Ebay Parts from US

[Sir Revalot]

Thanks rob1000. Yeah I thought they were ABS as well as my workshop manual shows an exploded view with the cog around the outside. The thing with some eBay sellers though is that they use stock photographs, not pics of the actual parts. If you just go by the picture itself then you may get the wrong part which is why I always check, especially parts from the US.

[rob1000]

Thanks rob1000. Yeah I thought they were ABS as well as my workshop manual shows an exploded view with the cog around the outside. The thing with some eBay sellers though is that they use stock photographs, not pics of the actual parts. If you just go by the picture itself then you may get the wrong part which is why I always check, especially parts from the US.

yeah know what ya mean I'm keen on a few parts at the moment too with 1AUD = .92US its too tempting!

[Sir Revalot]

Yeah I bought a few Photography bits 'n' pieces before the GFC when it was almost dollar for dollar. Those were the days! LOL

[rob1000]

Yeah I bought a few Photography bits 'n' pieces before the GFC when it was almost dollar for dollar. Those were the days! LOL

wait a couple weeks, our dollar will apparently be higher than US Bad for exporters good for us!

[Sir Revalot]

Nice. Lookin' forward to it!!

[ewendc2r]

talking about differences between the Acura model and the local Honda model (and even with USDM Honda's) -- I bought a Brake Booster for dads '92 Si prelude, and it was different to the one we pulled out... The shaft was longer, different thread. Had to machine the brake pedal linkage to accept different thread bore / type.. Had to mount the Master Cylinder with two spacers to get the right pushrod length.. Still MUCH cheaper than from local dealers, but what a **** around.

So yeah, I assumed that other than the LHD / RHD difference that they would be the same -- I do a lot more research these days.

[Sir Revalot]

That sucks.

It's a real pity that they have to charge such a stupid amount for spares (and that they seem to be unobtainable from parts retailers such as sprint auto for the majority of items needed).

Does anyone know anywhere else that parts can be sourced for a cheaper price?

Does anyone know why Honda charge such bank-balance-depleting prices for spares?

[Jon_51]

3 words - made in japan

[Sir Revalot]

Is it just because they are made in Japan that they cost so much? What if you sourced them directly from Japan yourself? Surely there'd be a saving there??!