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04-27-2006, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Brand0n
Dibs on ride =) haha i wouldn't wanna drive next to that blue beast 
haha jk. Seth? not the Seth that works on eclipses?
My fooking parts won't be in til next week....soooooooooooooooo i'm
haha jk. Seth? not the Seth that works on eclipses?My fooking parts won't be in til next week....soooooooooooooooo i'm
Seth Co-Owner of Sonics, the place where I got my set up installed. He just picked up a Redline Track with a Veilside Spoiler, Tenabe Ti Exhaust, and Carbon hood.
04-27-2006, 03:42 AM
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Ah nice...where in the hell are you that you can reply to my posts @1am. Go to sleep haha.
Well anyway do you know anyone that wants to sell an exhaust? =T I don't mind the prices of buying a new one it justs makes me irritated thinking of the $100-200 bucks just for shipping stuff over. Also do you know anyone at Vakamon that can get them to lower the price on thier Gram Lights wheels, they're the only ones I know of with them in stock....but they're like $4-500 more than everyone else. I asked if they'd price match but the owner was like, "bleh bleh we're the only Mackin distributor in Hawaii." I guess he doesn't realize he's not the only shop in Hawaii that can bring Mackin stuff in.
Well anyway do you know anyone that wants to sell an exhaust? =T I don't mind the prices of buying a new one it justs makes me irritated thinking of the $100-200 bucks just for shipping stuff over. Also do you know anyone at Vakamon that can get them to lower the price on thier Gram Lights wheels, they're the only ones I know of with them in stock....but they're like $4-500 more than everyone else. I asked if they'd price match but the owner was like, "bleh bleh we're the only Mackin distributor in Hawaii." I guess he doesn't realize he's not the only shop in Hawaii that can bring Mackin stuff in.
04-27-2006, 09:21 AM
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Dunno. The prices Vakamon quoted me sucked. Mainland is cheaper, even with shipping.
Seth is the same seth that used to work on eclipses. Did you have an eclipse before?
Seth is the same seth that used to work on eclipses. Did you have an eclipse before?
04-27-2006, 10:11 AM
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Nah I used to hang out with him a long time ago. Back in like 99 or 00. Yah Vakamon quoted like $2500 + tax + lugs ($100) = $2700 or so. I tried calling all over the mainland no one has any leftovers of the rims I want. I think they're getting discontinued. Gram Lights 57S Pro's or the 57 Pro's.
04-27-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Brand0n
Ah nice...where in the hell are you that you can reply to my posts @1am. Go to sleep haha.
Well anyway do you know anyone that wants to sell an exhaust? =T I don't mind the prices of buying a new one it justs makes me irritated thinking of the $100-200 bucks just for shipping stuff over. Also do you know anyone at Vakamon that can get them to lower the price on thier Gram Lights wheels, they're the only ones I know of with them in stock....but they're like $4-500 more than everyone else. I asked if they'd price match but the owner was like, "bleh bleh we're the only Mackin distributor in Hawaii." I guess he doesn't realize he's not the only shop in Hawaii that can bring Mackin stuff in.
Well anyway do you know anyone that wants to sell an exhaust? =T I don't mind the prices of buying a new one it justs makes me irritated thinking of the $100-200 bucks just for shipping stuff over. Also do you know anyone at Vakamon that can get them to lower the price on thier Gram Lights wheels, they're the only ones I know of with them in stock....but they're like $4-500 more than everyone else. I asked if they'd price match but the owner was like, "bleh bleh we're the only Mackin distributor in Hawaii." I guess he doesn't realize he's not the only shop in Hawaii that can bring Mackin stuff in.
I dont know any one here for a hook up. All my stuff I work out deals from the mainland and get shipping for free. Gram lights are WAY fuggin expensive. Vakamon tends to bend you over and let you have it. Get it from the mainland.
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04-27-2006, 01:07 PM
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Yeah, Vakamon quoted me $4500 shipped for 19" LE37Ts in gold with some crap tires (Generals i think) 245/35 + 275/30, mounted/balanced.
Wheelautohaus quoted me $3500 shipped 2nd day air with Toyo T1R 245/35+275/35, hubcentric rings and lugs, mounted balanced. Even cheaper with slower shipping.
$1k difference, I know they have to make some $$, but geez. Hawaii isn't that isolated.
Did you try Hi-Pace for gramlights?
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Wheelautohaus quoted me $3500 shipped 2nd day air with Toyo T1R 245/35+275/35, hubcentric rings and lugs, mounted balanced. Even cheaper with slower shipping.
$1k difference, I know they have to make some $$, but geez. Hawaii isn't that isolated.
Did you try Hi-Pace for gramlights?
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04-27-2006, 01:10 PM
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Oh yeah, try tirerack too.
18x8.5 - 344
18x9.5 - 361
very reasonable. Sometimes you have to call for better sizes/offsets.
I remember at one point they were getting rid of the SSW D5R wheels for sub $900.
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18x8.5 - 344
18x9.5 - 361
very reasonable. Sometimes you have to call for better sizes/offsets.
