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[Spore]

Originally Posted by J-Chow

Richmond hoegler's muffler had excellent quality on my recent installs, but the install of the muffler would had cost me $120.

Hoegler charged me $150 on installing my Prodrive and wrx midpipe. But they are reliable and friendly.

Another one to avoid is Apollo @ Kingsway. I went there 4 times (3 with appointments). Their technician seems to be always "not working" on the day I go for installation, even when I confirmed with the guy on the phone before making the appointment.

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[ralli-tart]

Originally Posted by J-Chow

^ I totally agree with you bro.
I had my exhaust installed there, and their attitudes were so cocky. They were like "So you're going to install this muffler in replace of that!? I would rather keep the one you have right now than to install your new one, but whatever"

I'm like . . . yea. ... plz keep your comments to yourself.
The quality of their install was quite ****, but they did the job for $50.

Originally Posted by JccL

yeah the quiet muffler and brake guy is very shady, i heard about him through J-chow and he heard about him from another vic member. When i went to get an estimate he said he's seen a few of these cars but doesn't know how long it would take to do it and proceeded with his i know my american cars much better stuff and it might take him longer than normal.

oh man, and i thought it was only me, i mean when i pulled into their driveway they had these kind of blank stares or they were giving me the stinkeye. WTF man. anyways, i'll definitely try a different place next time if i'm going to do a mid-pipe.

[FunkMasta]

moved on

[ralli-tart]

Originally Posted by FunkMasta

Hey Guys

I know the wholesale manager at Tiretrends.com...

i talked to him about setting something up, and he mentioned they've already got a thing with some VW group. So he said if y'all are interested in tires, just email him at [email protected] and tell him you're in the subaru club/were sent by me (Ken).

they carry lots, and although they don't carry falkens (they dropped falken due to customers complaining a lot about tire wear) He assured me they can still get them, they're just not stock items. So you guys who can't live without rt615's might not have to get them from the US...

i got my toyos from them last summer, although i noticed on their website they dont carry them anymore..... aw it's too late for me to get a discount is it? lol

[Ricewagon]

Aldergrove Auto Wrecking



27820 Swensson Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4
(604) 856-6383
or 604-857-1818

[dasnowman]

Originally Posted by Ricewagon

Aldergrove Auto Wrecking



27820 Swensson Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4
(604) 856-6383
or 604-857-1818

Added to list

[Linkseal]

OR....read the VIC FAQ

Originally Posted by dasnowman

Bodyshops
PM Loomin (Cosmos Autocare) 1343 Adanac St., Vancouver, 604-251-3191

[random112]

Originally Posted by Spore

Hoegler charged me $150 on installing my Prodrive and wrx midpipe. But they are reliable and friendly.

Another one to avoid is Apollo @ Kingsway. I went there 4 times (3 with appointments). Their technician seems to be always "not working" on the day I go for installation, even when I confirmed with the guy on the phone before making the appointment.

The guy at Hoegler took a look underneath the car and under the hood and said "oh, it goes on the turbo?" "I won't touch a turbo, if anything goes wrong I am on the hook for that - find somebody else"

Any other recommendations on places that can install a DP and do some muffler work (crushed a portion of the axle back, need to splice in a new section there).

Thanks

[ralli-tart]

just another tip on tiretrends,

they are a great alternative to tirerack (not the best but hey, it's not across the border), but i would not recommend getting tires installed at their shop. i found out i had a slow leak since the install, over time the KPA went straight down to 190 and 170 while the other side had the normal KPA 250 and 230 (sorry i go by KPA not PSI)
turns out the two tires on passenger side had a valve stem leak (damaged)

[thesummeryears]

Hi there, newb on a mission. I'm trying to get a hold of 5Zigen to do some work on my '02 subie, but I can't email him 'cause I'm too noobish. Could someone please have him contact me?

Alternately, I have a mess of work that needs to be done. I think one or both CVs need to be replaced, brakes, check engine light (been told that it's a seal) and I want a decent shop with good rates to fix it up so I can sell the car.

Suggests?

[shum_87]

I have a CEL reader now, so anybody on the westside of vancouver (near UBC) wants to get a code pulled, pm me.

if a mod could update the CEL puller thread, that'd be great! thanks!

[Ricewagon]

I got a OBD2 reader too. I'm in Richmond.

[Penphoe]

Updated the FAQ with a link for what to do when bringing in (used) parts into Canada.

LaterZ!
Darren!!

[random112]

Originally Posted by random112

The guy at Hoegler took a look underneath the car and under the hood and said "oh, it goes on the turbo?" "I won't touch a turbo, if anything goes wrong I am on the hook for that - find somebody else"

Any other recommendations on places that can install a DP and do some muffler work (crushed a portion of the axle back, need to splice in a new section there).

Thanks

I found someone to install the downpipe and do custom welding to get it all mated up. Mario at S.A.S. Performance in Burnaby did the job for me (on a saturday even!), he is very knowledgeable and a car tuner nut. I can definitely recommend him! Check out his site here:
http://www.sasperformance.ca/office.html

[mightymouse2]

ok looking for a welder in the surrey langley abby area who can fix an Exhaust any ideas

[Jeff54]

Originally Posted by mightymouse2

ok looking for a welder in the surrey langley abby area who can fix an Exhaust any ideas

i have a friend who can tig like a fiend (welds for a living)....lives in langley...if the exhaust is off the car i'm sure he could have it done pretty quick...not sure about on the car....

[dasnowman]

Added custom hose's and couplers for local and online ordering.

[gt-[r]]

Originally Posted by 007WRX

You can order pre cut ones here on nasioc and apply yourself or I am sure any local tint shop can do it for you.

so local tint shops are usually cool with you bringing in your own tint? i mean they will probably just charge me for labor then right?

[square_pants]

Does anyone know if mcgard spline drive lug nuts will fit on V7 sti rims ?

[wrxposer]

Originally Posted by Ricewagon

Aldergrove Auto Wrecking

27820 Swensson Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4
(604) 856-6383
or 604-857-1818

^^^ these guys want $150 each for used 04-05 tails. OUCH!

Anybody know which other Vancouver area autowreckers deal with the most Subaru stuff?

[dasnowman]

Not Local but if you are looking for meth parts or kits this is the best site I could find!

http://www.howertonengineering.com/

[Wrgb]

Where is the "Pass on the deals" thread?

[rs420]

Originally Posted by Wrgb

Where is the "Pass on the deals" thread?

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ight=pass+deal

[Burnman]

Which shops would be recommended for engine machine work?

[rs420]

I personally have used High Performance Engines in Burnaby
Dave & Dave do amazing work.

Its the only one I have used personally, some other ppl might have suggestions