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rbpwrd240 · 10-10-2015, 11:13 AM

Yeah Hard to beat Jesse Streeter.

For those not in the know.

The above 10% on 5000 yen works out to about $40.00 with $4.00 in fees.

I ordered some rims from Jesse totaled about 50K Yen or about $400 American. Jesses fees were $28.00.

The whole order looked like this.
Rims 50,000 Yen
Tire Removal Fee 4,000 Yen
Bank Fee from YAJ 500 Yen
Shipping form seller to Jesse 3500 Yen
Jesses Comission Fee 3500 Yen
Shipping to US 35,000 Yen

Total Due 96,500 Yen or about $772.00 American
Then since I pay with paypal there is also a 4% Fee for that. All said and done the rims cost me $400 in Auction and about another $400 in fees and shipping to get them home.

On smaller low cost items his commission is always 1000 Yen or about 8 Bucks!!!

rbpwrd240 · 10-10-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mhubeny180sx

Gets a little rough if you are in Canada so you gotta risk it (within reason). Got an item from buyee few days ago (who don't mark items as lower value) the item alone was 23k yen. Ended up paying $56 at the post office for customs.

Ouch yeah in the states EMS and slow boat deliver to the door. Message.....

dizzariot · 10-12-2015, 01:18 PM

For what it's worth (to any and all wondering) I bught a Works9 exhaust and a set of Volks and paid $0 fees.

Mister.E · 10-12-2015, 02:28 PM

I feel like this crowd would best be able to assist me. What kind of seats should i be looking for on the auctions that would be low enough on Bride FG rails to COMFORTABLY fit someone who is 6'3" and 210 lbs (~35-36 inch waist) with a helmet and roll cage. My current seats are the Sonic Motor VS3 (Vios III rep i believe) and i fit comfortably in those.

shanelach · 10-13-2015, 08:06 AM

Who does container services now a days? I am looking to ship an aero kit from Japan, and am trying to find a viable option. I heard GTR Garage does not do this any more.

Style · 10-13-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dook-E

I feel like this crowd would best be able to assist me. What kind of seats should i be looking for on the auctions that would be low enough on Bride FG rails to COMFORTABLY fit someone who is 6'3" and 210 lbs (~35-36 inch waist) with a helmet and roll cage. My current seats are the Sonic Motor VS3 (Vios III rep i believe) and i fit comfortably in those.

You are not going to fit in anything good from Japan. I'm 6'2 and 205 and cant fit in my zeta III or thrash seat. Ive been looking at Sparco seats.

TMW · 10-13-2015, 09:43 AM

^^ most bride stuff is gonna be like 32 waist max to be comfortable

my zeta I is pretty comfortable, maybe a bit tight and I'm a 32 (150lbs)

i had a zeal seat that was extremely tight. like painful to sit in at 32 lol.

Mister.E · 10-13-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TMW

i had a zeal seat that was extremely tight. like painful to sit in at 32 lol.

Back when I was in Japan I must have sat in a Zeal. I was 32 waist max and I felt like I was being crushed.

What are some legit seats that are side mount that would fit a bigger person? Sparco? Recaro?

KAT-PWR · 10-13-2015, 10:07 AM

Corbeau Big boys
My friend is like 6'2" and a big boy he cut the trans hump mounted the seat to the floor and he had tons of room.

Mister.E · 10-13-2015, 10:10 AM

HAHA, I don't think I need to go to that extreme. I just want something comfortable that will bolt up to the FG rails and will have clearance for my head. I had a Sparco Sprint V once but those fucking weird straps they have running up and down the back felt annoying as shit. I prefer a nice FRP shell with padding.

JDM-Link · 10-13-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shanelach

Who does container services now a days? I am looking to ship an aero kit from Japan, and am trying to find a viable option. I heard GTR Garage does not do this any more.

I ship pallets, LCL, and containers out of Japan.

Let me know what you need
http://jdm-link.com/contact/

TheRealSy90 · 10-13-2015, 10:44 AM

The Corbeau FX1's are great. I'm 5'8" 235lbs 38 waist and they're extremely comfortable. Also with my Nagisa rails, the seat is touching the floor with no modification to the trans tunnel.

Mister.E · 10-13-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

The Corbeau FX1's are great. I'm 5'8" 235lbs 38 waist and they're extremely comfortable. Also with my Nagisa rails, the seat is touching the floor with no modification to the trans tunnel.

Thanks, I'll look into that. I may have just found a lead on some Evo 2's as well. They seem to have very similar specs to my current sonic motor seats.

tuzzio · 10-13-2015, 03:08 PM

got a buddy looking for a set of s14 ganadors, if anybody runs across a set.

all show no go · 10-14-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by s13dan

180sx Hood spoiler thingy, anyone every seen one? I think it could be cool on the right car.

