VIC FAQ's

dasnowman · 08-17-2007, 01:57 AM

The best sticky that has a list of different local shops people recommend for getting work done.

Mod of the day threads.
Engine/Driveline/Power: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679917
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679921
Interior/Exterior/Styling: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679919
Home Improvement: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1680878
Tire Thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...7#post28483707

Alignment n' Tires n' stuff
Dale's Alignment in Langley (jason t & dalesalignment&brake) www.dalesalignment.com

The official Tire thread
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1864478
DALES IS A TIRE RACK DEALER!

Machine shop work
Funkmasta works at Napa Autopro at Austin and Blue Mountain in coquitlam.

Blue Mountain Autopro
948 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3N8
(604) 939-8341

http://www.tbracingengines.com/
recommended by Drakar

Aldergrove Auto Wrecking (Local Suby Auto wrecker)
27820 Swensson Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4
(604) 856-6383
or 604-857-1818

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

(Fastrack Auto Body) 105-11820 River Road, Richmond, 604-276-8071
www.fastrackautobody.com

Dent removal (paintless removal)[/u]
Dents Unlimited 604-469-9545
www.dentsunlimited.com
Dent king (Brian Pollard) 604-687-3368

Hose's and couplers
http://www.greenlinehose.com/catalogs.htm Local company

Online custom hoses and couplers
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index...c5890dc2d1efae

. Meth kits and parts online ordering from US.
http://www.howertonengineering.com/

NASIOC/VIC Stickers
Official stickers - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1330527
Local stickers - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1261724 (H5N1)

Wheel repair and refinishing
Green's - http://www.greensautomotive.com/
Panther Wheel Repair - http://www.pantherwheels.com/
Nu-Brite - http://www.nu-brite.ca/

Tires & wheels
Tiretrends.com (located in Maple Ridge)

Window Tint
Larry Lee tinting: 604-603-7162 Larry (mobile service, cheap, comes with guarantee)

Dyno Charts:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=891104

Want to import a car into BC? Check here for information:[/u]
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1335187
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1302822
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24153

Subaru warranty information re: US importation
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1340110

What to do in Vancouver: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=961540&
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=917560&

Places to eat: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?t=1054018&

VIC vernacular phrases
Pulled a fuka
B&B

Is ____ legal in B.C.?
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/...1_26_58-00.htm
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/M/96318_00.htm

Road conditions link!!

http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighwaycam/index.aspx#region4

GVRD Radar Trap locations

What oil should I use?!!
If this article doesn't answer your question, well, then I don't know who can!
A long (but informative) motor oil article

Hood struts or hatch struts failing?
Check out this thread - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1685828

Bringing (used) car parts into Canada
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1780614

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Penphoe · 08-17-2007, 01:59 AM

Start the post and put stuff in it. Watch it magically get stuck!

Ah, the power of the Internet and collaboration!

LaterZ!
Darren!!

lummer shawn · 08-17-2007, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penphoe

Ah, the power of the Internet and collaboration!

oh, web 2.0

steve · 08-17-2007, 12:12 PM

All you need to know is Dales, and Rocket.
If they can't do it, you don't need it done.

really though, that's not a bad idea.
I can steal the dyno listing I made for Revscene, that might be a good start.

brendan_mac · 08-17-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypa

All you need to know is Dales, and Rocket.
If they can't do it, you don't need it done.

really though, that's not a bad idea.
I can steal the dyno listing I made for Revscene, that might be a good start.

PDM is also a good local shop for alignments. Plus they carry whiteline stuff for subies, ALK, Sways and the like.

banman · 08-17-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendan_mac

PDM is also a good local shop for alignments. Plus they carry whiteline stuff for subies, ALK, Sways and the like.

