Canadian members - your experiences ordering parts from the US or abroad

zefaulter · 04-24-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

9054870586.
Ask for Roberto. Tell him Lee with the 370z referred you.... He'll treat u good.

They get everything!! U can even talk them down

He's a great guy and tries extremely hard to please his customers. He even does custom Halos

Oh man, this guy is amazing! he is giving me a great deal on SPL rear camber kit I don't think anyone can beat his price, I asked around.

edit: nvm, I was wrong.

nogoodname · 04-24-2014, 10:39 PM

Ordered every single part from the states and picked them up from a Kinek place. Never had a problem with the borders. Just be honest and if you're lucky, they let you go. It's always a savings considering no brokerages fees, no duties but just federal tax. It's even better when going with a friend that ordered parts too. Makes it that much more worth going.

6MT · 04-25-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Ordered every single part from the states and picked them up from a Kinek place. Never had a problem with the borders. Just be honest and if you're lucky, they let you go. It's always a savings considering no brokerages fees, no duties but just federal tax. It's even better when going with a friend that ordered parts too. Makes it that much more worth going.

OMG!! It has risen!

cobra · 04-25-2014, 12:32 PM

What I did !

I ordered parts, not for my Z yet but for a motorcycle conversion which is the same principle as If you were ordering car parts, parts are parts.
I opened an account at the UPS store in Lewiston,NY, it's free.
You pay only by the weight when you pick up your stuff and they will tell you in advance how much it cost, It's fairly cheap like >70lbs = $20.00 charge and there smaller fees for less weight. You get a number when you register and you use it on your mailing address. You get the stuff deliver there and when it's in, they will email you or call but it's always good to call them too. You drive there it's not too far, you pick up your stuff in Lewiston go through customs and declare the amount and the stuff you bought and all you pay is the tax of 13%. Print your invoices to proove what you bought so you won't have any problems, be honest. When I went, I just told the custom agent what he wanted to hear and he didn't even ask for my invoice but I was ready, the key is to be honest and short, that is my experience and it was smooth. There's a lot of other places too around where you can get a US address for that kind of stuff, it's all on the internet, your choice, hope it helps, I didn't read the other replies, cheers !

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Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Hi all!

I'm a resident of Toronto Canada, ready to start modding my Z. I'm looking for feedback and experiences (good and bad) from Canadians who have ordered cosmetic or performance parts from the US or anywhere else, ex Lip/body kits or intake and exhaust systems. All of you experiences shared would be greatly appreciated!

Carlito

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Carlitoboy · 05-10-2014, 07:02 AM

I'm opening an account today! I need to get me some rims!

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zakimak · 05-10-2014, 08:05 AM

Funny how we use UPS stores to avoid their brokerage fees. They're brown because they Fu ck everyone up the As s. Something to be said about gas/fees/tolls. sometimes it's just not worth the hassle. IMO the amount must be of some significant value to make the trip. BTW make sure you have all the paperwork to support your "declared value"...makes it a lot easier to proceed in the event of investigations

remo1356 · 06-03-2014, 08:55 AM

Ordered parts from Stillen. No issues! Mainly get them through Whitehead Performance in Toronto.

zefaulter · 06-03-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by remo1356

Ordered parts from Stillen. No issues! Mainly get them through Whitehead Performance in Toronto.

Just checked their website and their prices are not good at all

jdsto · 06-04-2014, 07:26 PM

I'm not sure your assessment of Whitehead's prices is accurate.

g3 intake Whitehead $630CAN free pick up, from Z1 + shipping +exchange + brokerage approx $700CAN
Ark grip exhaust $1687CAN free pick up, from Ark +shipping +exchange +brokerage approx $2000

zefaulter · 06-04-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsto

I'm not sure your assessment of Whitehead's prices is accurate.

g3 intake Whitehead $630CAN free pick up, from Z1 + shipping +exchange + brokerage approx $700CAN
Ark grip exhaust $1687CAN free pick up, from Ark +shipping +exchange +brokerage approx $2000

Sure If you say so, I'm not gonna argue but you haven't looked around for better prices.

jdsto · 06-04-2014, 07:51 PM

Fair enough I'm not buying this summer and need to do more research before i buy anything for next summer. My point was that compared to buying from the US their prices seem reasonable.

If you have a local supplier with better pricing please share.

zefaulter · 06-04-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsto

Fair enough I'm not buying this summer and need to do more research before i buy anything for next summer. My point was that compared to buying from the US their prices seem reasonable.

If you have a local supplier with better pricing please share.

Will do. Btw are you coming to any meets this season? I'd love to see those wheels!

jdsto · 06-04-2014, 08:17 PM

I'm hoping to make some of the meets, so far timing hasn't been good.

Which wheels are you thinking of, the SSR GT V03 fell through after waiting 3 months, hoping to have Ray gram lights 57xtreme by next week.

zefaulter · 06-04-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsto

I'm hoping to make some of the meets, so far timing hasn't been good.

Which wheels are you thinking of, the SSR GT V03 fell through after waiting 3 months, hoping to have Ray gram lights 57xtreme by next week.

I can't decide lol I just know I want lip

Z34Life · 08-11-2014, 11:48 PM

Canada Z Owners, need your help on this one. Im from Australia and will be coming into Canada around October and am looking for some parts for my370z. Since postage is CRIMINAL to Australia, thought I would look around and see what is available while Im there. Anyone able to point me in the right direction for parts, or do you guys need to import everything from the US?

Appreciate the help

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Ordered every single part from the states and picked them up from a Kinek place. Never had a problem with the borders. Just be honest and if you're lucky, they let you go. It's always a savings considering no brokerages fees, no duties but just federal tax. It's even better when going with a friend that ordered parts too. Makes it that much more worth going.

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Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 13	I'm opening an account today! I need to get me some rims! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-03-2014, 08:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
remo1356 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 53 Drives: 08 Nissan 350Z S 5AT Rep Power: 11	Ordered parts from Stillen. No issues! Mainly get them through Whitehead Performance in Toronto.

06-04-2014, 07:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	I'm not sure your assessment of Whitehead's prices is accurate. g3 intake Whitehead $630CAN free pick up, from Z1 + shipping +exchange + brokerage approx $700CAN Ark grip exhaust $1687CAN free pick up, from Ark +shipping +exchange +brokerage approx $2000

06-04-2014, 07:51 PM	#41 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	Fair enough I'm not buying this summer and need to do more research before i buy anything for next summer. My point was that compared to buying from the US their prices seem reasonable. If you have a local supplier with better pricing please share.

06-04-2014, 08:17 PM	#43 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	I'm hoping to make some of the meets, so far timing hasn't been good. Which wheels are you thinking of, the SSR GT V03 fell through after waiting 3 months, hoping to have Ray gram lights 57xtreme by next week.

08-11-2014, 11:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
Z34Life Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 39 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 10	Canada Z Owners, need your help on this one. Im from Australia and will be coming into Canada around October and am looking for some parts for my370z. Since postage is CRIMINAL to Australia, thought I would look around and see what is available while Im there. Anyone able to point me in the right direction for parts, or do you guys need to import everything from the US? Appreciate the help