If my memory serves me well, I believe this is a discontinued Uras spoiler. I had an old catalog & think this was one of the many exterior accessories they used to make.

BossHogg · 10-14-2015, 12:23 PM

had to claim insurance again, on 300,000 yen. According to calculator it will only be 60 bucks in customs fee. But what is weird is that last time I don't remember actually paying the fee. They just delivered it to the door. I'll pay closer attention this time.

Stiveno · 10-14-2015, 12:24 PM

how exactly would you even pay a customs fee. ive ordered tons of shit and haven't paid anything.

BossHogg · 10-14-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiveno

how exactly would you even pay a customs fee. ive ordered tons of shit and haven't paid anything.

me either, I've only had to claim insurance on 2 items IIRC. I think Jesse does it to cover his and your ass. On expensive items, it will cover the full value(or whatever value you specify) if the package is damaged. If you choose to claim very little(to save on the fee) and your package gets trashed, you're basically screwed. Since I buy high end and rare things, I just do the full value. Whatever you claim, will effect the fee. No use in paying top dollar for things that take months to make/receive and then skimp out on 50-100 bucks.

My exhaust was a little over 5k all said and done. I think shipping was almost a grand. By far the biggest box I have ever seen. Bigger than the damn couch. I still haven't quite figured out why it is applied sometimes. But I've noticed, its only on items of significant value. Or maybe on items with larger than average boxes. That is the the only time Jesse ever asks me.

I've never had to claim it on wheels. But then again, wheels aren't really abnormal in size, but they are expensive. So I don't know. I can't remember if I had to claim on seats or not. Which seats are kind of the opposite of wheels, not as expensive but awkward boxes. But then again, my seats were over 1k a piece. That was so long ago I can't remember if I had to claim or not.

Stiveno · 10-14-2015, 12:35 PM

Everything I buy costs 3 times to ship than the cost of the item so I guess that explains it lol. I just DHL everything because container is barely cheaper so maybe that has something to do with it also.

rbpwrd240 · 10-14-2015, 01:56 PM

I always claim value for what I paid for the item at auction plus the fees, not for its actual value which is generally higher especially here in the states.

EMS goes to the door.

rv_zenki · 10-14-2015, 06:00 PM

Who can I get a quote from to ship a shift knob? I've never ordered anything from YAJ so this is foreign to me

BossHogg · 10-14-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiveno

Everything I buy costs 3 times to ship than the cost of the item so I guess that explains it lol. I just DHL everything because container is barely cheaper so maybe that has something to do with it also.

you need to find a better way to ship lol. That's super high.

KAT-PWR · 10-14-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rv_zenki

Who can I get a quote from to ship a shift knob? I've never ordered anything from YAJ so this is foreign to me

Probably around $15 bucks or so from japan to the US via EMS. Also you will have to pay shipping from the YAJ seller to whoever you use

zombiewolf513 · 10-14-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by all show no go

If my memory serves me well, I believe this is a discontinued Uras spoiler.

That'd be a nice find

tricky_ab · 10-14-2015, 09:26 PM

Meh, whenever I purchase stuff I always figure that I'll be paying taxes on the total that the items are worth. If I pay less or nothing, then it's a bonus.

Stiveno · 10-14-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg

you need to find a better way to ship lol. That's super high.

Well im spending next to nothing for the item so im happy to spend a bit on shipping since its still worth double what im paying when its in the states. also 3x is a bit of a high estimate, but like I said im just buying stuff for next to nothing so 3x isnt much.

im also accounting for bank fees and streeter fees if that makes sense

spooled240 · 10-14-2015, 10:15 PM

How long do these packages usually stay in US customs?

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BossHogg · 10-14-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiveno

Well im spending next to nothing for the item so im happy to spend a bit on shipping since its still worth double what im paying when its in the states. also 3x is a bit of a high estimate, but like I said im just buying stuff for next to nothing so 3x isnt much.

im also accounting for bank fees and streeter fees if that makes sense

Yea, I had in my original post you must be buying small items, but I deleted it.

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Originally Posted by spooled240

How long do these packages usually stay in US customs?

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like a day. Mine are always in Chicago. Soon as its in Chicago, its pretty much here the next day lol. I'm only 5 hours from Chicago though.

spooled240 · 10-14-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg

like a day. Mine are always in Chicago. Soon as its in Chicago, its pretty much here the next day lol. I'm only 5 hours from Chicago though.

Cool my stuff landed in LA last night so maybe it'll be here tomorrow

rbpwrd240 · 10-14-2015, 11:54 PM

Items do move fast. DHL is on top of their game. My rims went through Chicago and I'm in Texas. I was told by Jesse that my rims had shipped late on a sunday night (Their Monday Morning) say around midnight our time. That same week just a few days later I was holding them in my hands with Tuesdays lunch!!!!

