KYB SR Specials for Y33's

[Falkdesigns]

So there is definite interest from a few of you on these shocks I'm running. Here's what I'm up against, shipping is mega expensive. UPS and DHL are around the same, $370.00, EMS is cheaper, $225, but they don't pick up and that's a requirement as the in-laws aren't going to lug 40 pound boxes of shocks all over town repeatedly for me. Small items like grilles, are $140 through UPS or DHL, but only like $25 through EMS, small and light, so that they'll take for me.

So I'm hoping that the other big shipping company there, Kuronekoyamato will be similar price to EMS, but will pick up.

That said, I want to get these for you guys at a reasonable rate, and make a few bucks for myself on it. Assuming EMS price of $225 shipping, these would end up costing about $750 shipped at that rate. Is that a price you guys are willing to pay, or is it just too much? IIRC, the stock inserts and rear shocks come to almost $900, so it's still cheaper than OEM, KYB is the OEM mfg, and it's a high quality sport shock.

So what do you guys think? If you're willing to pay the price, then I should be able to start bringing them over.

I'm also going to buy several Cima grilles myself, and post them up for sale when I get them. I might keep one for myself so I can switch up now and then.

[Q_SHIP]

To steep for me honestly.

Do you know if the Q45T has replaceable cartridges?

What do the grilles look like? Might be a player in that.

[elwesso]

maybe you could try sweet talking a KYB dealer into getting a few sets for you if you secure the sales, IE if you pay up front.

[maxnix]

]Do you know if the Q45T has replaceable cartridges?.

Only in front.

[Q_SHIP]

Starting new thread.

[RAQ45t]

WHERE are you trying to ship these from? KYB has USA warehouse outlets,that should drop-ship directly to everyone IF you pre-pay for things.If needed,special order them iNTO the USA warehouse,and then have them shipped individually. In the past I've been able to do this with H&R,Eibach,Bilstein,and Koni.Can't imagine KYB wouldn't.

[Falkdesigns]

Shipping them from Inagi City, Tokyo. I am trying to get KYB USA to do it. Will update.

[Falkdesigns]

Finally talked to someone, surprise, surprise, they won't do it. I can try to call KYB Japan on Monday (Sunday evening here) and see if they will consider it.

[Louis Cyphier]

this might be of some interest to you guys as well, i've talked with the guys at vogtland and there might be some interest for them to make a small run of parts. Im going there in mid-feb, for something and will discuss it at greater lengths then. I wont have anything to do with selling them or profiting, but might like to spread the word.

i ran vogtland on a gti i owned, they custom wind the springs and use Koni struts so ride was quite nice considering how low i was.

[G50 Q]

You want people to pay $750 for SHOCKS! holy ****...

[maxnix]

You want people to pay $750 for SHOCKS! holy ****...

Have you called your dealer lately for a quote?

Active struts or electronic adjustable are even more.

[G50 Q]

I would expect... but we are talking about KYB AFTERMARKET crap. Granted they are decent short stroke shocks... but you'd have to be a moron to pay $750 for them.

Why not just save a little more money and buy coilovers.... shipping will be about the same.

[Louis Cyphier]

coilovers are gonna run you at least 1800-2K w/o shipping, plus the core charge! Trust me ive been looking.

Plus, 99% of all the coilovers for the Y33 are made using KYB struts anyhow.

[Falkdesigns]

I would expect... but we are talking about KYB AFTERMARKET crap. Granted they are decent short stroke shocks... but you'd have to be a moron to pay $750 for them.

Why not just save a little more money and buy coilovers.... shipping will be about the same.

Are you nuts? KYB aftermarket crap? I guess since they make the OEM ones that come in the car to BEGIN with, they're crap too? Who would be better qualified to manufacture an aftermarket shock / strut than the OEM supplier? Can't imagine that myself. It's easy to understand that you might not have known that Nissan choose KYB to supply the shocks that come stock on Y33 Q45's, as I don't have a clue who makes them on the G50 or F50 so that's understandable, but don't be so quick to call something crap, when it's clearly not.

I LOVE the way my car rides with the Tein / KYB SR combo, it's plush on the highway and tight in the canyons. It's definitely a firm ride, but it really works well together.

And Louis is exactly right on the coilovers. If you buy ones that don't need cores, expect to pay $2500 and then pay the ~$250 shipping for them. The Tein's and KYB's are a comparative bargain.

[maxnix]

coilovers are gonna run you at least 1800-2K w/o shipping, plus the core charge! Trust me ive been looking.

Plus, 99% of all the coilovers for the Y33 are made using KYB struts anyhow.

I only know of the base line of JIC, and they are ~$1500 and do not get good feedback, nor does the company.

[G50 Q]

Are you nuts? KYB aftermarket crap? I guess since they make the OEM ones that come in the car to BEGIN with, they're crap too? Who would be better qualified to manufacture an aftermarket shock / strut than the OEM supplier? Can't imagine that myself. It's easy to understand that you might not have known that Nissan choose KYB to supply the shocks that come stock on Y33 Q45's, as I don't have a clue who makes them on the G50 or F50 so that's understandable, but don't be so quick to call something crap, when it's clearly not.

