 Canadian 914 Parts & Services, The Good, Bad and Ugly, where are they? |
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| balljoint |
 May 11 2004, 08:26 AM
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914 Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None  |
G'Day eh!,
I have owned my car for a few years, and I have made various purchases from the amazingly plentiful American sources for these cars. I have not, however, found very many Canadian sources of parts and/or services for the 914. On top of that, although we get the "low-down" on some of the problems experienced with some of the American companies, I haven't found any kudos or concerns related to businesses north of the 49th parallel. So who do you deal with? Who is out there? And why or why not should I give them a call? This might be of interest to my big brothers and sisters in the US of A too, as they may be able to score some things that they need at a low CDN $. BTW any chance of a Canadian flag waving Smiley? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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| mike_the_man |
May 11 2004, 09:07 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Good to see another Canadian on here! There are a few of us here.
I'm afraid I don't really have an answer for your question. I order the majority of my parts from the states. Of course exchange sucks, and I get raped on shipping and customs charges. I've ordered a few things like plug wires, cap, rotor, etc from Auto Parts Plus, but for more specific parts I haven't found any good Canadian sources yet. There must be something out east your way. After all, you guys are the center of the universe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Good luck, |
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| Mark Henry |
May 11 2004, 09:15 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
G'day eh!
Welcome newbie! I build engines (and machine parts) and can help you out with some of your parts needs. You can PM me through this site or 1-905-797-2677 Mike's 914 can help you with any repairs, resto, bodywork, paint and new, used or hard to find parts. Mike is a real good guy and his labour rate is hard to beat. I wish he would update his site as he moved from Oshawa about 6 months ago! 243 Industrial Park Rd., Colbourne ON (905)922-8987 (cell), (905)355-2703 (shop) www.mikes914s.com mikeg4@rogers.com There is also Harmony Road in Oshawa, Alex is a good guy but he is sometimes a bit pricey. He's a 914 guy, total used parts whore, but tends to like the coin that the newer P-cars bring in. Don't know his number off-hand. All of the above are east of T.O. (50 to 70 minutes) and not too far from the 401. There is also your good ol' VW dealer or Paaff Porsche in T.O., very expensive but OK in a pinch. Of course there is all the US places, but add at least 60%+ to the price for exchange, shipping, taxes, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| givory |
May 11 2004, 09:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 125 |
... in Caledon - NW of Toronto - there is Dave Margolese at Eurotune 519 927 9929 for general 914 repairs/maintainance. He vintage races a 914 and preps several others [including mine].
Welcome to the fold ... Gavin VARAC #58 914/6 |
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| Ray Warren |
May 11 2004, 10:06 AM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None  |
As stated above, and one more that I know of.
PORSCHAPART.COM |
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| balljoint |
May 11 2004, 10:28 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys, keep 'em coming. Even parts sources across the country will be a good deal, no PST if you live in MB and buy from ON, and no customs concerns either.
Of course Toronto isn't the centre of the entire universe..................just the hockey universe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| SLITS |
May 11 2004, 10:31 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(balljoint @ May 11 2004, 06:26 AM) BTW any chance of a Canadian flag waving Smiley? B) Only if it's flown upside down - Eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| balljoint |
May 11 2004, 01:02 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Only if it's flown upside down - Eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ah, a baseball fan..................as I recall they did hand over the World Series Trophy right-side up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Toronto Blue Jays World Series Champs 1992 1993 1994 (by default) |
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| Ray Warren |
May 11 2004, 01:27 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(balljoint @ May 11 2004, 09:26 AM) BTW any chance of a Canadian flag waving Smiley? Why would you want to do such a thing for a country that fucks you up the ass every chance they get? Have you bought any gas lately? Have you paid any income tax lately? How about your car insurance? ect,ect.ect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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| mike_the_man |
May 11 2004, 02:06 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
I don't think that the US is any better off as far as gas prices, income tax, and insurrance goes. And we don't have Bush running the country, which is a huge bonus in my books. The only thing that I'm not too fond of here is the -40C winters. Don't be a Canada Hater. And, we have way better beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 11 2004, 02:18 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
QUOTE(mike_the_man @ May 11 2004, 03:06 PM) And, we have way better beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Not true anymore. We get beer from all over the world, that is as good as, or better than Canadian beer, including some of our domestic beers. |
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| balljoint |
