I just wanted to introduce ourselves to those of you who don't know us. We have been selling Subaru performance parts in the Detroit area since 2001. We have the largest selection of IN STOCK Subaru performance parts in the area. For those of you in WI, OH, IL, IN, & PA shipping time is generally only 1-2 days!

We already stock over 450 parts from 40+ manufacturers and we are adding new parts all the time. Soon we will be moving into our new building and there will be some really big changes around here! :cool:

ACT GPMoto TurboXS Perrin Ansa Hawk Pony Express ATE Helix Prodrive Autometer HKS Progress Bilstein K&N RacingBrake Borla Kartboy Rota Wheels Bosal Koyo Samco Carbotech KYB Speed Bleeder Defi McGard STi Denso Muteki Eibach NGK Walbro Exedy Noltec Goodridge OAKOS

Despite what one of our local competitors says about us (you know who you are! :p), we are an authorized dealer/distributor for every brand that we carry.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks! :)

Sincerely,
David Kearney
OAKOS Automotive
www.oakos.com
sales@oakos.com
Tel: 248.969.2207
Fax: 248.969.4950

Bump for an awesome vendor! I've dealt with Oakos for over three years, and couldn't be happier with their fast shipping, low prices, and responsiveness to emails! :)

Just ordered a GP Moto elbow from Oakos, great shipping time! (Cool free pen, too!)

Another longtime Oakos customer here too.

Got a free hat with my last order that I've been wearing all winter. :banana:

w00t!

Good to see you here David! Thanks again with that swaybar mixup.


FWIW I mistakenly bought a front bar for my RS that was for a WRX (no humps to clear the NA exhaust) and it was suggested I return it for a refund. I didn't state that it was for an RS like I should have, but that just shows how great the customer service is!

If only the bigger parts guys paid more attention to us lil ol RS folk I'd be buying a lot more stuff from Oakos.

PS - any chance you can get some NA exhaust (EL header and catback)???!!!:)

+1 for Dave. He's good peoples. :D

Haha, this thread just reminded me how great Oakos is, so I went and ordered some STi replica strut bars from them. :)

Thanks for the kind words fellas! :D

Thanks peterex! Your strut braces are on the way. :)

-Dave

Awesome prices and good cust. service has been my experiences.

I've dealt with y'all on several occasions, mostly while I was stationed on Oahu. Always very easy to deal with. Always good prices.

I had no idea you were in MI, though.:D

Bump for David!! Always have had great service and quick shipment!!

Tim@Mustang Dyno

david, just sent you an email

Thanks fellas!

Quack, I'm working on emails right now so if you don't have a reply yet you should have one within the next hour or so. :)

-Dave

I vouch for Oakos. I bought my McGard SplineDrives from them a couple years ago, got them in my doorstep in 2 days :D.

Thanks for your input Rev! :D

-Dave

I've purchased a number of items off Dave. Every time the experience has been superb. From the Rotas/lugs/locks that got me started @ OAKOS up until my latest purchase of a lip.. always A+.

Best vendor ever!

It seems I'm always forgetting to pick up all the pieces I need for an install. David has always been able to get me what I need within 2 days!

-Brad

AltF4, Mark... is that you? :)

Brad, Thanks for the kind words! Did you get all those brake parts installed yet? :)

-Dave

Soon we will be moving into our new building and there will be some really big changes around here! :cool:


Sincerely,
David Kearney
OAKOS Automotive
www.oakos.com
sales@oakos.com
Tel: 248.969.2207
Fax: 248.969.4950

Congratulations on becoming motivated by debt Dave :lol: Apparently Joy and Lilly's well-being and financial security weren't enough :eek: :lol:

Where's the new joint and when's the Grand Opening Gala :banana:

Todd

Heya Todd! Long time no talk. How've you been?

I was hoping for about 60-90 days till closing but, as usual, there are a bunch of new surprises and even more red tape. :mad: :furious: I'm shooting for august of 2009 now as the move in date so I won't be dissapointed again by delays...

BTW, the real motivation is that we have another little surprise on the way... these things take up a surprising amount of space. :D

-Dave

AltF4, Mark... is that you? :)
Yep! I've finally made it into the MWIC forums on here. They're hidden so far down the list... :lol: ;)
Wish I would have known about the MWIC classifieds that were in here. I had no idea they existed! :o

Heya Mark! The MWIC classifieds are pretty new, these weren't always here. Did you get that lip painted and installed yet?

-Dave

Great Guy I'd buy from him!

Dave long time no speak. You still off the second main road in that little town?
You move-n next to a Gravel pit lake?
Hope awls well.
See ya at the Meijer Deli :eek:

DuB

Heya Mark! The MWIC classifieds are pretty new, these weren't always here. Did you get that lip painted and installed yet?

