Used Perf Parts From/in Japan

[13Beast]

Hi guys,

I noticed in another thread people discussing Import Monster as 'middleman' to source parts from Japan. Other people chimed in and said that they themselves instead shop direct through Yahoo Japan, and have picked up plenty of bargains on there.

I'm moving to Japan in the new year, and will be teaching there, and taking over about $12k to buy (hopefully) a nice R33 GTR, or an S15.

Was curious to see where and how I could get s/h used performance parts. I see plenty of complete cars for sale in Japan with loads of mods, and am wondering where all the used perf parts go. I know the Japanese have an obsession with everything being new, so naturally there has to be some bargains to be had.

Plenty of Aussie importers here are selling all sorts of hard core gear, but then again I'm guessing they are able to buy complete cars only to cannabilise them for parts to sell here in Oz.

In your guys honest opinion, would Yahoo Japan be the best bet for a 'gaijin' living and working in Japan (and on a budget), to source good quality brand name parts CHEAP to mod up his ride?

I have tried to use the Yahoo Jap site before, and couldn't work out how to language translate it.

Is there a direct web link for an Enlish version? How do you guys navigate the site?

[bozodos]

don't quote me on this, but there was another thread not all that long ago about Import Monster and Yahoo Japan, I think you need to be fluent in Kanji to read it or something to that effect?

[13Beast]

I think you might be right. Those bloody Japanese!! Always making it hard for us

I've scoured everywhere, but to little avail... I might try one of the yahoo japan "bridge" pages and see if that works