May 11 2004, 02:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Why would you want to do such a thing for a country that fucks you up the ass every chance they get? Ah yes, but it is not "Ask why your country is fucking you up the ass." But rather "In a free and democratic country where my bum is a bit sore, but I can go to the doctor and not worry too much about the invoice, who can I turn around and give "it" to myself?" This is a famous quote, although I may have paraphrased a bit. 1. Canada is a Great Country. 2. Part of why we are a Great Country is our big brother (and apparently major 914 part provider) the good old US of A. (pick a better neighbour) 3. There are definitely worse places to live. (Just ask any immigrant) 4. Where do you get parts and/or services for a 914 in Barrie? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Mark Henry |
May 11 2004, 05:43 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ May 11 2004, 12:18 PM) QUOTE(mike_the_man @ May 11 2004, 03:06 PM) And, we have way better beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Not true anymore. We get beer from all over the world, that is as good as, or better than Canadian beer, including some of our domestic beers. I don't know how true that statement is. I was in the US not to long ago and saw some "imported" Canadian beer, Labatts Blue, so I bought a 6 pack. On my first swig I spit it out, NOT Canadian beer. A fine blend of pony piss, if I do say so myself. QUOTE Canada is a Great Country. Our government is corrupt, whose isn't. Our gas prices are high, so are the US prices right now, I do have a beef with this because road taxes (buried in the gas price) also goes up, but see above. Our taxes are high, but my daughter was in hospital for 2 weeks earlier this year, cost us $1.50 per day (for the phone). My car insurance is $1200/yr for 3 cars, I don't think that's too bad. To quote balljoint "There are definitely worse places to live. (Just ask any immigrant)" How totally true my friend. |
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| #1RAGE |
May 11 2004, 06:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 7-May 03 From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Member No.: 664 |
QUOTE(914ray @ May 11 2004, 11:27 AM) QUOTE(balljoint @ May 11 2004, 09:26 AM) BTW any chance of a Canadian flag waving Smiley? Why would you want to do such a thing for a country that fucks you up the ass every chance they get? Have you bought any gas lately? Have you paid any income tax lately? How about your car insurance? ect,ect.ect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I pay $442.00 per year for my 914 insurrance. I'm a young male too btw. It really depends what province not the country in general. If I lived in the next province to the west I might pay 10 times more for car insurrance. What about American prescription drugs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Ok enough of that. Back on topic... I'd like to see more Canadian 914 part suppliers too. I'm thinking of ordering some parts from Porschapart. Does anyone have any experience with them? |
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| Ray Warren |
May 11 2004, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
OKAY, OKAY
You guys are right. It's been a long hard day. 4. Where do you get parts and/or services for a 914 in Barrie? Volkswagen dealer, local parts store and have done all my own work with a lot of help from this forum. No 914 parts in Barrie that i know of. I'd like to see more Canadian 914 part suppliers too. I'm thinking of ordering some parts from Porschapart. Does anyone have any experience with them? Yes I have, the guys name is Frank and he is pretty fair. Mostly other P car stuff, but he does have some 914 stuff. The more you buy the better the price is. |
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| tracks914 |
May 11 2004, 07:58 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(#1RAGE @ May 11 2004, 04:51 PM) I'd like to see more Canadian 914 part suppliers too. I'm thinking of ordering some parts from Porschapart. Does anyone have any experience with them? I've dealt with Frank @Porschapart a couple of times. He is fair and the more you buy the better the price is. He does know what the parts value is so you won't get anything for a great deal. You have to watch evilbay for that. The deal is even better if you go there in person to "pick up" your parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) He has only parted out a few 914's and most of his business is newer 911's. But with that said, if he has a part I need I will be back to buy from him, he's a fair, nice guy. I tried Mike's 914's for a few parts but his prices were too high for me for used stuff. |
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| turbo914v8 |
May 12 2004, 02:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Canada Member No.: 952 |
When and where are the Canadian 914 events? Do any of the Canadian 914 owners get together just for the hell of it. Have a beer, dinner or whatever. It would be nice to hang out with fellow 914 owners in Canada.
Regards, Turbo Paul. |
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| mike_the_man |
May 12 2004, 02:50 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Paul,
Where in Canada are you? I'm always willing to get together with a fellow car nut for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
May 12 2004, 05:16 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I tryed Pelican twice, first time it took over a month and 1/2 to get here. Second time never did show.
I don't need any parts. Reg the car last week (sunny & hot out), yesterday 8" snow with more coming down today. I'll never get to drive it so who needs parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| SLITS |
May 12 2004, 05:58 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(GWN7 @ May 12 2004, 03:16 PM) I tryed Pelican twice, first time it took over a month and 1/2 to get here. Second time never did show. I don't need any parts. Reg the car last week (sunny & hot out), yesterday 8" snow with more coming down today. I'll never get to drive it so who needs parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) You mean ****GASP**** you don't drive your teener in the snow? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Where's the gusto and guts of "Nanook of The North" and "Sgt. Preston of the Yukon"? My dreams have been crushed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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