Airman Jack
Newbie
 Offline
Posts: 6
|
 |
« on: November 04, 2005, 09:04:20 AM » |
|
So in my constant quest to be irresponsible with money, I've got a question for all you local type peoples... Where oh where on the island can I find something similar to a Tuner shop? For example, I'd like to find somewhere local to order an AEM CAI, and some Rota wheels, and maybe in a few more months a Borla exhaust. help?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
derrick
Int. Ign. M.Fkn Assh.
Administrator
I married my Mazda3
Offline
Gender: 
Posts: 24954
Car Fund: $0
|
|
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2005, 06:05:22 PM » |
|
Come to Vancouver. That will help you with your quest.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Airman Jack
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 6
|
|
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2005, 08:28:33 AM » |
|
gee your a big help derrick :p
can you suggest any shops that I could contact? or is there a thread that someone could point me to......
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
derrick
Int. Ign. M.Fkn Assh.
Administrator
I married my Mazda3
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 24954
Car Fund: $0
|
|
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2005, 12:19:56 PM » |
|
I think a lot of people have had good luck finding good prices online.
I have not bought anything from a "tuner shop" because in general they are overpriced and the Mazda3 isn't high on their list of hot cars. If you drive a Civic, then I am sure they could help you out.
Anyway, I think online is the way to go. Delivered to your door.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Airman Jack
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 6
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2005, 12:22:45 PM » |
|
fair enough, thanks  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
FrostyFire
M3F Modwhorator, BCM3 ho
Mazda3 Nut
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 685
Bunny Licious
|
|
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2005, 02:17:19 PM » |
|
So in my constant quest to be irresponsible with money, I've got a question for all you local type peoples... Where oh where on the island can I find something similar to a Tuner shop? For example, I'd like to find somewhere local to order an AEM CAI, and some Rota wheels, and maybe in a few more months a Borla exhaust. help? Victoria? SHC Autographx. They're pretty good, got my springs installed there. They said they could order stuff from the interweb. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Current Loves:2007 Mazda RX8 GT with MazdaSpeed appearance package Black/tan leather 2008 Suzuki GSXR750 black/orange 2007 Suzuki GSXR750 track bike Past loves:2005 Mazda 3 GT sedan with GFX package[/b]  |
|
|
Airman Jack
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 6
|
|
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2005, 10:50:25 AM » |
|
ahh helpful!! Thanks Frosty!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Miss P
Frequenter
Offline
Gender: 
Posts: 252
Ticket Me Elmo
|
|
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2007, 03:43:36 PM » |
|
Didn't want to bother starting a new thread when this essentially covers what I need.
Does anyone know of a place to gets wheels painted in Victoria? I've tried finding someone who powder coats wheels with no luck so painting will suit my purpose just fine
[/quote]Victoria? SHC Autographx. They're pretty good, got my springs installed there. They said they could order stuff from the interweb.[/quote]
Do you remember how much they charged for your springs/install Frosty?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2007 GT Sedan Phantom Blue MT, tint 35/20%, MZ3 aluminum door sills, MZ3 aluminum pedals, sharkfin, Redline boots, 6-disc indash CD/MP3, window visors  |
|
|
MattW
Newbie
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 15
|
|
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2007, 05:23:13 PM » |
|
SHC is ok to buy your parts from, just don't get them to install them. My one and only experience with them was the installation of wheels and springs. They scraped the rims and over torqued the bolts which resulted in a warped rotor. Plus, they forgot to balance them. I recommend Auto F/X on Rock Bay Ave which is a pretty good place that specializes in Japanese cars if you want to stay local. They can get their hands on all the parts such as AEM, install them, are knowledgeable, and are fairly priced. The website is http://www.autofxgarage.com/ |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Miss P
Frequenter
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 252
Ticket Me Elmo
|
|
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2007, 06:30:38 PM » |
|
Thanks, I'll check them out
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2007 GT Sedan Phantom Blue MT, tint 35/20%, MZ3 aluminum door sills, MZ3 aluminum pedals, sharkfin, Redline boots, 6-disc indash CD/MP3, window visors |
|
|
sketch
Frequenter
Offline
Posts: 175
|
|
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2008, 08:43:41 PM » |
|
lordco deals in everything you just mentioned, but good luck getting a good counter person
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
sketch
Frequenter
Offline
Posts: 175
|
|
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2008, 08:44:10 PM » |
|
holy crap, I'll stop digging up old threads
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
M3Victoria
Frequenter
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 133
The Zoom Zoom project...
|
|
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2009, 05:55:21 PM » |
|
SHC was a good exp for me and Joe and the boys were really good getting me what I wanted on a budget! Got my wheels there and lugs - Great Job Auto FX is ok to but have not bought anything there except for the shoulder pads...
My good buddie owns a shop on Rock Bay as well and does great work and cheap pricing exp if I go there with you!!! PM me for a hook up at Victoria Car Clinic!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2007 Mazda3 Gt CWP...ADR wheels and Nexen rubber by SHC of Victoria, PIAA bright whites, Magnaflow Stainless CBE installed by Victoria Car clinic, Custom Vinyl / Cabron fibre interior by Karl Wood, sound system installed by Elevated Audio Visual of Victoria and much much more to come...
|
|
|
jamesthejames
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 55
|
|
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2011, 06:46:45 PM » |
|
I use lordco a lot, you just need to have a brand and part number before you go there and they will more than likely be able to get it, they can get a LOT more things than their "staff" thinks they can get...say you are a member of hornet racing out of victoria for a usable cash account with great discounts.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Spunnel
The Islander
Premium Member
I sleep with my Mazda3
Offline
Gender:
Posts: 1616
|
|
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 06:49:18 PM » |
|
Holy old topic, Batman! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2004 Mazda 3 GT WB | HB | Luxy Pack. | 5speed | 5% Rear Tint| Tein S-Techs| Black 17" OEM w/ Blue lugs| F5 Intake| Corksport CBE| Taillight tints| Black Badges| Orange Calipers| Rally Armour| AUXMod |
|
|
|
