Rakuten Global Market
what else?
#42
12-07-2012, 12:00 PM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 3,355
tenso delivers quick (<5 days). much faster than my orders from thailand/hong kong (2 weeks).
the mirrors look like they are in excellent shape. some very minor overspray where the cover meets the body, but is unnoticeable.
the subharness does not look that crazy after all. kinda figured out where most of the stuff would go. one thing is there's a small plug. it comes with a small connector that looks like it loops the connection back to itself. i don't know if i'm supposed to cut this connector and splice it into somewhere else, or its supposed to be left like that. i'll post pics tomorrow.
damn bernardi taking forever to ship my pigtails, i may end up going to my local honda and buy it from them... argh.
the mirrors look like they are in excellent shape. some very minor overspray where the cover meets the body, but is unnoticeable.
the subharness does not look that crazy after all. kinda figured out where most of the stuff would go. one thing is there's a small plug. it comes with a small connector that looks like it loops the connection back to itself. i don't know if i'm supposed to cut this connector and splice it into somewhere else, or its supposed to be left like that. i'll post pics tomorrow.
damn bernardi taking forever to ship my pigtails, i may end up going to my local honda and buy it from them... argh.
#43
01-04-2013, 02:58 PM
Here's a pretty good DIY on ordering using Tenso as a forwarding service for those still on the fence by Item9 over on the CR-Z forums... ---> DIY: How to order parts from Japanese websites - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums
#44
03-19-2013, 11:54 AM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 3,355
finally got my used Fit Shuttle grill I purchased from Yahoo Auctions. The fitment is tight. At first i thought that I would have to shave off part of the bottom trim, but after some muscle and maneuvering it went in great. Only issue is the USDM air dam/scoop on the right side does not match the holes. I would have to find a JDM air dam/scoop since it didn't come with it. No wonder it was so cheap. No defects and in pristine condition.
JDM Fit Shuttle Front End = USDM Fit 2012-13 Sport Front End.
Now time to save money for Mugen Fit Shuttle Grill and Half Lip Spoiler
JDM Fit Shuttle Front End = USDM Fit 2012-13 Sport Front End.
Now time to save money for Mugen Fit Shuttle Grill and Half Lip Spoiler
#45
03-27-2013, 05:09 PM
I made a Tenso account as suggested from the crzforums and the website comes in English format also. They have a very simple diagram to follow on how to purchase from several jp websites.
1. Make an account in Tenso
2. Shop Rakuten, Amazon.jp, etc
3. Ship domestically to Tenso
4. Tenso will weigh and email back when they receive product to how much international shipping costs.
5. Wait for it to come in the mail, hopefully customs don't kill you.
Its very useful to use Chrome because it has a built-in translator, but I also found it useful to use the separate google translator and flip the website back and forth to its english and jp versions, and just translate some text manually which Chrome would miss.
Tenso also provides how to enter your Tenso address for each individual website. Rakuten for some reason would not accept kanji text in the english version of the website, but Tenso will provide you with exactly how to enter your Tenso address in english to the Rakuten website.
Thanks for the help. I hope this information also helps someone else brave enough to purchase from japan directly. I'll post pics soon as i get the stuff here and the install.
1. Make an account in Tenso
2. Shop Rakuten, Amazon.jp, etc
3. Ship domestically to Tenso
4. Tenso will weigh and email back when they receive product to how much international shipping costs.
5. Wait for it to come in the mail, hopefully customs don't kill you.
Its very useful to use Chrome because it has a built-in translator, but I also found it useful to use the separate google translator and flip the website back and forth to its english and jp versions, and just translate some text manually which Chrome would miss.
Tenso also provides how to enter your Tenso address for each individual website. Rakuten for some reason would not accept kanji text in the english version of the website, but Tenso will provide you with exactly how to enter your Tenso address in english to the Rakuten website.
Thanks for the help. I hope this information also helps someone else brave enough to purchase from japan directly. I'll post pics soon as i get the stuff here and the install.
#46
03-27-2013, 06:22 PM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 3,355
You will have to make a rakuten account. Make sure u put it on japan location or u will not see items from vendors not selling internationally.
#47
03-27-2013, 07:55 PM
https://grp01.id.rakuten.co.jp/rms/n...vice_id=s006px
also...
When I'm on the japanese rakuten item.rakuten.co.jp I can't add item to shopping cart.
When I'm on the english rakuten global.rakuten.com/en everything works fine.
Last edited by ThEvil0nE; 03-28-2013 at 09:50 AM.
#49
03-27-2013, 08:41 PM
*FIXED
Last edited by ThEvil0nE; 03-27-2013 at 10:16 PM.
#55
03-28-2013, 12:39 PM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 3,355
mmm, surprises surprises. i know u just replaced your bulbs and u got stellaVs. what other lights can be replaced. i bet.... its the modulo interior dome light. that should be around 20,000 yen... the ionizer one is kool but more moneeeeey!
#56
03-28-2013, 12:57 PM
Been leaning towards that ionizer for a while, but the other one looks nicer with the blue led surround...
Gotta place my next order sooon... might have to take a trip to Jersey for some rakuten/tenso directions..
Gotta place my next order sooon... might have to take a trip to Jersey for some rakuten/tenso directions..
#59
03-28-2013, 01:12 PM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 3,355
i got a bunch of stuff coming in from sonic. big 3 upgrade and amp/sub. damn sonic takes so damn long to process orders. i may be installing them friday or monday, on my day off.
#60
03-28-2013, 01:31 PM
