Twigman 93 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Been on the other side since Summer2012.... I still do not yet have a GT86....ordered it (at last) just after Xmas and am expecting a manual in grey at the beginning of March. I went along to the Herts meet at the Wicked Lady yesterday and met a few of you and learned about all the politics that created this place - I must've missed all that. I had a ride in Keith's turbo but what with the flooding and potholes on faith's rather C road route keith didn't get a proper chance to kick me in the back. Anyway - I suppose I'll start lurking here too. Roll on March - it can't come soon enough. PS If anyone knows the best (read cheapest) way to import a set of TWS T66-F wheels from Japan please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 60 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Get someone in Japan to buy them and then post to you as a "gift", no import tax if you get away with it (and happen to know someone in Japan)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qu1ckn1ck 44 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Twigman - nice meeting you the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 (and happen to know someone in Japan)! That's where your plan falls flat on its arse.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Welcome, let me know what Size/Offset you want on the wheels. I'll see what I can do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Twigman, nice to see you, to see you nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Hi & Welcome to the Drivers Club Nice to see you ordered the best Colour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Welcome, let me know what Size/Offset you want on the wheels. I'll see what I can do I am looking at the 18x8.0J et44 specific 86/BRZ fitment as listed on this page http://www.tws-forged.com/tws_t66-f.html At 6.7 kg a pop that'll do wonders for unsprung weight! I have priced it up via a jap dealer at 46000yen each but FEDEX wanted close to £800 to ship and once the 4.5% import duty and 20% VAT is added I'm looking at £2300 to £2500 plus rubber @ £600 So would work out around £750 a corner inc rubber which is just too rich for me... If a way could be found to get that figure down a bit I might be tempted. Edit: Oh and I'd after them in silver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Welcome to the club Twigman and congrats on the purchase! Be sure to post up some pics when you get her! Just to give you the heads up, we might have a trader coming on board sometime soon who imports items from Japan. Once he's set up shop, drop him a message and see if he's able to get a set for you! 1 Twigman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 It was great to meet you, and welcome along Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Welcome Twigman I'm currently in the same boat, I want some decent wheels but they are silly money and why do they have to be so bloody had to get hold of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Hey Twigman, Just to let you know, Nathan from Japex Trading (who's based in Japan) has now signed on as a trader who can import JDM products from Japan that are compatible with GT86's and BRZ's to the UK, so drop him a PM to see if he can sort you out with a set of those T66-F wheels! 1 Twigman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Welcome Twigman!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Hey Twigman, Just to let you know, Nathan from Japex Trading (who's based in Japan) has now signed on as a trader who can import JDM products from Japan that are compatible with GT86's and BRZ's to the UK, so drop him a PM to see if he can sort you out with a set of those T66-F wheels! Thanks - have PM'd - I have almost given up on the idea and am looking at other (significantly heavier and cheaper ) wheels at the moment but if this comes up then I might hold off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks - have PM'd - I have almost given up on the idea and am looking at other (significantly heavier and cheaper ) wheels at the moment but if this comes up then I might hold off... I will chase my mate, I did mention the wheels to him and left it with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Hi Twigman, glad to see you made it here.. Sorry the ride in my car was tame... if you wanna come to Brands on Sunday and sign on with RMA as a 'Passenger' I'll spice it up a bit for you... Spec K 2 Twigman and rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Also worth looking for second hand premium wheels. I bagged a set for under £600 recently. It can be done, but you may have to be quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 It seems like Nathan is going to be able to hwlp me out with the TWS T66-F wheels at a very fair price too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Great news Twigman! Keep us updated and post plenty of pics when you get them!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Great news Twigman! Keep us updated and post plenty of pics when you get them!!! It seems that may be a while as it'll be 2 months before they ship! sort of made to order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Ah that's not too bad, hopefully the weather would have picked up by then anyways....that's what I'm waiting for.....and the money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 2 more sleeps.I'm like a kid waiting for santa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 <chuckle>.... boys with their toys.... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Best of luck with staying relaxed....I was climbing up the walls waiting for mine and even more so that I knew the car was waiting for me but I could get it until I had my insurance sorted....needless to say I ended up buying some temporary insurance just so I could driver her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Best of luck with staying relaxed....I was climbing up the walls waiting for mine and even more so that I knew the car was waiting for me but I could get it until I had my insurance sorted....needless to say I ended up buying some temporary insurance just so I could driver her Sorted insurance yesterday.Signed the tax form today.....less than 40 hours to go nowtick tock tick tock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