Actually, I haven't had a chance to scout around for a decent paint shop.

If you or anyone else in here can suggest a place that does quality work I need to get the lip, skirts, and possibly my rear bumper sprayed in glistening aspen white. :D PM me so I don't further whore this thread. :devil:

Heya Dub!! Been a long time... still have the WRX? Yep, we're still at the same place here in Oxford. We've got another kid on teh way so I'm trying to move all this stuff out of here. Mmmm, Meijer deli... time to go get some lunch. :D Take care Dub!! :)

Mark, I've used Autometrics in the past. They seem a little less impressive now than they used to be a few years ago though. NASIOC member "FreeBMW" has a family member who owns a body shop. It may be worth shooting him a PM. :)

-Dave

Oakos is here!
+1 for a superior vendor. :cool:

Rota Formula (18x8, 5x114.3), Steel Grey

when are those going to be in stock???

Just picked up a Front Sway bar for my STI the other day and got a really great deal on it. Everything else that I ordered in the past 2 years was always on time and in spec. Thanks Dave, you are truely Second to None!

Dave, you got a PM on a downpipe.

WRX450, Thanks!! :D

ScoobyInc, I'm not sure. Rota hasn't had them available for us to reorder. I will get some as soon as they are available.

elhalisf, thanks for stopping by. It was nice meeting you in person again. :D :)

LYHTSPD, Thanks. I have about a hundred PM's. You should have a response by tonight though. :)

-Dave

Dave - can you let me know as soon as you get them I want a set!

Heya Dub!! Been a long time... still have the WRX?


:D Still got it! We should get together one weekend when I head up to see the Parents. Still got the Bronco? I'll shoot you a Email later.

DuB

ScoobyInc, Please feel free to send an email to sales@oakos.com and request to be notified as soon as they arrive. :)

DuB, cool, give me a call or email before you're heading up this way. Nah, unfortunately I had to get rid of the Bronco to make way for inventory. :D

-Dave

agreed...Dave is awesome..

:o Thanks! :)

-Dave

I agree

Dave is a top guy...

hope to see him out at some local rallycrosses soon!
(bring some wares!)

Thanks AlbaScoob! When is the next RallyX? I was planning on being at the Flint one, but it got canceled.

-Dave

Dave,

Do you still carry GPMoto products? You are listed as a vendor on their website, but I don't see anything on yours.

Yes, we do carry some of GPMoto's lineup. Check here:
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=355&Screen=SRCH&Search=GP MOTO

Can you order their coilovers? I've only found two other sites that carry them, and I'm kinda hoping your price would be better.

-Brad

Brad,

Yep, I can order anything that they have available. Just let me know! :)

-Dave

i just got your e-mail dave, thanks a lot. i checked your website but didn't see any sti brembo take-offs, do you guys carry any?

thanks,
Roman

Roman,

Thanks! :)

We don't stock the take-offs, but I can get them brand new with full instructions and everything for a pretty good price. Email me for details if you are interested. :)

-Dave

sent :)

i recieved the muffler today...bolted it up in about 10 minutes. thanks for super fast shipping, you guys are great!

does your oakos automotive downpipe come with gaskets? and do u sell gaskets for an uppipe? i have a prodrive uppipe.

wrxzboost, I'm glad you like the muffler!! :)

joecoolswrx, the DP does not come with gaskets. We do generally stock the up pipe gaskets, but we are out of the lower ones right now. We have the top up pipe gaskets and turbo => DP gaskets in stock though. They aren't on the site individually, so if you are interested email me at sales@oakos.com. :)

-Dave

emailed u dave!

joe

I've ordered a few small parts from Oakos several times. Very efficient website, ordering, and very quick shipping.

Bump for an Awesome vendor! I just need to start buying stuff again :-)

Thanks Joe, you should have them tomorrow! :)

Freon & Scooby do, Thanks for the kind words and endorsement! :)

-Dave

Awesome and quick service :disco: ! thank you.
now i just gotta save up for the downpipe ;)

Ordered my Carbotechs a few weeks ago, received a efficient email reply with tracking numbers quickly.. quickly shipped. Extremely great shopping experience again.

I like the Oakos pen and put the bumper sticker on my autoX cooler that sits in grid with me. (probably would have made a magnetic w/ it but I can't find my surplus magnetic sheet)

Thanks David.

Are you able to get the AWD decals.. mine look like crap and I would like to replace them.. the subaru dealership by me can't find them. Can you?

Thanks for the kind words joecool and draggin wagon!! :)

chrimac23, I'm sorry, but we don't have any of those decals available. :(

-Dave

Bump for A GREAT SELLER.

I tried numerous times to contact Dave, but alas, no one answers his office phone. "We are relocating to our new building.." That must also be why it took three e-mails to Dave to get any response.

