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Im in the united states, in california. i love my charade but when i took it in a while ago for service, i was told that my struts needed to be replaced. guess what? he also told me that they considered my car an "orphan" car. meaning that it wasnt possible to find parts for. ive tried almost everything. asking here will be my last shot. anyone know where i can get struts for this little car?
Feeling the pain
Yeah man in the same boat myself when it comes to parts for my Charade. Sadly the only place you'll pick up parts are Japan (for daihatsu parts according to my dealership) or aftermarket parts which may require a little bit of "Customising" to fit.
Shockers
Try Ebay UK, although there are none listed, one of the parts suppliers like IEZURA or ATOZCARPARTSUK/ATOZCARPARTSCOUK might send out to the USA or try some of the parts suppliers listed here on the site under PARTS DEALERS top right header bar.
You must have a KYB/Kayabe or Tokico shock absorber dealer??
I remember reading somewhere about a lady Charade owner in the USA with the same problem. She found there is a Daihatsu parts specialist in the USA.
Might have been on the Daihard forum??
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO / 91 Black Charade GTti.
Past- 89 White Charade GTti / 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance
USA Daihatsu
For OEM Daihatsu parts in the United States, contact:
Daihatsu America, Inc.
20 Centerpointe Dr. Ste. 120
La Palma, CA 90623-2561
Toll-Free: (800) 777-7070 [Parts Availability / Technical Assistance]
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO / 91 Black Charade GTti.
Past- 89 White Charade GTti / 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance
daihatsu parts
Thank you so much DaihatsuDave. I called down to Leon at Daihatsu America and he was lots of help. Gave me a couple tips and tricks to make my charade last longer. I appreciate the tip you gave me.