No rear shocks here
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Drifting
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No rear shocks here
Today I just find out there is no rear shocks absorber for my 1986 corvette on this contry.
when I buy my vette the old owner give me 2 new shock for the rear.
well last saturday I decided to install them. just to find out there were not the right shocks for my car.
so I set out to look for this shock on the local market. just to find out
there is none.
I guest I will have to get them on the internet. and wait for about 2 weeks to get them. and pay all extra the shipping and import taxes.
is not easy to fix a vette. In my case you will have to add up the "no parts on this country" issue
when I buy my vette the old owner give me 2 new shock for the rear.
well last saturday I decided to install them. just to find out there were not the right shocks for my car.
so I set out to look for this shock on the local market. just to find out
there is none.
I guest I will have to get them on the internet. and wait for about 2 weeks to get them. and pay all extra the shipping and import taxes.
is not easy to fix a vette. In my case you will have to add up the "no parts on this country" issue
Last edited by hitmanpty; Oct 24, 2011 at 03:02 PM.
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Do you anyone that is traveling to US? He could buy them and bring them in for you.
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Drifting
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I think about that. but I dont want to impose anybody with that. so. I will order on ebay or something. not big deal
I just leting my frustration out. to release some preasure. I have to tell somebody. since I can not talk about corvette any more in front of my wife.
I just leting my frustration out. to release some preasure. I have to tell somebody. since I can not talk about corvette any more in front of my wife.
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A lot of websites don't put out of US shipping on their websites just because it's easier. If you call them up, you might be able to get them to ship it directly to you. You'll still be paying up the tailpipe for shipping, but at least you know it's coming from a good source.
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Im curious how much will it cost you to pay for two shocks after all the international shipping and taxes.
I wonder if it is cheaper to order them thru the black market.
I wonder if it is cheaper to order them thru the black market.
. Good luck with your shocks.
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and now you understand why a lot of Americans prefer Domestic Detroit Iron (American cars). Besides any notion of supporting our economy, or even patriotism, its just plain easier and cheaper to find parts when they get older.
Imports can sometimes be difficult to get certain parts for- unless they sold 10 million of them in North America like Honda's or air cooled Volkswagens- It's just easier to keep 30 year old American cars running.
Imports can sometimes be difficult to get certain parts for- unless they sold 10 million of them in North America like Honda's or air cooled Volkswagens- It's just easier to keep 30 year old American cars running.
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The grommet was $8 at Ford. They want (are you sitting down?) $179 for a 19" long fuel fill hose. Actually, it's the whole filler neck and vapor recovery system....they don't sell the hose separate. There is no aftermarket alternative, unless I just use flexible bulk hose (which I will). And even that is $29 a foot.
But in general, American iron is cheaper to keep on the road. Unless of course, you don't live in the good ol' USA.
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