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triple_illusion
09-12-2015, 03:03 PM
For your consideration, near mint TD-itö 103M. Cosmetics are 10/10. Mechanics are 10/10. I only say "near mint" because it is in fact a used reel; it does not come with the box or papers. But given the rare nature of this reel, this is as perfect as it gets besides being truly Mint NIB. No expense was spared to restore this gem, official paint colors were used and finished with automotive grade clear coat. The final result is better and stronger than it was from Daiwa factory.

It was a used reel with a few very minor scratches. It did not come with the original spool or cork knobs. So I did what made the most sense. I took it apart 100%, cleaned and inspected all internals. I found it to be completely sound and free of any defect. I sanded the sideplates and sprayed some fresh paint to touch them up. I also sprayed some silver on the frame. There was a paint chip on the reel foot that showed bare metal. I tried to preserve the "Daiwa Made in Japan" mark but in the interest of protecting the frame from potential corrosion, it had to be sanded and covered with silver.

Please note that the left sideplate does have some flaws, meaning minute dents in the actual plastic itself. Covered with paint and clear, and so perfectly smooth to the touch, but still visible unfortunately.

Once all the repair work was done, I sourced parts. It now has a stock GIGAS spool with the Kanji marks. Please note that the spool, although having no damage, does have what appears to be a factory anodizing flaw (picture #6). There is the slightest silver ring around the left edge of the spool; it is barely noticeable. I also sourced some mint itö cork knobs with the red Kanji marks. I installed a 90mm swept carbon fiber handle and red accent parts. All bearings are stock, with the exception of the spool bearing which I believe to be a Boca (shields removed). The front nose piece had a big scratch so I swapped it out for the slightly silver-colored version available from Daiwa USA.

$700 TYD continental USA, via USPS and insured to the value of the sale. International buyers please inquire as shipping costs vary.

This reel has the following modifications from the stock configuration:

Ceramic Spool Bearing (presumed to be Boca, shields removed)
Carbontex Drag Washers
TD-Z Front Plate (silver)
Standard Plus RC-SC 90mm Carbon Fiber Handle
Standard Plus "B Type" Drive Shaft Nut, Nut Plate, and Screw (red)
Red Knob End Caps (mfg. unknown)

Let the drooling begin:
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Also included:

stock I'ze Factory handle
stock Gold Nose Piece (scratched)
stock I'ze Factory nut plate cover (1 tab broken)
Daiwa knobs (came with the reel, no use to me)
spool bearing shields and c clips

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DarkShadow
09-14-2015, 02:31 PM
Nice JDM piece.

triple_illusion
09-15-2015, 04:11 PM
Nice JDM piece.

Thank you!

triple_illusion
09-16-2015, 09:40 AM
price drop to $650

triple_illusion
09-19-2015, 12:13 PM
Sold. Thanks.