*dives for cover*

banman · 08-17-2007, 01:19 PM

I suppose I should contribute:
Buying tires (locally): Tiretrends.com
Mounting/balancing: OK Tire on Marine (where bender works)
Racks: Rack Attack (dasnowman and Zefy work there)
Misc parts: I've had good experience with Garage Five

Could also maybe start a list of where VIC'ers work that might be helpful. We have:
- Rocket Rally (tora and patr)
- Lordco near Main & 1st (Azn-JapSTI)
- Specialty Subaru (sixthgear)
- Rack Attack (dasnowman and Zefy)
- OK Tire (bender)
Who am I forgetting?

steve · 08-17-2007, 03:02 PM

^
that's a good call on supporting the members banman.

Just off the top of my head, there's also Jason T from Dale's, along with Explicit Hunni from Richmond Subaru. Also, member "sixthgear" is Geremy (or is it Jeremy?) from Specialty.

Also, for great webhosting, pm "lostmind".
He's been a great asset to my business providing great service at a fair price.

FunkMasta · 08-17-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypa

^
that's a good call on supporting the members banman.

Just off the top of my head, there's also Jason T from Dale's, along with Explicit Hunni from Richmond Subaru. Also, member "sixthgear" is Geremy (or is it Jeremy?) from Specialty.

Also, for great webhosting, pm "lostmind".
He's been a great asset to my business providing great service at a fair price.

i thought he was 6th gear?

brendan_mac · 08-17-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banman

*dives for cover*

Whyzzat?

Penphoe · 09-01-2007, 07:36 PM

Finally had a chance to edit this post and clean up the stickies.

If you feel like something needs to be added, let me know and I'll do my best!

LaterZ!
Darren!!

fukamoto · 09-01-2007, 08:03 PM

Tint - http://go.to/tinting - Larry (mobile service, cheap, comes with guarantee)

GlobalWaste · 09-01-2007, 11:31 PM

Thanks Darren, much tidier now...

6th gear · 09-02-2007, 01:51 AM

6th gear = Geremy (Jeremy) at Specialty Subaru.

sixth gear = someone else.

Penphoe · 09-04-2007, 09:32 PM

Added some stuff about vehicle importation.

LaterZ!
Darren!!

jjcc · 09-05-2007, 01:21 PM

any place for fixing dents?

tora · 09-05-2007, 01:30 PM

Good job guys, I think that is something that was definitely needed.

GlobalWaste · 09-05-2007, 02:40 PM

What to do in Vancouver: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=961540&
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=917560&

Places to eat: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?t=1054018&

Penphoe · 09-05-2007, 08:12 PM

^^^ thanx - will put that up top when I can. dasnowman can also edit since it is his thread.

Just added jaydow11's info on SOA/SOC's 2008 and forward vehicle importation warranty policy.

LaterZ!
Darren!!

truenosan · 09-23-2007, 12:43 AM

can i be added? lol i work at a bodyshop

i would reccomend dent king for paintless dent removal.

bullit666 · 09-23-2007, 04:03 AM

I know an unbelievable upholsterer on the North Shore if anyone is interested. He can make your car interior into whatever you want. He did some amazing leather work for us.

I don't know if this is the place to put it, so let me know if anyone is interested and I can put down more info.

banman · 09-29-2007, 01:56 AM

Maybe add Loomin's shop for body work? (Assuming he doesn't mind being listed here).

rs420 · 10-04-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loomin

Call Abdul at Mainland towing. Super nice guy, reasonable rates, and a nice flatbed. Plus hes into modded cars and whatnot. cool guy and he saved me on HWY1 last night.

Thanks man!

Abdul @ 604-765-7005

mods should enter this in the VIC FAQ

Good for towing

banman · 10-04-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs420

I am new to all this, but I work at a Toyota dealership in port moody... if it helps anyone.....

. . . and my brother works in the parts department at Westwood Honda, if that helps anyone.

bulon · 12-07-2007, 06:50 AM

got 2 question..

i'll be moving to vc to study.. and planning to buy 08 impreza..
is there any good deal subaru dealer that can recommand for me?
is there any junkyard in vancouver to get old and useable subaru parts for cheap price?

