Cheaper in Hong Kong?
08-07-2005, 10:51 AM
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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
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
08-07-2005, 11:13 AM
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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).
08-07-2005, 11:53 AM
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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).
08-08-2005, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanquish
Was tinking maybe some accessories... like the $220 window pillar sticker... maybe can get it cheaper! :P
but then u may be able to get some good buys over there...
08-08-2005, 04:43 AM
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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).
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.
08-08-2005, 07:59 AM
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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...
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...
08-08-2005, 08:16 AM
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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
... 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. 
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
... 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.
08-09-2005, 01:03 PM
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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.
Correct me if i am wrong but its what i experienced.
08-09-2005, 05:20 PM
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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
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
08-09-2005, 08:58 PM
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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 ... 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.
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
... 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.
08-09-2005, 08:59 PM
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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.
Correct me if i am wrong but its what i experienced.
08-10-2005, 02:05 AM
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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.....
... spend a day off with the kiddo today. She loves to be with his old man.
08-10-2005, 02:53 AM
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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.
... spend a day off with the kiddo today. She loves to be with his old man.
08-10-2005, 03:15 AM
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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
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
08-10-2005, 08:54 AM
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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
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
08-10-2005, 09:24 AM
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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.
08-10-2005, 01:58 PM
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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... 
Ok ok .... I guess we won't see this in HK...
08-11-2005, 03:49 AM
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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...
Ok ok .... I guess we won't see this in HK...
08-11-2005, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
So what do you reckon. Tein flex or super street for the stroller? EDFC? :D
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