10-12-2015, 01:18 PM	#1833
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,595 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	For what it's worth (to any and all wondering) I bught a Works9 exhaust and a set of Volks and paid $0 fees. __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

10-12-2015, 02:28 PM	#1834
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	I feel like this crowd would best be able to assist me. What kind of seats should i be looking for on the auctions that would be low enough on Bride FG rails to COMFORTABLY fit someone who is 6'3" and 210 lbs (~35-36 inch waist) with a helmet and roll cage. My current seats are the Sonic Motor VS3 (Vios III rep i believe) and i fit comfortably in those. __________________ : @e_lemonation

10-13-2015, 08:06 AM	#1835
shanelach Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Who does container services now a days? I am looking to ship an aero kit from Japan, and am trying to find a viable option. I heard GTR Garage does not do this any more. __________________ http://bosstownfr.blogspot.com/

10-13-2015, 09:43 AM	#1837
TMW Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: next level Posts: 1,207 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	^^ most bride stuff is gonna be like 32 waist max to be comfortable my zeta I is pretty comfortable, maybe a bit tight and I'm a 32 (150lbs) i had a zeal seat that was extremely tight. like painful to sit in at 32 lol. __________________ @tannermwilson

10-13-2015, 10:07 AM	#1839
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Corbeau Big boys My friend is like 6'2" and a big boy he cut the trans hump mounted the seat to the floor and he had tons of room. __________________ MRP Manufacturing

10-10-2015, 11:13 AM	#1831
rbpwrd240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio TEXAS Age: 39 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Yeah Hard to beat Jesse Streeter. For those not in the know. The above 10% on 5000 yen works out to about $40.00 with $4.00 in fees. I ordered some rims from Jesse totaled about 50K Yen or about $400 American. Jesses fees were $28.00. The whole order looked like this. Rims 50,000 Yen Tire Removal Fee 4,000 Yen Bank Fee from YAJ 500 Yen Shipping form seller to Jesse 3500 Yen Jesses Comission Fee 3500 Yen Shipping to US 35,000 Yen Total Due 96,500 Yen or about $772.00 American Then since I pay with paypal there is also a 4% Fee for that. All said and done the rims cost me $400 in Auction and about another $400 in fees and shipping to get them home. On smaller low cost items his commission is always 1000 Yen or about 8 Bucks!!!

10-13-2015, 10:10 AM	#1840
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	HAHA, I don't think I need to go to that extreme. I just want something comfortable that will bolt up to the FG rails and will have clearance for my head. I had a Sparco Sprint V once but those fucking weird straps they have running up and down the back felt annoying as shit. I prefer a nice FRP shell with padding. __________________ : @e_lemonation

10-13-2015, 03:08 PM	#1844
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,649 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	got a buddy looking for a set of s14 ganadors, if anybody runs across a set.

10-14-2015, 12:23 PM	#1846
BossHogg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: america Posts: 998 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	had to claim insurance again, on 300,000 yen. According to calculator it will only be 60 bucks in customs fee. But what is weird is that last time I don't remember actually paying the fee. They just delivered it to the door. I'll pay closer attention this time. __________________

10-14-2015, 12:24 PM	#1847
Stiveno Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	how exactly would you even pay a customs fee. ive ordered tons of shit and haven't paid anything.

10-14-2015, 12:35 PM	#1849
Stiveno Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Everything I buy costs 3 times to ship than the cost of the item so I guess that explains it lol. I just DHL everything because container is barely cheaper so maybe that has something to do with it also.

10-14-2015, 01:56 PM	#1850
rbpwrd240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio TEXAS Age: 39 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I always claim value for what I paid for the item at auction plus the fees, not for its actual value which is generally higher especially here in the states. EMS goes to the door.

10-14-2015, 06:00 PM	#1851
rv_zenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who can I get a quote from to ship a shift knob? I've never ordered anything from YAJ so this is foreign to me

10-14-2015, 09:26 PM	#1855
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Meh, whenever I purchase stuff I always figure that I'll be paying taxes on the total that the items are worth. If I pay less or nothing, then it's a bonus. __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

10-14-2015, 10:15 PM	#1857
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,203 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	How long do these packages usually stay in US customs? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

10-14-2015, 11:54 PM	#1860
rbpwrd240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio TEXAS Age: 39 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Items do move fast. DHL is on top of their game. My rims went through Chicago and I'm in Texas. I was told by Jesse that my rims had shipped late on a sunday night (Their Monday Morning) say around midnight our time. That same week just a few days later I was holding them in my hands with Tuesdays lunch!!!!