. Also you would know exactly how many miles are on the engine. I think I read somewhere that the aristo fenders are 10mm? bigger.
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The only differences that I recall is the fenders are a little wider, the stock fender liner has a small gap at the outer edge which confirms this, the side markers on the fender and the front grille is slightly different.
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Originally Posted by SpectraBlu
I don't think people get the clip to do a facelift. I would get a clip if I was gonna do the swap, so I could get all the little things needed for the swap. Also you would know exactly how many miles are on the engine. I think I read somewhere that the aristo fenders are 10mm? bigger.
Ah I didn't even think about the swap. I was looking at this from an aesthetic point of view because I've seen local JDM shops selling the Aristo front end (bumper, fenders, headlights, and hood) without the motor.
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Originally Posted by LexusK
Ah I didn't even think about the swap. I was looking at this from an aesthetic point of view because I've seen local JDM shops selling the Aristo front end (bumper, fenders, headlights, and hood) without the motor.
We sell alot of nose cuts or motorless front clips to individuals or bodyshops using them for accident repair on US cars. We can compete in pricing with junkyards selling hoods/bumpers/fenders as well as doors/trunks/lights/wings.

As for the Entire front cut including the motor, either the customers are doing a RHD swap to their car and want the mirrored engine bay, subframe and firewall, or perhaps they went bought a front end wrecked car cheap specifically to build a GTE swap with and need the motor and all the front body panels as well.

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Originally Posted by Gslifeny
Thanks , i see alot on ebay but they all seem to be in florida, cali, or arizona.. None in new york
search JDM importers in Montreal or Toronto, Canada has tons of aristos and tons of importers. The USD is also worth about $1.25 now so things should be cheap.

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