New ZR owner in Toronto. Few questions.

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Dec 9, 2008 | 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiriller

i live by newmarket, and when i went there to get a price quote for the tires and nuts, he said "The list prce is 550, but i will let it go for you for 449.99 or so" in my mind i said LOL hes on crack. because other 3 shops i visited that day i got prices of 340, 360, and 400 (For BFG GForce KDW 285/35/19)

That is the general consensus.. They do charge alot for everything..

However, I have heard some good things about them and the quality of work that comes out of the shop...

The only shops to touch my z were Speedstar, Advance Powerhouse and AMS.. All offer great service and are very knowledgable with the Z platform.

OP,
Since you are downtown, you may want to contact a local forum member "edvy". He is the owner of APH and I know he has a shop that does his alignment work..
He is located at St.Clair & Caledonia.
http://www.advancepowerhouse.com/index.php

Dec 9, 2008 | 07:45 AM

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Best Advice. Bring da noize and show us what da fawk is up on a regular basis. Also, UECT like ev-er-y day.

Dec 9, 2008 | 07:49 AM

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LoL!!!!!!!!!

Where is Shabz!

Dec 9, 2008 | 07:50 AM

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Bring da noize and show us what da fawk is up on a regular basis

^^^ UECT isnt as noisy as it was in the summer

Dec 9, 2008 | 09:03 AM

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ZR owner here.

I don't drive her in the winter I drive my cavalier. It appears ZR guys have a common theme going.

I have not experienced any premature tire ware with my 04 but have been running second hand rubber that already had some from a large camber.

Dec 9, 2008 | 09:23 AM

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Yay! Dave is here

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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NOIZE!

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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NOS

Dec 9, 2008 | 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zrdude13

Thanks for all the replys guys.

I live in downtown Toronto right next to the Rogers Centre. I'm originally from the Falls. So the DT Nissan stealerships are terrible? That sucks, cuz I was gunna get the closest one to me to check my alignment. Guess not anymore.

Definitely avoid the downtown dealerships..those guys cant tie their shoes let alone handle your car with care and sensible knowledge.

Ohh the horror stories I could tell lol. Ill save that for when there is alcohol present

Dec 11, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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I'm not sure why no one has mentioned Vuk at AMS. www.amszstore.com
Vuk is a very very knowledgeable Z owner, enthusiast, fabricator, retailer, mechanic, etc, etc.
Vuk will be able to direct you to good sources for getting a spare set of steelies for winter as well as getting a good alignment. For great upgraded parts and super service he's top drawer. Have a look through his site and you'll see a very long list of credentials.
Tell him John Schrauwen sent you.
g/l