[B]I have a connection with my local Toyota dlr (been doing business for over 6 years) and my guy has asked me to get a poll on how many people would be interested in getting JDM front clips. Any make, Toyota (3sgte), Hondas (b18's, H22's B16's), Nissan SR20det's, etc.
PM ME or email @ ijohnstone40@yahoo.com if you are SERIOUSLY interested and have the cash ready to go (or soon)
THIS IS NO JOKE!!! JDM FRONT CLIPS FOR A BETTER PRICE THAN ANY IMPORTER I HAVE SEEN!!! >> >> >> >> >> >> >>

how much are we looking at? are the engines brand new with no miles on them? do they come with everything needed for the swap?

Throw out some numbers and we'll see. Ask him about a 4age black top from a AE111 Corolla. Full front clip for less than 1400 and maybe. If he can get it for alot less then I'm in.

J

This post has been edited by Jussimple: Aug 15, 2003 - 2:19 PM

these are for front clips only!!! They come with EVERYTHING you could possibly need to swap!! you could even do a Right hand drive conversion with the clips!!! they would be used since they would be literally a front cut of the car, shift knob forward.I will check on the ae111

hey jussimple, i dont know where you are pulling that price from but please try to make reasonable offers, the cheaest i have found on the net for FRONT CLIPS is 2700.00 for an ae111 corolla (95-99) these are pretty new so the price is higher

What would a 3rd gen 3sgte clip run? I've got no idea, but about $2,000 burning a hole in my pocket...

-pdxgtcoupe+Aug 15, 2003 - 1:30 PM

-kuya1284+Aug 15, 2003 - 2:13 PM

-GT2GT4+Aug 15, 2003 - 2:18 PM

how do you think these importers bring in these engines?? one by one?? NO WAY!!! they bring a big ass container stuffed with front clips, engines, trannies, etc. Yes some of the BODY panels will be damaged , but with getting an engine anyway, you would want to refresh all the belts, gaskets etc anyways, i would NEVER just drop in something without doing at least that!! so a group buy doesnt matter versus buying it from an importer because they bring a bunch stacked anyway!! i'm just trying to skip the middleman, and save $$$ on the importers mark up!! If youre against it dont worry about it i have 9 people ready to go and all i need is 21 more!! and this post has only been going for about 5 hours now!! so far so good!!

-pdxgtcoupe+Aug 15, 2003 - 4:45 PM

Oh yeah... one more thing... how do you plan on dealing with warranty issues? Are you "as the organizer" of this GB going to handle this... or are you going to leave that up to the importer? What kind of guarantees can you or the importer make to ensure that the compression of these motors are good? What kind of guarantee will be offered as a whole? Going back to the aforementioned "clip distribution" idea, how will you determine who gets what clip? Are you going to allow people to pick and choose? Or are you just going to determine the value of the clip and deliver based on the (payment) amount that a customer put down?

These are just basic questions, but I can come up with more, which are all worth considering when dealing with customers.

This post has been edited by kuya1284: Aug 15, 2003 - 9:21 PM

i would LOOOOVE to get my hands on a 96-99 MR2 3sgte rear clip, but thats exactly what i was thinking ray.

BTW: i was one of the 4 lol.

Hey it looks as if someone took my little brothers sacastic thread and turned into something real...real stupid. We want imported engines only, with everything. And even then..no way

-TunerHawk+Aug 15, 2003 - 10:28 PM

-K2_Celica+Aug 15, 2003 - 7:45 PM

I like the idea, but as stated before, no one would get the same thing and no one would have the money to go through with this. Stick with more practical things.

for those of you who do not have the money to do this, WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT?? its not even an option for you anyway!! and to answer the many questions posted by those of you who arent even going to buy,.... here i go.
WARRANTY: handled by the export compoany. Compression and leak down tests will be provided per clip.
PRICE: will be determined to specific wants of the buyer; ie. if they want an st185 and dont care about body sheet metal, OBVIOUSLY the price would be lower! if they want an st205, one that has decent to good sheet metal OBVIOUSLY the price would be higher. and Clips ARE expensive!!! unlike gauge pods, springs, clutches, etc... which are more reasonably priced. but if you try to piece a car together with parts purchased seperately you will pay WAY MORE that you think SON!
IMPORTERS/EXPORTERS: whatever company any of you may have delt with in the past that has shipped damaged parts, or gets damaged on the way,.. doesnt have someone in JAPAN pesonally CRATING and inspecting each wanted clip and packing it into HIS COMPANIES CONTAINER, not some bull**** company hat just stacks sloppily and messes more stuff up. And of course all the clips will NOT be the same!! The way that is worked out is whoever wants x (specified part) commits and puts a deposit on their purchase. they also tell me what is the max tey have to spend so i can find the best fit, per their requirements and it is basically a first come first serve. why should the last guy who wants to spend the least amount of money get choice of the best quality stuff that the first guy with the most money should get.
I run a business here locally and am partners in two others. I have delt with complex situations like these DAILY!! worth in some cases over 2 million dollars each!
FINALLY---- if you arent going to buy or can't even afford, or havent been on my end before, save your two cents. it just wastes my time.
FOR ThOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED, PM ME!!!! I will be more thatn happy to cater to your personal wants/needs.

-pdxgtcoupe+Aug 16, 2003 - 3:31 PM

-pdxgtcoupe+Aug 15, 2003 - 9:40 AM

i dont think he nwas saying his buisness is doing it, he runs a buisness but not motors, that where he gets his experience >>, but his local toyota dealer is the one hooking him up >>

If you're honestly trying to sell something, you aren't doing it very professionally. People make valid points against a group buy for front clips, and you respond with cussing...that immediately gives me a certain mental impression of your business.

But anyway,
Can you maybe post up some examples of prices for us? Say maybe the prices for a front clip from a Celica SS-III(ST202) with the BEAMS VVT-i 3S-GE, an AE111 Sprinter Trueno, a ST205 Celica with body panels intact, etc.

the reasoning for my rash responses is that the people doubting the legitimacy and even calling this idea "stupid", are really upsetting me due to the fact that this is a serious post and people who can't afford and wont even buy are the first ones who are usually the ones first to ridicule!
I will not be able to just give out random quotes for a wide variety of clips due to availability. If you are GENUINlLY INTERESTED IN A SPECIFIC PART, then i will be happy do do a quote or i will find myself working really hard for a bery small return.
Like i said i have no problem giving quotes but only to SERIOUS BUYERS!!
This is NOT going to be easy so please understand and help me out when you can!
Thanks!

>> bad business attitude. yea i said it.

If u can get 3sgte st-205 clips with the hood and bumper and fenders with under 20k miles then get us some more info. best repsonse to ppl who doubt u is proof.

HEY HOW MUCH CAN YOU GET A 4A-GE (A111) BLACK TOP COVER FOR? BUT JUST THE ENGINE THOUGH I JUST BLEW MINE 2 DAYS AGO SO I REALLY NEED IT
LET ME KNOW OK? GRACIAS!!

Hey how much for a 3sgte front clip perf. in good shape st205 perf but st 185 ok prices on both please I have the money almost together and have been planning on getting one anyways

I'm interested in an st205 3sgte front clip. Email me "polishchacha@yahoo.com" with the price and details.