08-17-2007, 01:57 AM	#1
dasnowman Scooby Specialist Member#: 125450 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tricities, B.C. Vehicle: Gone 07 SWP STi LTD 07 Nissan Nismo 4x4	The best sticky that has a list of different local shops people recommend for getting work done. Mod of the day threads. Engine/Driveline/Power: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679917 Suspension/Brakes/Wheels: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679921 Interior/Exterior/Styling: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1679919 Home Improvement: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1680878 Tire Thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...7#post28483707 Alignment n' Tires n' stuff Dale's Alignment in Langley (jason t & dalesalignment&brake) www.dalesalignment.com The official Tire thread http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1864478 DALES IS A TIRE RACK DEALER! Machine shop work Funkmasta works at Napa Autopro at Austin and Blue Mountain in coquitlam. Blue Mountain Autopro 948 Austin Ave Coquitlam, BC V3K 3N8 (604) 939-8341 http://www.tbracingengines.com/ recommended by Drakar Aldergrove Auto Wrecking (Local Suby Auto wrecker) 27820 Swensson Avenue Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H4 (604) 856-6383 or 604-857-1818 Bodyshops (Cosmos Autocare) 1343 Adanac St., Vancouver, 604-251-3191 (Fastrack Auto Body) 105-11820 River Road, Richmond, 604-276-8071 www.fastrackautobody.com Dent removal (paintless removal)[/u] Dents Unlimited 604-469-9545 www.dentsunlimited.com Dent king (Brian Pollard) 604-687-3368 Hose's and couplers http://www.greenlinehose.com/catalogs.htm Local company Online custom hoses and couplers http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index...c5890dc2d1efae . Meth kits and parts online ordering from US. http://www.howertonengineering.com/ NASIOC/VIC Stickers Official stickers - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1330527 Local stickers - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1261724 (H5N1) Wheel repair and refinishing Green's - http://www.greensautomotive.com/ Panther Wheel Repair - http://www.pantherwheels.com/ Nu-Brite - http://www.nu-brite.ca/ Tires & wheels Tiretrends.com (located in Maple Ridge) Window Tint Larry Lee tinting: 604-603-7162 Larry (mobile service, cheap, comes with guarantee) Dyno Charts: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=891104 Want to import a car into BC? Check here for information:[/u] http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1335187 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1302822 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24153 Subaru warranty information re: US importation http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1340110 What to do in Vancouver: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=961540& http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=917560& Places to eat: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?t=1054018& VIC vernacular phrases Pulled a fuka B&B Is ____ legal in B.C.? http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/...1_26_58-00.htm http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/M/96318_00.htm Road conditions link!! http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighwaycam/index.aspx#region4 GVRD Radar Trap locations What oil should I use?!! If this article doesn't answer your question, well, then I don't know who can! A long (but informative) motor oil article Hood struts or hatch struts failing? Check out this thread - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1685828 Bringing (used) car parts into Canada http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1780614 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by rs420; 07-07-2015 at 02:31 PM. Reason: Loomin isn't with Cosmos, updated info.

08-17-2007, 01:19 PM	#7
banman Scooby Specialist Member#: 12408 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Lotusland Vehicle: 2020 Model 3 SR+ Gray	I suppose I should contribute: Buying tires (locally): Tiretrends.com Mounting/balancing: OK Tire on Marine (where bender works) Racks: Rack Attack (dasnowman and Zefy work there) Misc parts: I've had good experience with Garage Five Could also maybe start a list of where VIC'ers work that might be helpful. We have: - Rocket Rally (tora and patr) - Lordco near Main & 1st (Azn-JapSTI) - Specialty Subaru (sixthgear) - Rack Attack (dasnowman and Zefy) - OK Tire (bender) Who am I forgetting? Last edited by banman; 08-17-2007 at 03:11 PM.

12-07-2007, 06:50 AM	#25
bulon Scooby Newbie Member#: 166115 Join Date: Dec 2007	got 2 question.. i'll be moving to vc to study.. and planning to buy 08 impreza.. is there any good deal subaru dealer that can recommand for me? is there any junkyard in vancouver to get old and useable subaru parts for cheap price? Last edited by bulon; 12-07-2007 at 07:02 AM.

