Murci....... keep going UP UP UP

[REKIII]

I don't think you understood what I meant. For example one day your Murcie stalls and doesn't want to start again, you find out the broken part is no longer made or available anywhere effectively rending the car a paperweight. Would you be okay with that?

I thought that is exactly what you meant, and I'm 100% OK with that. That is what makes these things fun. Late 90's, early 2000's, maybe into 2010's are the prime age of cars for me. Raw, some modern gadgetry, super fun. If a part isn't made anymore, you make one, or find someone who does. The internet exists for car enthusiasts, lol.
I get where you are coming from, there is a certain calmness to walking into an autozone and buying a replacement part off the shelf.

 

[Luzifer]

I thought that is exactly what you meant, and I'm 100% OK with that. That is what makes these things fun. Late 90's, early 2000's, maybe into 2010's are the prime age of cars for me. Raw, some modern gadgetry, super fun. If a part isn't made anymore, you make one, or find someone who does. The internet exists for car enthusiasts, lol.
I get where you are coming from, there is a certain calmness to walking into an autozone and buying a replacement part off the shelf.

You are pretty brave! I wouldn't want that much trouble with unobtanium parts I have already a hard time for the H.

Just for my H it is difficult to get parts. For example I wanted bolts for the axle plate, it took me several weeks to get resellers either to respond to my request or accept to ship them here. It's crazy most US sellers refuse to ship to Canada, I wonder if they think we are a foreign 3rd world country? I had to contact the manufacturer which wasn't of any help. One authorized reseller looked like he was trying to scam me. It took 2 months for one one reseller to accept to ship here to get bolts.

For the oil pump I need to repair next month I had to order O-rings from 5 countries plus some from Audi, one set of O-rings the delivery guy I think stole the package or he tossed it in the snow bank and completely disregarded the mailbox. I had to file a claim on ebay to get a refund for the parts, and I filed a charge back on my CC today because DHL didn't give an F, they took my money for duty fees and didn't deliver the package stating they subcontracted applexpress for the final stretch.

 

[Luzifer]

@6102Perf For the past 25 years it always been difficult to get stuff from the States, most refused to ship here so in that sense it has changed very little from now and then. When I wanted parts upgrades for my offroad 4Runner I had to have them shipped at the US border and I would travel across. Even my current toilet in my bathroom I crossed over the border to be able bring it back, the store refused to ship it across. They had to enlarge the UPS store in the states because so many Canadians had the same issue and had stuff delivered there.

Sometimes I bought just a vinyl album from individuals who had the same fear to ship over here. I had the item shipped to a friend in Florida, he would receive it then relabel it and send it to me. Nowadays I would never cross with so many events I see on youtube, the corruption is terrifying.

 

[REKIII]

You are pretty brave! I wouldn't want that much trouble with unobtanium parts I have already a hard time for the H.

Just for my H it is difficult to get parts. For example I wanted bolts for the axle plate, it took me several weeks to get resellers either to respond to my request or accept to ship them here. It's crazy most US sellers refuse to ship to Canada, I wonder if they think we are a foreign 3rd world country? I had to contact the manufacturer which wasn't of any help. One authorized reseller looked like he was trying to scam me. It took 2 months for one one reseller to accept to ship here to get bolts.

For the oil pump I need to repair next month I had to order O-rings from 5 countries plus some from Audi, one set of O-rings the delivery guy I think stole the package or he tossed it in the snow bank and completely disregarded the mailbox. I had to file a claim on ebay to get a refund for the parts, and I filed a charge back on my CC today because DHL didn't give an F, they took my money for duty fees and didn't deliver the package stating they subcontracted applexpress for the final stretch.

I will admit it is a bit of a pain shipping internationally over anywhere in the states, but it's basically an extra form. If you ever need anything shipped from here, I'm an option as well. Being in Wisconsin means I am about central for anything within the US, and pretty close to Canada.

 

[Sakura]

I will admit it is a bit of a pain shipping internationally over anywhere in the states, but it's basically an extra form. If you ever need anything shipped from here, I'm an option as well. Being in Wisconsin means I am about central for anything within the US, and pretty close to Canada.

That is very kind of you. I would also like to offer my services to Lambospot Express. If you ever need shipping from Japan or someone to talk with the locals, you know who you are gonna call. Ghostbusters! I mean, Lambospot Express!

 

[Rampante21]

I think those guys take it out only twice a year to cars and coffee. Mostly garage ornament. I think they are not driving enthusiasts instead they prefer a sitting art object. Take a look at most Corvette guys, they never take their car out so not to get any miles, they try to save it for the underverse.

For example this Diablo, the guy never platted it or drove it since he imported it from the middle east several years ago. He trailers it to cars shows, drops it and drives 50 feet to a parking spot.

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Similar to guys not giving ”it” or doing it to their girlfriends…. For what? Save them up for their future boyfriends??? Hilarious!