varis v2 hood

justin_boy · 12-01-2021, 04:50 PM

hey guys, found the varis v2 hood on rhd japan, are they legit? its for 2100 which is much cheaper vs vivid or evasive

Leingod · 12-01-2021, 04:55 PM

Yea, rhd is a legit place. A lot of us grab the craftsquare mirrors from them. Shipping times will probably take longer than normal, but the items will come packaged safely and they have decent customer service.

OptionZero · 12-01-2021, 04:55 PM

RHD is legit.

Regardless of which place you go with, it's going to be probably a 6+ month wait for production, then surface shipping, then freight to you or your body shop.

I believe there are some shenanigans going on about North American distribution of Varis; certain outlets were trying to get exclusive distribution rights and effectively "block off" everyone else from getting stuff directly from Varis. Not sure who won that fight, but best I can find is:

https://bulletproofautomotive.com/brand/varis/

That means Vivid or Evasive is ordering through BP

You should ask RHD what their shipping arrangements will be. Going with a Japanese company raises the additional hurdle that if you have any issues such as a damaged hood in transit, you're going through a Japanese company, instead of a place you can just call.

madwi · 12-01-2021, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by justin_boy

hey guys, found the varis v2 hood on rhd japan, are they legit? its for 2100 which is much cheaper vs vivid or evasive

add it to your basket, and then check shipping. be sitting down when you do. Check that price vs a shop.

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

add it to your basket, and then check shipping. be sitting down when you do. Check that price vs a shop.

haha oh man.... they always get you somewhere

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

RHD is legit.

Regardless of which place you go with, it's going to be probably a 6+ month wait for production, then surface shipping, then freight to you or your body shop.

I believe there are some shenanigans going on about North American distribution of Varis; certain outlets were trying to get exclusive distribution rights and effectively "block off" everyone else from getting stuff directly from Varis. Not sure who won that fight, but best I can find is:

https://bulletproofautomotive.com/brand/varis/

That means Vivid or Evasive is ordering through BP

You should ask RHD what their shipping arrangements will be. Going with a Japanese company raises the additional hurdle that if you have any issues such as a damaged hood in transit, you're going through a Japanese company, instead of a place you can just call.

yes sir, madwi was right, shipping was 1200

it looks like i can get the v1 for around 1500. Ill probably do that

OptionZero · 12-02-2021, 02:15 AM

The v1 and v2 should not have different shipping costs. Same dimensions, same options for materials

varis wants you to pay extra for the v2 having a third vent and some trim pieces

I think I paid 1950 shipped for my hood, three years ago

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

The v1 and v2 should not have different shipping costs. Same dimensions, same options for materials

varis wants you to pay extra for the v2 having a third vent and some trim pieces

I think I paid 1950 shipped for my hood, three years ago

yes youre right. i spoke with evasive this morning and from what it looks like they are ordering straight through varis. v1 is 2000 shipped, v2 is 3000 shipped. im still deciding if its worth it but im leaning towards v1.

i also like the fuji hood and i never saw it til last night.

JARblue · 12-02-2021, 03:39 PM

Get the Fujimura

OptionZero · 12-02-2021, 03:51 PM

multiple members here have the fujimura hood and everyone agrees it has excellent quality and is actually very functional, due to vent design

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Get the Fujimura

is it weird that your comment pushed me more towards the fuji...why am i so easily influenced lmao

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

multiple members here have the fujimura hood and everyone agrees it has excellent quality and is actually very functional, due to vent design

i think with the shine auto full kit i have on order, i think the fuji will look best. also good to know its functional

cooltoy · 12-02-2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by justin_boy

is it weird that your comment pushed me more towards the fuji...why am i so easily influenced lmao

Because jar knows his stuff and would never lead anyone astray.

justin_boy · 12-02-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Because jar knows his stuff and would never lead anyone astray.

great..... its 2500 shipped wth

expensive taste we have

OptionZero · 12-02-2021, 05:28 PM

think of it as a bargain compared to an Overtake dry carbon hood for a GTR or custom fabbed equivalent for a 370Z

or a bargain compared to an ebay hood which may or may not fit

12-01-2021, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
justin_boy Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: woodland hills Posts: 600 Drives: z34 Rep Power: 8367	varis v2 hood hey guys, found the varis v2 hood on rhd japan, are they legit? its for 2100 which is much cheaper vs vivid or evasive

12-01-2021, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	Yea, rhd is a legit place. A lot of us grab the craftsquare mirrors from them. Shipping times will probably take longer than normal, but the items will come packaged safely and they have decent customer service. JARblue, ZontheRocks and redondoaveb like this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

12-01-2021, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,249 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	RHD is legit. Regardless of which place you go with, it's going to be probably a 6+ month wait for production, then surface shipping, then freight to you or your body shop. I believe there are some shenanigans going on about North American distribution of Varis; certain outlets were trying to get exclusive distribution rights and effectively "block off" everyone else from getting stuff directly from Varis. Not sure who won that fight, but best I can find is: https://bulletproofautomotive.com/brand/varis/ That means Vivid or Evasive is ordering through BP You should ask RHD what their shipping arrangements will be. Going with a Japanese company raises the additional hurdle that if you have any issues such as a damaged hood in transit, you're going through a Japanese company, instead of a place you can just call. JARblue and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 12-01-2021 at 04:57 PM.

12-02-2021, 02:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,249 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	The v1 and v2 should not have different shipping costs. Same dimensions, same options for materials varis wants you to pay extra for the v2 having a third vent and some trim pieces I think I paid 1950 shipped for my hood, three years ago madwi and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 12-02-2021 at 02:23 AM.

12-02-2021, 03:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Get the Fujimura cooltoy and madwi like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-02-2021, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,249 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	multiple members here have the fujimura hood and everyone agrees it has excellent quality and is actually very functional, due to vent design __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-02-2021, 05:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,249 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	think of it as a bargain compared to an Overtake dry carbon hood for a GTR or custom fabbed equivalent for a 370Z or a bargain compared to an ebay hood which may or may not fit JARblue and cooltoy like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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