jell36 Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 I'm off to the states next week so I've started wondering if there are any parts for my Z that I should get when I'm out there. Obviously they will need to be small enough to fit in my suitcase but I figure I should be able to save some money. What do you guys recommend? So far I am thinking about a Ti gear knob. Can anyone recommend any good places to gets parts at good prices from in the US? Quote
jell36 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 I'm travelling to Houston but figure I can just order the parts from anywhere in the US to the hotel as I will be saving on customs, they will be unusual souvenirs Quote
Sized Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 How big is your suitcase?? Maybe get some small bits of engine bay bling (e.g rad/oil cap)? Enjoy the trip! Quote
Vik54 Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Berks HFCs - Squee got hers in the US way cheaper than even a group buy here Quote
DoogyRev Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Berks HFCs - Squee got hers in the US way cheaper than even a group buy here +1 Quote
Stew Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Do some googling before you go. Houston is one of the map tuning capitals of the US. Vetch kicking in all over streets there! Do you go over there often? Quote
glrnet Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 http://www.thezstore.com/ I'm travelling to Houston but figure I can just order the parts from anywhere in the US to the hotel as I will be saving on customs, they will be unusual souvenirs Quote
jell36 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Posted July 3, 2012 Do some googling before you go. Houston is one of the map tuning capitals of the US. Vetch kicking in all over streets there! Do you go over there often? Yeah I get to go once or twice a year with work so can pick things up as I need them or ask colleagues to bring them back when they go. So far im thinking, clear side markers, titanium nismo gear know, nismo rad and oil caps, and big Z badges for the front and back. Does anyone know if you can get tonneau covers in the US? Quote
Squee Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 As Vik mentioned I got my HFCs out there - was well worth it! Obviously they're much lighter than usual cats and fit into a (small) suitcase easy and you can pack clothes round it thus take up surprisingly little room. If I remember they weighed 18lbs so just over 8kg. A word of warning though - if you're going to pack anything that might flag up as 'interesting' to the US security/customs lads (as a pair of metal chambers ie the Berks did) then leave the lock off your suitcase else they'll cut/blow it off as to have a nosey in your bag. Fortunately I did I bought mine from a trader on here - B2AutoDesigns - they're based in Florida but shipped to my hotel in NJ no probs - very quick and great to deal with Have fun and happy shopping, S. Quote
Paddy78 Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 I'm going to NY in December and plan on bringing back some HFC's, and MRev2 Manifold / Spacer... along with some lighter bling. The weight of all these is close to the luggage allowance, but the £300 saving (After you've paid the duty at customs) seems worth the hassle imho! Quote
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