I remember at one point they were getting rid of the SSW D5R wheels for sub $900.
al
04-28-2006, 03:50 AM
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Ahhh I found out why the 57s Pro and 57 Pro's are so cheap ....they're being discontinued so vendors were trying to get rid of them. Looks like I have to look for another set of rims.
I didn't see much at tirerack...that I wanted. The Ro_Ja rims aren't bad but tire rack wanted like $800 a piece for them. $4000+ is out out of my budget for rims and tires. $2000-3000 is my happy place for budget heh. Thanks for the info though.
Currently I'm trying to get prices for G-Games 77's or 99's from discount tire. I tried to call in but they quoted $800 shipping for the rims and tires. The rims themselves are a good deal about $2400 for rims and tires. I just gotta see if I can find better prices for shipping or something. Kind of bad paying like 33% of the price of the rims for freight shipping. Not 2 day air or something.
I've been ordering most of my parts for my Z from mainland vendors, so far Gruppe-S and Intense have been great to work with.
I didn't see much at tirerack...that I wanted. The Ro_Ja rims aren't bad but tire rack wanted like $800 a piece for them. $4000+ is out out of my budget for rims and tires. $2000-3000 is my happy place for budget heh. Thanks for the info though.
Currently I'm trying to get prices for G-Games 77's or 99's from discount tire. I tried to call in but they quoted $800 shipping for the rims and tires. The rims themselves are a good deal about $2400 for rims and tires. I just gotta see if I can find better prices for shipping or something. Kind of bad paying like 33% of the price of the rims for freight shipping. Not 2 day air or something.
I've been ordering most of my parts for my Z from mainland vendors, so far Gruppe-S and Intense have been great to work with.
04-28-2006, 08:24 AM
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Try looking up shiptohawaii.com ? Ff you can get the wheels/tires shipped to Cali, then they'll forward it over to Oahu.
I put in some numbers, 22x22x11 60lbs comes to about $67 a box.
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I put in some numbers, 22x22x11 60lbs comes to about $67 a box.
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04-28-2006, 09:06 AM
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Residence:
$20 annual membership fee.
Conditions - Residential customers are limited to a maximum of 150 pounds of air freight averaged over a 3 month period. Residential customers that exceed the 150 pound average in any 3 month period will be treated as a hobbyist and will pay the difference in membership fees. Only one additional person can be designated on the account to pickup and sign for packages.
Small Business or Hobbyist:
$75 annual membership fee.
Conditions - Small business or hobby members are limited to a maximum of 300 pounds of air freight averaged over a 3 month period. Small business or hobby members that exceed the 300 pound average in any 3 month period will be treated as a large business and will pay the difference in membership fees. Multiple persons can be designated on the account to pickup and sign for packages.
I'd have to go with hobbyist I think due to the weight of the wheels, unless I buy tires locally. Still way cheaper that way than any other shipping method.
$20 annual membership fee.
Conditions - Residential customers are limited to a maximum of 150 pounds of air freight averaged over a 3 month period. Residential customers that exceed the 150 pound average in any 3 month period will be treated as a hobbyist and will pay the difference in membership fees. Only one additional person can be designated on the account to pickup and sign for packages.
Small Business or Hobbyist:
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Conditions - Small business or hobby members are limited to a maximum of 300 pounds of air freight averaged over a 3 month period. Small business or hobby members that exceed the 300 pound average in any 3 month period will be treated as a large business and will pay the difference in membership fees. Multiple persons can be designated on the account to pickup and sign for packages.
I'd have to go with hobbyist I think due to the weight of the wheels, unless I buy tires locally. Still way cheaper that way than any other shipping method.
04-28-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by punish_her
So far this is the list:
1. Punish_her
2. TeCKNeiC
3. Anderskorn (from 350Z Motoring, most likely)
4. showstoppertk (given I'm not working)
5. juanito350z
6. NIZM350 and guests
EDIT: - showstoppertk
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04-28-2006, 11:10 PM
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I'll try to stop by, but I got a few stuff I gotta do. Haha and I visited Seth at Sonic's, suprisingly it's the same guy I knew from a long time ago. He changed a lot but still a very cool guy. By the way he said Punish_her's wasted too much money on his car and that he should spread the wealth to my Z. ^^ lol jk
04-29-2006, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Brand0n
I'll try to stop by, but I got a few stuff I gotta do. Haha and I visited Seth at Sonic's, suprisingly it's the same guy I knew from a long time ago. He changed a lot but still a very cool guy. By the way he said Punish_her's wasted too much money on his car and that he should spread the wealth to my Z. ^^ lol jk
Lets see what too much is when I get finished.
I still got another $12,000-$15,000 to go.
I'm ordering the Tein Flex Monday so I'll get an install up for the traction arms, camber arms, Cusco A-arms yada yada yada... (OT'ing) So yeah looking forward to tomorrow, if any one shows this time
J/KEDIT:
I'll share the wealth... I wont charge $5 for the first ride. But its gonna go up to $6 per ride now. Tickets not required, just cash. Gotta offset the cost some how.
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04-29-2006, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dsmal
Thats not Frank's. That car is from the mainland somewhere. EVO-R.net sponsors that guy.
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That's our old company car. We sold it 2 years ago.
