I need to know where the cheapest and most reliable place in the US is to get a final gear set, and what ever else is required for fitment, shipping to a warehouse in the US - after which it'll be sent to South Africa, any assistance will be greatly appreciated, I'd like to get this vehicle repaired and sold ASAP, as I am now deperate for cash (didn't have work in December).

HISTORY:
I recently purchased a replacement diff from a well known representative on this forum after mine went (housing damaged) - it was explicitly stated as 100% working by said member, it arrived here (South Africa) after a small fortune in shipping - and after fitment would not even leave the transmission/diff repair garage due to the final drive being buggered, this was literally 10min after fitment, as they told me my vehicle would be ready for collection in 45min after a test drive, and phoned me 10min later asking me to sit down. The fitment specialists have also done various final drive changes on S2000's.

I am awaiting pictures from the installer as he has been closed for the past three weeks and only had chance to open the diff up yesterday... once I have the pictures - I will start another thread directed at this member, as he was well aware it would be uneconomical to return the diff (shipping was more expensive than diff). I see there have been various reports of mixed levels of service from this member - and I thought it still safer than eBay. We currently have a paypal claim open, but I have little hope as the price to return the diff is more expensive than ordering another one elsewhere and shipping it here.

 

(Just the final gear here in South Africa is US$2000)

 

It isn't stock gearing but they ship worldwide
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/908...444r-gears-gb/

 

Thanks - I'll keep them in consideration- but at the moment I'd like to stick to stock gearing as I'm going to be selling the vehicle stock - already removed intake and exhaust.

The diff initially went 3 days before the new owner was supposed to take it.

 

Wait a moment - at that price its a steal.

 

that price is verytempting