Didn’t watch the cons. Doesn’t matter it’s worth it. Can’t think of any reason not to
@inkandpistons9 сағат бұрын
@@_BROJAS haha that's fair.. I agree.. more of warnings then real cons 😉
@splemons378311 күн бұрын
So why is there such a big gap between the top and bottom of the seat back and bottom. My cars touch each other.
@inkandpistons11 күн бұрын
@@splemons3783 I don't know every 240-280 seat I've ever seen has a gap. Do you definitely have factory seats?
@kaybevang53611 күн бұрын
Is theyre suspension for the 240z to 280zx where they already have it preweild on the shocks and spindles ?
@inkandpistons11 күн бұрын
yes technotoytuning.com/ has them they are just a bit more expensive. I think someone else also offers a service if you send in your spindles they cut and weld the coilovers on them.. i cant recall who did that though, might have been bc racing directly..
@ericbeach623213 күн бұрын
Great video! Out of curiosity about how much lower can you get past stock height?
@inkandpistons13 күн бұрын
@ericbeach6232 thanks.. I have it set about stock.. I could probably take 1.5" out of it easily maybe more but I'm afraid I may get some tire rub. With these big wheels. I'll have to test it out eventually. I need to get some rear lowering springs first
@ericbeach623213 күн бұрын
@@inkandpistons thx for the info. I did that rear middle leaf spring flip… it’s a little rougher but sits on a set of 13x7 Watanabe’s pretty nicely.
@inkandpistons13 күн бұрын
@@ericbeach6232 nice! The van has individual coil springs and separate shocks in the rear. My wheels are big 'ol 15x8s! They fit but barely.
@alohastate775214 күн бұрын
Start a business importing JDM from them. You already started the business relationship with them.
@inkandpistons14 күн бұрын
@@alohastate7752 I've been seriously considering it :)
@Agent77-e8o15 күн бұрын
Great video, great narrating!!
@inkandpistons14 күн бұрын
@@Agent77-e8o thanks I appreciate it. My voice still always around weird to me. 😂
@jmirsp4z17 күн бұрын
i just signed he papers to switch my peugeot 205 gti for a 4wd honda acty van today. picking it up in a week. who needs power when you can have fun?
@inkandpistons17 күн бұрын
@@jmirsp4z nice trade that will be a blast
@florida__jack18 күн бұрын
Well done! Looks great and thanks for the how-to information!
@inkandpistons18 күн бұрын
@@florida__jack thanks.. trying to get through the subwoofer as we speak!
@FrugalShave19 күн бұрын
I love how so many of these companies act like you are the enemy and treat you like crap as if you are not paying them for their service.
@joshuakandy695019 күн бұрын
Do you have the model number for the Kenwood head unit and speakers? i know they were bought used off of Ebay, but I'm planning to do a similar upgrade to my van and want to make sure the sizes work.
@inkandpistons19 күн бұрын
@@joshuakandy6950 sure the receiver is DMX4707S the speakers are KFC-1366S and KFC-1666S. You could just get two sets of the smaller speakers and not have to cut the back panels
@ralphbuschman336422 күн бұрын
Love the care put into repair and conditioning
@inkandpistons22 күн бұрын
@@ralphbuschman3364 yeah nice to see the effort.its pretty common for Japanese workers take such care.
@larryowens702322 күн бұрын
The vehicle data sheet (condition) was for a Nissan Fairlady Z!
@inkandpistons22 күн бұрын
@@larryowens7023 hahaha yes it was.. nice catch.. I couldn't find mine at the time so I grabbed that :)
@ZUKME27 күн бұрын
Van is lookin good :) just got my turbo Carry in. Rewatching tons of your videos :)
@inkandpistons27 күн бұрын
@@ZUKME thanks buddy.. nice, congratulations!
@coycoy75basualdoАй бұрын
I live in Lake Placid Florida, what advice can you give to the registration and insurance part>>>is it legal to drive in any street????
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@coycoy75basualdo registration is no problem. Just have all your paperwork in order. I have a video about that. State farm does my insurance no problem. I have it registered for an agreed value as a second car. I personally wouldn't drive it on the highway. But otherwise yes. Legal for now. Some state cracking down but Florida doesn't care currently.
@herbertsaylor8912Ай бұрын
So what's the status of Slave 1? Do you still have it? Is it for sale?
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@herbertsaylor8912 I still have it it's not for sale . I have all the parts to repair it. But I'm trying to get my garage finished so I have the space to work on it. Thanks for asking about her, I really want to get her back on the road. Soon hopefully!