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08-17-2007, 01:59 AM	#2
Penphoe Friendly Neighbourhood Moderator Member#: 269 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada Vehicle: 2005 ABP LGT LTD BP6 00 Impreza RS GM6 RIP	Start the post and put stuff in it. Watch it magically get stuck! Ah, the power of the Internet and collaboration! LaterZ! Darren!!

08-17-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: I gotz a Subaru again	All you need to know is Dales, and Rocket. If they can't do it, you don't need it done. really though, that's not a bad idea. I can steal the dyno listing I made for Revscene, that might be a good start.

08-17-2007, 03:02 PM	#8
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: I gotz a Subaru again	^ that's a good call on supporting the members banman. Just off the top of my head, there's also Jason T from Dale's, along with Explicit Hunni from Richmond Subaru. Also, member "sixthgear" is Geremy (or is it Jeremy?) from Specialty. Also, for great webhosting, pm "lostmind". He's been a great asset to my business providing great service at a fair price.

09-01-2007, 07:36 PM	#11
Penphoe Friendly Neighbourhood Moderator Member#: 269 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada Vehicle: 2005 ABP LGT LTD BP6 00 Impreza RS GM6 RIP	Finally had a chance to edit this post and clean up the stickies. If you feel like something needs to be added, let me know and I'll do my best! LaterZ! Darren!!

09-01-2007, 08:03 PM	#12
fukamoto Scooby Guru Member#: 13339 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2014 SWP WRX Wagon White	Tint - http://go.to/tinting - Larry (mobile service, cheap, comes with guarantee)

09-01-2007, 11:31 PM	#13
GlobalWaste * Banned * Member#: 74792 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC	Thanks Darren, much tidier now...

09-02-2007, 01:51 AM	#14
6th gear Scooby Specialist Member#: 126860 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: North Vancouver Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White 1971 Corolla Racecar	6th gear = Geremy (Jeremy) at Specialty Subaru. sixth gear = someone else.

09-04-2007, 09:32 PM	#15
Penphoe Friendly Neighbourhood Moderator Member#: 269 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada Vehicle: 2005 ABP LGT LTD BP6 00 Impreza RS GM6 RIP	Added some stuff about vehicle importation. LaterZ! Darren!!

09-05-2007, 01:21 PM	#16
jjcc Scooby Newbie Member#: 104500 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 06 2.5i wagon	any place for fixing dents?

09-05-2007, 01:30 PM	#17
tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 17 Ford Escape SE Blk	Good job guys, I think that is something that was definitely needed.

09-05-2007, 02:40 PM	#18
GlobalWaste * Banned * Member#: 74792 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC	What to do in Vancouver: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=961540& http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=917560& Places to eat: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?t=1054018&

09-05-2007, 08:12 PM	#19
Penphoe Friendly Neighbourhood Moderator Member#: 269 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada Vehicle: 2005 ABP LGT LTD BP6 00 Impreza RS GM6 RIP	^^^ thanx - will put that up top when I can. dasnowman can also edit since it is his thread. Just added jaydow11's info on SOA/SOC's 2008 and forward vehicle importation warranty policy. LaterZ! Darren!!

09-23-2007, 12:43 AM	#20
truenosan Scooby Specialist Member#: 78893 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Vehicle: 2013 Scion FRS	can i be added? lol i work at a bodyshop i would reccomend dent king for paintless dent removal.

09-23-2007, 04:03 AM	#21
bullit666 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158515 Join Date: Sep 2007	I know an unbelievable upholsterer on the North Shore if anyone is interested. He can make your car interior into whatever you want. He did some amazing leather work for us. I don't know if this is the place to put it, so let me know if anyone is interested and I can put down more info.

09-29-2007, 01:56 AM	#22
banman Scooby Specialist Member#: 12408 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Lotusland Vehicle: 2020 Model 3 SR+ Gray	Maybe add Loomin's shop for body work? (Assuming he doesn't mind being listed here).