esprist Posted March 31, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) With a large investment, I just ordered US Tail lamps. It will come in July or August this summer. These will be limited production as it takes a large $ to order so many. Quality is already proven with European tail lamps. All hand assembled in Japan. Price will be around $495 a set, about 1/2 price of European Tail lamps. It will be available from MSA. By the way, in case you did not know, these reproduction Euro tail lamps will be out very soon. No plans for another lot for now. Edited March 31, 2010 by esprist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 31, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2010 I love what you're coming up with. I just wish I could afford the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprist Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) I love what you're coming up with. I just wish I could afford the prices.Well, many large venders are hurting for $ in this economy, and cannot afford investing $ to buy quantities. So that is a big cost factors.We are not a big supplier to order 10000 of them.:disappoinBut remember last few years when these tail lamps were still available back in mid 90's, there were $250 per a side, and that was over 15 years ago.Also replacement lenses that were made in New Zealand used to cost 285-$350 for just the lenses.(No chrome molding or backing with reflectors)And those are not available either anymore.And these sets I ordered will be also limited supply due to a large investment. The cost will include exclusiveship, modyfication of the mold, assembling, boxing them, shipping them, exchange rate, interest, and storage....... Inspecting the units when they arrive here.....It is a lots of work!!!!!! For all that, price should be $899 like the European tail lamps, but we managed to get this better pricing for many Z owners.So I hope you understand............... Edited March 31, 2010 by esprist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 31, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2010 Please do not take my comment as criticism of your prices. It's more of a lament of my lack of money to buy nice reproductions. I want to support your efforts. Meanwhile, I'll keep playing the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZCurves Posted March 31, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 31, 2010 What are the model year applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 31, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2010 Looks like he's only talking about 240Z tail lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted March 31, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 31, 2010 Kobo-The other items I have purchased from you have been dead on perfect (is that your e-brake cable on MSA now?) - I am sure the brake lens assembly are up to your high standards as well - thanks for getting these in the market for us!! Is there a way that we can buy direct from you and save a little on the MSA margin - I know MSA offers our membership a discount but if we could get you started with a solid order from the membeship here it may help with the initial cash outlay that you had to do - let us know - I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted March 31, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2010 Wow, SWEEEEETTT!!!! I may have to knock off the local Kwiki Mart. Seriously though, it may be something to think about. Do you know when MSA will start selling them?carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted March 31, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 31, 2010 Do you know when MSA will start selling them?It will come in July or August this summer.Not before late Summer, it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprist Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted March 31, 2010 Wow, SWEEEEETTT!!!! I may have to knock off the local Kwiki Mart. Seriously though, it may be something to think about. Do you know when MSA will start selling them?carlAs soon as we get them. And we support MSA and West Coast National, one of the biggest and finest Z events in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted May 16, 2010 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2010 Kobo- Do you have an update on these - I need to start a little fund to make sure I've got a few hundred set aside for an early Christmas gift to myself.............Christmas in July that is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprist Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted May 16, 2010 Kobo-Do you have an update on these - I need to start a little fund to make sure I've got a few hundred set aside for an early Christmas gift to myself.............Christmas in July that is!! I am going on business trip to Tokyo during July and early August as I own a business over there as well. I am planning on doing finaly inspection before shipping them in a container. Please stay tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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