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Old 17-Aug-2003, 01:19 PM
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Hi!

I Need tips on good stores which sell aftermarket stuff in Toronto.
prefferably not to expensive and that dont take more than 1week to get stuff from their supplier.


Now, your probably wondering what kind of dipsh*t question that is..

Well the thing is..
I'm from Sweden and I'll be visiting my uncle in Toronto for 2 weeks in september.

Here in Sweden I drive a 96 Civic EK3 and this winter I'll perform a GSR-swap.
The Honda Scene in Sweden is... well virtually nonexistant.. 0.4% of all cars in sweden are Hondas.. :cry:

Thus.. Since there basicly hardly any market for Honda aftermarket parts the prices are sky high.. and the shipping fee + tax is a killer here in sweden.

The kind of stores I'm looking for should carry stuff like:
Headers
Cams + Accessories (billet, no regrinds)
Hasport mounts EK - B18



Thanks in advance!
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Old 17-Aug-2003, 01:52 PM
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Thanks a lot!

Has any of theese stores got a website or something?
I'm kind of curious of what other stuff they might offer.

BTW Great forum.
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Old 18-Aug-2003, 12:51 PM
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Speedtech Auto
63 Silverstar Blvd.
Scarborough, ON
(416) 335-8388

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Old 19-Aug-2003, 01:34 PM
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Thanks for your help.
At least now I know where to look =)

Okay.
I've checked out some of the mentioned sites under TCC affils.
Most of the stores seem to carry what I'm looking for.
It's just kind of weird that none of them post prices...

It's kind of a drag to mail questions about prices...
to expensive to phone though.

It'll be interesting to walk through customs with my bag full of stuff. =)
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Old 19-Aug-2003, 02:50 PM
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"Visiting Toronto. Need tips ()"

First tip, bring a face mask so you don't catch SARS
2nd tip, bring a flashlight, because you might find yourself in the dark
3rd tip, don't eat the beef.
4th tip, bring bug repellant so you don't get west nile
J/K.
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Old 19-Aug-2003, 11:01 PM
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I got a great idea......

Make a list of what you would want to get.....that way, we can let you know where the best prices might be.

Post the list here.
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Old 19-Aug-2003, 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by Gin&ClubSoda
"Visiting Toronto. Need tips ()"

First tip, bring a face mask so you don't catch SARS
2nd tip, bring a flashlight, because you might find yourself in the dark
3rd tip, don't eat the beef.
4th tip, bring bug repellant so you don't get west nile
J/K.
hey at least we dont have to dodge bullets , like other parts of the world, or die of starvation.
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I'd suggest following PULOVR's advice....

also PM me I'm ussually (not always) free during the day and can help hunt down parts.....
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The list of parts would be your best bet..

good idea Pulovr!
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Old 21-Aug-2003, 12:43 PM
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I sugested that because, maybe some of us might have some of the items at home, and that way the guy can save some mucho cash.
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Old 22-Aug-2003, 05:36 PM
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Thanks !

O.k. Basically what I'm looking for is a Header that will fit my
EK GSR swap (wich I will be putting together this winter).

Prefferably a 4-1 header with decent ground clearence.

I'm not to sure about which brand yet, but I'm leaning towards
DC sports (SS) 4-1 with the 2½" collector pipe.
( no:AHS6612 @ http://www.dcsports.com/pricesheader.htm)

Also TODA, comptech, stillen, mugen and spoon headers would be of interest.

Of course I'm open for suggestions...
Name what you got lying around and I might consider it an option.

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The following is very dependant on how my paycheck comes out this month.

TODA spec A camshafts
+ valve springs, retainers




Please excuse spelling errors and such.
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That's it?

I figuregd it would big a big list.
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yeah I was expecting a nice long shopping list ....
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Old 22-Aug-2003, 06:23 PM
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Sorry to disappoint you but being a student in Sweden doesn't exactly shove your wallet full of money.... And the airplane tickets weren't free either...

Eitherway..
Header + cams is a pretty hefty buy to drag through customs.
Yes mr customsofficer, theese are product samples, i promise.
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just say they were gifts .....from family here....
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