Mods: I think it would be good to pin this in the appropriate forum and I’ll do my best to keep it updated as others provide information.
Given that there is likely to be a surge of vendors offering new parts for the GRC and based on my recent experiences, I thought it would be a benefit to the community to develop a master list of reputable and disreputable sellers. Hopefully this will help owners to feel confident in their experience when ordering parts. Rationale for a seller's categorization will be provided beneath the main list.
If you have sellers to add to the list (good or bad), please include the URL to ensure I'm correctly identifying the seller. Also include your experience with that seller and any supporting information from other buyers or review sites. Inability to verify experiences through additional sources may result in a seller being excluded from the list.
Reputable
(Generally positive experiences with no significant issues with orders or communications)
Mixed Reputation
(May generally offer good product/support with some mixed experiences through social media or other means)
Disreputable
(Poor experiences with products, orders, and/or communication. Links provided for reference purposes only - it is not recommended to purchase from these sites)
The Original Carbon Guards (mud flaps)
Unverified
(Not enough available information - purchase at your own risk/discretion)
Reputable
Limit+1 - numerous satisfied customers between here and Facebook
Nengun - 4.8 on Trustpilot (5,000+ reviews)
BlackHawkJapan - 4.9 on Facebook (200+ reviews), 98% positive on eBay
Sxth Element - 4.9 on Facebook (104+ reviews), also known to be working with a forum member
Armrest System - well-known for their solution in the GRY community, some members here have also successfully received and installed their product.
Kollektiv Werks - 5.0 on Google (16 reviews), at least 2 satisfied purchasers on this forum
Megachips - several satisfied customers in the mud flaps discussion
Delicious Sticker - 98.6% positive on eBay, personal positive experiences
TVD - 4.5 on Etsy (5,700+ reviews), multiple forum users with positive experiences
TufSkinz - 4.8 on Judge.me (1,100+ reviews), 4.7 on Etsy, forum users reporting positive experiences.
Premium Auto Styling - 4.6 on Google (600+ reviews)
Import Image Racing - 4.4 on Facebook (1000+ reviews), 3.8 on Trustpilot (4 reviews), 1.5 on Yelp (6 reviews). Due to the overwhelming number of positive reviews relative to negative, they have been placed under the reputable category.
2J-Racing - 4.7 on Google (250+ reviews)
GR Corolla Parts - positive initial experiences from forum members. Additional research indicates they're likely run by Circuit Demon, which sits at a 4.6 on Facebook (67 reviews)
Racer X Fabrication - Still unable to find reviews via Facebook, Google, Yelp, or TrustPilot, but based on a look at other car forums in conjunction with GRCF member experiences, I'm placing them in reputable.
Mixed
Cygnus - Previously 4.7 on Facebook (150+ reviews), though it looks like they have been removed from the page as of July 2023. While they provide a quality product/support, there have been multiple instances of negative experiences with the company through social media channels.
Speed Industry (performance and body/cosmetic parts) - 4.0 on Google (80+ reviews), seem to be good if the parts are in stock but issues appear to be with parts incorrectly being shown in stock, significant shipping delays for out of stock products, mixed experiences with customer service
Disreputable
The Original Carbon Guards - UPDATE: They now go by AutoGuardsUS. Same scummy owner, still avoid. Multiple GRC Forum members have already had issues with getting the product delivered on time. The company is notorious for this based on posts in the WRX, Rivian, Porsche, and Elantra N subreddits.
Unverified
None Current
Given that there is likely to be a surge of vendors offering new parts for the GRC and based on my recent experiences, I thought it would be a benefit to the community to develop a master list of reputable and disreputable sellers. Hopefully this will help owners to feel confident in their experience when ordering parts. Rationale for a seller's categorization will be provided beneath the main list.
If you have sellers to add to the list (good or bad), please include the URL to ensure I'm correctly identifying the seller. Also include your experience with that seller and any supporting information from other buyers or review sites. Inability to verify experiences through additional sources may result in a seller being excluded from the list.
