Building a blonde young beefcake wearing nothing but skimpy shorts named Rocky
11-21-2013, 05:03 AM
#1141
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Sucks to hear about the border incident. Living in Windsor I know that feeling. Was it at the bridge or tunnel?
I think being a Canadian I have an easier time importing parts than an American would. Sometimes get away with up to $500 in parts, declaring everything, at the tunnel. Other times I get pulled in for $200 worth of parts and have to just pay the taxes on them.
Also, just a heads up, anytime you cross with a radar detector they will likely confiscate it if they see it. Depending on the mood of the officer of course.
I think being a Canadian I have an easier time importing parts than an American would. Sometimes get away with up to $500 in parts, declaring everything, at the tunnel. Other times I get pulled in for $200 worth of parts and have to just pay the taxes on them.
Also, just a heads up, anytime you cross with a radar detector they will likely confiscate it if they see it. Depending on the mood of the officer of course.
Matt even had some parts shipped to my house, it was over $100 and when it go to my door i had to give the UPS guy $40 more for customs or some ****. Shipping to or from Canada sucks.
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11-21-2013, 04:39 PM
#1144
As far as I know, he wasn't making any money off of me, just offering me parts at cost. For that, I am appreciative, however it's not much of a favor if I'm left, for 6 months, wondering where my parts are, or if I'll have to reorder the parts elsewhere to prevent delays in my build, or if I should be attempting legal action.
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11-21-2013, 08:35 PM
#1145
Now you understand why i really didn't want to come over there to pick up that 6 speed. lol We're all criminals over here and always get hassled no matter what.
Matt even had some parts shipped to my house, it was over $100 and when it go to my door i had to give the UPS guy $40 more for customs or some ****. Shipping to or from Canada sucks.
Matt even had some parts shipped to my house, it was over $100 and when it go to my door i had to give the UPS guy $40 more for customs or some ****. Shipping to or from Canada sucks.
Also, classic car parts cannot be charged duty since they are exempt. I conveniently have a 1981 Mazda RX7 racecar I'm building with some friends, not sure why it takes so many parts that conveniently fit a '91 Miata though lol
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11-24-2013, 02:02 AM
#1146
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Richmond Va.
Posts: 59
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READ THIS ENTIRE THREAD POST BY POST IN TWO DAYS WITH EVERY CHANCE I GOT , BETWEEN WORK AND FAMILY.. A THREAD STARTED OVER TWO YEARS AGO WITH ALOT OF INPUT AND I GOTTA SAY I WAS AND AM MOTIVATED TO NOT ONLY HEAR MORE BUT FOUND MY SELF WISHING I HAD A NEIGHBOR OR AT LEAST LIVED CLOSE BY TO HANG OUT WITH AND DO THE INDIVIDUAL BUILDS WITH. THEN THE LAST TWO PAGES AND A WTF MOMENTS HAPPEN.... COME ON, WHAT DA DEAL ? IM ENVIOUS OF THAT WHITE NB RAVAGING THE STREETS OF MI. ANYWAYS I HOPE TO HEAR MORE , KINDA SAD IM AT THE END OF THE 58 PAGE THREAD. HOPE ALL THE MISHAPS GET CLEARED UP !
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11-24-2013, 02:06 AM
#1147
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READ THIS ENTIRE THREAD POST BY POST IN TWO DAYS WITH EVERY CHANCE I GOT , BETWEEN WORK AND FAMILY.. A THREAD STARTED OVER TWO YEARS AGO WITH ALOT OF INPUT AND I GOTTA SAY I WAS AND AM MOTIVATED TO NOT ONLY HEAR MORE BUT FOUND MY SELF WISHING I HAD A NEIGHBOR OR AT LEAST LIVED CLOSE BY TO HANG OUT WITH AND DO THE INDIVIDUAL BUILDS WITH. THEN THE LAST TWO PAGES AND A WTF MOMENTS HAPPEN.... COME ON, WHAT DA DEAL ? IM ENVIOUS OF THAT WHITE NB RAVAGING THE STREETS OF MI. ANYWAYS I HOPE TO HEAR MORE , KINDA SAD IM AT THE END OF THE 58 PAGE THREAD. HOPE ALL THE MISHAPS GET CLEARED UP !
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11-24-2013, 02:12 AM
#1148
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Location: Arizona
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Ugh this is why I just hate shipping altogether. It costs so much money. Then add the PP fees and there is no way to sell something at a good price and still come out with any decent amount of money.
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11-24-2013, 02:19 AM
#1149
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Richmond Va.
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Oh man , sorry about that ... caps!! dag. anyways , I cant believe it says I have 1 post... Ive never had an introduction thread here, but ive been on here for a bit. I wonder if that means i have no history ? anyways, ill see if i cant hit up the intros.. thanks. Ive lived my relativley short miata life over on MR forums. thanks for the welcoming!!
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11-27-2013, 02:44 PM
#1152
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Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Just send me the parts and refund partially the cracked S4 manifold (or fully and get this I'll actually send the S4 manifold back to you within 5 days of money being transferred). It's just that easy. If you want to correspond send an email so I can keep records.
I feel like I'm in a store and I've given the guy the money and he's standing there looking at me but doesn't know what to do
I feel like I'm in a store and I've given the guy the money and he's standing there looking at me but doesn't know what to do
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01-06-2014, 02:42 PM
#1156
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Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Bryan,
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Years.
It's a new year and we can make amends and start fresh.
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Hi,
My name is Andrew and I sent you some money for some parts and I was wondering when you might be able to ship them?
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Years.
It's a new year and we can make amends and start fresh.
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Hi,
My name is Andrew and I sent you some money for some parts and I was wondering when you might be able to ship them?
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05-08-2014, 02:48 AM
#1159
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Wow.
Just read the bulk of this whilst sat waiting for a flight - your attention to detail and wide spread skill set is inspiring to see.
You've implemented a few things that I want to do myself so it's nice to see that they can be done.
You mention removing the PAS pump and making a pulley up for the AC - do you have any photos/info on how you did this? I'm going to do similar on my built motor this winter and would be interested to see a working setup.
Keep up the good work!
Just read the bulk of this whilst sat waiting for a flight - your attention to detail and wide spread skill set is inspiring to see.
You've implemented a few things that I want to do myself so it's nice to see that they can be done.
You mention removing the PAS pump and making a pulley up for the AC - do you have any photos/info on how you did this? I'm going to do similar on my built motor this winter and would be interested to see a working setup.
Keep up the good work!
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05-08-2014, 11:04 AM
#1160
Wow.
Just read the bulk of this whilst sat waiting for a flight - your attention to detail and wide spread skill set is inspiring to see.
You've implemented a few things that I want to do myself so it's nice to see that they can be done.
You mention removing the PAS pump and making a pulley up for the AC - do you have any photos/info on how you did this? I'm going to do similar on my built motor this winter and would be interested to see a working setup.
Keep up the good work!
Just read the bulk of this whilst sat waiting for a flight - your attention to detail and wide spread skill set is inspiring to see.
You've implemented a few things that I want to do myself so it's nice to see that they can be done.
You mention removing the PAS pump and making a pulley up for the AC - do you have any photos/info on how you did this? I'm going to do similar on my built motor this winter and would be interested to see a working setup.
Keep up the good work!
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