@joshuakandy6950Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! I just purchased my Joypop Turbo (same car but manual, even same color!) I'm wondering where you get the decals from? They really make the van Pop (no pun intended) and i wanted to do something similar with mine. Can you send a link where you get them from? Also how hard was it to remove the decals that came on the car?
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@joshuakandy6950 yeah they are kind of a pain to remove. I made them myself.. if you tell me what you you wag I can get you a quote to make them
@davidpistek6241Ай бұрын
I'm thinking of letting my son get s kei van he can drive stick and loves honda
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@davidpistek6241 it would be a cool car for a kid. Depending on their driving behavior. It will teach them patience and attentiveness at the wheel and the stick will help them stay off the phone while driving!
@cav3man360Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the info helps alot
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@cav3man360 anytime. Thanks!
@twiggywebber8817Ай бұрын
I had a 2005 Suzuki Every Wagon and it was so much fun to drive, but I traded it in and ended up getting a 2023 Ram 2500 Long Horn Limit Edition, such a huge jump from that to this haha I miss it tho
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@twiggywebber8817 yeah thats definitely an upgrade lol
@SkuikidigitzАй бұрын
Thanks been tryna search for coilovers but couldnt realy fone anything
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@Skuikidigitz yeah hard to find any info anywhere on these things
@SkuikidigitzАй бұрын
I'm tryna find a lowering kit or coilovers for this
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@Skuikidigitz try out my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpmldJSsi95ojZIsi=in6KLY-jdwNU8kxM
@SkuikidigitzАй бұрын
@@inkandpistons bett will do
@Eddie_freeflow504Ай бұрын
I received my 97 honda acty from Mitsui. The journey took 4 months and I used Sharon from the beginning she is very good and made the process seemless. Once my truck arrived in Galveston Texas I used a company called auto dreamer transport and had it shipped to my house in New Orleans Louisiana again process was seamlessly and fast. My total was 4500$ these vehicles are awesome
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@Eddie_freeflow504 that's awesome to hear, congratulations! Enjoy the acty! Glad everyone did you right and the process went smoothly!
@Eddie_freeflow504Ай бұрын
@inkandpistons it did, and I'm more confident about getting the van now
@Eddie_freeflow504Ай бұрын
How hard was it to register your kei cars?
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@Eddie_freeflow504 so far no problem. In Florida you have to get a vin verification at the DMV. Then just submit all the paper work I'm sure it varies state by state
@Eddie_freeflow504Ай бұрын
@inkandpistons okay, I didn't go to the DMV I went to a local notary but they were confused.
@mlvncgndhn9583Ай бұрын
looks like this company jas a very good reputation.. might considering to buy from them in the future
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@mlvncgndhn9583 I highly recommend them! Thanks
@Dat_CarrotАй бұрын
Reversing through the drive thru is in no way a con, especially if you are the extroverted type and like the attention.
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@Dat_Carrot hahaha. The first time I did it I was cracking up inside and my drive through bank teller acted like it was no big deal.. total let down. Lol
@mattlocascio4949Ай бұрын
I'm VERY interested in purchasing one of these when my element dies, i can fit paddleboards bikes, kakas, skis, doesn't matter, the truck version is cool too
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@mattlocascio4949 I have in mine they are extremely useful. Might take a to while for the Honda to die, those elements are pretty bullet proof, no?
@ZUKMEАй бұрын
Man sorry you lost your baby😢 but very exciting times ahead! So awesome you won!!!! Good karma comin back to you
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@ZUKME yeah. Sucks and awesome at the same time.... Can't wait for the next car chapter
@davem6480Ай бұрын
The work they do could be better, looks like they only do fast work for easy sale.
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@davem6480 for sure. Sometimes it's just cleaning stuff up a bit and a quick repaint.. Mechanically I think they do pretty great work.. but most of these dealers don't do anything at all so little victories
@wowsodАй бұрын
I’ve been waiting nearly 2 months for them to schedule shipping. Is this normal? If I want to get cars faster in the future is there a better way?
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@wowsod who did you buy it from? Car from Japan is just the main site when I bought from Diyata took a look time with mine too. At least a month maybe 6weeks Mitsui scheduled it within a week. I think it just depends on the seller.. and how filled the boat is.. they may be all sold out of space. I have another car coming right now going on 3 weeks waiting for scheduling
@KeyboardBusterАй бұрын
What a perverted thing to do to an antique car.
@inkandpistonsАй бұрын
@@KeyboardBuster that seems very accurate.
@FeathersOffroad2 ай бұрын
Thank you! this was really helpful wiring up my LEDs. putting the relays through the front firewall was a great tip. my install looks factory. Next will be stereo (already saw your video on that)
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@FeathersOffroad awesome!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching
@bobbydigital14932 ай бұрын
What did you do with the 240 spindles ?
