parts in vancouver question?

[thesaintnick]

Hey, so I've had my nhbp civic sedan for a few months now and want to start modding.

Just one problem though.. it is so hard to find parts in vancouver that aren't way overpriced!! I got quoted a total of $2241.53 for the whole hfp kit + installation and taxes at richmond honda.

Even I know that that is way too much. I checked the collegehillshonda site and liked their price but then I'd have to either have it delivered to somewhere in Washington and install it there or have it shipped here which would cut any savings.

I also want the si grille and some eibach sportlines, which shouldn't be as hard to find in vancouver.

Guess it's just frustrating that parts are much cheaper down there even when we are already at (plus or minus a few cents) par with the USD.

Are there any reputable "underground" or blackmarket places I can get those parts??

Seriously though.. I just want to mod my car and find parts at a FAIR price. Any suggestions?

[Sleepy]

it is a matter of networking, we all have hook ups for parts none are black market and I really hope there isnt a black market anytime as I do not need my car stripped for parts so someone else can buy them cheaper.

you can get a SI grill at a wrecker for 95 bucks, I think that will be the route I go as I don't have a credit card to order parts online. I will be having it custom painted to match my car minus the SI badge.

[HabaneroGuy]

Originally Posted by Sleepy

it is a matter of networking, we all have hook ups for parts none are black market and I really hope there isnt a black market anytime as I do not need my car stripped for parts so someone else can buy them cheaper.

you can get a SI grill at a wrecker for 95 bucks, I think that will be the route I go as I don't have a credit card to order parts online. I will be having it custom painted to match my car minus the SI badge.

Make sure you pick up me a Si grill when you go to get yours.

[Sleepy]

Originally Posted by HabaneroGuy

Make sure you pick up me a Si grill when you go to get yours.

ok

[bartone]

for the si grille, order it from hondapartsdeals.com and have it to shipped to TSB in point roberts. i got mine for under $70 and when i crossed the boarder, i got lucky they didnt charge me duty

[HabaneroGuy]

Originally Posted by bartone

for the si grille, order it from hondapartsdeals.com and have it to shipped to TSB in point roberts. i got mine for under $70 and when i crossed the boarder, i got lucky they didnt charge me duty

Doesn't a person need a passport to cross the border?

[bartone]

yep, do you not have one?

[iluvmycsx]

i believe just photo id and a birth certificate is fine when crossing the border by car but by 2009 you will need a passport


2008-03-28: Minister Day informs Canadians of new U.S. document requirements for land and water entry taking effect June 1, 2009

[marc-o-lishuz]

Gotta pay to play!

But yes, networking and hookups are essential in the car modding world. USA is definitely the next best thing though...

[HabaneroGuy]

Originally Posted by iluvmycsx

i believe just photo id and a birth certificate is fine when crossing the border by car but by 2009 you will need a passport


2008-03-28: Minister Day informs Canadians of new U.S. document requirements for land and water entry taking effect June 1, 2009

Sweet thanks, now I am going to order the Si grill from hondapartsdeals.com. I don't think I will ever get a passport. I have not been to the US for a great number of years.

[Jdub]

I'm thinking of buying the front skirt online, and have it shipped to the US as well. Anybody know of a decent place in Washington for installs?

[GordonTse]

i got a price for just the kit which is $1160.xx plus 2.4hours installation, which i don't know how much it is.. but thats with my employee discount.. hehe

this is just the front/side/rear lip kit right?

[thesaintnick]

Originally Posted by GordonTse

i got a price for just the kit which is $1160.xx plus 2.4hours installation, which i don't know how much it is.. but thats with my employee discount.. hehe

this is just the front/side/rear lip kit right?

$1160?? That's a bargain right there... hmm wish i knew someone who could give me employee discount! The dealership charges $36 installation for each part so... $144 to install. But then you have to buy it from them. and it is possible to install the parts yourself anyway.. save some money and spend some quality time with your car

Originally Posted by bartone

for the si grille, order it from hondapartsdeals.com and have it to shipped to TSB in point roberts. i got mine for under $70 and when i crossed the boarder, i got lucky they didnt charge me duty

hey thanks for that tip! will do that sometime this summer..

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

Gotta pay to play!

But yes, networking and hookups are essential in the car modding world. USA is definitely the next best thing though...

yeah i totally understand that you have to pay to play. its just harder when you're in university and are basically strapped for cash.

guess i'll just go slow for now. thanks for all the advice.

[Sleepy]

Originally Posted by HabaneroGuy

Sweet thanks, now I am going to order the Si grill from hondapartsdeals.com. I don't think I will ever get a passport. I have not been to the US for a great number of years.

habby, if you order one order 2 please. either Black or white. Let me know when u plan to order. I can always go down south with you.

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by thesaintnick

$1160?? That's a bargain right there... hmm wish i knew someone who could give me employee discount! The dealership charges $36 installation for each part so... $144 to install. But then you have to buy it from them. and it is possible to install the parts yourself anyway.. save some money and spend some quality time with your car

are you for sure thats how much it only is?? $36 a piece seems pretty cheap to me.. iunno how much my dealership charges... i gotta ask..

[thesaintnick]

Originally Posted by GordonTse

are you for sure thats how much it only is?? $36 a piece seems pretty cheap to me.. iunno how much my dealership charges... i gotta ask..

price breakdown for the hfp kit in richmond honda is

front underbody spoiler - 527.37
rear underbody spoiler - 569.31
side skirts - 772.68 for both
installation for front and rear - 36 each
installation for sides - 96 for both
pst 140.10
gst 100.07

total comes to... TOO MUCH!

uhh that $1160.. is that your employee discount? for the whole kit? is that a one time thing or can you buy as many hfp kits as you want at that discounted price? just asking...

[marc-o-lishuz]

GROUP BUY!!!








Oh wait.

[Sleepy]

I didnt even pay that much when I got my front and rear lip from my hook up here in Vancouver. It was't much more then what you posted but I did get it cheaper.

Install from honda is like .36 of an hour which is like 30 bucks. I paid 10 bucks at carter for them to install my front lip and paid the other honda 20 bucks to install the rear lip.

[smatts]

rip off, i got my front lip for like $480 installed last year.

[thesaintnick]

Originally Posted by smatts

rip off, i got my front lip for like $480 installed last year.

Where was this done?