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Vanquish 08-07-2005 10:51 AM

Cheaper in Hong Kong?
 
Hi guys,

just wanna check, are the parts/accessories for your 8s in Hong Kong cheaper?! Maybe going Hong Kong around oct so wondering if it's cheaper there... :P

lennon 08-07-2005 11:13 AM

It's definitely cheaper. The problem is that whether they have stock. Last time i went to HK, i stop by Crazy Racing. I was totally disappointed with that shop cause they dont stock any rx8 stuff. GT-sports however has a bigger chance of getting something for your car(i think so).

coupe07 08-07-2005 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by lennon
It's definitely cheaper. The problem is that whether they have stock. Last time i went to HK, i stop by Crazy Racing. I was totally disappointed with that shop cause they dont stock any rx8 stuff. GT-sports however has a bigger chance of getting something for your car(i think so).

original or replicas? if original, they wun be any cheaper... even cheaper, u factor in installation costs, still abt the same...

Vanquish 08-08-2005 02:34 AM

Was tinking maybe some accessories... like the $220 window pillar sticker... maybe can get it cheaper! :P

coupe07 08-08-2005 02:45 AM


Originally Posted by Vanquish
Was tinking maybe some accessories... like the $220 window pillar sticker... maybe can get it cheaper! :P

if original mazda, hard to get cheaper, cos price controlled... juz like mazdaspeed.... oso price controlled.....

but then u may be able to get some good buys over there...

takahashi 08-08-2005 04:43 AM


Originally Posted by lennon
It's definitely cheaper. The problem is that whether they have stock. Last time i went to HK, i stop by Crazy Racing. I was totally disappointed with that shop cause they dont stock any rx8 stuff. GT-sports however has a bigger chance of getting something for your car(i think so).

Why no one ask me that... I am so Hong Kong local - written in my forehead?
Does anyone just assume I am a Japanese LOL :D

Hey GT-sport is the biggest con shop in the world and just went bust (caput) last year. Some good man in the business has branched out and set up shops in Mong Kok. Care should be taken with some of these shops. I dealed with Top Racing (although it is not quite assessible from Public transport). They seems to be very honest people, at least in my experience. Boyboydan is local there owning one of less than 50 RX-8 in Hong Kong.

Forget about MazdaSpeed and Mazda Option in Hong Kong. They are pricey. MazdaSpeed stuff will be at RRP so bugger them :o. I rather go to Japan and visit the super autobarc myself :o

If you own a Mini, Golf, EVO, STi or Honda Type R - then Hong Kong is heaven. Everything is in stock and running the same discounted price as in Japan. Just not for RX-8 though.

PM me if you need some contact. I may be able to show you a few thing. But I think SG local or Malaysia maybe a better option for you lot.

My experience is the in stock stuff they have will be about 70-80% of the price I can get here. I think there is still a Autoexe distributer in Mong Kok but otherwise all the rotary brands are not available.

lennon 08-08-2005 07:59 AM

Taka,
I heard Top Racing setup a new shop in a hill site area. That's why me lazy to go (summore the taxi quite expensive, the meter ticks like my heart beep, nearly heart attack!!!:p ). So had to go shops located near the subway.

In Malaysia, i can only get prices which is slightly higher than the list price. which includes the trading house fee, transport fee, taxes and finally the local dealer. thats why most of us will eager to shop like crazy when we have the chance to travel. HEHEHeee...

takahashi 08-08-2005 08:16 AM

Hill side, not at Mid Level. Right? They have to sell tonnes of mods to meet a month's rent :p

They are in the heart of industrial area in Kowloon (Kowloon Bay). You can get a taxi from Kowloon Bay MTR station and save some dough.

I see if I order from Malaysia then it is better to order via Japanparts.com. Local shop here can get anything too, of course with a price. :o

But HKS, Defi, Tein are in stock :drool: ... that is why I am so frustrated when my wife tells me we need to bring the stupid stroller for our baby girl when we go back to Hong Kong/Macau. :mad:

lennon 08-08-2005 11:48 AM

Hahahhaha, i guess you have to wait for second trip back to get those ":drool:'s"!!! This time must make sure your daughter can run!!!:D

takahashi 08-08-2005 06:07 PM

I am conuting the day she is moving out. It is only 17 years 2 months, 13 days and 15 hours (assuming that she is leaving for his bf at midnight :p.

Emperor 08-09-2005 01:03 PM

I realise the 8 is not popluar there. The 8 (and its parts) does not even appear in auto magazines there. I was the in Apr and a 2 weeks back. And i did not see any 8s at all on the roads or showrooms.

Correct me if i am wrong but its what i experienced.

takahashi 08-09-2005 05:20 PM

You sumed it up pretty well.

