Aftermarket Z performance parts in Canada
 

Who's the best/biggest/cheapest/best service etc around for Z parts north of the border? I'm specifically thinking about performance parts.

Shipping things like exhaust systems and the like are ridiculously expensive to ship across the border, not to mention all the duty, exchange - and let's be honest, the lack of instant gratification since it takes so long.

Love to get some good referrals for suppliers that inventory and ship to my igloo and take payment in loonies. I'm sure at least Vancouver and Toronto must have some. There are parts dealers here at performance shops but most don't carry inventory so really it's the same thing just someone else ordering it for you.

My research for the same has shown that most Canadian shops actually do not stock many Z aftermarket performance goodies. Most shops order the parts once you have paid in full and they appear to place a decent mark up on them as well. Best example is one popular shop in the GTA wanted me to pay up front for my FI CBE and wait three months. Instead I ordered it directly through FI, gave them a deposit of $300 USD. I believe your best bet is to order the parts directly online through ZSpeed, Z1, ConceptZ, etc. If you find someone, in the meantime, let us know. Cheers.

Look at using a brokers house, in Sweetgrass, and driving across the border to get your parts. Open a brokerage account and clear your own stuff with customs. Living in Calgary, your close enough to get it done in a day.

I agree. Oftentimes you can get free shipping to US locations such as Sweetgrass or Eureka (Montana) from US vendors. Simply order in bulk and pick up all the parts in one trip. The brokerage houses will hold the parts for a few weeks at nominal cost. Obviously, be open and honest when declaring the value of the parts to the customs folks.

I see that (AMS Motorsports) is in Canada; they have a part I've been looking for.
Never made a purchase there.

Do not ever buy from A MS Canada. Pos.

We have nothing in Calgary period. I bought everything either from US, Toronto or members on the forum (best way to get good parts at a lower cost).

Just curious what the deal is with them?
I did come across them on Google, and some of their prices are decent, and apparently in stock. I definitely don't want to get stung in any way so appreciate the heads up avoiding them, but wouldn't mind knowing why.

Yeah no doubt. Tunerworks carries some Z lines but have to order it in as well so unless Rob is passing on cost then there really isn't much benefit. I do my own installs anyways.

I came across some BC company that sounded pretty decent before but can't recall the name for the life of me. Seemed like they stock product too.

Tunerworks is way overpriced.

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I'd sent AMS an enquiry on some parts a few days ago and got a response now. They only stock their own AMS branded products. Everything else ships from the states, and is subject to duty etc anyways. Website pricing is in USD. They recommended I order from Concept Z instead for cheaper shipping.

Be careful of online sellers and "having parts in stock". Many of them are just storefronts and parts are drop-shipped from the manufacturer or warehouse. There is nothing wrong with this, but I ordered Hotchkiss grease able sway bar bushings in February and am still waiting.

Yeah there is almost no shops. I always get stuff from the US, then go across the border and pick it up. Cheaper that way

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Everytime I've ordered from Concept Z my shipping is almost double from anywhere else. That's why I will never order from them again lol

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Thanks for the heads up on Concept Z. One way around that would be to open your own account with ups, fedex or purolator and have them ship on your account.

I have a FedEx account and have used it like that many times.

Just got a shipping quote back from concept Z on a Top Secret Intake. UPS (which I hate but I digress) slow shipping (10-20 days) $45, fast shipping (2-4 days) $63. I wouldn't call it terrible. There are other resellers I've seen much much worse.

An $18 difference is not much considering you will have the item asap.

I upped my quote request quite substantially. Asked what they can do in price as a few other places are cheaper on some items. Will see what they come back with in terms of price and shipping cost.

Yeah I have no problem paying the difference in that case.

Do what you want but I would only purchase parts from bug names. Whitehead and RJM and BP turbo.

Other than that you need to go usa providers

Yeah I have never found any really good vendors for parts in Canada for any of my cars. They just aren't competitive which is crazy when the exchange is 30% and then you have shipping and duties...

I thought that you could only buy items and parts for VW's at the 'bug' store?:rofl2:
As far as I am concerned, why give some of these local shops/retailers an opportunity to mark up and charge you a premium for the same parts you can buy online? I am all about allowing the economy to flourish but I hate paying a premium on something that has been marked up already.

Btw dude, I got your side marker returned to me. Apparently, I am a retard and could not print correctly on the customs form. The postal worker was surprised it made it back to me, so I'm glad I'll at least get a chance to resend it.

Sorry for the non sequitor in your thread, OP :tiphat:

No worries, just send the side markers to me instead. I want some of the light up ones too :p

Working on product/pricing with JM Racing right now. Seem like really good guys to deal with. Very helpful and knowledgable. Understands the ins and outs of cross border shipping too, which is a plus for them to be sure.

Ended up going with Lightspeed Performance Innovations in Red Deer. They matched the best US pricing I was quoted and gave me a discount on Uprev dyno tuning as well. So far has been an excellent experience. Hopefully that carries through to the end.

Have to put in a good word for ordering from the Z store (Welcome To Motorsport & The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts!)

Put my order in on their website Friday and picked it up from fedex today. Not bad cross border shipping over the weekend with no delays, hassles or outrageous fees. Excellent service all around.

Now I can rip apart the new door handles and spray them mag black at my leisure then leave the stockers on the shelf in the garage in case ever want to go back.

While I'm only 8 years behind the last post, definitely worth calling out http://www.iraceautosports.com. They are mostly a reseller type deal but they have a warehouse and store a good variety of parts. Prices are super competitive and lower than original supplier in some cases (how do they do it).

Ordered from them a few times and been super happy.

Shoutout to Ryan at RJM too, chatted with him a few times and have his pedal assemblies, best upgrade ever for our Z's.