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@bobbydigital1493 I ended up selling them on eBay or fb marketplace
@everettichiwa2 ай бұрын
love them jdm wheels, can you put a link on where you got them?
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@everettichiwa I just got them off eBay they are. Vors tr9 mine are 15x8 +20 offset
@NCmtnDweller2 ай бұрын
I figured since Led headlights draw less current than stock bulbs , I would go a different route and they worked perfectly. I went with Aramox adapters they were mounted behind headlights and use existing wires only a ground is added also behind headlights and they work perfectly High and Low beams. Aramox brand they simply reverse polarity and Under $20 AMAZON
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@NCmtnDweller nice very good to know.. I'll have to check those out..
@ECKO1472 ай бұрын
U got ig bro my homie has the parts u need
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@ECKO147ig is inkandpistons thanks
@ECKO1472 ай бұрын
@@inkandpistons I’ll hit u up right now bro
@Heisenberg-Rules2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great content and details. I would never have known that you were essentially forced to use an import agent if you imported more than one vehicle. I love all the forms mentioned and the difficulties you encountered. Unfortunately everyone should plan on a dead battery, thus bring a spare battery and jumper cables. Good work on diagnosing that fuel pump! 90% of the time electrical related issues, i.e. spark plugs, wires, coils, etc. This time you hit the lottery on the 10% fuel issue.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@Heisenberg-Rules thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Yeah a lot of surprises for me along the way. Especially with how easy the first one went. Leave it me me to pull the 10% problem 😜 thanks again.
@Heisenberg-Rules2 ай бұрын
@@inkandpistons Great work using the scientific method to diagnose the 10% issue. Enjoy your wonderful truck. we just need to eliminate ridiculous EPA rules so we can purchase economical vehicles. Not huge SUV'S. I like SUV'S , but not everyone should be forced to buy an SUV.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@Heisenberg-Rules agreed. it so ridiculous. But not even the EPA rules I guarantee most of these would pass any smog tests you throw at them. It's just the big three knowing they would get their asses handed to them in sales. So they pushed for these stupid laws .. now with the EV push it's even worse.. that's why most Japanese manufacturers lean towards hybrids cause it makes a lot more sense.
@Heisenberg-Rules2 ай бұрын
@@inkandpistons Agree completely. They will definitely pass the Smog and help with CAFE standards. it is all the airbags, crumple tests etc. that prevent even domestic manufacturers from creating inexpensive fun vehicles. would be great to manufacture Kei Trucks, vans, and cars in the USA.
@jamesplotkin46742 ай бұрын
Got to be honest, but all that rust under the door "repair" is a ticking timebomb. The body guy who did this is not too good, except as a cake decorator who specializes in slathering on the icing.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@jamesplotkin4674um nope, the rust happened after it sat outside for 6 months without paint. Door was perfect prior. I peeled back a bunch of the paint to inspect that area.
@florida__jack2 ай бұрын
Sorry you lost your Impala and Congrats on the new car!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@florida__jack thanks. Excited for the next car chapter!
@mattschmit12 ай бұрын
Found your vid through the algorithm. Go buy another and do some cool shit.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@mattschmit1 haha . I'm considering it... Before the GTR popped up. I was checking out Buick Roadmaster wagons that I could LS swap...that still may be on the horizon
@zracer10992 ай бұрын
Those suicide doors are badass! I have a 96 Fleetwood, that has Impala parts (rear for posi and 4 wheel disc, and cold air and program). Would love to have doors like that on my fleetwood!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@zracer1099 that would be pretty slick on a Fleetwood. I think my next bet is going to a Buick Roadmaster wagon for me.
@zracer10992 ай бұрын
@@inkandpistons my dad bought one in 94, 95, and he wanted a 96 because it was the last year. All new back then! My brother totaled all of them. I wanted to make the back half removable. Just like a truck cap. And Leer made a truck cap that sloped on the back just like it. But never got around to that. It would have been cool.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@zracer1099 yeah back in the day someone had a kit to convert a Caprice wagon to a El Camino style. It was pretty rad. I don't know if any ever actually got sold or built, but it'd still be a cool idea. Even cooler to have the removable cap
@zracer10992 ай бұрын
Should put the insurance company on blast!!! Because if we are giving them money because we have that same company then if we know they are shitty, I don’t want to support them and go to another company!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@zracer1099 yeah I just don't want to get into any legal issues. With them. I consider it finished now.. feel free to ask me who it is and I'm more than happy to give some blues clues 😁
@jamesplotkin46742 ай бұрын
@@inkandpistons They cancelled you, so I figure you can share that detail without any legal issues.