You prob have to hold a gun for the Mazda dealer there to show you an 8 :p. I only know of ONE 7 there!

Tonnes of Civic Type R though. And tonnes of Mercs

lohsk 08-09-2005 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by takahashi
Hill side, not at Mid Level. Right? They have to sell tonnes of mods to meet a month's rent :p

They are in the heart of industrial area in Kowloon (Kowloon Bay). You can get a taxi from Kowloon Bay MTR station and save some dough.

I see if I order from Malaysia then it is better to order via Japanparts.com. Local shop here can get anything too, of course with a price. :o

But HKS, Defi, Tein are in stock :drool: ... that is why I am so frustrated when my wife tells me we need to bring the stupid stroller for our baby girl when we go back to Hong Kong/Macau. :mad:

Ever thought of putting a couple tiens on the stroller... I think that could look cool... Couple of dampers would give the stroller a softer ride. I'm sure Alyssa won't complain.....

lohsk 08-09-2005 08:59 PM


Originally Posted by Emperor
I realise the 8 is not popluar there. The 8 (and its parts) does not even appear in auto magazines there. I was the in Apr and a 2 weeks back. And i did not see any 8s at all on the roads or showrooms.

Correct me if i am wrong but its what i experienced.

I was there 2 weeks back too... didn't see any 8s... saw tons of skylines...

takahashi 08-10-2005 02:05 AM


Originally Posted by lohsk
Ever thought of putting a couple tiens on the stroller... I think that could look cool... Couple of dampers would give the stroller a softer ride. I'm sure Alyssa won't complain.....

Especially if there is a button that I can sent Alyssa up the sky ;)... spend a day off with the kiddo today. She loves to be with his old man.

lohsk 08-10-2005 02:53 AM


Originally Posted by takahashi
Especially if there is a button that I can sent Alyssa up the sky ;)... spend a day off with the kiddo today. She loves to be with his old man.

You'll survive. :D

Vanquish 08-10-2005 03:15 AM

Guys... this is a serious thread about getting stuffs in Hong Kong...

Pls refrain from having discussion on how to eject your children ( especially young girls ) into the sky... this aint a F-16 forum!!

:D :D :D

lennon 08-10-2005 08:22 AM

Ejecting your baby??? Taka, you're out of your mind!!!!:D

lohsk 08-10-2005 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by Vanquish
Guys... this is a serious thread about getting stuffs in Hong Kong...

Pls refrain from having discussion on how to eject your children ( especially young girls ) into the sky... this aint a F-16 forum!!

:D :D :D

We are having a serious discussion... putting tiens on a stroller is serious business... still need to decide on the springs... as for ejection, maybe taka has a bad back and can't bend. Isn't it easier to use the eject and catch method.

Genesis 08-10-2005 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by lohsk
We are having a serious discussion... putting tiens on a stroller is serious business... still need to decide on the springs... as for ejection, maybe taka has a bad back and can't bend. Isn't it easier to use the eject and catch method.

:D Then I'd suggest to kit the stoller with an undercarriage brace, plus front and back struts....ejection would do too much damage to the chassis otherwise. Could probably get those in HK :p

Vanquish 08-10-2005 01:34 PM

Man.... if this goes on, the stroller gets a new set of rubbers together with alloy wheels and maybe even side skirts and GT-wing on the handles... :(

lohsk 08-10-2005 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by Vanquish
Man.... if this goes on, the stroller gets a new set of rubbers together with alloy wheels and maybe even side skirts and GT-wing on the handles... :(

I was thinking of an all alumininum frame... BF Goodrich tires, and a set of mini volks... GT wind cannot be on the handles.... come on.. get with the programe.... GT wing is the handle.. l will put cup holders... lots of it... for the milk bottles and coke cans...

Ok ok .... I guess we won't see this in HK...

Vanquish 08-11-2005 03:49 AM


Originally Posted by lohsk
I was thinking of an all alumininum frame... BF Goodrich tires, and a set of mini volks... GT wind cannot be on the handles.... come on.. get with the programe.... GT wing is the handle.. l will put cup holders... lots of it... for the milk bottles and coke cans...

Ok ok .... I guess we won't see this in HK...

Bro, with you around... there's a good chance we see such a stroller as a Singapore 1st?! :D

takahashi 08-11-2005 04:14 AM

So what do you reckon. Tein flex or super street for the stroller? EDFC? ;) :D

lohsk 08-11-2005 05:22 AM


Originally Posted by takahashi
So what do you reckon. Tein flex or super street for the stroller? EDFC? ;) :D

Depends... do you plan to jog with the stroller ? Personally ...flex. no need EDFC, because when you try to soften the damper, you might wake up the baby...

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