evolution
15-07-2008, 01:07 AM
Hi Guys,
As most of our fellow Odyssey owners know, getting factory accessories for our car, not to mention after market parts, can be a pain.
Usually we either have to ask the traders here or get friends overseas to get the parts for us. As an alternative, I have been talking to a Honda Stockist in Singapore that maybe able to get supply some parts. If anyone is interested in using that avenue, please PM me and I can pass on their contact details.
Briefly, the order process that I have worked out with them is as follows:
1) Contact via either phone or e-mail
2) Ask for quotation of parts including transportation fare from Japan to Singapore (either by Surface or Air) and then from Singapore to Oz (via Singapore Post)
3) If happy with quote ask for total amount and transfer monies via Paypal.
4) E-mail with receipt is scanned and sent back you
5) Wait for parts to come (May have to pay GST, custom and import tax depending on items).
Conditions you need to note:
1) Need to supply them with part numbers as Japan parts and Australia parts may have different part numbers. To help find part numbers click here (http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.nst-auto.com/hnd/odyssey/index.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3D08V38%2BSFE%2BF00%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)
2) 4% Paypal charges will be added on top of final amount
3) There is size and weight restrictions for items coming over via Sinapore Post (max 20kg, size not too sure, but my Modulo rear wing could not come through, due to length and depth)
Please note that I have only dealt with them twice myself and assume no responsibility as to what happens during your transactions inc. charges the parts may incur when entering Oz. I'm just trying to help fellow Odyssey owners find avenues to get parts not available here. I'm not trying to sell parts or run a business, so don't ask me to get parts.
If there are other ways to get parts that you think might be cheaper or less risky, please suggest.
To give examples, I have ordered a few bits from them these include small items like
a set of Modulo emblems
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0085.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0119.jpg
JDM Blue lens fog light kit(08V31-SAA-000E and 08V38-SFE-F00) - Yet to be fitted
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0086.jpg
and a JDM Absolute Gear shift knob(54130-SFE-N81) - Still waiting for it.
http://unotaku.boo.jp/od/kozaiku/image/shift_knob1.JPG
I also got a JDM Absolute foot pedal set (46545-SFE-R81 and 46992-SFE-R80) from another shop, but I think the Stockist would be able to get them to.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0083.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0120.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0121.jpg
Hope this helps!
As most of our fellow Odyssey owners know, getting factory accessories for our car, not to mention after market parts, can be a pain.
Usually we either have to ask the traders here or get friends overseas to get the parts for us. As an alternative, I have been talking to a Honda Stockist in Singapore that maybe able to get supply some parts. If anyone is interested in using that avenue, please PM me and I can pass on their contact details.
Briefly, the order process that I have worked out with them is as follows:
1) Contact via either phone or e-mail
2) Ask for quotation of parts including transportation fare from Japan to Singapore (either by Surface or Air) and then from Singapore to Oz (via Singapore Post)
3) If happy with quote ask for total amount and transfer monies via Paypal.
4) E-mail with receipt is scanned and sent back you
5) Wait for parts to come (May have to pay GST, custom and import tax depending on items).
Conditions you need to note:
1) Need to supply them with part numbers as Japan parts and Australia parts may have different part numbers. To help find part numbers click here (http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.nst-auto.com/hnd/odyssey/index.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3D08V38%2BSFE%2BF00%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)
2) 4% Paypal charges will be added on top of final amount
3) There is size and weight restrictions for items coming over via Sinapore Post (max 20kg, size not too sure, but my Modulo rear wing could not come through, due to length and depth)
Please note that I have only dealt with them twice myself and assume no responsibility as to what happens during your transactions inc. charges the parts may incur when entering Oz. I'm just trying to help fellow Odyssey owners find avenues to get parts not available here. I'm not trying to sell parts or run a business, so don't ask me to get parts.
If there are other ways to get parts that you think might be cheaper or less risky, please suggest.
To give examples, I have ordered a few bits from them these include small items like
a set of Modulo emblems
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0085.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0119.jpg
JDM Blue lens fog light kit(08V31-SAA-000E and 08V38-SFE-F00) - Yet to be fitted
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0086.jpg
and a JDM Absolute Gear shift knob(54130-SFE-N81) - Still waiting for it.
http://unotaku.boo.jp/od/kozaiku/image/shift_knob1.JPG
I also got a JDM Absolute foot pedal set (46545-SFE-R81 and 46992-SFE-R80) from another shop, but I think the Stockist would be able to get them to.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0083.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0120.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/IMG_0121.jpg
Hope this helps!