03Panther
03Panther Dork
11/4/20 9:49 p.m.

https://dothan.craigslist.org/pts/d/newton-acura-tl-ua6-front-rear-upper/7223886341.html

I just bought some wheels from this guy, and he seem like a good guy to deal with.

He also has some coilovers for the same car listed.

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
11/5/20 1:46 a.m.

well, shazbot

I'd contact them... but I doubt they'd go for the "do you take paypal from Poland?" thing

03Panther
03Panther Dork
11/5/20 2:01 a.m.

I'd be glad to act as your go between... he only lives a mile from me! Don't know if their worth shipping or not... don't have a clue of their value. I do know hes more about finding them a good home than he is the bottom dollar. If the timing for getting them to you is wrong, I can hold on to em for ya - wrap it all up and safe storage.

 

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
11/5/20 2:25 a.m.

to be clear, they would end up on this car:

it needs the arms at a minimum; and height-adjusment coilovers would be nice for OneLap too.  If we shipped stuff, it'd probably be to 20194 or 20132, not all the way over the pond.  Otherwise, I'll be back around next August.

03Panther
03Panther Dork
11/5/20 3:00 a.m.

https://dothan.craigslist.org/pts/d/newton-7th-gen-honda-accord-3rd-gen/7223865112.html

I went back and found his coilovers ad. I assume they are nice pieces? I can make him an offer for ya, if ya like. I might be headed to Richmond for the holidays...still have family there.

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
11/5/20 3:23 a.m.

the Tein's are "decent"... they're the top of Tein's line, and cost about the same as a set of Koni-Sports.  It looks like he's got everything listed for about 40% new... which seems fair/reasonable.  My car has STR's on it now, so the Tein's would be a good incremental upgrade.

The arms are what I need the most, and it's not clear if the arms and spacers together are $125.  But, I'd be happy to clear him out for $450 for the arms, spacers, and coilovers;  the prices are all reasonable... and this wouldn't be for challenge, so I'm happy to pay a 'fair' price.

03Panther
03Panther Dork
11/5/20 4:44 a.m.

He bought it all new; told me he priced the stuff at half, and then rounded them down to make a fair asking price. I bought the spacers with the wheel, but I'm not sure I'll be using them. I would imagine hed take 350 for the shocks and arms. I'll make him that offer tomorrow afternoon, if that good with you.

He also has another set of 17" rims with new 222/45R17's on them. Listed for 600, I think he said. Painted black.

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
11/5/20 6:20 a.m.

In reply to 03Panther :

yup, that's fine.

I'm good enough on wheels... for now; thanks though.  And, thanks for being willing to grab this stuff!

03Panther
03Panther Dork
11/5/20 3:18 p.m.

I just got the chance to reach out to him, and the suspension parts sold this morning. My night shift hours got in the way!

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
11/5/20 4:38 p.m.

In reply to 03Panther :

no worries!  it was always going to be a long-shot.  thanks again for putting in the effort.

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