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Seller List
Seller List
Reputable
(Generally positive experiences with no significant issues with orders or communications)
Company | Engine/Drivetrain | Suspension | Interior | Exterior |
| Limit+1 | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| Nengun | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BlackHawkJapan | ✅ | ⛔ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 2J-Racing | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| GR Corolla Parts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sxth Element | ✅ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Armrest System | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Kollektiv Werks (drill-less license plate mount) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| Megachip USA (mudguards) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| Import Image Racing (door handle protectors) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| Delicious Sticker (blackout vinyls) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| TVD Vinyl Decals (GR-FOUR inlays) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| TufSkinz (GR-FOUR inlays, interior vinyls) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Premium Auto Styling (exterior vinyls) | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ |
| Racer X Fabrication | ✅ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ |
Mixed Reputation
(May generally offer good product/support with some mixed experiences through social media or other means)
Company | Engine/Drivetrain | Suspension | Interior | Exterior |
| Cygnus Performance (coilovers) | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
| Speed Industry | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Disreputable
(Poor experiences with products, orders, and/or communication. Links provided for reference purposes only - it is not recommended to purchase from these sites)
The Original Carbon Guards (mud flaps)
Unverified
(Not enough available information - purchase at your own risk/discretion)
| Company | Engine/Drivetrain | Suspension | Interior | Exterior |
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Category Rationale
Category Rationale
Reputable
Limit+1 - numerous satisfied customers between here and Facebook
Nengun - 4.8 on Trustpilot (5,000+ reviews)
BlackHawkJapan - 4.9 on Facebook (200+ reviews), 98% positive on eBay
Sxth Element - 4.9 on Facebook (104+ reviews), also known to be working with a forum member
Armrest System - well-known for their solution in the GRY community, some members here have also successfully received and installed their product.
Kollektiv Werks - 5.0 on Google (16 reviews), at least 2 satisfied purchasers on this forum
Megachips - several satisfied customers in the mud flaps discussion
Delicious Sticker - 98.6% positive on eBay, personal positive experiences
TVD - 4.5 on Etsy (5,700+ reviews), multiple forum users with positive experiences
TufSkinz - 4.8 on Judge.me (1,100+ reviews), 4.7 on Etsy, forum users reporting positive experiences.
Premium Auto Styling - 4.6 on Google (600+ reviews)
Import Image Racing - 4.4 on Facebook (1000+ reviews), 3.8 on Trustpilot (4 reviews), 1.5 on Yelp (6 reviews). Due to the overwhelming number of positive reviews relative to negative, they have been placed under the reputable category.
2J-Racing - 4.7 on Google (250+ reviews)
GR Corolla Parts - positive initial experiences from forum members. Additional research indicates they're likely run by Circuit Demon, which sits at a 4.6 on Facebook (67 reviews)
Racer X Fabrication - Still unable to find reviews via Facebook, Google, Yelp, or TrustPilot, but based on a look at other car forums in conjunction with GRCF member experiences, I'm placing them in reputable.
Mixed
Cygnus - Previously 4.7 on Facebook (150+ reviews), though it looks like they have been removed from the page as of July 2023. While they provide a quality product/support, there have been multiple instances of negative experiences with the company through social media channels.
Speed Industry (performance and body/cosmetic parts) - 4.0 on Google (80+ reviews), seem to be good if the parts are in stock but issues appear to be with parts incorrectly being shown in stock, significant shipping delays for out of stock products, mixed experiences with customer service
Disreputable
The Original Carbon Guards - UPDATE: They now go by AutoGuardsUS. Same scummy owner, still avoid. Multiple GRC Forum members have already had issues with getting the product delivered on time. The company is notorious for this based on posts in the WRX, Rivian, Porsche, and Elantra N subreddits.
Unverified
None Current
. Just surprised no one mentioned them. appreciate you keeping this list