The actuality was that he must have mistaken me for some lonely sap that has no life, and needs to waste a persons time by telling them that I am needing to spend some monies on parts for my '02 WRX. Unfortunately I am a lonely sap that runs a eight figure a year, multi-branch, heavy duty truck parts & repair operation. (I might know a thing about customer service...)

To further escalate my irratation was that Dave had time to get on the forum, to further pump his business, and not take care of the business that guys like me were wanting to do with him.

Bottom line.... disappointing!

ps: to the guy from New Berlin, WI. why don't you buy your stuff locally from the guy in Racine, WI.????

regards.

Got my H6 Kit and Stoptech Panther+ pads very quickly as usual and put them straight to work at Gingerman 2 days later. Thanks for keeping such rare/good items in stock! I'd appreciate if you could leave me some feedback as I have done for you.

Dan

Thanks 2rexy!

Troyz1,
I'm truly sorry that you have been so frustrated by your experience. I'm not sure what you meant by the "lonely sap" comments, but I can assure you that by missing your calls i am certainly not trying to offend you, call you names, or imply that you have some form of a inferiority complex. I'm sure if you give us another try in a month or two you will be much more happy with our service after we are situated in a our new place I finally have some much needed help. :)

BTW, i've only unexpectedly missed one day of shipments in the past four months so our service issue right now is solely with unanswered phone calls and slow email replies. Orders are still shipped as quickly as evAr!! :) :D (just place them through our website ;))

Thanks Dan!! Just did!! :)

-Dave

Oakos FTW!

I have ordered a couple of things from them over the years and will say they have been great to deal with.

ps: to the guy from New Berlin, WI. why don't you buy your stuff locally from the guy in Racine, WI.????

:alien: There's a guy in Racine?
How does he support this site like Oakos does? What's in it for me? I could probably make it to Racine the same time as it takes to get to madison... neither are LOCAL.

Can't beat a few clicks, no tax, and fast-FREE shipping! Plus it supports an advertiser for a site I like to visit. BTW, I have originally bought pads from Boxer4 out of NC... He was out and I knew Dave was a breeze to work with.

just ordered my bosal CBE, hope to see it asap!

Just ordered a set of Pather XP8s and a pink I badge. Great prices and easy to order on the website.

Thanks for the support dragginwagon! :)

mooneyes and andy, Thanks for your orders! Your parts are on the way! :)

-Dave

Got everything today. Super fast and great prices.
Thanks,
Andy

Thanks for the update Andy!! :)

-Dave

you've got PM. :cool:

Thanks! I just PMd you back. :)

Dave,

Do you carry the Rally Armor mud flaps? Also what do you recommend for sway bars for my 05 Saabaru Aero 92x (WRX Wagon). By the way do you have any 53mm Offset Rota's yet?

Thanks, Bob

Hey Bob!

We don't carry Rally Armor products.

We carry Perrin RSB's which are the newer design and are pretty nice. I'm going to SEMA later this week and I'm hoping for some new RSB options soon. :)

Also, No 53mm Rotas yet. They don't have a very wide selection and availability seems scarce. We do stock Prodrive wheels now and have 17x7" P1s in stock with a 52mm ET and 18x7.5" P1s with a 53mm ET. :)
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?&Screen=SRCH&Search=prodrive

-Dave

Prodrive wheels are a little to expensive for my taste, I am cheap :-)
I want to go to SEMA! Some year, maybe I will get invited by a great vendor!

Bob, I'll be reordering ROTA today so I'll let you know if we will be getting any 53mm wheels. :)

-Dave

Dave (Clayton?)

Do you guys have the Prodrive steering rack bushings in stock?


-Ben

Ben,

Yep, about 10 pairs or so. We also just got the Whiteline bushings back in stock. We had a 4 year hiatus from selling Whiteline but it's back! :)

Let me know if you need some!

-Dave

How much do they go for?

I might have to swing by the new place and check it out (cough cough throw a BBQ)

I'm getting on a Prodrive kick and want to do bushings while the rack is out.

any word on when the 5speed sti transmission mount will be in stock? i'm ready to buy one when u have it. and bump for awesome seller.

joecoolswrx, We are trying to get an order together for hondaslayer (the poster above you, he works at Hodges Subaru of Fernadle, MI) so I'm hoping we will have more in a few weeks. :)

-Dave

i see you have the cobb trans mount. besides the price, whats the difference between that and the sti trans mount? and do these come with some nuts. my nut and stud snapped off the stock trans mount :( . if not can you get some? i know i would have to pay extra if you were to sell it to me.

joe

Thanks for the order Joe! We don't have any hardware for the mounts, but I'm sure you could get some from a hardware store. :)

-Dave