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@jamesplotkin4674 yeah, you know how lawyers get and shit.. let's just say it was a subsidiary of the company with the emu as a mascot
@jasonpowell48472 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You put up a very good fight. You went about it in a very educational manner. You went well above the means that you have should have gone to and were pushed to go beyond. Those means cuz I know that in reality you would have accepted it with an aftermarket high performance frame under it and fixed up. I'm glad that you stuck to yourself and did what you had to do. But I got to say this as much as I'm a fan of the LT1 engine and I did amazing ET numbers in a '97 Z28. I would love a GTR R32 wow way way more. But that's just me. I know you would rather have both but hopefully you get the GTR you want and it doesn't need too much upkeep so you can do the stuff that you want to it!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@jasonpowell4847 yeah what a friggin fiasco.. i was actually planning an LS conversion so I'm glad I didn't get to invested down that rabbit hole . Agreed if it all didnt shake out I know I would have gotten it back on the road eventually. But it definitely would have gotten retired for a bit .. yeah really excited about the gtr. Luckily I have a few good RB mechanics in the area to fall back on. Thanks again!
@hotmechanic2222 ай бұрын
PS Kei trucks are cool as f*ck!!!!!!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@hotmechanic222 ha. Thanks they are pretty fun!
@hotmechanic2222 ай бұрын
WOW I cant believe your insurance company made you call around to get the car checked, I'm from the UK and have had to make 3 (major) claims on my insurance, every time they came and took the car away to be examined by their appointed repairer and each time it was written off and they offered me more than the book price for my vehicle
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@hotmechanic222 yeah that's how it used to be. I think I just definitely choose the working insurance company.
@Millionaire888-z9t2 ай бұрын
Your kei van is same with mine.. Im from Davao ,Philippines..
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@Millionaire888-z9t welcome brother! Thanks for watching. Have you done anything fun with your van?
@gregh74572 ай бұрын
i just ran across your channel today and have watched a few videos. You seem to be into jdm stuff and importing so you might find my adventures a little interesting. I used to buy many jdm fairlady parts off yahoo auctions and bring them back in my suitcases. Many times it paid for my seat upgrades. When i moved to japan I tried to import my 78 280 back into japan a couple years ago because fairlady z's are way too expensive and rusty. Went as far as getting a few estimates but during covid the ports were mostly shut down. They have what is described as an emissions template and if their shakken shop doesn't have one you have to pay thousands for a new one. I ended up selling it in the usa. surprisingly, 240z's are easy to import into japan and has been done quite a bit. Anyways before the internet i had never heard of a fairlady z and only about 10 years ago learned that they made a special high performance one named the z432. On one of the usa zcar forums i ran across a guy in japan that owned a pristine 70 432 and jokingly asked him if i could go for a ride in it and he said yes. He took it out of a museum and picked me up at the hotel in osaka. We went for a ride on the osaka kanjo loop but the traffic was pretty heavy so couldn't open it up much. It reminded me of an old 60's muscle car with the close ratio 4 speed and that prince engine sounds nothing like an L28. If you're interested in seeing it, i have a video of it on my channel. just search youtube "kats z432"
@gregh74572 ай бұрын
i don't think the parts fiasco is limited to just suzuki. i've got a 2013 honda nbox and i''ve just ordered the wrong front brake disc pads. Looking at the part numbers online there are about 10 different ones for this make and model! Of course they complicate it with different models like n-box, n-wagon, n-one, n-van and every one has different part numbers! This is why when you go into a parts store here in japan you need to bring your shakken which has the vin, date sold and model name. I got spoiled owning old usdm datsuns. Many parts were interchangeable. Gone are those days
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@gregh7457 yeah there is no longer any benefit for then to make it easy on you they didn't want you mucking around in your own car .
@gregh74572 ай бұрын
A warning to anyone importing those subaru sambar's that have the vw front end conversion kits, you might have a problem importing it to the usa. I personally have not tried it myself but heard from us military people in okinawa that they had problems with theirs. It makes sense since the original jdm bumper is taken off. Its better to do the conversion after its shipped
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@@gregh7457 good to know. I wonder why they would care. there shouldn't be anything that different. Other than the look
@str83042 ай бұрын
Basically your insurance didn't wanna total the car to pay out that $30k! Makes me nervous now because I have to old classics myself (79 & 83) and gonna recheck my policies now!
@inkandpistons2 ай бұрын
@str8304 yes 100% someone was hoping for a bonus... definitely check those policies!