I LOVE the way my car rides with the Tein / KYB SR combo, it's plush on the highway and tight in the canyons. It's definitely a firm ride, but it really works well together.

And Louis is exactly right on the coilovers. If you buy ones that don't need cores, expect to pay $2500 and then pay the ~$250 shipping for them. The Tein's and KYB's are a comparative bargain.

LOL I was quite drunk when I posted that... so excuse me for calling KYB crap... they certinally are not. However, at the same time you figure you'll have $1,200ish into the KYB/S-Tech set up when it's all said and done.

When you think about being able to buy USED coilovers for less than 1/2 that price, I can't comprehend why you would spend so much money on struts. For example I just picked up a set of slightly used HKS coilovers for my G50 for $250, plus shipping $200. So, for $450 shipped I have a pretty decent set of HKS coilovers. Now, I understand that I'm talking about coilovers for a much older car here... and granted Y33 stuff will be a little more expensive, however, Y33 coilovers usually go for about $600ish... for something used. I'm not saying they are the easiest thing to have shipped either, but for the amount of time and effort you put into finding someone to ship the shocks for you, you could have easily found someone to ship coilovers, as they arn't that much heavier than just shocks.

Just something to think about I guess..........

[elwesso]

I was pretty sure that tokico made the shocks for nissans, not KYB... maybe im wrong.... Maybe theyre different because of the mcphearson setup vs the multilink in the G50.

[Louis Cyphier]

LOL I was quite drunk when I posted that... so excuse me for calling KYB crap... they certinally are not. However, at the same time you figure you'll have $1,200ish into the KYB/S-Tech set up when it's all said and done.

When you think about being able to buy USED coilovers for less than 1/2 that price, I can't comprehend why you would spend so much money on struts. For example I just picked up a set of slightly used HKS coilovers for my G50 for $250, plus shipping $200. So, for $450 shipped I have a pretty decent set of HKS coilovers. Now, I understand that I'm talking about coilovers for a much older car here... and granted Y33 stuff will be a little more expensive, however, Y33 coilovers usually go for about $600ish... for something used. I'm not saying they are the easiest thing to have shipped either, but for the amount of time and effort you put into finding someone to ship the shocks for you, you could have easily found someone to ship coilovers, as they arn't that much heavier than just shocks.

Just something to think about I guess..........

finding used Y33 coilovers is about as easy as decoding the truth behind the shroud of turin or the secret ingredient in Coke-a-Cola or Rossanne's vagina.

[maxnix]

I was pretty sure that tokico made the shocks for nissans, not KYB... maybe im wrong.... Maybe theyre different because of the mcphearson setup vs the multilink in the G50.

Exactamento!

Owning a G50 and a FY33 is an interesting contrast because almost everything about the cars is different in execution. Those who are familiar with both will know of what I speak. If there was an alternative arrangement to the G50, the FY33 employed it.

[one ton garage]

So how much ARE people willing to pay for the Y33 KYB SR Specials...? $650? $600?

[Falkdesigns]

I'd like to know too. Supposedly there's some place down here in the Valley that will get *something* for $800 and they'll take 3 months. My max price will be around $700, less if we can come up with a reasonable shipping solution, and take around 2 months tops.

[maxnix]

one ton has a container ready to go.

[Falkdesigns]

That sucks. So all the work and effort I put into trying to make them a reality will be for nothing. Oh well, good for him.

[BadQ45t]

Well it is about $500 for the stock replacement carts and rear shocks from Joe, Kevin I think if we can get these in under $700 I'd be game. Bulletproof wants $875 delivered with a 3 month wait for them.

KYB are for sure NOT junk, I have put a set on virtually every Nissan I have owned and love them. My set that I put on my Z in 1991 are still as stiff as they day I had them installed, one went bad and KYB gave me a brand new one like 5 years later no questions asked.

Kevin, until we hear the deal about One Ton and his container your work is not in vein.

Maxnix, can you please give us more details on what is in the container?????? KYB high performance shocks, if so how do we get them???

[KingKarl]

Kevin, if there is any way to get them between 600 and 700 I'd be interested. Also, any word on when I might expect the springs? (pm me if you want)

[Falkdesigns]

I'd PM you, but we don't have that feature unfortunately. They should be here by the end of this month (crosses fingers).

[KingKarl]

Good deal! I guess it is a moot point anyway. If the KYB buy happens, I will wait on their arrival and install everything together. Thanks for your efforts...you certainly deserve to make something for them.

[radride]

Kevin I would be interested in some KYB's. Let me know when you figure out a price including shipping for me up here in the great North.

R.K.

[BadQ45t]

I'm with him, between 600 an 700 Kevin you KNOW I'm in!!!

[maxnix]

Yeah, I think around $600-$650 would be great. Chek in with one ton and see if you can buy some space in his container. Should be cheaper than regular channels.

I need to move on these in the next month or so.